Performance Bond Requirements: Electricity, Metals, and Refined Products Outrights; Crude Oil Intra-Commodity Spread Charges - Effective Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the following products listed below.

The rates will be effective after the close of business on

Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

Current rates as of:

Friday, December 14, 2012.

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