Critical System Updates |
FIX/FAST Market Data Platform Channel Changes Channel 11 - CME FX Futures
Channel 12 - CME FX Options
The change will not impact the volatility-quoted FX options on channel 6. Channel configuration information is available on the Expanded Security Definition Messages for User-Defined Spreads New tags for UDS Security Definition Messages
In addition, tag 600-LegSymbol, in the repeating group tag 555-NoLegs, will now identify the Symbol (tag 55) for each leg. Currently, tag 600 always contains [N/A]. The expanded Security Definition messages will be launched according to the following schedule:
There will be no template changes for this launch. The expanded Security Definition messages are currently available for customer testing in the New Release environment. |
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FIX/FAST Maintenance Release This launch will impact the Security Definition (tag 35-MsgType=d,) and Security Status (tag 35=f) messages. Details on the enhancements are available in the Certification is not required and there are no new templates. Customers and system providers are encouraged to test the enhancements thoroughly in New Release starting Monday, October 25.
COMEX, NYMEX, and DME Futures Enhancements
In internal testing environments, the enhancements for COMEX have resulted in significantly reduced message response times. Already among the fastest in the industry, this upgrade is expected to reduce iLink and FIX/FAST response times by an average of 30%. As a result of the reduced message response times, bandwidth utilization in these futures markets is expected to ultimately increase by as much as 30%. The messaging and functionality impacts are documented online in the CME Group recommends all system providers supporting NYMEX, COMEX or DME futures test these changes thoroughly in New Release. |
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Rainfall Index Futures & Strips are geared to the amount of rainfall recorded in a given month in a designated location. They provide a way to:
Brent Look-Alike Crude Oil Options The Brent Look-Alike Crude Oil Option contract will continue to be available for trading on the NYMEX trading floor and for submission for clearing through CME ClearPort up to 72 consecutive months on an annual basis (balance of current year plus five full years) and then June and December contracts for three additional years. 7-Year Interest Rate Swap Futures
Green Exchange Product Migration As previously announced, following the Transition, Green futures products will continue to be available for trading via CME Globex and privately-negotiated transactions accepted for submission for clearing through CME ClearPort. In addition, with the Transition, ten Green options products (currently available for trading on the New York trading floor) will be transitioned to and newly listed for trading on the CME Globex platform. Currently, select Green products are available for customer testing in New Release on the Market Data Platform channel 32. The remaining changes to New Release will be rolled in as follows:
New Green Exchange Futures in New Releases
New Green Exchange Options in New Releases
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Trading in HG8, G8B, HS8 or S82 will terminate at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) this Friday, November 5, 2010. The final settlement values are as follows:
At this time, there is no open interest in any of the futures or options for HG8, G8B, HS8 or S82. In addition, the next contract in all four sequences should be listed for trading this Friday, November 5, 2010:
This contract is available for trading on the NYMEX trading floor and for submission for clearing through CME ClearPort. The expansion of listed months will be reflected in both venues.
The listing expansion for the three-month October – January spreads in IC and G3 will consist of the following:
FIX tag 55-Symbol Change for E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 (SMC)
The E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 (SMC) with the new tag 55 value will be available in New Release for customer testing on Monday, November 15. |
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Discontinued S&P Real Time Indices S&P Real Time Indices
New S&P Real Time Indices New S&P Real-time Indices
New S&P Real Time Indices New S&P Real-time Indices
New S&P Real-time Indices
With this migration, the following ITC 2.1 Specification changes will occur for all S&P indexes, which will be disseminated on MDP channel 109:
The new MDP Channel 109 and ITC 2.1 Specification changes will be available for customer testing in production parallel starting Sunday, November 21. Customers may begin utilizing the new MDP channel 109 in production anytime between November 21, 2010 and February 28, 2011. The new IPs and Ports will be made available in the comings weeks. |
Events & Announcements |
CME Co-Location Services Details
If you are interested in having the lowest possible latency connection to the CME Globex platform, contact your
CME Co-Location Briefing Center Now Open For your convenience, the CME Co-Location Briefing Center is now open and located at 141 West Jackson in Chicago, IL. The Briefing Center includes displays of:
Conference room facilities are also available. To access the Briefing Center, an appointment is needed. Please contact your |