Creating a Globex Firm ID

The following instructions illustrate the process for authorized users to create a Globex futures and options GFID trading entity identifier and associate with a clearing firm at an exchange.

Submitted requests are reviewed by the firm's clearing exchange administrator.

See also: Accessing Futures & Options Globex Firm IDs.

  • To create a Globex Firm ID:
  1. From the Futures & Options Requests - Globex Firm ID page, select Create Globex Firm ID.

  1. On the screen that appears, enter firm details:

Note: Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (*).

  • Effective Date (default: today's date): Upon admin approval, GFIDs are available on the specified date.
  • Administration Group (Registered Entity): The new GFID will be associated with the selected entity.
  • Firm Name: Enter a unique (at the Registered Entity level) executing/trading firm name.
  • Clearing Firm Mapping: For the designated Clearing Exchanges, select at least one Clearing Member to associate with the executing/trading firm.

Clearing Firm Mapping - Updates: If a clearing firm mapping update is required, CME Group advises:

  • At least one week prior to the effective date, notify the current clearing firm of the intention to change mapping.
  • Coordinate updates to become effective at the close of the business Friday.
  • If a mid-week update is required, contact Global Account Management.

Note: To update / add available clearing firm selections, select Request Center (ESS) > Preferences > ClearingFirmsClosed >

  1. To complete the request, select Submit.

A notification banner appears and email notification is sent to the requestor and clearing firm admin manager.

The request is accessible from My Requests (ESS) - Request Status tab to view status, or clearing firm admin manager decision (via Approvals tab).