Editing a Globex Firm ID

Using the Edit function, authorized firm users can update the Firm Name and/or update exchange / clearing firm mappings.

  1. From the Futures & Options Requests - Globex Firm ID page, select a GFID (checkbox), then select Edit ().

  1. On the screen that appears, update GFID details, then select Submit.
  • Firm Name
  • Specify additional mappings or update:
  • Select another clearing firm
  • Remove (x)] clearing firm mappings

Note: To enable additional clearing firm selections, see  Preferences > Clearing Firms. or Clearing Firm Mapping.

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

Note: When editing GFID details, Exchange > Clearing Firm Mapping deletion does not require review.

Expiring a Globex Firm ID

Using the Edit function, authorized firm users can expire unused GFIDs and associate Session IDs with a new GFID.

  1. From the Futures & Options Requests - Globex Firm ID page, select a GFID (checkbox), then select Expire ().

  1. Prior to expiring a GFID, assign Session IDs to a New Primary GFID.

Note: Session IDs that are no longer used can be Deleted ().
The Session ID will appear in gray and the icon updates to restore ().

  1. After updating Primary GFID and/or deleting, select Next (), then Confirm and Submit.

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

Updates will be effective on Friday at 4 PM CT.