Federal Register #SR-CME-2026-001

SEC Approval of CME Rule Change on Performance Bond Requirements for Security Futures

This opportunity involves a request from a government agency for specific products and services. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) is referenced as the rule submitter - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a rule change regarding performance bond requirements for security futures contracts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Establishes minimum performance bond rates at 15% of the current market value - Sets procedures for determining and administering customer margin requirements - Provides exclusions for qualifying security futures dealers - Aligns CME's margin requirements with SEC and CFTC regulations for financial integrity and investor protection - No procurement activity, bidding, or contract award is involved in this notice

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed rule change by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) to amend its rules governing performance bond requirements at the account holder level for security futures contracts. The amendments establish procedures for determining and administering customer margin requirements, set minimum performance bond rates at 15% of the current market value, and provide exclusions for qualifying security futures dealers. The rule change aligns CME's margin requirements with current SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations to ensure financial integrity and investor protection.

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