Chicago Board of Trade Proposes Changes to Corn and Soybeans Futures Contracts

Summary

The Chicago Board of Trade is seeking to increase the daily premium charge for corn and soybeans futures contracts, limit the number of shipping certificates issued, and modify loading requirements, with proposed changes set to take effect if approved by the Commission within 45 days.

Original source language: Federal Register — CFTCOpen original release →

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