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KCBT Announces Margin Changes - Margins Raised Due To Increased Volatility

Date 14/08/2008

The Kansas City Board of Trade has raised its minimum margins for the hard red winter wheat futures contract.

The changes go into effect at the close of business today. They are as follows:

Hard Red Winter Wheat Initial Maintenance
New Margin Old Margin New Margin Old Margin
Speculative $3125 $2500 $2500 $2000
Hedge $2500 $2000 $2500 $2000
Omnibus Account $2500 $2000 $2500 $2000
Member For Own Account $2500 $2000 $2500 $2000