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NYMEX To Change Margins For Emissions Futures Contract

Date 31/05/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for one of its emissions futures contracts on NYMEX ClearPort® beginning at the close of business on June 1.

Margins for the sulfur dioxide emissions futures contract will increase to $6,000 from $3,000 for clearing members, to $6,600 from $3,300 for members, and to $8,100 from $4,050 for customers.