Getting Started

CME ClearPort provides commissioned Brokers, Traders, and Asset Managers with an interface where transactions are posted, credit calculated and approved, and the transactions are processed by the clearinghouse.

Authorized representatives of intended CME ClearPort users (individual, clearing firm, brokerage firm, trading firm) must complete and submit registration to receive access to CME ClearPort clearing services.

Brokers, Traders, and Asset Managers can conduct their own transactions off-exchange, negotiate their own prices, and still take advantage of the Exchange clearinghouse by submitting the transactions through CME ClearPort.

• Traders have the ability to view their trades.

• Voice brokers, traders (when configured for single-side submission), and asset managers have the ability to submit trades through CME ClearPort for clearing in real-time. When a voice broker submits a trade on behalf of the account owner, trade details are entered into CME ClearPort. Once the trade is submitted, the account owners are notified by e-mail.
• For the descriptions and subsequent instructions, transactions entered and handled by Brokers, Traders and Asset Managers can be referred to as: deal, trade, transaction.

The trade is checked for accuracy and cleared. If there are discrepancies in the information, the trade is rejected and the reason for rejection appears in the Trade Blotter.

The About CME ClearPort® tab provides information on CME ClearPort's benefits, hours of availability, important links and contact information.

CME ClearPort Access

A CME Group Login profile enabled for ClearPort access is required for each issuer, such as the trading firm, platform, and /or asset manager, and is assigned at the firm level.

To obtain access, complete the CME ClearPort Services Registration. CME Group Global Account Managers coordinate completion of required forms and facilitate access and account privileges. The Global Command Center (GCC) sets up accounts and associates ClearPort access to users profile. Upon completion users are given the application URL.

Note: Clearing Members that register for CME ClearPort will also receive access to the Account Management Service. All accounts must be registered for trades to clear.

Additional Resources

For access issues, assistance or questions contact the Global Command Center.

Client Systems Wiki

CME ClearPort, on the client systems wiki, provides informational topics on the CME ClearPort API including support functions, workflows, message flows, and interfaces that allow firms and other authorized users to submit trades for matching and clearing OTC trades.