Cancel on Behalf

The Request Center - Cancel on Behalf functionality allows authorized firm users to specify Globex Firm IDs that can cancel futures and options resting orders and mass quotes for their iLink 3 sessions. COB is available for iLink 3 sessions only; and it cannot be used to initiate cancellation for iLink 2 resting orders and quotes.

  • To access Cancel on Behalf:
  1. From the CME Customer Center menu, select Request Center > Futures & Options Requests > Cancel on Behalf.

  1. Select a Registered Entity; users with access to one entity are directed automatically to the next screen.
  2. Select a Globex Firm ID to manage.

For the selected GFID, a list of Sessions enabled for iLink 3 will appear in a list.

See also: iLink 3 Trading on Behalf of a Client - Cancel on Behalf (COB)

Additional functions

  • Enable Cancel on Behalf: Select the checkbox, then select Actions for Selected Sessions > Enable Cancel on Behalf.

On the dialog that appears, confirm the selection (Enable for Cancel on Behalf).

  • Disable Cancel on Behalf: Select the checkbox, then select Actions for Selected Sessions > Disable Cancel on Behalf.

On the dialog that appears, confirm the selection (Disable for Cancel on Behalf).