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Redistributor S&P Cash Data Feed Connection

Thank you for your interest in distributing the S&P Cash Indices. We are pleased to provide you with an outline of the procedures to become an authorized distributor.

In order to become a distributor of the S&P Cash Indices, one must do the following:

  1. Obtain a data feed of S&P Cash Indices prices.
  2. Complete two copies of the Information Distribution License Agreement (PDF). (The agreements should be completed in duplicate and return both original copies to CME. We will return one copy to you upon approval.
  3. Submit a written description of your system describing the technologies used for distribution, entitlement controls, and services provided. Be sure to indicate whether the method of data distribution of the S&P Cash Indices (terminal or website). For website distribution, please indicate the URL(s) of distribution.
  4. Submit an annual report or financial statement for our review.
  5. Provide promotional material describing your services.
  6. For website distribution only, please remit the first month's payment for S&P Cash Indices website fee (see payment schedule below).

S&P Cash Indices Website Fee (monthly)

  Real Time   Delayed
   
 $600   $300

S&P Cash Indices Third Party Web Hosted Site Website Fee (monthly)
  Real Time  Delayed
   
 $300  $150

The agreement should be completed in duplicate and return both original copies to the CME. We will return one copy to you upon approval.  The monthly distribution fee must accompany all signed distribution agreements. Any distribution agreement received omitting any required document(s), including the website fee (if applicable), will be discarded after 30 business days.

If you would like to wire your payment, please use the following account information:

Check Remit To:
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
Attn: Accounts Receivable
P.O. Box 70-910
Chicago, IL 60673-7672

Please mail all correspondence to the following mailing address:

Attn: Information Products Management
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
20 South Wacker Drive, 9 North
Chicago, IL 60606

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact marketdata@cme.com.