Notice of Commission Approval - Housekeeping Amendments to IDA Regulation 100.8 - Commodity Futures Contracts

THE INVESTMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (IDA)

HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO

IDA REGULATION 100.8 --

COMMODITY FUTURES CONTRACTS AND

FUTURES CONTRACT OPTIONS

NOTICE OF COMMISSION APPROVAL

The Ontario Securities Commission approved housekeeping amendments to IDA Regulation 100.8 -- Commodity futures contracts and futures contract options. The amendments repeal redundant sections while retaining the general capital and margin requirements for commodity futures and futures options positions. In addition, the Alberta Securities Commission and the Autorité des marchés financiers approved, and the British Columbia Securities Commission did not object to the amendments. The amendments are housekeeping in nature. The description and a copy of the amendments are contained in Chapter 13 of this Ontario Securities Commission Bulletin.