BM&FBOVESPA: Public Consultation: Notice Of Public Hearing On The Competitive Bidding To Select Market Makers For Equity Options

BM&FBOVESPA is holding a public hearing on the rules for market maker selection, accreditation and operation in the equity options market, as set out in the attached Bid Notice.

Participation by all concerned, submitting suggestions and comments, is fundamental to assure the optimal design for Market Makers in accordance with the needs of all participants in the equity options market, be they market maker candidates, intermediaries or investors.

Suggestions and comments should be emailed to audpublFMOpcoes@bvmf.com.br not later than February 18, 2011.

External Communication 003/2011-DT: Notice of public hearing
CVM Instruction Number 384 of March 17, 2003 about regulates the activity of market makers for securities traded on stock exchanges or on organized over-the-counter markets.
Operational regulations of Bovespa Segment stocks and stocks derivatives: chapter XII – about Market Makers