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C2 Rules, Rule Filings & Circulars

C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated, a new self-regulatory organization wholly owned by Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, was approved as a national securities exchange on December 10, 2009. C2's current rules, rule filings, and information circulars are provided below.

C2 Rules

C2 RulesC2 Rules

C2 Corporate Documents

C2 Certificate of Incorporation
C2 Bylaws

C2 Rule Filings

SR-C2-2010-002 Rule Filing Regarding Corporate Structure
SR-C2-2010-001 Linkage and Market Maker Rules

C2 Information Circulars

C2-IC10-001 C2 Connectivity Information
C2-IC10-002 Connectivity and Trading Permit Information for the C2 Options Exchange

Forms For Access

CBOE Permit Holder Applicant

PERMIT HOLDER ELECTION for a CBOE TPH ORGANIZATION
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Non-CBOE Permit Holder Applicant

PERMIT HOLDER APPLICATION for a NON-CBOE TPH ORGANIZATION
PERMIT HOLDER APPLICATION SOLE PROPRIETOR
CLEARING PARTICIPANT GUARANTEE FOR LOGIN ACCESS
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT HOLDER ORGANIZATION TO QUALIFY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH THE PUBLIC
INDIVIDUAL CONSENT TO JURISDICTION
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