The Exchange is obligated under the Act to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that each Market it operates is fair, orderly and transparent. In connection with this statutory obligation, the Exchange undertakes surveillance, supervision and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with this Rules. In discharging its obligations under the Act, the Exchange cannot act contrary to the interests of the investing public and is required to have particular regard to the interests of the investing public.

The Exchange may take any action or enter into any agreement or arrangement it considers necessary or desirable in furtherance of its regulatory responsibilities under any applicable law or regulation with any Person including, without limitation, MAS, any other exchange, market, clearing house or Partner Market, or any Person which, in the opinion of the Exchange, exercises a legal or regulatory function under any law or regulation.