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The Montreal Exchange (MX) is seeking market makers for its soon-to-be expanded trading hours.

The exchange issued a request for proposal (RFP) on Monday, seeking firms to take on the role of market makers for certain products when its extended trading hours take effect on May 30.

The MX is looking for firms to make markets in S&P/TSX 60 index futures, government of Canada bond futures (two-, three-, and five-year maturities), and Canadian Bankers’ acceptance futures during its new Asian trading hours, which will run from 8:00 pm ET to 2am ET.

The deadline for applications is April 23.

Successful candidates will be notified April 30.