Subject: SR-OCC-2024-001 34-99393
From: Sumit Sharan
Affiliation:

Feb. 7, 2024

To the SEC, 


I firmly object to the OCC's 
rule proposal, highlighting my 
concerns regarding transparency 
unfair treatment, and systemic 
risk. I contend that the proposal, 
which aims to lower margin 
requirements for Clearing 
Members, fosters an unfair 
marketplace and encourages 
excessive risk-taking. Moreover, 
the proposal inadequately 
tackles conflicts of interest and 
potential liquidity problems. In 
my view, it is imperative to reject 
the proposal, increase margin 
requirements, and enforce 
more rigorous risk management 
practices to safeguard against 
systemic risk and guarantee 
equitable treatment within the 
financial system 


Dr. Sumit Sharan 

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