The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

09/05/2026

At OCC, our Employee Network Groups (ENGs) are how we put our values into action. These groups are employee-led and open to all colleagues, bringing together individuals from across the organization to share perspectives, support one another, and champion inclusion in the workplace.

Last week, OCC in Chicago held our annual ENG Open House, where interested colleagues met with ENG leaders to learn more and sign up to get involved. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 😎

09/03/2026

OCC cleared more than 1.44 billion contracts in August an increase of 14.4% from August 2025. Year-to-date average daily volume reached 70.8 million contracts, nearly 23% above the same period last year.

Key highlights include:

• Total volume up 14.4% year over year, with YTD average daily volume up 22.6% to 70.8 million contracts.
• ETF options led all categories August volume up 35.3% to over 579 million contracts; YTD average daily volume up ~35%.
• Index options posted double-digit growth August volume up 16.9% to over 122 million contracts; YTD average daily volume up 30.3%.
• Securities lending loan value rose 24.4% to ~$226.5 billion, even as total transactions fell 5.1% year over year.

08/18/2026

Sun's out, tongues out!☀️ The pets of OCC are keeping cool this summer.

We know that work-life balance is important to our colleagues, which is why OCC offers back-up care and support resources as one of the many benefits to working at OCC. This includes furry family members -- back-up care can be exchanged for pet services such as professional pet sitting, dog walking, and other pet care services.

Learn more about life at OCC: https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together

08/17/2026

To wrap up our "Building Futures at OCC" series, we’re heading to Dallas. Punit Sanghavi, Associate Principal, Business Analysis & Delivery, spoke with Juan Pablo "JP" Zambrano, our Stress Testing & Liquidity Management Year-Round Intern. Watch below to hear about his experience at OCC.

08/11/2026

OCC's July 2026 monthly volume data is out — and the headline is that growth is broad-based, but not even. The data is available here: https://bit.ly/4bCVORE

Key highlights:

● July capped another month of growth for the options market, with total volume up nearly 26% year-over-year. Year-to-date average daily volume now running above 71 million contracts.

● ETF options are up 59% year-over-year, reflecting the growing role of ETFs in both retail and institutional investors’ position in the market.

● Index options volume increased nearly 34% in July. Investors are continuing to use index products proactively for ongoing portfolio management rather than solely during periods of stress.

● Average daily loan value was up sharply (+28.8%), while total transaction count fell (-6.5%), suggesting larger average loan sizes rather than an increase in overall lending activity.

08/06/2026

Our "Building Futures at OCC" series continues. Meet Margie Leider, our Accounting Summer Intern. Margie is a junior at Clemson University studying Finance with minors in Accounting and Brand Communication. In the conversation, she shared a little bit about what brought her to OCC, the work she’s been doing here, and her advice to students considering applying to OCC for an internship.

08/05/2026

We were proud to join Cradles to Crayons Chicago's Ready for Learning Backpack-A-Thon® alongside hundreds of volunteers committed to helping students start the school year prepared and excited to learn.

OCC brought 30 dedicated volunteers to this vital initiative, packing backpacks filled with school supplies and essentials for children across Chicagoland.

At OCC, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to walk into the classroom with confidence. When we invest in our students, we invest in our future.

Learn more: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/ready-for-learning/

07/30/2026

Curious what a summer at OCC is really like? Corporate Communications intern Ella Ormsby snagged two interns in our Chicago office to find out.

Meet Aiden Kemora, our Internal Audit IT and Security Summer Intern. Aiden is a senior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges studying business management and computer science. He's the first in our "Building Futures at OCC" series – watch to hear more. 🏗️

07/29/2026

"I've never felt like I could fully embrace who I am at work like I have at OCC," shared Nick Stampanato, Associate Principal, Software Engineering: UI/UX

ACCESS, our employee network group focused on advancing accessibility at OCC, hosted "When Our Needs Are Met: Stories of Accommodation & Success" employee panel, bringing together colleagues from across OCC to share authentic stories about accommodations, vulnerability, and how to ask for what you need to succeed.

As our panelists explained, accommodations are like eyeglasses: tailored to each person, removing barriers that shouldn't exist. A huge thank you to our participating colleagues for sharing your stories. 🌟

07/27/2026

OCC today announced that Michael Bodson, former president and CEO of DTCC has been elected as a public director and will succeed Stephen Luparello as chairman of its board of directors in January 2027. Press release: https://bit.ly/44MPyCZ

OCC also announced the election of two new member directors, Matthew Hulsizer and Brian P. Donnelly. All three new directors bring valuable expertise during a pivotal time of transformation for OCC, as the company brings its new clearing platform, Ovation℠, to scenario testing with market participants.

Thank you, Steve, and welcome, Mike, Matthew, and Brian!

 OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced that Stephen Luparello will retire as chairman of its board of directors in January 2027, and that Michael Bodson, former president and chief executive officer of Depository Trust & Clearing Corp