The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) The Foundation for Secure Markets The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Boa

rd of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 20 exchanges and trading platforms.

What a day. 🙌Last week, OCC came together for our semiannual company town hall — and it was one for the books.We had the...
06/08/2026

What a day. 🙌

Last week, OCC came together for our semiannual company town hall — and it was one for the books.

We had the privilege of hearing from keynote speaker DeDe Halfhill, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, whose career is nothing short of extraordinary. DeDe spent 25 years advising the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, commanded 1,200 people on a 365-day combat tour in Iraq sustaining 18,000 warfighters, and led 1,800 personnel at a nuclear-capable bomber base she drove to the #1 installation in the entire Air Force.

Her message was both a challenge and a reframe: courage isn't reserved for extraordinary moments — it's a daily habit. And at the heart of it? Empathy. She pushed us to rethink what it means to lead, showing that the most courageous leaders are the ones who build trust by truly seeing and understanding the people around them. 💪

We also heard from colleagues across the organization about how they're stepping up and taking on leadership in their everyday work — a powerful reminder that leadership happens at every level.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the service members who sacrificed everything for our country. Whether you're a vet...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the service members who sacrificed everything for our country. Whether you're a veteran, or you have family and friends who have served, today is a day to reflect on what that service truly means.

At OCC, we are proud to have veterans and military families as part of our team. To each of you — thank you for your service.

OCC was proud to serve as an Opportunity Sponsor for the Cara Gala last week. OCC colleagues joined more than 650 leader...
05/22/2026

OCC was proud to serve as an Opportunity Sponsor for the Cara Gala last week. OCC colleagues joined more than 650 leaders from the civic, philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sectors in celebration of Cara Collective’s mission to develop employment pathways and promote individual and community success. This mission aligns closely with OCC’s values, and we are honored to have Cara Collective as our Chicago nonprofit partner!

We're honored to be named one of LinkedIn's Top Companies in Chicago — a recognition that belongs to the talented, dedic...
05/21/2026

We're honored to be named one of LinkedIn's Top Companies in Chicago — a recognition that belongs to the talented, dedicated people who serve a critical function in the financial markets, day in and day out.

This acknowledgment reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where colleagues can grow their skills, advance their careers, and do meaningful work.

Thank you to our OCC colleagues for making this recognition possible. We're proud of what we've built together and excited about what's ahead.

Last week, OCC colleagues hit the pavement at Grant Park for the annual J.P. Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge — a 3.5-mi...
05/20/2026

Last week, OCC colleagues hit the pavement at Grant Park for the annual J.P. Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge — a 3.5-mile race through the heart of Chicago.

Moments like these bring our value to life — showing up together and representing OCC with pride beyond the office walls. Congratulations to everyone who participated, and we hope to see even more of the team at the starting line next year!

We’re proud to announce that today MIAX Futures joins the growing number of exchanges and trading platforms relying on O...
05/20/2026

We’re proud to announce that today MIAX Futures joins the growing number of exchanges and trading platforms relying on OCC clearing and settlement services for their options, futures and securities lending transactions.

We look forward to supporting MIAX Futures’ growth as it continues to build its product lineup.

Read more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/49ZJIkp

At the Options Industry Conference, OCC's Aniceto "Andy" Solares moderated an insightful discussion on the future of 24/...
05/06/2026

At the Options Industry Conference, OCC's Aniceto "Andy" Solares moderated an insightful discussion on the future of 24/7 options trading — examining what around-the-clock markets would mean for clearing, collateral, risk management, and investor protections. Thanks to all our panelists, including OCC board member Alicia Crighton of Goldman Sachs, for a thought-provoking conversation.

It was a pleasure to welcome our Options Industry Conference attendees to last night's OCC & Exchange Welcome Reception!...
05/06/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome our Options Industry Conference attendees to last night's OCC & Exchange Welcome Reception! We hope you enjoyed the first day and are ready for a full day of insights and connections.

A great start to the Options Industry Conference — OCC’s Board Chairman Steve Luparello led a compelling fireside chat ...
05/05/2026

A great start to the Options Industry Conference — OCC’s Board Chairman Steve Luparello led a compelling fireside chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway, exploring the issues and opportunities shaping today's options markets.

Dan Busby, Chief Operating Officer at OCC, kicked things off at the Options Industry Conference with a warm welcome, set...
05/05/2026

Dan Busby, Chief Operating Officer at OCC, kicked things off at the Options Industry Conference with a warm welcome, setting the stage for engaging conversations and valuable insights across the industry in the days ahead.

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