Current Press Releases
Chicago December 21, 2009
OCC Announces Three Officer Promotions
In a year when the importance of effective risk management and efficient operations was unequivocal, OCC today announced the promotions of three officers in these critical areas.
Chicago November 19, 2009
OCC Announces November Test Results Show Increasing OSI Readiness
OCC announced today that the second round of testing for the Options Symbology Initiative (OSI) concluded successfully and the industry is on track with preparations for next year's changes.
Chicago November 16, 2009
OCC Launches Redesigned Website
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced today
its web site, www.optionsclearing.com, has been redesigned and updated with an innovative and original design, improved navigation, robust content, and expanded reports to meet the needs of investors, market participants and the 13 exchanges and platforms for options, futures and securities lending transactions OCC serves.
Chicago October 16, 2009
OCC Applauds The SEC, CFTC Recommendations On Harmonization Of Regulation
OCC released the following statement from Michael E. Cahill, OCC President and Chief Operating Officer, regarding the release of the Joint Report of the SEC and the CFTC on Harmonization of Regulation.
Chicago October 8, 2009
OCC Board Of Directors Welcomes Three New Members
OCC announced today the elections of Andrew D. Kolinsky, President of Citadel Execution Services; Philip A. Pendergraft, Chief Executive Officer at Penson Worldwide, Inc. and Tom Stern, CEO of optionsXpress International, to the OCC Board of Directors.
Chicago October 6, 2009
OCC And CME Group Mark 20 Years Of Cross-Margining Partnership
OCC and CME Group today commemorate the 20th anniversary of their highly successful cross-margining partnership that has brought greater efficiency and flexibility to the marketplace.