6 Jan 2025
📈SEC Approves OCC’s New Margin Policy for High Volatility
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Partial Amendment No. 1, by The Options Clearing Corporation Concerning Its Process for Adjusting Certain Parameters in Its Proprietary System for Calculating Margin Requirements During Periods When the Products It Clears and the Markets It Serves Experience High Volatility
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
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The Proposed Rule Change outlines changes to the OCC’s margin requirements process during high volatility, impacting clearing members and market participants. This may affect liquidity, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements for businesses involved in options and futures trading.