22 Jan 2025
đImpacts of OCC's Rule Change on Margin and Clearing Fund Requirements
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change by The Options Clearing Corporation Concerning Enhancements to the System for Theoretical Analysis and Numerical Simulations (âSTANSâ) and OCC's Comprehensive Stress Testing (âCSTâ) Methodology, To Better Capture the Risks Associated With Short-Dated Options
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
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The proposed rule change impacts margin and clearing fund requirements for short-dated options, potentially affecting business owners through higher margin costs. The OCC's adjustments for credit risk management align with regulatory standards, creating a need for businesses to adapt to enhanced financial requirements.