14 Aug 2025
📊SEC Approves OCC's New Intraday Margin Call Process
Self-Regulatory Organizations; the Options Clearing Corporation; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change by the Options Clearing Corporation Concerning Updates to Its Portfolio Revaluation Process for Purposes of Determining Intraday Margin Calls in Order To Better Manage OCC's Intraday Risk Exposure to Its Clearing Members
Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Options Clearing Corporation's proposed rule change to enhance its portfolio revaluation process for intraday margin calls. This update allows for more frequent revaluation based on current positions, improving risk management and protecting against potential credit risks associated with clearing members' trading activities.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a regulation by the SEC approving changes in the OCC's intraday margin call process, which impacts clearing members and may affect their margin requirements, thus influencing their financial positions and risk management strategies.