The Options Clearing Corporation

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As US financial markets adapt to serve an increasingly global audience, expanding the ability to trade, clear and settle equity options has come into focus. As the sole central counterparty clearinghouse for U.S. listed options, OCC is actively exploring how to support extended trading hours in our ecosystem. Our latest white paper, Considerations of a Continuous Trading Environment and Implications for Central Clearing of U.S. Listed Options, provides our perspective on how the industry can achieve 24-7 trading through a phased approach, as well as specific areas to consider across the industry. Read our perspective:

The Options Clearing Corporation

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OCC has earned the 2025 Best in Resilience™ Certification Gold Tier Status from Everbridge as part of their Critical Event Management (CEM) certification program! This achievement recognizes OCC's Business Continuity Program in CEM leadership, reflecting excellence in identifying and assessing threats to our organization as well as promptly orchestrating an effective and efficient response.

The Options Clearing Corporation

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OCC believes that effective investor protection starts with informed decision-making, which is why we provide free and high-quality options education through The Options Industry Council (OIC). Chief External Relations Officer Julie Bauer, who oversees Investor Education at OCC, recently shared her perspective with Traders Magazine.

The Options Clearing Corporation

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Our Chief Security Officer, Matt Rathbun, has more than 25 years of experience in finance, banking, consulting and tech. He also loves coffee and has taught lessons on making it. Learn more about Matt!

The Options Clearing Corporation

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Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Carla Dawson, was named to The World Federation of Exchanges Women Leaders List for 2025! Each year, The WFE Women Leaders initiative aims to highlight several of the talented and gifted women in our industry. Congratulations to Carla and all of this year’s honorees! Read Carla’s feature:

The Options Clearing Corporation

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“The people and challenging work make me glad to be a part of the OCC team. [When] meeting with colleagues, whether it be through meetings or informal hallway conversations, I feel a sense of pride in being here and the services we deliver.” Heather Mosny, part of the IT Governance team in our Chicago office, recently shared her perspective on OCC’s in-office culture. Read it on Built In’s website:

The Options Clearing Corporation

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Liz Barnhill, part of our Pricing & Margins team in Dallas, shares how she’s helped to enhance OCC’s culture through championing diversity, equity and inclusion in her OCC Story!

The Options Clearing Corporation

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OCC today announced the addition of two members to its board of directors: Rachelle Keller, former financial executive, and Mike West, Head of Operations at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The Options Clearing Corporation

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Bailey Moberly, part of the Software Development Test team, enjoys celebrating a variety of cultural events with her colleagues in the office. Read her OCC Story!

The Options Clearing Corporation

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Ari Silverman, part of Middleware + Infrastructure Software and Support, shares an example of how his colleagues jump into action to face pressing business challenges. Read his OCC Story!