The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) Email Format
Financial ServicesIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
The OCC is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, providing central counterparty clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. Founded in 1973 and based in Chicago, Illinois, it operates as a systemically important financial market utility under the oversight of the SEC, CFTC, and the Federal Reserve. It serves more than 100 clearing members and supports clearing and settlement for 21 exchanges and trading platforms. As a participant in the financial services industry, OCC contributes to market stability and integrity through its central clearing and settlement services. On May 20, 2026, OCC announced a clearing and settlement agreement with MIAX Futures, signaling ongoing collaboration with market operators.