OCC’s Chief Security Officer, Mark Morrison, was recently named as one of the Top 100 CISOs (C100) in the United States by Security Current’s CISOs Connect™. The C100 recognizes leaders in cybersecurity across the private sector, government, and academia for their contributions to the industry, excellence in organizational protection, and support of the next generation of cyber professionals.Individuals were evaluated for the award by the Distinguished CISO Board, which includes 12 experienced CISOs. Entrants were judged based on factors including involvement and...

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that June 2021 total cleared contract volume was 870,149,871 contracts, the second highest month in OCC’s history and up 32.7 percent compared to June 2020. Year-to-date average daily cleared contract volume through June was 39,400,310 contracts, up 25.6 percent compared to June 2020.Options: Total exchange-listed options cleared contract volume was 866,099,522, up 25.8 percent compared to June 2020. Equity options cleared contract volume was 826,487,445 contracts, up 26.9 percent compared to June...

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that May 2021 total cleared contract volume was 723,741,756 contracts, up 32.7 percent compared to May 2020 and the highest May volume on record. Year-to-date average daily cleared contract volume through May was 39,367,534 contracts, up 41.9 percent compared to May 2020.Options: Total exchange-listed options cleared contract volume was 718,368,993, up 32.6 percent compared to May 2020. Equity options cleared contract volume was 677,836,592 contracts, up 32.5 percent compared to May 2020. This includes...

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced the hire of David Ye as Chief Risk Officer and a member of OCC’s Management Committee. With over 20 years of leadership experience in financial and operational risk management, including executive positions at State Street Global Markets and Nomura Holding Americas, Ye will be responsible for implementing OCC’s risk management strategy.“We are very pleased to welcome David to OCC’s risk leadership team,” said John Davidson, OCC Chief Executive Officer. “This appointment...