Options Clearing Ditches Old Signatures in Rule Tweak
Published Date: 8/29/2025
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Summary
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is updating its Clearing Member Agreements by removing the Officer’s Certificate and signature block. This change lets OCC offer new ways to provide required certifications without changing any rights or responsibilities. The update took effect immediately on August 21, 2025, and affects all current and future clearing members, including those outside the U.S.
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