OCC Streamlines Rules for Options Contract Adjustments
Published Date: 10/1/2025
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Summary
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is updating its rules on how it adjusts cleared contracts like stock options and futures. These changes make the rules clearer, combine similar adjustment methods, and explain when adjustments won’t happen. This affects traders and firms using OCC’s services and aims to keep things fair and smooth starting soon after approval.
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