Clearing Corp Pays Interest on Cash—Then Charges Fee on It
Published Date: 8/5/2026
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Summary
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is planning to start paying interest on certain margin cash and Clearing Fund cash to its members, except for some special accounts. They’ll also charge a small 0.10% fee on the interest they pay. These changes aim to make cash management fairer and start soon after approval, affecting all OCC Clearing Members who handle margin cash.
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