OCC saw increased activity across the board in August, with total cleared contract volume rising 4% year over year, bringing the total volume up 3% year to date.
Cleared futures led the way with a 66% jump compared to August 2012. Year to date, the OCC has cleared 73% more futures than last year.
Exchange-listed options trading rose 4% in August year over year, and options volume is up 2% compared to last year.
OCC’s securities lending CCP activities also rose for the month, rising 21% year over year and reaching an increase of 30% compared to 2012.
OCC Clearing and Lending Activities Rise in August
OCC saw increased activity across the board in August, with total cleared contract volume rising 4% year over year, bringing the total volume up 3% year to date.