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Miami International Holdings announces OCC clearing and settlement agreement for MIAX Futures exchange. 0 3 minutes read MIAMI and PRINCETON, N.J., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX(R)(NYSE: MIAX), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced a clearing and settlement agreement between MIAX Futures(TM) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. The agreement allows MIAX Futures market participants who are members of OCC to realize potential capital efficiencies by cross-margining products listed on MIAX Futures against complementary products listed by MIAX Futures and other securities exchanges (including the MIAX exchanges) and futures markets. "We are pleased to build on our longstanding relationship with OCC and bring its suite of clearing and risk management services to MIAX Futures market participants," said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MIAX. "This agreement will provide our market participants with significant capital efficiencies when trading financial futures including our new Bloomberg equity index futures that began trading on MIAX Futures on May 17." "We are pleased to welcome MIAX Futures as OCC's fifth participant exchange under the MIAX name," said Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer of OCC. "MIAX Futures will benefit from our full range of clearing and risk management capabilities available to all our participating exchanges, and provide our clearing members with potential capital efficiencies through our internal cross-margining program. We look forward to continued collaboration with MIAX to promote operational excellence and innovation while supporting the continued growth of exchange-traded options and futures." Mr. Gallagher added, "I want to personally acknowledge and thank the OCC team for their support as we worked to finalize the clearing and settlement agreement in time for the May 17 launch of the Tini(TM) Bloomberg 100 Index Futures contract." MIAX Futures is listing Bloomberg equity index futures using a phased launch schedule. The first product, Tini Bloomberg 100 Index Futures, listed on May 17, 2026 (May 18, 2026 trade date). Tini Bloomberg 500 Index Futures are scheduled to be listed on May 31, 2026 (June 1, 2026 trade date). Bloomberg 500 Index Futures are scheduled to be listed on June 7, 2026 (June 8, 2026 trade date). MIAX Futures, a registered derivatives clearing organization (DCO) and designated contract market (DCM), will continue to clear its flagship product - Minneapolis Hard Red Spring Wheat (HRSW) - and all other agricultural products listed on the exchange. About MIAX Miami International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MIAX) is a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes and geographies. MIAX operates eight exchanges across options, futures, equities and international markets including MIAX(R) Options, MIAX Pearl(R), MIAX Emerald(R), MIAX Sapphire(R), MIAX Pearl Equities(TM), MIAX Futures(TM), The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) and The International Stock Exchange (TISE). MIAX also owns Dorman Trading, a full-service Futures Commission Merchant. To learn more about MIAX, please visit www.miaxglobal.com. 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OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organisation, has appointed Jeffrey S. Davis, senior vice president and senior deputy general counsel of Nasdaq, to its Board of Directors as an Exchange Director. The announcement came during OCC's annual stockholder meeting on 22 April 2026. Davis joined Nasdaq in 2000 and advises the company's board on regulatory obligations whilst serving as chief regulatory officer of Nasdaq ISE Exchanges. He replaces Roland Chai, also of Nasdaq. The meeting also saw Stephen Luparello re-elected as chairman, whilst CEO Andrej Bolkovic was re-elected as Management Director. Two Member Directors and one Public Director were re-elected, and four Exchange Directors were reappointed to new terms.

OCC earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index. February 04, 2026 OCC is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, The Options Clearing Corporation has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's leading benchmarking survey on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This recognition once again places OCC among 534 U.S. businesses honored with HRCF's Equality 100 Award-affirming its position as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. "This recognition reflects our #WeAreOCC commitment to providing the resources and infrastructure that support LGBTQ+ colleagues: equitable benefits, clear policies, and spaces for meaningful connection. When we strengthen support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, we strengthen the conditions for everyone to thrive. We're building systems that sustain this work over time, maintaining what's working while addressing gaps as we identify them," said Ngoc Nguyen, Executive Director and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OCC. The 2026 CEI evaluated 1,449 organizations ranging from the largest public companies to small and mid-sized businesses, collectively impacting more than 22 million American workers. Companies were assessed across four key pillars that model inclusive workplace environments: * Non-discrimination policies across business entities * Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families * Supporting an inclusive culture * Outreach and engagement Earning this recognition for a second consecutive year highlights how colleagues across OCC continue to bring its values to life. Whether through participation in employee led groups, contributions to evolving workplace policies, or daily acts of support and allyship, its community plays a central role in sustaining a culture where people can thrive. OCC's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion extends beyond meeting industry standards-it reflects who The Options Clearing Corporation is and how The Options Clearing Corporation work together. Its #WeAreOCC value continues to inspire actions that uplift voices, encourage connection, and ensure everyone feels empowered to succeed. The Options Clearing Corporation is proud to be part of a growing movement that pushes workplace equality forward and strengthens the environments where people build their careers. The full HRCF Corporate Equality Index report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action - working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.