Regulatory Notice 09-47

New Large Options Positions Report (LOPR) Requirements Due to Implementation of Options Symbology Initiative

Executive Summary

The Options Clearing Corporation and its participant exchanges have begun implementation of the Options Symbology Initiative, which will affect member firms' reporting of positions to the Large Options Positions Report (LOPR) system. This Notice highlights changes to LOPR reporting as a result of the implementation.

 

Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:

 

• Max Tourtelot, Director, Options Regulation, at (212) 858-4013; or
• Matthew E. Vitek, Counsel, Office of General Counsel, at (202) 728-8156.