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 An organization associated with an exchange to handle the confirmation, settlement and delivery of transactions, fulfilling the main obligation of ensuring transactions are made in a prompt and efficient manner. They are also referred to as "clearing firms" or "clearing houses." |
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 In order to make certain that transactions run smoothly, clearing corporations become the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer, or, in other words, take the off-setting position with a client in every transaction. |
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