Clearing system

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A centralised system (also known as a clearance system or a clearing house) to settle payments or facilitate transactions between banks and financial counterparties, such as the transfer of securities. In the markets, the clearing process is performed by a clearing house.

Examples:

• Europe: Euroclear and Clearstream
• US: The Depository Trust Company