Glossary
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- Clearing house
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A central location or central processing mechanism through which financial institutions agree to exchange financial obligations (e.g. fund, securities, etc.). The institutions offset, deliver and settle for items exchanged at a designated time based on the rules and procedures of the clearing house. In some cases, the clearing house may assume significant counterparty, financial or risk management responsibilities for the clearing system.