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January 2005, No. 210
Last Updated: 01/15/2004

Clearing and Settlement Demystified

John W. McPartland

This article explains how clearing and settlement systems support a sound financial system. In particular, the article analyzes the role of CCPs (central counterparties) in managing risk in the securities and derivatives markets and some of the relevant public policy issues.