clearing

Definition 1

The collection of funds which a check is drawn on, and the payment of those funds to the bearer.

Definition 2

The verification of information between the two brokers in a securities transaction and the subsequent settlement (delivery of certificates in exchange for payment).

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National Securities Clearing Corporation, Options Clearing Corporation, Stock Clearing Corporation, Automatic Clearing House

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