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Trends in clearing of equity transactions by a central counterparty

Competition is currently strengthening in the European securities infrastructure, including as regards clearing of equity transactions. One reason is a tendency for several central counterparties to be active in the same marketplace. The article describes the role of central counterparties in the equity markets as well as benefits and challenges of recent development.