Question

5. A network of entities involved in the process of exchange​

Answer 1

The transactions in secondary market are processed through three distinct phases, viz. trading, clearing and settlement. While the stock exchange provides the platform for trading to its trading members, the clearing corporation determines the funds and securities obligations of the trading members and ensures that trading members meet their obligations.

The clearing banks and depositories provide the necessary interface between the custodians/clearing members (who clear for the trading members or their own transactions) for settlement of funds and securities obligations of trading members.