

A new book is now available that describes clearance and settlement in a way that is accessible, readable and user-friendly – the "plain English" explanation of what happens after the trade. Published by Lightbulb Press and co-authored by DTCC, this new publication, "Guide to Clearance and Settlement: an Introduction to DTCC," is the very first book of its kind produced from an industry infrastructure organization.
Guide to Clearance & Settlement is an overview of DTCC's sophisticated infrastructure and risk management systems, which provide essential services to US and global capital markets. The guide explains clearing, netting, and settling — the essential elements of post-trade processing — and the role of a central counterparty in ensuring completion of equity and fixed-income transactions. It looks, as well, at the increasing number of solutions DTCC provides for financial firms at home and around the world.