central counterparty

central counterparty
central counterparty (CCP)
International
Also known as clearing house.
An entity that functions as a centralised repository for trades, typically in derivatives, which provides a guarantee that the trade will be fulfilled so that the parties engaging in derivatives trades may avoid assuming the credit risk of their trading counterparties.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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