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VII NISM Series VII
Medium

The process of an original trade being cancelled and the clearing agency taking over as counterparty to all trades is called ________.

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 3 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Determination

  2. B

    Execution

  3. C

    Guaranteeing

  4. Novation

    Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Novation is the process where the clearing corporation becomes the legal counterparty to both sides of a trade. This ensures guaranteed settlement and eliminates counterparty risk.

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