clearinghouse
[ˈklɪrɪŋhaʊs]
nounpl: clearinghouses
câmara de compensação
1. A financial institution that processes and settles transactions between banks or other financial entities
The clearinghouse ensures that all checks are properly distributed to the correct banks.
A câmara de compensação garante que todos os cheques sejam distribuídos adequadamente aos bancos corretos.
2. An organization that collects, organizes, and distributes information or materials
The university acts as a clearinghouse for academic research in the region.
A universidade atua como um centro de informações para pesquisa acadêmica na região.
3. A centralized system for reconciling mutual obligations between parties
The commodities clearinghouse handles the settlement of futures contracts.
A câmara de compensação de commodities gerencia a liquidação de contratos futuros.
In Brazil, the clearing system (Sistema de Compensação) is regulated by the Central Bank (Banco Central) and is essential for the functioning of the banking system. The term 'câmara de compensação' is primarily used in formal financial contexts. In the United States, clearinghouses play a critical role in preventing systemic financial risk, particularly after the 2008 financial crisis when regulation was strengthened through the Dodd-Frank Act.
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