Professional Clearing Members
Clearing Corporation admits a special category of members namely professional clearing members. Professional Clearing Member (PCM) are clearing members who are not trading members. They are typically banks, custodians etc. who clear and settle trades executed for their clients (individuals, institutions etc.).
In such an event, the functions and responsibilities of the PCM would be similar to Custodians. PCMs may also undertake clearing and settlement responsibility for trading members. In such a case, the PCM would settle the trades carried out by the trading members connected to them. The onus for settling the trade would be thus on the PCM and not the trading member.
Updated on: 03/01/2023
