Clearing and Settlement in the Stock Market

What is the purpose of the clearing and settlement process in the stock market?

• To ensure smooth operations and minimal risk

• To generate contract notes for every transaction

• To debit the buyer's bank account and credit the seller's DEMAT account

• To facilitate quick trades like BTST or ATST

What is the significance of T+1 settlement cycle?

• It allows investors to receive shares in their DEMAT account one day after the transaction

• It ensures that all equity/stock settlements happen on a T+2 basis

• It reduces the risk involved in BTST trades

• It guarantees faster transaction completion

What is the purpose of a contract note in stock market transactions?

• To provide a detailed breakdown of all transactions done during the day

• To serve as a bill for the stock purchase

• To show the trade reference number

• All of the above

What happens on T+1 day after a stock purchase?

• The shares are credited to the buyer's DEMAT account

• The buyer receives the funds in their banking account

• The broker's fees and the amount for the acquired shares are paid to the stock exchange

• All of the above

What is the risk involved in BTST trades?

• The stock may not be in the buyer's DEMAT account yet

• The buyer may end up in trouble for selling a stock they don't really own

• The trade may not be executed through a professional intermediary

• All of the above

What is the role of a clearing corporation in the clearing and settlement process?

• To handle the confirmation, settlement, and delivery of shares

• To act as a buyer for the seller and a seller for the buyer

• To ensure short and consistent settlement cycles

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a DEMAT account in stock market transactions?

• To hold shares in electronic or dematerialized form

• To facilitate financial transactions

• To receive contract notes from the broker

• To provide a breakdown of charges charged by the broker

What is the role of clearing members and custodians in the clearing and settlement process?

• To ensure that funds and shares are available on T+1 day

• To transfer securities and funds to clearing banks and depositories

• To confirm the willingness to settle a trade

• All of the above

What is the purpose of clearing banks in the clearing and settlement process?

• To aid in the settlement of funds

• To ensure the availability of funds for purchase transactions

• To receive funds from sale transactions

• All of the above

What is the process of trade execution in the clearing and settlement process?

• The process of carrying out a purchase or sell order

• The process of determining the obligations of clearing members and custodians

• The process of transferring securities and funds to clearing members and custodians

• The process of confirming the willingness to settle a trade