Clearing-Houses

This book covers the history, methods, and administration of clearing-houses, which are institutions used by banks and other financial institutions to expedite the exchange of financial instruments. The author, James Graham Cannon, was an American banker who was instrumental in establishing clearing-houses in the United States. Cannon expertly explains how clearing-houses work and their role in modern finance.
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