Glossary

Offsetting transaction

The possibility to clear buys and sells of one and the same security within a bank without involving the exchange

In Germany, the banks have voluntarily entered into an agreement to use the exchange. These types of transactions are therefore only allowed when the customer expressly asks for them.

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