What Is a Counterparty?

In dealings with a counterparty, there is an innate risk that one of the people or entiti… For structured markets, such as the stock or futures markets, financial counterparty risk is mitigated by the clearing houses and exchanges. When you buy a stock, you don't need to worry about the financial viability of the person on the othe… See more

Understanding Counterparties

A counterparty is the other party that par… A counterparty is simply the other si… A counterparty can include deals betwee… Counterparty risk is the risk that the … See more