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How Does a Clearing House Ensure the Integrity of the Final Settlement Price?

The clearing house ensures integrity by using a robust, independently verifiable benchmark, such as a composite index calculated over a specified settlement window, drawing data from multiple, reliable sources. This process is documented, transparent, and designed to be resistant to manipulation from any single market participant.

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