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What is a Brokerage and How Does It Work (Types, Definitions, Examples)?

Peak Frameworks

A brokerage is a company that mediates transactions and fosters market liquidity in the financial markets by acting as a middleman between buyers and sellers. This could be a major exchange like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or an electronic communications network (ECN) that automatically matches buy and sell orders.

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NDFs trading: If you build platforms, the algos will follow

The TRADE

The instruments can require significant documentation and mediation from both parties involved and historically, they have been more of a side-line market in the wider foreign exchange sphere, making them less liquid and less transparent, and also making it far easier to move markets. You can move markets quite quickly.

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Payment Gateway vs Payment Processor: What is the Difference?

Razorpay

Use Acts as a terminal for card validation and fraud prevention Acts as mediator between merchants and financial institutions to facilitate credit card transactions. A payment gateway and a payment processor are both essential components of electronic payments, but they serve distinct roles. Yes, it facilitates payments.

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What Is eMandate: Meaning and How Does It Work?

Razorpay

E-mandates are electronic authorisations that allow payers to set up recurring payments for various services or subscriptions. The NPCI mediates in case of any disputes or issues arising from such transactions and ensures compliance with the regulatory guidelines. How do e-mandates work? They are convenient, secure, and hassle-free.

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