Nicholas Pratt, Operations & Technology Editor at funds europe, explores clearing and settlement and the role DLT is playing as the market evolves.

[Click here to read the article](https://www.funds-europe.com/june-2022/clearing-settlement-the-network-effect "Clearing & settlement: The Network Effect")

## Overview

### Clearing and Settlement
The process of clearing and settlement is crucial in the financial ecosystem. It ensures that trades are executed and the settlement of transactions happens efficiently and securely.

### Role of DLT
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is increasingly becoming integral in this space, improving transparency, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency in the clearing and settlement process.