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Definition 1 The administrative functions at a Brokerage that Support the Trading of securities, including trade Confirmation and Settlement, recordkeeping, and regulatory Compliance. Definition 2 More generally, administrative functions that Support but are not directly involved in the operations of a business, such as Accounting and personnel.

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