Where many seek security in trite conversations (5,9)

I believe the answer is:

stock exchanges

'where many seek security' is the definition.
(securities can be bought on the stock exchange)

'trite conversations' is the wordplay.
'trite' becomes 'stock'.
'conversations' becomes 'exchanges' (exchange is a kind of conversation).
'stock'+'exchanges'='STOCK EXCHANGES'

'in' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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