31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 7. More-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
ALLQ31B72MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks competitive dynamics in investment advisory account management. Reveals institutional strategies for easing account terms through competitive pressures.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures the significance of competitive factors in investment account pricing and terms. Provides insights into market dynamics for financial institutions.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial institutions and investment advisers.
Historical Context
Used to understand competitive landscape and market conditions in investment management.
Key Facts
- Reflects competitive pressures in financial services
- Indicates institutional pricing strategies
- Measures market responsiveness
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks competitive factors influencing investment account terms. Focuses on how institutions adjust pricing to attract clients.
Q: Why are competitive pressures important in investment management?
A: They drive innovation, improve service quality, and potentially reduce costs for investors.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically collected through periodic institutional surveys with quarterly reporting.
Q: What do changes in this indicator suggest?
A: Shifts indicate evolving market conditions and institutional strategies in investment management.
Q: How do researchers use this data?
A: To analyze competitive dynamics and market trends in financial services.
Related Trends
60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| F. Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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43) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Interest Rate Derivatives Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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38) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Nonfinancial Corporations to Negotiate More Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 1. Deterioration in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Investment Advisory Account Competition (ALLQ31B72MINR), retrieved from FRED.