42) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Fx Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
ALLQ42BICNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in initial margin requirements for OTC FX derivatives for most favored clients. Provides insight into institutional risk management strategies.
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
This trend measures how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for foreign exchange derivatives. It reflects risk perception and client relationship dynamics.
Methodology
Surveyed data from financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and risk managers to understand derivative market conditions.
Key Facts
- Indicates institutional risk assessment changes
- Reflects client relationship dynamics
- Important for derivative market transparency
FAQs
Q: What do initial margin requirements mean?
A: Initial margin is collateral required to open a derivatives trading position. It protects against potential trading losses.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Changes reflect market volatility, perceived risk, and institutional risk management strategies.
Q: How often are these requirements updated?
A: Typically reviewed quarterly based on market conditions and institutional risk assessments.
Q: Do margin requirements affect all clients equally?
A: No, requirements vary based on client relationship, trading history, and perceived risk level.
Q: What impacts margin requirement decisions?
A: Market volatility, credit ratings, trading volume, and overall economic conditions influence requirements.
Related Trends
62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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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: Increased 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?| D. Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Credit Referencing Corporates. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 5. Diminished Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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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?| C. Trading REITs. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Initial Margin Requirements (ALLQ42BICNR), retrieved from FRED.