43) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Interest Rate Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
ALLQ43BDCNR • 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 interest rate derivatives. Provides critical insight into financial market risk management practices.
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 metric measures how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for derivatives. It reflects risk perception and market conditions.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions about margin requirements.
Historical Context
Used to assess derivatives market risk and lending standards.
Key Facts
- Measures derivatives margin changes
- Quarterly survey-based indicator
- Reflects financial market risk perception
FAQs
Q: What do decreased margin requirements indicate?
A: Decreased requirements suggest more favorable market conditions or reduced perceived risk in derivatives trading.
Q: How do margin requirements impact trading?
A: Lower margins can increase market liquidity and trading activity. Higher margins reduce potential trading volume.
Q: Why track OTC derivatives margins?
A: They provide insights into financial market risk assessment and institutional lending practices.
Q: Who monitors these margin changes?
A: Regulators, financial analysts, and risk managers closely track these margin requirement trends.
Q: How frequently are margin requirements updated?
A: Typically reviewed quarterly, reflecting evolving market conditions and risk assessments.
Related Trends
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76) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Term Funding with a Maturity Greater Than 30 Days of Consumer ABS by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| 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?| C. Trading Reits. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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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?| F. Commodity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, OTC Derivatives Margin Requirements (ALLQ43BDCNR), retrieved from FRED.