45) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Credit Derivatives Referencing Corporates (Single-Name Corporates or Corporate Indexes) Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
ALLQ45AISNR • 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
Measures changes in initial margin requirements for OTC credit derivatives referencing corporates. Provides critical insight into credit market risk management.
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 indicator tracks institutional adjustments to margin requirements for corporate credit derivatives. It reflects risk perception in financial markets.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and traders to understand credit market risk dynamics.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of margin requirements
- Focuses on corporate credit derivatives
- Indicates institutional risk assessment
FAQs
Q: What are OTC credit derivatives?
A: Over-the-counter financial contracts referencing corporate credit risk traded directly between parties.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Reflect changing risk perceptions and market conditions in corporate credit markets.
Q: How often are these requirements updated?
A: Tracked quarterly through institutional surveys.
Q: Who monitors these margin requirements?
A: Regulators, financial institutions, and risk management professionals.
Q: What does 'increased somewhat' mean?
A: Indicates a moderate rise in margin requirements for average clients.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, OTC Credit Derivatives Margin Requirements (ALLQ45AISNR), retrieved from FRED.