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: Remained Basically Unchanged
ALLQ45ARBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks institutional changes in initial margin requirements for over-the-counter credit derivatives referencing corporate entities. Provides 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 reflects how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for corporate credit derivatives. It indicates risk perception and lending environment.
Methodology
Surveyed from financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes quarterly.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and risk managers to assess financial market stability.
Key Facts
- Reflects average client margin requirement trends
- Quarterly survey-based metric
- Indicates institutional risk assessment
FAQs
Q: What do initial margin requirements indicate?
A: They represent collateral needed to cover potential trading losses. Higher margins suggest increased perceived risk.
Q: How often are these requirements updated?
A: Typically reviewed quarterly by financial institutions based on market conditions.
Q: Why are margin requirements important?
A: They help manage counterparty risk and prevent potential financial system instability.
Q: Do margin requirements affect all clients equally?
A: Requirements vary based on client relationship, credit history, and perceived risk.
Q: Can margin requirements change quickly?
A: Yes, they can adjust rapidly in response to market volatility or systemic risk changes.
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13) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Trading REITs Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 11 and 12), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance
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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?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 4. Higher Internal Treasury Charges for Funding. | Answer Type: First In Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Initial Margin Requirements (ALLQ45ARBUNR), retrieved from FRED.