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?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
ALLQ45BDSNR • 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
This economic indicator tracks changes in initial margin requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) credit derivatives referencing corporate entities. The trend provides insights into financial institutions' risk management strategies and lending conditions for their most favored clients.
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
The metric reflects how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for credit derivatives involving corporate entities. Economists use this data to understand risk perception, credit market dynamics, and potential shifts in institutional lending practices.
Methodology
Data is collected through surveys of financial institutions, capturing their reported changes in margin requirements over a three-month period.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess credit market conditions, institutional risk management, and potential financial sector stress.
Key Facts
- Tracks changes in initial margin requirements for OTC credit derivatives
- Focuses on margin requirements for most favored clients
- Provides insight into institutional risk management strategies
FAQs
Q: What are initial margin requirements?
A: Initial margin requirements are the minimum amount of collateral a trader must deposit to cover potential losses in a financial transaction. They help manage risk in credit derivative markets.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Margin requirements can change based on market conditions, perceived risk, and the financial health of counterparties. Changes reflect institutions' risk assessment strategies.
Q: How is the ALLQ45BDSNR data collected?
A: The data is collected through surveys of financial institutions, asking about their margin requirement changes for OTC credit derivatives over a three-month period.
Q: What does this trend indicate about the credit market?
A: Changes in margin requirements can signal shifts in credit market conditions, risk perception, and potential tightening or loosening of lending practices.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and updated on a quarterly basis, providing a periodic snapshot of margin requirement trends in the credit derivatives market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 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?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat [ALLQ45BDSNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025