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: Increased Somewhat
ALLQ45BISNR • 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 corporate credit derivatives
- Focuses on margin requirements for most favored clients
- Provides insights into institutional risk management strategies
FAQs
Q: What are OTC credit derivatives?
A: OTC credit derivatives are financial contracts traded directly between parties, referencing the credit risk of corporate entities or indexes without being traded on formal exchanges.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Margin requirements can change based on perceived market risk, credit quality of underlying entities, and overall economic conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported on a quarterly basis, reflecting changes over a three-month period.
Q: What does 'increased somewhat' indicate?
A: An 'increased somewhat' response suggests a moderate rise in margin requirements, indicating a slight tightening of credit risk management.
Q: How do margin requirements impact financial markets?
A: Changes in margin requirements can affect lending conditions, credit availability, and overall market liquidity for corporate credit derivatives.
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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: Increased Somewhat [ALLQ45BISNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025