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: Remained Basically Unchanged
ALLQ45BRBUNR • 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 (OTC) 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 trend measures how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for corporate credit derivatives. It reflects risk assessment and client relationship dynamics.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and risk managers to understand credit derivative market conditions.
Key Facts
- Reflects most favored client margin policies
- Indicates stability in corporate credit derivative markets
- Important for institutional risk assessment
FAQs
Q: What are initial margin requirements?
A: Initial margin is collateral required to enter a derivatives contract. It protects against potential trading losses.
Q: Why do margin requirements matter?
A: They manage financial risk and ensure market participants can cover potential trading losses.
Q: How often do these requirements change?
A: Margin requirements can adjust quarterly based on market conditions and institutional risk assessments.
Q: Who tracks these margin requirements?
A: Financial regulators and institutions monitor margin requirements to manage systemic risk.
Q: What does 'remained basically unchanged' mean?
A: Indicates minimal adjustment to margin policies for most favored corporate credit derivative clients.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Initial Margin Requirements (ALLQ45BRBUNR), retrieved from FRED.