19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 3. Adoption of Less-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
CTQ19B32MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks market convention changes in financial instruments and lending practices. Provides insights into evolving financial market regulations and protocols.
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
Measures shifts in market conventions for mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and endowments. Reflects changes in financial instrument agreements.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial market participants.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and financial institutions to understand market trend adaptations.
Key Facts
- Indicates evolving financial market standards
- Reflects changes in lending and investment practices
- Provides insights into regulatory environment shifts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Tracks changes in market conventions for financial instruments and lending practices. Highlights evolving financial standards.
Q: Why are market conventions important?
A: They define standard practices in financial transactions. Impact risk management and investment strategies.
Q: How often are these conventions updated?
A: Market conventions can change based on regulatory shifts and market conditions.
Q: What influences market convention changes?
A: Regulatory updates, technological advances, and risk management strategies drive changes.
Q: Who uses this data?
A: Regulators, financial institutions, and investors use it to understand market trend adaptations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Conventions Survey (CTQ19B32MINR), retrieved from FRED.