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: 3rd Most Important

CTQ19B33MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks institutional perspectives on market convention changes in financial instruments. Provides insight into evolving regulatory and operational standards for mutual funds and financial products.

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 agreements and protocols affecting financial transactions. Reflects institutional adaptability in complex financial environments.

Methodology

Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions and market participants.

Historical Context

Used to assess regulatory flexibility and market risk management strategies.

Key Facts

  • Reflects third most important reason for market changes
  • Focuses on less-stringent market agreements
  • Indicates institutional adaptation strategies

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: Tracks changes in market conventions and institutional transaction protocols. Provides insights into financial market flexibility.

Q: Why are market conventions important?

A: They define operational standards and risk management approaches in financial transactions. Influence overall market efficiency.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Typically collected quarterly through institutional surveys. Reflects recent market trend perspectives.

Q: Who uses this economic data?

A: Regulators, financial analysts, and institutional investors use it to understand market dynamics.

Q: What does 'less-stringent market conventions' mean?

A: Indicates more flexible terms in financial agreements and transaction protocols.

Related Trends

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 | 7. More-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| C. Equity. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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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?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 3. Adoption of Less-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

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74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer ABS (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Cmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat

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55) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Deteriorated Somewhat

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Conventions Survey (CTQ19B33MINR), retrieved from FRED.