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?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 7. Less-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important

CTQ31A72MINR • 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

Examines key reasons for tightening or easing financial transaction terms across investment managed accounts. Highlights competitive dynamics in institutional lending.

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

Tracks institutional perspectives on less-aggressive market competition. Provides insights into financial market adaptation.

Methodology

Quarterly survey of financial institutions and investment advisers.

Historical Context

Used to understand competitive pressures in financial markets.

Key Facts

  • Reflects institutional lending competition
  • Indicates market adaptation strategies
  • Provides competitive landscape insights

FAQs

Q: What does 'less-aggressive competition' mean?

A: Indicates reduced competitive pressure among financial institutions in lending terms.

Q: Why track competition in financial terms?

A: Reveals market health, risk appetite, and institutional strategies.

Q: How significant is this metric?

A: Ranked as second most important factor in transaction term changes.

Q: What impacts competition in financial markets?

A: Economic conditions, regulatory environment, and institutional risk assessments.

Q: How frequently do these competitive dynamics change?

A: Quarterly survey captures evolving market competitive landscape.

Related Trends

42) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC FX Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

OTCDQ42BICNR

30) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Eased Considerably

CTQ30ECNR

25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), 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

ALLQ25B33MINR

21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed Over the Past Three Months?| D. Endowments. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat

CTQ21DISNR

66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS 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: Eased Somewhat

SFQ66B2ESNR

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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: First in Importance

ALLQ19B5MINR

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Transaction Terms Competition Survey (CTQ31A72MINR), retrieved from FRED.