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.

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2) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Amount of Resources and Attention Your Firm Devotes to Management of Concentrated Credit Exposure to Central Counterparties and Other Financial Utilities Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably

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Citation

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