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: 2nd Most Important
CTQ31B32MINR • 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 conventions and collateral agreement changes in investment advisory accounts. Provides insight into evolving institutional financial 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
Measures shifts in less-stringent market protocols for separately managed accounts. Reflects institutional adaptation in financial service environments.
Methodology
Surveyed responses from financial institutions about market convention changes.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and financial analysts to understand institutional lending trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks institutional financial agreement adaptations
- Reflects competitive market dynamics
- Indicates evolving lending standards
FAQs
Q: What do market conventions mean in financial services?
A: Standard practices and agreements that govern financial transactions between institutions. Helps standardize complex financial interactions.
Q: How often do market conventions change?
A: Changes can occur quarterly or annually based on market conditions and institutional strategies.
Q: Why are these conventions important?
A: They reduce transaction risks and create consistent frameworks for financial interactions.
Q: Who tracks these market convention changes?
A: Regulators, financial analysts, and institutional researchers monitor these trends closely.
Q: Can market conventions vary by sector?
A: Yes, different financial sectors may have unique convention standards and practices.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Investment Advisory Market Conventions (CTQ31B32MINR), retrieved from FRED.