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: Decreased Somewhat
OTCDQ42BDSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.00
Year-over-Year Change
100.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in initial margin requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange derivatives. Provides insight into institutional lending and risk management 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 how financial institutions adjust margin requirements based on client relationships. Reflects institutional risk assessment strategies.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions reporting margin changes.
Historical Context
Used to understand credit market conditions and institutional lending practices.
Key Facts
- Reflects institutional lending risk assessment
- Tracks changes in derivative margin requirements
- Indicates market credit conditions
FAQs
Q: What are initial margin requirements?
A: Initial margin requirements are collateral amounts required to open a derivatives trading position. They help manage financial risk.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Margin requirements adjust based on market conditions, client relationships, and institutional risk assessments.
Q: How often are these requirements updated?
A: Institutions typically review and update margin requirements quarterly or in response to market changes.
Q: Do margin requirements affect trading?
A: Higher margin requirements can limit trading activity by increasing the capital needed to enter positions.
Q: Who tracks these margin changes?
A: Regulatory bodies and financial institutions monitor margin requirement trends for market stability.
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22) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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18) 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 Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
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27) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution for Such Clients, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Insurance Companies Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Initial Margin Requirements (OTCDQ42BDSNR), retrieved from FRED.