44) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Equity Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
OTCDQ44BISNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in initial margin requirements for OTC equity derivatives with most favored clients. Provides insights into financial risk management strategies.
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 margin requirements based on client relationship characteristics. Reflects institutional risk assessment practices.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes.
Historical Context
Used by regulators to monitor derivative market risk management approaches.
Key Facts
- Reflects derivative market risk strategies
- Indicates client relationship impact on margins
- Measures institutional risk assessment
FAQs
Q: What are OTC equity derivatives?
A: Over-the-counter equity derivatives are customized financial contracts traded directly between parties outside formal exchanges.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Reflect changes in market risk, client relationship depth, and institutional risk management strategies.
Q: How do client relationships affect margins?
A: Longer, broader relationships can influence more favorable margin requirements based on trust and historical performance.
Q: Who monitors these margin changes?
A: Regulators and financial institutions track these changes to manage market risk and ensure financial stability.
Q: What does 'increased somewhat' mean?
A: Indicates a moderate rise in initial margin requirements for most favored clients in OTC equity derivatives.
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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?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 5. Diminished Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, OTC Equity Derivatives Margin Requirements (OTCDQ44BISNR), retrieved from FRED.