45) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Credit Derivatives Referencing Corporates (Single-Name Corporates or Corporate Indexes) Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
OTCDQ45AICNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures changes in initial margin requirements for over-the-counter credit derivatives referencing corporate entities. Indicates risk management strategies in financial markets.
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
This indicator tracks how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for corporate credit derivatives across average client segments.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions reporting margin requirement changes.
Historical Context
Used to assess risk management and lending environment for corporate credit derivatives.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of margin requirement changes
- Focuses on corporate credit derivative markets
- Indicates institutional risk perception
FAQs
Q: What are initial margin requirements?
A: Minimum funds required to initiate and maintain trading positions in derivatives markets.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Reflect shifts in market risk, volatility, and institutional risk management strategies.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated quarterly through financial institution surveys.
Q: What do increasing margins indicate?
A: Suggests heightened perceived risk in corporate credit derivative markets.
Q: Who uses this data?
A: Investors, risk managers, and financial analysts monitoring market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, OTC Credit Derivatives Margin Requirements (OTCDQ45AICNR), retrieved from FRED.