46) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Credit Derivatives Referencing Securitized Products (Such as Specific ABS or MBS Tranches and Associated Indexes) Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
OTCDQ46BISNR • 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 over-the-counter credit derivatives referencing securitized products. Provides insight into financial institution 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
This trend measures how financial institutions adjust margin requirements for complex derivative products. It reflects risk assessment in specialized financial markets.
Methodology
Collected through financial institution surveys on derivative trading practices.
Historical Context
Used by regulators to monitor financial market risk and institutional lending practices.
Key Facts
- Indicates institutional risk management strategies
- Reflects changes in derivative market conditions
- Important for financial market transparency
FAQs
Q: What are OTC credit derivatives?
A: Over-the-counter derivatives are privately negotiated financial contracts traded directly between parties outside formal exchanges.
Q: Why do margin requirements change?
A: Margin requirements adjust based on market volatility, counterparty risk, and overall economic conditions.
Q: How do margin requirements impact trading?
A: Higher margins increase trading costs and can reduce market liquidity and speculative activity.
Q: Who monitors these margin requirements?
A: Financial regulators and central banks closely track margin requirements to manage systemic financial risks.
Q: How often are these requirements updated?
A: Margin requirements can be adjusted quarterly or in response to significant market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Initial Margin Requirements (OTCDQ46BISNR), retrieved from FRED.