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: Remained Basically Unchanged
OTCDQ46BRBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13.00
Year-over-Year Change
18.18%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks stability of initial margin requirements for over-the-counter credit derivatives referencing securitized products. Indicates consistent risk management approaches.
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 shows when financial institutions maintain consistent margin requirements for their most favored clients. It reflects market stability.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions reporting margin requirement status.
Historical Context
Used to assess short-term financial market risk stability.
Key Facts
- Indicates consistent institutional risk approaches
- Reflects market stability in derivatives trading
- Focuses on most favored client relationships
FAQs
Q: What does 'remained basically unchanged' mean?
A: Indicates no significant adjustments to margin requirements during the reporting period.
Q: Why is margin requirement stability important?
A: Stability suggests consistent risk assessment and reduced market volatility.
Q: How frequently are these assessments made?
A: Typically conducted on a quarterly basis to track market conditions.
Q: What types of derivatives are included?
A: Covers over-the-counter credit derivatives referencing securitized product indexes.
Q: Who monitors these margin requirements?
A: Regulators, financial institutions, and risk management professionals track these indicators.
Related Trends
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68) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Term Funding with a Maturity Greater Than 30 Days of Non-Agency RMBS by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| E. Insurance Companies. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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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: Decreased Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Margin Requirements (OTCDQ46BRBUNR), retrieved from FRED.