Banking

Requisito de Margen Inicial

The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.

Quick answer: The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.

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The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.

Why it matters

Requisito de Margen Inicial matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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What is Requisito de Margen Inicial?

In this glossary, Requisito de Margen Inicial refers to: The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.

How is Requisito de Margen Inicial used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Las cámaras de compensación calculan los requisitos de margen inicial para garantizar que se aporte suficiente garantía antes de ejecutar operaciones de derivados."

Why does Requisito de Margen Inicial matter in finance?

Requisito de Margen Inicial matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Requisito de Margen Inicial?

Requisito de Margen Inicial is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Requisito de Margen Inicial belong to?

In this glossary, Requisito de Margen Inicial is grouped under Banking. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.

Operational example

Clearinghouses calculate initial margin requirements to ensure adequate collateral is posted before derivatives trades are executed.

Localized term

Requisito de Margen Inicial

Localized example

Las cámaras de compensación calculan los requisitos de margen inicial para garantizar que se aporte suficiente garantía antes de ejecutar operaciones de derivados.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Banking

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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