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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Bond]]
* [[Collateral]]
* [[Collateral]]
* [[Credit]]
* [[Credit]]
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* [[Derivatives documentation]]
* [[Derivatives documentation]]
* [[Encumbrance]]
* [[Encumbrance]]
* [[Guarantee]]
* [[ISDA Master Agreement]]
* [[ISDA Master Agreement]]
* [[Margin]]
* [[Margin]]

Revision as of 10:59, 4 April 2021

1. Credit risk - derivative instruments.

In the context of derivative financial instruments, credit support is reducing counterparty credit risk.

Usually by requiring collateral - also known as margin - to be posted by the counterparties.


2. Credit risk management.

Any form of credit risk reduction.

Also known as credit enhancement.


See also