Definition for : Initial margin

The "initial Margin" is the amount of cash (or alternative, such as a Bank guarantee) requested by a Broker before letting a company enter into a fg. Generally the Position is thereafter mark-to-Market and Margin calls (additional amounts of cash to be deposited) are asked whenever necessary.

(See Chapter 49 Managing working capital of the Vernimmen)

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