Margin Position Q&A

What is a Margin Position

A margin position is an indiviual signature guarantee is an agreement that ensures a merchant profit margin is maintained at a certain level. It can also refer to a cash collateral arrangement that guarantees a clearing house’s netting agreement. 

Profit margin guarantee

A profit-margin-guarantee (PMG) contract is a clause in a contract between a manufacturer and a retailer.  The contract guarantees that the retailer’s profit margin will be above a certain level, regardless of the retail price.  CIP merchants can use PMG contracts to gain a competitive edge.  Manufacturers can use a “cost-independent” pricing strategy to trigger or void a PMG contract. 

Margin guarantee 

A margining guarantee is a cash collateral arrangement that guarantees a clearing house’s duties. Collateral can include cash, bonds, corporate shares, or a bank guarantee.

Treasury Bank Organization’s Clearing Agent, as a central counterparties, monitor margin deposits to manage default risk. Default risk includes non-payment, non-delivery, or dropping below the maintenance margin.

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