# How Does Collateralization Directly Mitigate the Funding Valuation Adjustment Charge? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-14
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## Concept

[Funding Valuation Adjustment](https://prime.greeks.live/area/funding-valuation-adjustment/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (FVA) represents the cost incurred by a financial institution to fund an uncollateralized derivative position over its lifetime. When a bank enters into a derivative contract that has a positive value, it essentially holds an asset. To hedge its own market risk, the bank typically enters into an offsetting trade in the interbank market. This hedging trade is almost always [fully collateralized](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-operational-challenges-in-managing-a-collateralized-portfolio-under-a-csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

This creates a funding asymmetry ▴ the bank must post collateral on its hedge (a cash outflow), but it does not receive collateral from its uncollateralized client trade (no corresponding cash inflow). The bank must borrow funds to cover the collateral it posts, and the cost of these funds over the relevant benchmark rate, like the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) rate, constitutes the [FVA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/fva/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

[Collateralization](https://prime.greeks.live/area/collateralization/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) directly dismantles this funding asymmetry. By establishing a [Credit Support Annex](https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-support-annex/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (CSA), both parties agree to post collateral against the market value of their derivative positions. When the bank’s trade with a client is in-the-money (a positive value for the bank), the client posts collateral to the bank. This inflow of collateral can then be used to satisfy the margin call on the bank’s own offsetting hedge trade in the interbank market.

The mechanism transforms the [funding requirement](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-requirement-for-a-reasoned-decision-impact-the-ability-to-challenge-for-manifest-error/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). Instead of the bank having to borrow externally at its specific, higher funding rate, it uses the [collateral received](https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-an-illiquid-market-how-can-best-execution-be-demonstrated-when-very-few-rfq-responses-are-received/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) from the client. The core principle is that the interest paid on this collateral is typically benchmarked to a near risk-free rate, such as OIS. This process effectively neutralizes the funding spread ▴ the difference between the bank’s own borrowing cost and the rate earned on collateral ▴ which is the primary driver of FVA charges.

> Collateralization mitigates FVA by replacing a bank’s costly external funding requirement with a more neutral, self-contained collateral-posting mechanism.

The presence of a robust collateral agreement fundamentally alters the economic reality of the derivative position. An uncollateralized trade forces the bank’s treasury desk to source liquidity, a process that carries a cost reflecting the bank’s own creditworthiness and market funding conditions. A collateralized trade, conversely, largely finances itself. The daily exchange of [variation margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) ensures that the market value fluctuations are continuously offset by collateral flows.

This transforms the position from a bespoke, capital-intensive obligation into something that more closely resembles a fully secured, self-funded transaction. The FVA charge, which is a [valuation adjustment](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-introduction-of-a-multi-curve-framework-affect-the-calculation-and-management-of-credit-valuation-adjustment-cva/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) to account for [future funding costs](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-collateral-optimization-impact-a-firms-overall-liquidity-and-funding-costs/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), shrinks dramatically because the anticipated future funding costs are themselves eliminated by the mechanics of the collateral agreement.

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## Strategy

The strategic implementation of collateralization to neutralize FVA is centered on the meticulous design and management of the Credit Support Annex (CSA). A CSA is the legal framework that governs all aspects of collateral exchange between two parties in an OTC derivative transaction. Its terms dictate the frequency of margin calls, the types of [eligible collateral](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-considerations-when-negotiating-the-eligible-collateral-schedule-in-a-csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), and, most critically for FVA, the interest rate paid on cash collateral. The primary strategic objective is to align the funding profile of a client-facing trade with that of an interbank hedge, thereby collapsing the [funding cost](https://prime.greeks.live/area/funding-cost/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) differential that generates FVA.

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## The Spectrum of Collateralization

The effectiveness of FVA mitigation exists on a spectrum, defined by the completeness of the collateral agreement. Understanding this spectrum is key to appreciating the strategic levers available to a financial institution.

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**Uncollateralized Trades** This represents the baseline scenario where FVA is at its maximum. The bank must fund all positive expected future exposures at its own institutional borrowing rate. Every fluctuation in the derivative’s value that is favorable to the bank creates a funding requirement for its corresponding hedge, with no offsetting collateral inflow.

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**Partially Collateralized Trades** Many CSAs include features like thresholds and [minimum transfer amounts](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-thresholds-and-minimum-transfer-amounts-in-a-csa-impact-daily-collateral-operations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). A threshold is an amount of unsecured exposure that a party is willing to accept before any collateral is exchanged. Below this threshold, the trade behaves as if it were uncollateralized, and FVA accrues. Once the exposure exceeds the threshold, only the excess amount is collateralized. This creates a hybrid state where FVA is reduced but not eliminated. The strategy here involves setting thresholds that balance [credit risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) appetite with the operational costs of frequent, small collateral movements.

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**Fully Collateralized Trades** This is the target state for FVA mitigation. Under a “perfect” [CSA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), there are zero thresholds and daily margin calls. Any change in the derivative’s [mark-to-market](https://prime.greeks.live/area/mark-to-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (MTM) value is immediately offset by a corresponding collateral transfer. The interest paid on this collateral, typically at an OIS rate, becomes the effective funding rate for the position. Because the bank’s interbank hedges are also funded at OIS, the funding cost is neutralized. The FVA charge is reduced to nearly zero, with any residual value stemming from minor operational lags or disputes in valuation.

> A well-structured CSA acts as a financial conduit, redirecting collateral flows to neutralize the funding asymmetries that create FVA.

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## Key CSA Provisions and Their Strategic Impact

The text of the CSA itself provides the tools for FVA management. Certain clauses have a direct and measurable impact on the funding profile of a derivatives portfolio.

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**Eligible Collateral** The range of assets that can be posted as collateral is a key consideration. While cash is the most straightforward, CSAs may permit government or corporate bonds. The valuation and liquidity of non-cash collateral introduce additional complexities and potential funding mismatches, known as “wrong-way risk” if the collateral’s value correlates negatively with the counterparty’s creditworthiness. The strategy is to define eligible collateral narrowly enough to ensure high liquidity and stable value.

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**Interest Rate on Cash Collateral** This is the most critical provision for FVA. The standard in modern CSAs is to use an overnight indexed swap (OIS) rate for the relevant currency (e.g. SOFR in the U.S. €STR in the Eurozone). If a legacy CSA specifies a different rate, such as LIBOR, a basis risk is introduced, creating a residual FVA component. Strategically, renegotiating legacy CSAs to align with [OIS discounting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/ois-discounting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a primary objective for FVA reduction.

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**Thresholds and Minimum Transfer Amounts** As discussed, these create a layer of uncollateralized exposure. The strategic decision to include them is a trade-off. Higher thresholds reduce the operational burden of daily margining but increase the FVA charge and credit risk. For counterparties with high credit quality, a bank might accept a larger threshold, whereas for a riskier counterparty, a zero threshold is strategically optimal.

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## Comparative Funding Profiles

The following table illustrates the strategic difference in funding mechanics across the collateralization spectrum for a bank with a positive MTM derivative (an asset).

| Funding Component | Uncollateralized Scenario | Partially Collateralized (with Threshold) | Fully Collateralized (Zero Threshold) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Client Leg | No collateral received. Bank has an unfunded asset. | No collateral received until MTM > Threshold. | Collateral received for full MTM amount. |
| Hedge Leg | Bank posts collateral for the full MTM of its hedge. | Bank posts collateral for the full MTM of its hedge. | Bank posts collateral for the full MTM of its hedge. |
| Net Funding Requirement | Bank must borrow externally to fund the hedge collateral. | Bank borrows externally until MTM > Threshold, then uses client collateral. | Bank uses client collateral to fund hedge collateral. No external borrowing needed. |
| Resulting FVA | High. Based on the bank’s funding spread over OIS. | Moderate. FVA accrues on the threshold amount. | Near-Zero. Funding is matched at the OIS rate. |

This comparative view makes the strategic imperative clear. Moving a derivatives portfolio from an uncollateralized or partially collateralized state to a fully collateralized one is a direct assault on the FVA charge. It is a strategic shift from accepting a valuation adjustment based on [funding costs](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-collateral-optimization-impact-a-firms-overall-liquidity-and-funding-costs/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) to re-architecting the trade’s mechanics to eliminate those costs at their source.

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## Execution

The execution of an FVA mitigation strategy through collateralization moves from legal agreements to the quantitative and operational core of a bank’s trading infrastructure. It involves precise modeling, disciplined operational workflows, and a treasury function that can effectively manage and redeploy collateral. The objective is to translate the theoretical benefits of a CSA into a measurable reduction in the FVA charge on the bank’s profit and loss statement.

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## Quantitative Mechanics of FVA Reduction

To understand the execution at a granular level, consider a simplified 5-year interest rate swap with a positive mark-to-market value for the bank. The FVA is calculated as the sum of the discounted expected future funding costs. The key variable is the [Expected Positive Exposure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/expected-positive-exposure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) ([EPE](https://prime.greeks.live/area/epe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)), which represents the expected value of the swap at future points in time, given it is positive.

The formula for FVA in a simplified form is:

_FVA = Σ _

Where:

- **EPE(t)** is the Expected Positive Exposure at time t.

- **Funding Spread** is the bank’s cost of funds minus the risk-free rate (OIS).

- **DiscountFactor(t)** is the risk-free discount factor for time t.

Collateralization attacks the EPE component of this formula. When a trade is fully collateralized, the collateral received offsets the positive exposure. The net exposure that the bank needs to fund drops to zero. The following table demonstrates this effect numerically.

| Year | EPE (Uncollateralized) | Collateral Received (Collateralized) | Net Exposure to Fund | Funding Cost (at 1% Spread) | Resulting FVA Component |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 3 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 4 | $800,000 | $800,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 5 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total FVA | $46,500 (approx.) | – | – | – | $0 |

In the uncollateralized case (the total FVA is a discounted sum of the funding costs), the bank would book an FVA charge of approximately $46,500 at inception to account for the future costs of funding the expected exposure. In the collateralized case, the “Net Exposure to Fund” is zero at every future time step. Consequently, the funding cost is zero, and the FVA is eliminated. This quantitative impact is the direct result of the operational execution of the CSA.

> Executing a collateral strategy transforms FVA from a complex valuation adjustment into a manageable, and often negligible, operational cost.

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## The Collateral Management Operational Workflow

The daily process of managing collateral is the engine that drives FVA mitigation. This workflow is a highly structured and often automated process that connects trading, risk management, and treasury operations.

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**Portfolio Valuation** At the end of each day, all trades under a specific CSA are marked-to-market. This establishes the current exposure between the two counterparties on a net basis.

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**Margin Calculation** The calculated net MTM is compared against the terms of the CSA. The system checks the exposure against any agreed-upon thresholds and minimum transfer amounts to determine if a collateral call is necessary and for what amount.

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**The Collateral Call** If a margin call is triggered, a formal notification is sent to the counterparty, specifying the amount of collateral required. This is a time-sensitive process, governed by the terms of the CSA.

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**Collateral Settlement** The counterparty then delivers the eligible collateral (e.g. transfers cash or securities) to the bank’s custodian account. This is a physical or electronic movement of assets.

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**Treasury Integration** Once received, the collateral is recognized by the bank’s treasury system. If cash is received, it can be used for internal funding purposes, such as posting collateral on the bank’s own hedges. This is the critical step where the funding asymmetry is closed. The treasury no longer needs to tap external funding markets; it uses the client’s collateral instead.

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**Interest Accrual and Payment** The bank’s system calculates the interest due on the cash collateral received (at the agreed OIS rate) and pays it to the counterparty periodically. This interest payment is the bank’s effective cost of funding for that position, which is precisely matched to the interest earned on the collateral it posts for its hedges.

This operational discipline ensures that the quantitative benefits shown in the table above are realized in practice. Any failure in this chain ▴ a delay in valuation, a dispute over the MTM, or a settlement failure ▴ can temporarily reopen the funding gap and create residual FVA. Therefore, robust technology and efficient operations are paramount for the successful execution of a collateral-based FVA mitigation strategy.

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## References

- Hull, John, and Alan White. “Valuing Derivatives ▴ Funding Value Adjustments and Fair Value.” University of Toronto, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, 2013.

- Burgard, Christoph, and Mats Kjaer. “Partial Differential Equation Representations of Options with Bilateral Counterparty Risk and Funding Costs.” The Journal of Credit Risk, vol. 7, no. 3, 2011, pp. 1-19.

- Piterbarg, Vladimir. “Funding beyond discounting ▴ collateral agreements and derivatives pricing.” Risk Magazine, vol. 23, no. 2, 2010, pp. 97-102.

- Gregory, Jon. “The xVA Challenge ▴ Counterparty Credit Risk, Funding, Collateral, and Capital.” 3rd ed. Wiley Finance, 2015.

- Brigo, Damiano, Massimo Morini, and Andrea Pallavicini. “Counterparty credit risk, collateral and funding ▴ with pricing cases for all asset classes.” Wiley Finance, 2013.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “ISDA Master Agreement.” ISDA, 2002.

- Kenyon, Chris, and Andrew Green. “XVA ▴ Credit, Funding and Capital Valuation Adjustments.” Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.

- Henrard, Marc. “The Irony in the Derivatives Discounting.” Wilmott, vol. 2013, no. 68, 2013, pp. 74-81.

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## Reflection

The mechanics of collateralization offer a powerful instrument for neutralizing Funding Valuation Adjustment. The principles discussed illustrate a fundamental shift in financial architecture. Viewing collateral management not as a back-office, operational necessity but as a front-office, strategic pricing function is the critical insight.

The existence of an FVA charge on a trading book is a direct signal of a funding inefficiency. The disciplined application of collateralization is the engineering solution to correct that inefficiency.

Consider your own operational framework. How is collateral currently perceived within the organization? Is it a tool for risk mitigation alone, or is it actively managed as a driver of capital efficiency and accurate pricing?

The journey from a high-FVA environment to a neutralized one is a journey toward a more robust and efficient trading system. The ultimate advantage lies in transforming a complex, model-dependent valuation adjustment into a streamlined, operationally managed process, freeing up capital and enhancing profitability.

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## Glossary

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## Funding Valuation Adjustment

Meaning ▴ Funding Valuation Adjustment, or FVA, quantifies the funding cost or benefit of an uncollateralized derivative, reflecting the firm's own funding spread. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-operational-challenges-in-managing-a-collateralized-portfolio-under-a-csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Fully Collateralized

Managing a collateralized portfolio under a CSA is an exercise in controlling systemic friction through data integrity and process automation. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/fva/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Fva

Meaning ▴ FVA, or Funding Valuation Adjustment, represents a critical valuation adjustment applied to derivative instruments, meticulously accounting for the funding costs or benefits associated with both collateralized and uncollateralized exposures. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-support-annex/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Credit Support Annex

Meaning ▴ The Credit Support Annex, or CSA, is a legal document forming part of the ISDA Master Agreement, specifically designed to govern the exchange of collateral between two counterparties in over-the-counter derivative transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/collateralization/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Collateralization

Meaning ▴ Collateralization is the process of pledging specific assets as security against a financial obligation or credit exposure, thereby mitigating counterparty credit risk for the beneficiary. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-requirement-for-a-reasoned-decision-impact-the-ability-to-challenge-for-manifest-error/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Funding Requirement

A reasoned decision provides the very blueprint required to architect a challenge for manifest error, transforming the appeal from speculation into a forensic analysis. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-an-illiquid-market-how-can-best-execution-be-demonstrated-when-very-few-rfq-responses-are-received/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Collateral Received

Best execution in illiquid markets is proven by architecting a defensible, process-driven evidentiary framework, not by finding a single price. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Variation Margin

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## Future Funding Costs

Collateral optimization enhances a firm's liquidity and lowers funding costs by strategically allocating assets to meet obligations efficiently. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-introduction-of-a-multi-curve-framework-affect-the-calculation-and-management-of-credit-valuation-adjustment-cva/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Valuation Adjustment

The multi-curve framework re-engineers CVA by separating rate forecasting from discounting, aligning risk models with market reality. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-considerations-when-negotiating-the-eligible-collateral-schedule-in-a-csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Eligible Collateral

Negotiating the eligible collateral schedule in a CSA is a critical exercise in balancing counterparty risk mitigation with operational and funding efficiency. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/funding-cost/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Funding Cost

Meaning ▴ Funding Cost quantifies the total expenditure associated with securing and maintaining capital for an investment or trading position, specifically within the context of institutional digital asset derivatives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-thresholds-and-minimum-transfer-amounts-in-a-csa-impact-daily-collateral-operations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Minimum Transfer Amounts

Thresholds and MTAs are the core calibrators in a CSA, governing risk sensitivity and operational efficiency in daily collateral flows. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Credit Risk

Meaning ▴ Credit risk quantifies the potential financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations within a transaction. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/mark-to-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Mark-To-Market

Meaning ▴ Mark-to-Market is the accounting practice of valuing financial assets and liabilities at their current market price. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Csa

Meaning ▴ The Credit Support Annex (CSA) functions as a legally binding document governing collateral exchange between counterparties in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/ois-discounting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Ois Discounting

Meaning ▴ OIS Discounting represents the practice of valuing future cash flows of financial instruments, particularly derivatives, by applying discount factors derived from the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) rate curve. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-collateral-optimization-impact-a-firms-overall-liquidity-and-funding-costs/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Funding Costs

Collateral optimization enhances a firm's liquidity and lowers funding costs by strategically allocating assets to meet obligations efficiently. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/expected-positive-exposure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Expected Positive Exposure

Meaning ▴ Expected Positive Exposure quantifies the anticipated future credit risk of a counterparty in a derivatives portfolio, representing the expected value of the positive mark-to-market exposure at any given future point in time. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/epe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Epe

Meaning ▴ Expected Positive Exposure, or EPE, quantifies the expected value of a derivative portfolio's exposure to a specific counterparty at a future point in time. </a>

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