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Revision as of 11:00, 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.
