general equilibrium in finite-horizon economy with heterogeneous agents and collateral constraints. There are two assets in … the economy which can be used as collateral for short-term loans. For the first asset the margin requirement is … presence of collateral constraints leads to strong excess volatility. Thus, a regulation of margin requirements may have …

Collateral discounting recognises the value of funding for derivatives, which has gained prominence in recent years as … basis spreads have widened in response to the financial crises. This article considers the impact of collateral volatility … expressions are derived for convexity adjustments and collateral options, in a form that easily integrates into curve building and …