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What happens to the Value at Risk (VAR) margin after completion of pay-in?

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 3 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    The VAR margin is sent back to the clearing bank

  2. The VAR margin is released

    Correct answer

  3. C

    The VAR margin is deposited back

  4. D

    The VAR margin is adjusted for the next settlement

Why this is the answer

The VAR margin, collected to cover potential trading losses, is released after pay-in, including early pay-ins of funds or securities.

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