Filter by Categories
Accounting
Banking

Finance




Open Maturity Repo


A repurchase agreement (repo) which has no specific repurchase date. In other words, the term of an open maturity repo is not predefined, and therefore it has no end date. Open-maturity repos allow banks and other financial institutions to buy securities without having to stick to a specified repurchase date. Either party to the agreement can terminate the agreement at any time (any business day) after the contract date, provided a notice to that effect is served within an agreed period of time. Open-maturity repos, like ordinary repos, help investors and financial institutions to raise short-term capital. Due to the uncertainty associated with open-maturity repos, their interest rates are commonly higher than ordinary repos. The risk premium arises from not knowing how long the agreement will remain in effect.

Open-maturity repos are also known as open-maturity repurchase agreements or open-maturity RPs.



ABC
Finance, as a field of knowledge, is substantially wide-ranging and virtually encompasses everything in the realm of corporate finance, financial management, ...
Watch on Youtube
Remember to read our privacy policy before submission of your comments or any suggestions. Please keep comments relevant, respectful, and as much concise as possible. By commenting you are required to follow our community guidelines.

Comments


    Leave Your Comment

    Your email address will not be published.*