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Financial stability
Financial crises are one of the most costly things a society can suffer. If a crisis arises in a bank or another institution, the Swedish National Debt Office is responsible for dealing with the situation.
How do we manage a bank in crisis?
The Debt Office assumes control of a bank or financial institution in crisis if it is deemed to be systemically important. This allows the central government to act quickly and forcefully to manage a financial crisis without jeopardising tax funds.
Resolution of Central Counterparties
Central counterparties have become increasingly important players in financial systems and play an important role for financial stability.
A well-functioning national economy
A serious disruption of the financial system could result in significant costs for Sweden's economy. The effective management of financial crises reduces the costs to society.
News
Clarification regarding exemptions for tap issuances of eligible liabilities
The Debt Office will adhere to statements published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) clarifying the terms for conducting tap issuances of eligible liabilities instruments.
Focus report: Lessons from the banking problems in the US and Switzerland in 2023
At the beginning of last year, some banks in the US and Switzerland encountered severe financial problems, which forced government authorities in both countries to intervene. In the Swedish National...
The Debt Office follows guidelines on the summary of resolution plans
The Debt Office has informed the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows ESMA's guidelines on the summary of resolution plans.
The Debt Office follows guidelines on the assessment of resolvability
The Debt Office has notified the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows ESMA's guidelines on the assessment of resolvability.