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Published: 5 March 2015

Stock of central government guarantees EUR 38.7 billion at the end of 2014

According to Statistics Finland's data, the stock of central government guarantees stood at EUR 38.7 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2014. The stock of guarantees was 16 per cent higher than one year previously and four per cent higher than at the end of the previous quarter.

Central government guarantees by quarter, EUR million

During the fourth quarter of the year, new central government guarantees were granted to the amount of EUR 4.5 billion. The value of new guarantees granted was EUR 2.8 billion higher than one year before and EUR 2.6 billion higher than in the previous quarter. The growth in new guarantees primarily came from export companies. The stock of new guarantees was directed to the home country. Central government guarantees include all guarantees granted by the state, government-owned enterprises, government-owned limited companies and special credit institutions for which the state is ultimately liable.

At the end of the last quarter of 2014, a total of 40 per cent of the stock of central government guarantees consisted of guarantees to enterprises (excl. housing corporations). Guarantees granted to housing companies account for 25 per cent and those to the rest of the world for 18 per cent of the guarantee stock. The remaining 17 per cent of the stock of central government guarantees divides between households, financial and insurance corporations, and general government.

During the quarter, guarantee fees paid amounted to EUR 33 million and repayments received to EUR 59 million.

Source: Central government guarantees, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Olavi Savolainen 029 551 3303, Hilkka Jaatinen 029 551 3630, rahoitusmarkkinat@stat.fi

Director in charge: Leena Storgårds

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Updated 5.3.2015