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Published: 7 March 2017

Stock of central government guarantees EUR 45,3 billion at the end of December 2016

According to Statistics Finland's data, the stock of central government guarantees stood at EUR 45.3 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2016. The stock of guarantees was EUR 856 million larger than one year previously and EUR 610 million larger than in the previous quarter.

Stock of central government guarantees by quarter, EUR million

New central government guarantees granted

During the fourth quarter of the year, new central government guarantees were granted to the amount of EUR 1,5 billion. Compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the amount of granted new central government guarantees declined by EUR 2,1 billion and compared with the previous quarter, the growth amounted to EUR 484 million. During the year, new guarantees were granted to the amount of EUR 6.1 billion.

Stock of guarantees

At the end of the fourth quarter of 2016, a total of 38 per cent of the stock of central government guarantees consisted of guarantees to enterprises (excl. housing corporations). Guarantees granted to housing corporations accounted for 24 per cent, those to households and non-profit institutions serving households for 11 per cent and those to the rest of the world for 14 per cent of the guarantee stock. The remaining 13 per cent of the stock of central government guarantees divided between financial and insurance corporations, and general government.

Fees paid

Guarantee fees paid amounted to EUR 508 million in the fourth quarter. Guarantee fees paid totalled EUR 575 million during the year.

Repayments received

Repayments received amounted to EUR 35 million in the fourth quarter. Repayments received during the year totalled EUR 168 million.

Revenue from recovery claims

Revenue from recovery claims amounted to EUR 22 million in the fourth quarter. During the year, revenue from recovery claims totalled EUR 69 million.

Source: Central government guarantees, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Mira Lehmuskoski 029 551 2708, Kerttu Helin 029 551 3330, rahoitusmarkkinat@stat.fi

Director in charge: Ville Vertanen

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Updated 7.3.2017