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Bail-in

Bail-in is the resolution tool that writes down or converts into shares the claims of a failing bank's shareholders and creditors, so that they bear the losses instead of taxpayers. It follows the creditor hierarchy, and covered deposits are protected.

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Updated 31 Oct 2026.