/ About us

We are the responsible institution for statutory deposit protection and investor compensation in Liechtenstein. As a combined protection scheme, we protect clients of Liechtenstein banks and other financial service providers in a crisis (insolvency, bankruptcy), thereby safeguarding confidence in the Liechtenstein financial centre and promoting the stability of the financial system.

Our foundation was established in 2001 by the Liechtenstein Bankers Association (LBA) and since 2015 has taken the legal form of a protected cell company (PCC). The foundation is preceded by the Foundation Board as the governing body. Operational responsibility and day-to-day business are transferred to the Secretariat appointed by the Foundation Board (core of the foundation). The scheme units responsible for funding and settlement for deposit protection and investor compensation are each structured in separate, distinct cells. The Financial Market Authority  Liechtenstein (FMA) is our competent supervisory authority.