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Primary dealers in central bank certificates
In 2025, Norges Bank decided to introduce central bank certificates as a new liquidity management instrument. The first auction date is set for Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
In order to make the central bank certificates available to a broad set of investors, Norges Bank intends to issue certificates via primary dealers. The primary dealers will assume the following overall obligations and rights:
- Right to participate in auctions
- Obligation to submit bids on behalf of customers
- Responsibility for ensuring that resale takes place in accordance with relevant regulations
The following securities firms are appointed as primary dealers in Norges Bank’s certificates
- Danske Bank
- DNB Carnegie
- Svenska Handelsbanken
- Nordea Bank
- SB1 Markets
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Contact likviditet@norges-bank.no if you have any questions.
For more information, see News item 25 February 2026