It is not even clear how many analysts are aware of the existence of the large off-balance sheet obligations. In times of crises, policies to restore the smooth flow of short-term dollars in the financial system -- for instance, central bank swap lines -
Poster Comment:
Charts need more details. This article is behind Zero Hedge's paywall. $80 trillion is a lot of money to be throwing wound in swaps when some counter parties can't pay or are corrupt and irresponsible.