In the early 1990s, Sweden nationalized some banks and later sold their troubled assets, recovering some costs.

VOA: special.2009.01.30

Those on the list are banned from international travel and may have their foreign bank accounts and assets frozen.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

He said the Treasury Department now has the authority to block or seize any assets, accounts or securities under U.S.jurisdiction held by these organizations or anyone acting on their behalf.

VOA: standard.2009.04.15