Which exactly is the authority responsible for the DGS referred to in Article 88?

Article 88(2)(g) of Directive 2014/59/EU (BRRD) provides that “the authority that is responsible for the deposit guarantee scheme” should be a member of the resolution college."

Please clarify whether the authority referred to in Article 88 is the designated authority under Article 2(1)(18) of the DGSD or the relevant administrative authority under Article 3 of the DGSD or else.

Article 88(2)(g) of Directive 2014/59/EU (BRRD) refers to the designated authority as defined under Article 2(1)(18) of DGSD as it administers or supervises the scheme.

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Update 26.03.2021: This Q&A has been reviewed in the light of the changes introduced to Directive 2014/59/EU (BRRD) and continues to be relevant.