What is a bridge institution and when do resolution authorities use it instead of bail-in?
The FRM Part II material mentions bridge institutions as a resolution tool alongside bail-in and asset separation. I'm unclear on when a bridge institution is preferred over direct bail-in. Is it a temporary entity? Who runs it? And what happens to the original bank's contracts and employees?
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