This paper investigates the role and necessity of system of crisis management of banking activity in present-day conditions. Particular attention is paid to the crisis management that is realized on the level of government and central bank. An overview and comparison of major anti-crisis instruments both in Ukraine and foreign countries is given. The research pays special attention to importance of Asset management companies. It is stated that crisis regulation should have preventive character, oriented at working out instruments and realization of such measures that would minimize the negative effect of external and internal surroundings.