A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
News
2026
Financial stability and prepardness (2026:1)
The Swedish financial system is stable and the financial sector’s preparedness for crisis and war has been strengthened. The geopolitical situation increases the risk of both financial and operational shocks in the financial system. The rapid technological development, particularly within artificial intelligence, is also enhancing the significance of operational risks and could make the risks in the financial sector more complex and difficult to assess.
Consumer Protection Report 2026
Consumers have four basic needs that the financial system should provide: the ability to pay for goods and services, borrow money, save and insure against various risks. Finansinspektionen (FI) follows the development related to these needs, and we present our view of them in this report. Based on these needs, FI has identified four prioritised risks, which we also highlight in this report.
FI sanctions SBB for deficiencies in its consolidated financial statements
The deficiencies entailed that the reported consolidated profit for 2021 was too high, the consolidated statement of financial position at the end of the year was incorrect, and certain disclosures were missing.
2025
Amendments in the periodic reporting on AML/CFT
Every year, FI requests information from undertakings that are subject to the money laundering regulations. The information is used as a basis for FI's risk-based supervision. A number of new questions have been added to next year's periodic reporting on money laundering.
Stability in the Financial System (2025:2)
The sentiment in the Swedish economy has improved in recent months even if households continue to demonstrate weaker sentiment than normal.
FI Analysis 49: Increased concentration in trading on the Swedish bond markets
The turnover and the number of actors on the bond markets have decreased in recent years. Trading of government bonds has become more concentrated to a few large firms, which makes the market vulnerable to shocks. This is the conclusion of a new analysis by Finansinspektionen (FI).
Jimmy Kvarnström new executive director of Markets
Jimmy Kvarnström is the new executive director of Markets at Finansinspektionen and will also join FI’s management team.
Stability in the Financial System (2025:1): Uncertainty could persist for a while
The uncertainty in geopolitical and economic developments is high, and the risk of negative shocks is higher now than it was last autumn. At the same time, Swedish banks have large capital buffers and good profitability, which builds resilience. Financial firms, households and firms all need to be prepared that the uncertainty could persist for a while. These are some of the conclusions from FI's first stability report of the year.
Anoto Group receives a caution and an administrative fine
Finansinspektionen has decided to issue Anoto Group a caution and an administrative fine of SEK 900,000 for violations of the rules governing the preparation of annual and consolidated accounts.
How FI reviews money laundering risks in the financial sector in 2025
There is a high risk that the financial system is used by criminals to launder money and commit other crimes. In 2025, the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) will prioritize its review to sectors and services where the risks of money laundering are elevated.
