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Comments on the audit by the Swedish National Audit Office
06/12/2023 -Today, the Swedish National Audit Office’s audit of the Riksbank’s use of asset purchases was published. Governor Erik Thedéen comments on the report: “It is important that the Riksbank’s measures are examined and discussed so that monetary...
Governor meets Finance Minister
16/05/2024 -Governor Erik Thedéen has today met with Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson for an informal discussion on economic developments.
New issue of the Riksbank’s journal Economic Review
16/12/2022 -This issue of Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review contains articles on topics that span a broad field. The first three articles deal with payments, from different perspectives. This is followed by anarticle giving a historical perspective on...
A central bank can conduct an effective monetary policy with low equity
12/12/2022 -Neither weak financial results nor low equity limit the short-term prospects of monetary policy. Central banks, unlike private banks and other commercial activities, are not at risk of bankruptcy and can normally generate the resources they need...
Erik Thedéen takes over today as Governor of the Riksbank
02/01/2023 -In June, the General Council of the Riksbank appointed Erik Thedéen as the new Governor of the Riksbank for a term of six years Today Erik Thedéen begins his new position at the Riksbank. He succeeds former Governor Stefan Ingves, whose term of...
Covered bond purchases had some effect on mortgage rates
19/12/2022 -The Riksbank’s purchases of covered bonds during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to a fall in mortgage rates. The purchases had the fastest and largest effect on mortgage rates with a fixation period of between one and two years. These are...
How much is inflation affected by monetary policy?
20/12/2022 -Since 2021, inflation has risen and monetary policy has been tightened in many countries, as a result of central banks having both increased their policy rates and reduced their holdings of financial assets. These are significant changes in...
Basel Committee clarifies how climate-related financial risks may be captured in the existing Basel Framework
08/12/2022 -Today the Basel Committee is publishing a clarification of how the existing Basel Framework can capture climate-related financial risks.
Riksbank organises International Symposium on Central Bank Independence
17/11/2022 -Sveriges Riksbank is organising an international Symposium to mark the end of Stefan Ingves’ time as governor of Sveriges Riksbank. Senior central bank officials and prominent academics will participate in four panels that address central bank...
New Sveriges Riksbank Act adopted by Riksdag
23/11/2022 -Today, the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) adopted a new Sveriges Riksbank Act. The new Act will enter into force on 1 January 2023.