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SEK 5.5 billion in invalid banknotes – redeem them before the fee is raised
25/06/2020 -It is now three years since the banknote and coin changeover was completed, but there are still invalid banknotes missing to a value of SEK 5.5 billion. These are banknotes that became invalid during the changeover in 2015-2017. Take the...
Swap agreement with Federal Reserve extended
05/08/2020 -Today the Riksbank has decided to extend the temporary swap agreement entered into with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on 19 March 2020.
Continued elevated risks to financial stability
11/11/2020 -The support measures implemented by governments, central banks and other authorities, both in Sweden and abroad, have ensured that the Swedish financial system has so far coped with the challenges of the pandemic relatively well. However, the...
Riksbank initiates corporate bond purchases via auctions and increases transparency
17/11/2020 -The Riksbank's purchases of corporate bonds have so far been made through a bilateral purchase procedure. On 2 December, the Riksbank will also begin purchasing corporate bonds via auctions. This means that the Riksbank's continued purchases will...
ESRB issues renewed recommendation on dividend restrictions
18/12/2020 -The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), the EU’s macroprudential overseer, has issued a recommendation to all member states that financial companies (such as banks, investment firms and insurance companies) shall refrain from or limit dividend...
The Riksbank to continue to offer dollar loans and to support banks’ corporate lending
10/03/2021 -It is important for the Riksbank to maintain preparedness to manage any deterioration in credit supply which could hamper the recovery of the Swedish economy. The Executive Board has therefore decided today that the Riksbank shall continue to...
The reference rate SWESTR can be used from 2 September
22/06/2021 -The Riksbank’s transaction-based reference rate SWESTR can be used in financial contracts as of 2 September 2021. SWESTR can thereby replace STIBOR, on the shortest maturity, as the reference rate in financial contracts. On 1 October 2021, the...
Per Jansson’s mandate extended by six years
20/08/2021 -The General Council of the Riksbank has decided to extend Deputy Governor Per Jansson’s mandate as Executive Board member for six years as from 1 Janu-ary 2022. Per Jansson’s mandate will therefore run until 31 December 2027.
Policy rate held unchanged at 4 per cent
23/11/2023 -Inflation is still too high and there are still risks that it will not continue falling fast enough and stabilise at the target. But inflation has fallen and inflationary pressures have clearly eased. The Executive Board has decided to hold the...
Higher interest rates challenging highly indebted companies and households
09/11/2023 -Inflation has fallen but is still too high and several central banks have stated that it may be a long time before policy rates are cut. In addition, the increased geopolitical tension may affect the inflation and economic outlook going forward...