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The Riksbank reports the carbon footprint for its holdings of corporate bonds
31/03/2021 -The Riksbank is now taking a first step towards reporting its own climate-related risks on the Riksbank’s balance sheet. By calculating and reporting the carbon footprint of the corporate bond holdings, the Riksbank wishes to help promote...
Why have US long-term yields risen?
11/05/2021 -It is primarily rising term premiums, not higher policy-rate expectations, that explain the increase in US long-term yields since last summer. This is according to an analysis by Jan Alsterlind at the Monetary Policy Department.
Strong support for harmonisation of the Swedish securities market
12/05/2021 -There is strong support in the Swedish securities market for harmonisation to European standards. This is indicated by a summary of the responses received by the Riksbank to its consultation “Use of T2S for securities settlement in central bank...
The Riksbank intends to publish average rates and an index for SWESTR
16/04/2021 -During the third quarter of 2021, the Riksbank intends to start calculating and publishing backward-looking averages of and an index for the Riksbank’s SWESTR reference rate (Swedish krona Short-Term Rate). Average rates can be used in new...
Executive Board at hearing of Committee on Finance regarding Account of Monetary Policy 2020
04/05/2021 -2020 was an unusual year in many respects. This also includes the Riksbank’s monetary policy. Normally, the Executive Board takes monetary policy decisions five times a year. During 2020, decisions were taken on more than 21 different occasions.
Shortcomings in the corporate bond market need to be addressed
07/12/2021 -The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic brought to light structural shortcomings and vulnerabilities in the Swedish corporate bond market. These shortcomings risk strengthening negative developments in the event of financial turbulence. To...
New Department for IT and Digitalisation with Ulrika Pilestål as Head
20/12/2021 -The Executive Board has decided to establish a new department with effect from 1 January 2022 – the IT and Digitalisation Department. In connection with this decision, Ulrika Pilestål is appointed as new head of department.
IMF to assess financial stability in Sweden
19/11/2021 -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will conduct a review of the financial sector and the work of the authorities on financial stability, a so-called FSAP (Financial Sector Assessment Program) in 2022. FSAPs are conducted regularly for...
Globalised world requires harmonisation of the payment and securities market
21/05/2021 -In a constantly changing world, small markets like Sweden should not be left outside the larger markets. Sweden must therefore continue to harmonise with European standards allowing Swedish companies and consumers to a greater extent benefit...
Price changes in Sweden – insights from five million observations
17/01/2022 -What affects inflation most – how often or how much do the prices of goods and services change? Riksbank economists Jacob Ewertzh, Mathias Klein and Oskar Tysklind have found this out by analysing five million price observations between the...