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Major Swedish banks at centre of closely interconnected financial network
01/04/2026 -In a new Economic Commentary, the authors describe how Swedish credit institutions are interconnected through their bilateral exposures. The authors’ analysis shows that the Swedish banking system is a concentrated network with the largest banks...
Riksbank follows up the banks’ adjustment to smaller liquidity surplus
30/03/2026 -In recent months, the Riksbank has taken a number of measures to facilitate the adjustment of its monetary policy counterparties (the banks) to an environment with a smaller liquidity surplus. The Riksbank is now holding meetings with the banks...
The 50-year-old Riksbank building is being modernised for the future
08/06/2026 -The Riksbank is planning an extensive renovation and restoration of its headquarters at Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm. The building, which is also a listed building, has reached a point where large parts of it need to be renovated and adapted to...
Staff Memo: Effects of monetary policy in small open economies
01/06/2026 -Inflation targeting has now been conducted in many small open economies, such as Sweden’s, for around three decades. A new staff memo analyses the impact of monetary policy on GDP, unemployment, inflation and exchange rates in ten countries with...
Press conference on the IMF’s assessment of the Swedish economy
11/05/2026 -On Wednesday 13 May, a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, will conclude its visit to Sweden. The visit forms part of the regular consultations that the IMF has with its member countries, the so-called Article IV consultations.
Redeem your invalid banknotes – the fee will increase on 1 September 2026
10/06/2026 -Since the 2015-2017 banknote and coin changeover, SEK 3.9 billion worth of invalid banknotes are missing. Take the opportunity to redeem your old banknotes before 1 September 2026, when the administration fee will be raised.
Banks have low loan losses from corporate bankruptcies
22/12/2025 -In a new Economic Commentary, the authors study Swedish companies that have gone bankrupt and whether these have created loan losses for Swedish banks. The analysis shows that Swedish banks have had very low loan losses in recent years, due to...
Erik Thedéen: Central banks must constantly earn their independence
01/12/2025 -Independent central banks contribute to a stable and prosperous economy, said Erik Thedéen when SNS and the Riksbank organised a discussion on central bank independence and mandates. However, this independence cannot be taken for granted.
European equivalents to Swish want to enable cross-border payments
13/01/2026 -Several European equivalents to Swish have started active cooperation to link their systems together to facilitate mobile payments between countries. If successful, this would allow individuals to use their existing payment apps to send payments...
International central bankers on the statement by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026
16/01/2026 -13 January 2026 We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we...