The five largest Swedish banks show resilience and have the ability to withstand a sharp deterioration in market conditions, based on the stress test coordinated by the European Banking Authority (EBA).
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).
In accordance with its assessment in the most recent stability report, FI is leaving the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged in the second quarter. The buffer rate of 2 per cent, which was applied starting on 22 June 2023, shall thus continue to apply. The countercyclical buffer guide is calculated at 0 per cent.
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.
FI has notified the Commission and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) that it intends to extend for a period of two years the existing risk weight floor for Swedish mortgages from 31 December 2025 as well as the existing risk-weight floor for commercial real estate from 30 September 2025. This is in accordance with Article 458 of the CRR.