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2024

FI leaves the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged

In accordance with its assessment in the most recent stability report, FI is leaving the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged in the fourth 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.

Partner Fondkommission receives a remark and an administrative fine

2024-12-11 | News Sanctions Markets

Finansinspektionen is issuing Partner Fondkommissionen AB (Partner) a remark and an administrative fine of SEK 100,000.

Klarna receives a remark and an administrative fine

2024-12-11 | Payments News Sanctions

FI is issuing Klarna Bank AB (Klarna) a remark and an administrative fine of SEK 500 million for violating the anti-money laundering regulations.

AI increasingly common in the financial sector, but risk management is lagging behind

2024-12-06 | Payments Fintech Reports

The new generative AI technology has spread rapidly and extensively throughout the Swedish financial sector. At the same time, the work to manage the risks accompanying the new technology is lagging behind. These are FI’s findings following a survey of firms’ use of AI.

FI maintains level of systemic risk buffer for major banks

The three major banks – SEB, Handelsbanken and Swedbank – will continue to maintain a systemic risk buffer of 3 per cent at group level. This decision was made following FI’s biennial review of the systemic risk buffer in accordance with the European Capital Requirements Directive.