A stable, well-functioning financial market for allA stable, well-functioning financial market for allReporting
Firms on the financial markets must report financial information to FI. FI then uses this information to make assessments about the financial situation of individual firms and the financial market as a whole. The information that must be reported and the reporting deadlines are presented on the pages for each respective firm category.
An instruction on how to file reports in the online system for periodic reporting is found here: Guide on how to report .
2018
The TRS 2 system is unable to create FD files at the moment
At the moment, Friday, 7 December, the TRS 2 system is unable to create FD files (daily feedback).
Higher interest rates test resilience
Low interest rates have contributed to high risk-taking, rising asset prices and increasing debt. Higher interest rates in the next few years could reduce risk-taking and thus dampen the build-up of risk. However, unexpectedly large interest rate fluctuations and uncertain global developments could also test the financial sector’s resilience. These are some of the conclusions Finansinspektionen (FI) draws in this year’s second report on the stability in the financial system. The report will be presented at a press conference today.
TRS 2 upgraded to a new system version
On Monday, 26 November, TRS 2 was upgraded to a new system version.
Extended system maintenance in TRS 2 system
FI is extending the ongoing maintenance and upgrade of the production environment in the TRS2 system until further notice.
Work with sustainability is progressing – but there is still much to be done
FI is publishing today three reports on sustainability. The reports show that the work with sustainability is progressing on several fronts and that the industry’s own initiatives, where relevant, are working. But there is still a lot of work left to be done. FI is also publishing a follow-up report for the Government on FI's work with sustainability-related matters in 2018.
The Network for Greening the Financial System has published its first report
The members of the international Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) acknowledge in their first report that climate-related risks are a source of financial risk. The Network therefore clarifies that it is within the mandates of central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial system is resilient to climate-related risks.
IOSCO creates a sustainable finance network chaired by Erik Thedéen
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) decided today to create a Sustainable Finance Network (SFN).
Finansinspektionen follows closely the developments at Nasdaq Clearing
Finansinspektionen has an ongoing dialogue with Nasdaq Clearing given that the company decided to declare a member in the firm’s commodity market in default. Finansinspektionen is also in contact with other affected authorities and organisations.
FI's comments on Nasdaq Clearing's decision today
Nasdaq Clearing AB has decided to declare a clearing member in the firm’s commodity market in default. The member is active in the electricity derivatives markets through trading on the Norwegian Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Oslo ASA. These financial instruments are centrally cleared in Nasdaq Clearing AB, a firm under Finansinspektionen’s (FI’s) supervision.
Proposal to change Finansinspektionenʼs Regulations (FFFS 2014:33) regarding the countercyclical buffer rate
Finansinspektionen proposes to raise the countercyclical buffer rate to 2,5 percent. The rate is currently at 2 percent. The change will be effective from the 19 September 2019.
ESMA on the exemption for pension scheme arrangements from the clearing obligation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) published on 3 July 2018 a statement on the exemption for pension scheme arrangements (PSAs) from the clearing obligation. The objective of the statement is to avoid, to the extent possible, disruption after 17 August 2018 when the current exemption for PSAs from the clearing obligation expires.
Esma publishes new information regarding the LEI requirements under MiFIR
ESMA published new information on 20 June 2018 regarding the LEI requirements under MiFIR. The publication confirms that the last day for the temporary period that was brought-in in December 2017 to allow for a smooth introduction of the LEI requirements will be 2 July 2018.
Operational disruptions in TRS 2 Production
On Wednesday, 27 June, there will be operational disturbances in the TRS2 production environment due to an upgrade to a new system version.
Changes in reporting of holdings
Finansinspektionen is making changes to the reporting of holdings for funds. The changes will go into effect in January 2019.The changes to the reporting aim to achieve more effective supervision of both individual funds and the fund market as a whole.
Förlängt underhåll och driftstörningar i TRS 2 Produktion
On Friday, 8 June, the TRS 2 production environment will still be closed for maintenance.
Operational disruption in TRS 2 Production
On Thursday, 7 June, the TRS 2 production environment will be closed for maintenance.
Risks can build up when the economy is strong
The Swedish economy continues to be strong, and resilience in the financial system is satisfactory. However, a long period of low interest rates and strong growth has resulted in an elevated risk appetite, high asset prices and high debt. This makes the financial sector more sensitive to shocks, writes Finansinspektionen (FI) in the first Stability Report of the year, which is being presented today.
Operational disruption in TRS 2 Production
On Thursday, 3 May, the TRS 2 production environment will experience operational disruptions due to an upgrade to a new system version.
Solidar Fonder AB receives a warning and an administrative fine
Finansinspektionen (FI) is issuing Solidar Fonder AB (Solidar) a warning. The company must also pay an administrative fine of SEK 10 million.
TRS 2 closed for maintenance
On Friday,13 April, TRS 2 will be closed for maintenance.
Erik Thedéen re-elected Vice-Chair of IOSCO's European Regional Committee
Finansinspektionen's Director General Erik Thedéen has been re-elected as Vice-Chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) for the period 2018-2020.
FI updates information about periodic reporting required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act
FI has updated the instructions and FAQs about the periodic reporting firms under Finansinspektionen’s supervision are required to file according to the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Videos about anti-money laundering now in English
FI has translated into English its educational videos about efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
New Nordic-Baltic Memorandum of Understanding
The Swedish Ministry of Finance, the Riksbank, Finansinspektionen (the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) and the Swedish National Debt Office in its role as resolution authority, have produced, together with their equivalents in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway a new Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation and coordination on cross-border financial stability.
First meeting of the Network for Greening the Financial System
The international Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) held its inaugural meeting in Paris last week.
Application of transparency rules in accordance with MiFID II/MiFIR for Swedish trading venues and investment firms
FI establishes its adaptation to the new transparency rules that will go into effect on 3 January 2018 in conjunction with the new European regulatory framework: the Directive and the Regulation on markets in financial instruments (MiFID II/MiFIR).
FI publishes supplementary transparency calculations for MiFIR/MiFID II
In accordance with the announcement published on 7 December 2017, FI has carried out supplementary transparency calculations for equity instruments and bonds admitted for trading on a Swedish trading venue in November and December 2017.
2017
AIFM reporting to Finansinspektionen
Finansinspektionen (FI) has identified common errors in the AIFM reporting. FI includes below a list of the most common errors as well as a description of how AIF-managers should fill in the rows in ESMA’s reporting forms.
ESMA and FI publish transparency calculations for MiFIR/MiFID II
ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, has published transparency calculations for equities and bonds prior to the entry into force of MiFIR/MiFID II on 3 January 2018. FI will also publish some supplementary calculations.
Important information about transaction reporting in accordance with MiFID
The last trading date for transactions in financial instruments that must be reported to FI’s current transaction reporting system, TRS, is 2 January 2018. The TRS system will be open until 23:59 PM on 12 January 2018 to receive transactions and/or cancellations of transactions in accordance with MiFID with trading dates up to an including 2 January 2018.
Operational disruptions in the TRS 1 system
There will be operational disruptions in the TRS 1 system today, 20 November 2017. The disruptions affect rapporteurs submitting encrypted files.
Information about forthcoming periodic reporting in accordance with Finansinspektionen’s regulations FFFS 2017:11
On 1 August, the new Money Laundering Act entered into force as well as FI’s new regulations. According to these new regulations, firms under FI’s supervision must report data that enables FI to assess the risk that firms will be used for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Delayed publication of short-selling notification
Finansinspektionen was late with its publication of a short-selling notification from Coatue Management.
ESMA publishes reference data and instructions for downloading files
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published instructions on how to access the reference data that is covered by the MAR and MiFID II/MiFIR regulations. The EU authority has also published current reference data that is available for download.
New page about transaction reporting for MiFID2/MiFIR
A new webpage is now available with information about the transaction reporting required under MiFID 2/MiFIR.
2016
FI monitors developments as they unfold
Finansinspektionen is monitoring the developments following the EU referendum in the UK. We are continuing to maintain a dialogue with the Ministry of Finance, the Riksbank and the Swedish National Debt Office and keep close contact with the Swedish banks. FI always has contingency plans in place to take measures that will contribute to financial stability.
Notification of home Member State under the Transparency Directive
As of February of this year, new rules apply for how notification is made about a home Member State. This text provides a brief description of what the new rules entail.
Erik Thedéen named Vice-Chair of IOSCO's European Regional Committee
FI Director General Erik Thedéen has been named Vice-Chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) European Regional Committee for the period 2016-2018.
FI proposes partial waiver for covered bonds
Finansinspektionen proposes partial waiver from the requirements in Article 129 (1)(c) of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) through a change in FI´s regulation (FFFS 2014:12) regarding prudential requirements and capital buffers.
New Rules for Notification of Changes in major shareholdings
An overview of some of the legislative amendments following the entry of the revised Transparency Directive (2013/50/EU) into Swedish law on 1 February 2016.
2014
Supervision of the financial infrastructure works well
Finansinspektionen's and The Riksbank's joint internal audit has assessed the supervision and oversight of the financial infrastructures in Sweden on the basis of the "Principles for financial market infrastructures” (PFMIs) which Finansinspektionen use in its supervision and The Riksbank in its oversight.
