A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
Result
2026
AMLA
2026-03-16
| Money laundering
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) will be fully operational on 1 January 2028 and then conduct direct supervision of more than 40 financial firms in the EU.
Sanctions against a firm under FI’s supervision
Finansinspektionen decides on sanctions against firms under FI’s supervision that demonstrate deficiencies in their work to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
FI’s anti-money laundering supervision
Finansinspektionen conducts investigations into whether firms have procedures and processes in place to prevent the firms from being misused for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Sanctions against a firm under FI’s supervision
Finansinspektionen decides on sanctions against firms under FI’s supervision that demonstrate deficiencies in their work to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
FI’s anti-money laundering supervision
Finansinspektionen conducts investigations into whether firms have procedures and processes in place to prevent the firms from being misused for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Sanctions against a firm under FI’s supervision
Finansinspektionen decides on sanctions against firms under FI’s supervision that demonstrate deficiencies in their work to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
FI’s anti-money laundering supervision
Finansinspektionen conducts investigations into whether firms have procedures and processes in place to prevent the firms from being misused for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
FATF
2026-02-06
| Money laundering
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was formed in 1989 and is a cross-border body which draws up international standards for combating money laundering, financing of terrorism and financing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
International work
2026-02-06
| Money laundering
Money laundering and terrorist financing are global problems. Therefore, there are both EU and global organisations that are working to prevent this crime.
Coordinating body of the Swedish Police
2026-02-06
| Money laundering
The Swedish Police leads a national coordinating body for measures to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. FI and other authorities participate in this work.
Sanctions against a firm under FI’s supervision
Finansinspektionen decides on sanctions against firms under FI’s supervision that demonstrate deficiencies in their work to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
FI’s anti-money laundering supervision
Finansinspektionen conducts investigations into whether firms have procedures and processes in place to prevent the firms from being misused for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Rules to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism
2026-02-06
| Money laundering
The EU and Sweden’s Parliament are issuing rules to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In addition, Finansinspektionen has issued regulations that firms under its supervision need to follow to prevent the financial system from being misused for money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
New guidance for providers of money transfer services on money laundering and terrorist financing
The Coordinating Body for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism in cooperation with Finansinspektionen, the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Swedish Police, and the Swedish Security Service has developed a new brochure for providers of money transfer services on money laundering and terrorist financing.
2025
Svea Bank receives a remark and administrative fine
Finansinspektionen has investigated Svea's compliance with certain key provisions in the anti-money laundering regulations. The investigation shows that the company has been in violation of several of these provisions.
Amendments in the periodic reporting on AML/CFT
Every year, FI requests information from undertakings that are subject to the money laundering regulations. The information is used as a basis for FI's risk-based supervision. A number of new questions have been added to next year's periodic reporting on money laundering.
Zimpler receives a remark and an administrative fine
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) issues Zimpler AB (Zimpler) a remark and an administrative fine of 3 million kronor for violations of anti–money laundering regulations.
FI withdraws authorisation for Intergiro
Finansinspektionen withdraws the authorisation of Intergiro Intl AB (publ) to issue electronic money.
How FI reviews money laundering risks in the financial sector in 2025
There is a high risk that the financial system is used by criminals to launder money and commit other crimes. In 2025, the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) will prioritize its review to sectors and services where the risks of money laundering are elevated.
2024
Klarna receives a remark and an administrative fine
FI is issuing Klarna Bank AB (Klarna) a remark and an administrative fine of SEK 500 million for violating the anti-money laundering regulations.
