Sveriges Riksbank
Swedish banks' profit above market's required return
Major Swedish banks have achieved a return on equity that, on average, has exceeded the equity market's required return.
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Riksbank urges banks to test borrowing from lending facilities
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen encouraged banks to regularly test their operational capacity to borrow from the central bank's lending facilities.
Banknote redemption fee rises to SEK 300
The Riksbank will increase the administration fee for redeeming invalid banknotes from SEK 200 to SEK 300 per application.
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Riksbank launches instant cross-currency payment service
The Riksbank has launched a new service enabling instant payments between different currencies.
Middle East war risks delaying Sweden's economic recovery
The Riksbank's Business Survey for May 2026 indicates that the war in the Middle East is increasing uncertainty.
Riksbank building to undergo SEK 3.3 billion renovation
The Riksbank plans an extensive SEK 3.3 billion renovation of its 50-year-old headquarters in Stockholm.
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Thedéen warns: Asset purchases risk market, independence
Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank, discussed the central bank's high threshold for asset purchases.
September policy meeting to be held in Gothenburg
The Riksbank's Executive Board will hold its monetary policy meeting in Gothenburg on September 23. The decision will be published on September 24, followed by a press conference at the West Sweden Chamber of Commerce.
Karolina Liron Källåker new HR Manager
Karolina Liron Källåker has been appointed as the new HR Manager at the Riksbank.
Policy effects stay stable but inflation sensitivity varies
A Riksbank staff memo estimates the effects of monetary policy in ten small open economies using a standardised SVAR framework.
Middle East war elevates financial stability risks
The Riksbank warns that the ongoing war in the Middle East elevates risks to global financial stability.
Riksbank QT impact dampened by bank and hedge fund purchases
The Riksbank's quantitative tightening (QT) has had a limited impact on the Swedish economy, primarily because banks and leveraged investors like hedge funds absorbed the supply of securities.