Sveriges Riksbank
Thedéen outlines capital rule trends and simplification efforts for banks
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen discussed evolving capital rules for banks, focusing on the countercyclical capital buffer and international efforts to simplify regulations.
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Thedéen: Usable bank buffers, simplified rules, and cautious monetary outlook
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen called for easier use of bank capital buffers and simplified capital adequacy regulations during a panel discussion.
Passive liquidity management challenges Riksbank policy goals
The Riksbank has found that Swedish banks exhibit passive liquidity management, hindering the effective redistribution of central bank liquidity.
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