Anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism

Money laundering is an activity whereby the proceeds of crime are integrated into the legal economy. It is an international problem which poses a threat to society and to the financial system. The same applies to the financing of terrorism, where even very small flows of money can have major consequences by contributing to serious crimes of violence.

Finansinspektionen prepares regulations and monitors that firms under its supervision are following the rules that apply to prevent their misuse for anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism. FI also investigates whether the firms have procedures and processes in place to prevent the firms from being misused. In cases where firms demonstrate deficiencies in their work to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism, FI decides on sanctions against the firms.

Firms under FI’s supervision that are subject to the anti-money laundering regulations must submit data annually in FI’s system for periodic reporting.

Last reviewed: 2026-02-06