Result

2026

Report: Prioritised risks related to money laundering, terrorism financing and international sanctions

There is a significant risk that the financial system will be exploited by criminals to launder money and commit crimes. In 2026, Finansinspektionen (FI) will keep on focusing in particular on sectors and services where we assess that the risks of money laundering, terrorist financing and circumvention of international sanctions are elevated.

Ikano Bank receives a remark and an administrative fine

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) issues Ikano Bank AB (Ikano) a remark and an administrative fine of 140 million kronor for violations of anti–money laundering regulations.

Norion Bank receives a remark and an administrative fine

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) issues Norion Bank AB (Norion) a remark and an administrative fine of 90 million kronor for violations of anti–money laundering regulations.

Capital requirements for Swedish banks as of Q1 2026

Finansinspektionen publishes the capital requirements of the largest Swedish banks and credit institutions that belong to supervisory categories 1 and 2 as of the end of Q1 2026.

Bank Barometer H2 2025: Lending growth slowed and banks’ profitability decreased

2026-05-25 | Reports News Bank

The Swedish banks’ profitability, including net profit, decreased in the second half of 2025. Lending increased more among consumer credit firms than among other firms in the banking sector, which overall experienced a clear slow-down in lending. The major banks also continued to lose market shares on the Swedish lending market. These are the main findings in this publication of the Bank Barometer.

Financial stability and prepardness (2026:1)

2026-05-20 | Payments Reports Stability

The Swedish financial system is stable and the financial sector’s preparedness for crisis and war has been strengthened. The geopolitical situation increases the risk of both financial and operational shocks in the financial system. The rapid technological development, particularly within artificial intelligence, is also enhancing the significance of operational risks and could make the risks in the financial sector more complex and difficult to assess.