A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
A stable, well-functioning financial market for all
Result
2025
The Bank Barometer: Swedish banks’ lending to the public continues to increase
The Bank Barometer shows that Swedish banks’ net profit decreased by SEK 2 billion during the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024. The decrease was attributable primarily to a decrease in net financial income. The report also shows that lending to the public has increased, while the percentage of non-performing loans has decreased.
Swedish Consumer Credit
One of FI’s assignments is to promote a high level of protection for consumers on the financial markets. As a result, we analyse consumer credit, and this report is part of this analysis.
FI Analysis 46: Poor profitability for consumers from autocalls
Finansinspektionen has highlighted in multiple reports that many structured products are unsuitable for most consumers. In a new analysis, FI has analysed consumers’ investments in a type of structured product called autocalls. The analysis shows that autocalls are often expensive, associated with high risks, and difficult to understand. In many cases, these products are unprofitable for investors.
FI Analysis 49: Increased concentration in trading on the Swedish bond markets
The turnover and the number of actors on the bond markets have decreased in recent years. Trading of government bonds has become more concentrated to a few large firms, which makes the market vulnerable to shocks. This is the conclusion of a new analysis by Finansinspektionen (FI).
Stability in the Financial System (2025:1): Uncertainty could persist for a while
The uncertainty in geopolitical and economic developments is high, and the risk of negative shocks is higher now than it was last autumn. At the same time, Swedish banks have large capital buffers and good profitability, which builds resilience. Financial firms, households and firms all need to be prepared that the uncertainty could persist for a while. These are some of the conclusions from FI's first stability report of the year.
Consumer Protection Report 2025: Digitalisation and viral trends create risks for consumers on the financial market
Unreliable investment advice from AI or “finfluencers” and the promise of fast gains from crypto trading. These are examples of consumer protection risks that have recently emerged on the financial market. At the same time, risks linked to unsound lending and financial exclusion of consumers are still prevalent. These are some of Finansinspektionen’s (FI) observations in this year’s consumer protection report.
The Bank Barometer
2025-04-24 | Reports
The Bank Barometer describes the Swedish banking system and is published twice a year. The report presents statistics on, among other things, deposits, profitability and funding broken down into different categories of banks and credit market firms.
The Bank Barometer: Net profit of Swedish banks continues to increase
Swedish banks’ net profit increased by SEK 4 billion in 2024 despite a decrease in net interest income. These are the main conclusions in Finansinspektionen’s report. The report also shows that lending to the public is increasing, as is the percentage of non-performing loans.
The Swedish Mortgage Market: Households need to have margins for an uncertain future
The conditions for household finances improved in 2024. As many as 8 out of 10 households chose a variable interest rate, which is a higher share than in previous years. But the economic development is uncertain. Households need to allow for continued high housing and living costs. These are some of the conclusions from this year’s report on the Swedish mortgage market.
Legal Position: Rule interpretation for deposits via digital platforms
An increasing number of banks and other credit institutions are offering savings via digital deposit platforms. This makes them more vulnerable since the deposits volume could decrease rapidly. FI notes in a report that some of the institutions do not sufficiently consider these risks, in part when calculating the liquidity buffer required for such deposits. A legal position specifies how we will interpret the rules.
