Six out of ten say that sustainability is important when saving money. Advisors at banks, investment firms and insurance intermediaries have an obligation to…
The study confirms previous results showing that women are underrepresented in the stock market. The differences arise as early as three years of age, which…
Households continue to be under pressure from both higher interest rates and other costs. This is evident in FI’s mortgage report, which is being published…
FI has received an assignment from the Government to assess an increase in the loan-to-value (LTV) cap from 85 to 90 percent. At the same time, the Government…
Are consumers being offered the right services on the financial market? How is the sector delivering crucial services in an uncertain global environment? How…
A clear and independent voice is needed to help consumers on the financial market. Moa Langemark will now take on the role of consumer protection economist at…
Today, almost all households invest in funds, either directly through private savings or indirectly through our pensions. However, close to one third of fund…
It has become increasingly common for fraudsters to contact consumers by email saying there are cryptocurrencies registered at the person's email address.…
The process for product approval is central from a consumer protection perspective. It aims to ensure that insurance undertakings focus on consumer interests…
Last year, Finansinspektionen (FI) published a record number of warnings of firms suspected of investment fraud. The trend continues. During the first half of…
The risks given the highest priority in FI’s consumer protection work for 2023 are unaffordable lending, unsuitable investment products and investment fraud.
Digitalisation introduces both opportunities and risks to the financial market. After conducting a new survey, FI has noted that broader regulation on how…
Finansinspektionen has conducted a survey into banks' administration of amortisation requirement exemptions, as an assignment from the government. The survey…
Fraudsters want to establish a credible façade to be able to deceive consumers. One way of achieving this is to make it look like the consumer is being…
Mortgagors are under pressure from rising interest rates. At the same time, the majority of new mortgagors continue to have good margins in their personal…
Mortgagors are under pressure from rising interest rates. At the same time, the majority of new mortgagors continue to have good margins in their personal…
You do not need special insurance when buying, for example, a new TV or a dishwasher. This is the conclusion of our review of so-called gadget insurance,…
Consumers’ need for supplementary insurance differs by age. Younger consumers have a greater need for this type of insurance, while older consumers often have…
Despite the contracting economy and the uncertainty in both the Swedish economy and the world in general, investment fraud was on the rise last year. In 2022,…
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In this document, FI states its position on asylum-seeking refugees’ access to financial services in cases where the asylum seeker is lacking identity…
One out of six who borrow from a consumer credit institution, previously called instant loan firms, receives a collection notice. Among all lenders, one out…
A large portion of Swedish households’ loans is for their homes. But the households also use loans to finance some of their consumption. Consumption credit…
SIP Nordic Fondkommission AB (SIP Nordic) is receiving a warning and must pay an administrative fine of SEK 6.7 million.
SIP Nordic Fondkommission receives a warning and an administrative fine
Celina Fondförvaltning AB (Celina) is receiving a warning and must pay an administrative fine of SEK 10 million.
Celina Fondförvaltning receives warning and administrative fine
When purchasing a mobile telephone, TV or appliances, for example, you often receive an offer to buy insurance for the newly purchased item. FI will now…
Finansinspektionen has analysed whether loyal policyholders pay higher premiums for the three non-life insurance products that are most important for…
Resurs Bank is being issued a remark and must pay an administrative fine of SEK 50 million.