Sweden
Beyond payments: central bank digital currency
The issuance of central bank digital currencies, such as Sweden’s proposed e-krona, could facilitate monetary policy beyond the zero lower bound
Riksbank’s Jansson says he favours higher inflation target
Swedish deputy governor reflects on monetary policy options to deal with next crisis
Cyber resilience hinges on collaboration, Nordic central bankers say
A decline in cash usage means Nordic economies cannot rely on it as a backstop when systems fail; preventative measures must be cost effective, says Norwegian deputy
People: Israeli government confirms Flug successor
Riksbank’s Eberstein and Lundholm re-elected; Central Bank of Ireland expands prudential supervision department
Riksbank considers joining EU’s faster payments system - deputy governor
Cecilia Skingsley says Riksbank is reviewing how it distributes central bank money
Riksbank urges introduction of 5% leverage ratio
Sweden’s central bank sounds the alarm to fellow supervisor, urging action as housing market uncertainties begin to threaten financial stability
Central bank collaboration on CBDC warranted, says Bank of Israel official
Report rules out CBDC in Israel for now, but central bank will be watching Sveriges Riksbank closely as it launches prototype
Riksbank to add Norwegian and Danish krone to reserves portfolio
Change responds to banks’ liquidity requirements in these Scandinavian currencies
The EU tries to rethink its faltering AML regime
The European Union plans to centralise its anti-money laundering efforts following a series of scandals this year. Dan Hardie looks at the options available and the multitude of challenges that remain
Swedish central bank looks at path to state-backed digital currency
Riksbank may recommend changes to its own mandate
Riksbank says all banks should be ‘obliged’ to continue cash services
Central bank goes “a step further” in ensuring government legislation keeps cash alive in Sweden
What is driving the drop in UK cash volumes?
The volume of cash in circulation in the UK has declined for the first time since 1960. Is this a sign the UK is moving towards a cashless society? Or just a blip in the trend?
What is the future of banknotes?
Antti Heinonen searches for clues on the future of banknotes at central banks worldwide
De La Rue beats European competition to Swedish banknote contract
Banknotes will be printed in UK after Riksbank severs ties with former supplier
Riksbank focused on falling krona, weak inflation and instability – minutes
Executive board said it intends to increase rates by 25 basis points in December or February
Competition offsets higher costs and demand in Sweden
Somewhat weak inflation keeps rate-setters from increasing interest rates despite stronger growth
Riksbank offers deposit facility to central counterparties
Measure intends to reduce impact of liquidity shocks in krona-denominated transactions
Riksbank says it will increase rates in December or February
Two board members call for earlier rate hike
Swedish deputy governor praises eurosystem’s instant payments project
Government involvement necessary for safe real-time payments, Jochnick says
Swedish growth surprise could herald Riksbank hike
Swedish economy expanded above forecasts, boosted by consumption, inventories and exports
Riksbank leaves rates unchanged at -0.5%
Growing dissent as two of six board members advocate tighter policy
People: new RBI deputy; Ingves to chair Toronto Centre
ECB appoints director general of micro-prudential supervision; HKMA has new executive director of financial infrastructure; Liberia appoints new board
Riksbank terminates contract with Crane
Central bank argues banknote provider has broken its contract by transferring printing facilities
Central bankers share vision for ‘business as usual’ big data
Panellists offer advice on how to build the infrastructure for good data governance