Sveriges Riksbank
Sweden cuts rates while Norway holds
Norges Bank warns slowing disinflation may mean maintaining rates for longer than it expected
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
Riksbank uncovers problems in offline CBDC test
Latest phase of e-krona testing focused on offline payments and preventing fraud
People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
Philippine central bank may issue wholesale CBDC in two years
However, governor rules out using blockchain-based technology for digital peso
Riksbank HR system restored 17 days after ransomware attack
Other incidents using Akira software reported across the world since 2023
Riksbank holds rate and signals earlier cuts
Risks including supply shocks due to ‘geopolitical unease’ remain
Swedish central bank affected by ransomware attack
Riksbank’s HR and payroll reportedly still impeded after hackers targeted third-party cloud provider
Banknotes: October to December 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Swedish inflation expectations remain anchored, research finds
Riksbank economists highlight central bank actions to tackle both low and high inflation
Riksbank’s Bunge warns weak krona boosts inflation
Deputy governor stresses monetary policy is working, but risks persist
Minutes: Riskbank united in policy hold
Board members stress having more policy meetings will give them flexibility in 2024
Riksbank governor calls on property companies to reduce debt
Thedéen warns monetary policy “needs to remain contractionary”
Riksbank keeps policy rate at 4%
Most analysts think the Swedish central bank has reached peak rate
Riksbank starts open recruitment procedure for board members
New central bank act requires publishing a recruitment profile and an open application process
Sweden faces lower employment and labour force growth
Integration of foreign-born citizens is key to keep expanding labour force, says Riksbank research
Swedish parliament urged to reinforce legal status of cash
“More consumers and businesses need access to payment accounts,” says Riksbank governor
Riksbank to offer counterparties new liquidity and deposit facilities
Measure aims to prevent volatility in overnight market rates as central bank reduces liquidity
Riksbank needs a capital injection, says governor
Swedish central bank estimates it would need close to Skr80 billion
E-krona could boost competition and safety, say Swedish retailers
Riksbank analyses consumers and retail traders payment preferences
Riksbank’s Flodén says inflationary pressures are too high
Weak krona may explain higher price increases, says deputy governor