Sveriges Riksbank
Officials urge narrow focus as CBDC use cases proliferate
Communication and financial inclusion are critical concerns, Summer Meetings panellists agree
Sovereign green bonds: the reserve portfolio’s panacea?
German, Swedish, Danish and UK debt managers speak to Victor Mendez-Barreira about ‘twin bonds’ and other efforts to solve green bond liquidity concerns
People: Skingsley to head BIS Innovation Hub
New deputy governor in Philippines; BIS names new Asia-Pacific rep; and more
What is the right size for a central bank board?
There is greater consensus for smaller boards in theory than in practice
Riksbank was right to use negative rates, say former central bankers
As ECB loosened policy, Swedish central bank lacked any credible alternative, Flug and Honohan conclude
Riksbank launches 24/7 instant settlement system
Rix-Inst operates on same technology as ECB’s Tips system
People: Swiss vice-chair to take office in August
Board member appointed in Guatemala; new external MPC member in Ghana; and more
Riksbank tightens policy for first time since pandemic's onset
Swedish central bank surprised analysts by raising rates and reducing asset reinvestments
Climate transition set to boost inflation, finds Swedish research
Sveriges Riksbank analyses main inflationary forces stemming from climate policies
Riksbank reports on e-krona pilot’s performance
Pilot CBDC can integrate into payments systems, but met potential AML and performance problems
Research provides deeper look into Riksbank’s policy decisions
Swedish central bank developed a flexible, faster deliberation process when dealing with pandemic
Riksbank may need to raise interest rates earlier – Anna Breman
Deputy governor warns inflation is likely to continue to rise due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Central bankers see ‘potential’ in stablecoins
But John Williams, Cecilia Skingsley and Perry Warjiyo warn such systems must be better regulated
Riksbank activates wartime deployment for permanent staff
Swedish central bank aims to maintain key operations in an “increased level of preparedness”
Riksbank’s pandemic QE eased financing conditions, says research
Swedish central bank’s purchases boosted equities, depreciated krona and cut bond yields
Riksbank minutes confirm board division on normalisation
Three out of six board members voted to accelerate end of net asset purchases
Frequency of price changes strongly correlated to inflation, says Riksbank
The size of price increases remained stable in Sweden from 2010–18
Sweden inflation hits highest level in 28 years
Rise likely to boost hawkish positions at next Riksbank policy meeting on February 10
People: Brazil’s Campos Neto comes down with Covid
Acting governor in Lesotho; Auer to head Eurosystem Innovation Hub; and more
Material world: the enduring appeal of paper banknotes
Central banks have used space-age polymers to make banknotes for decades. So why does paper remain predominant in banknote production?
Swedish central bank announces end to net asset purchases
Sveriges Riksbank forecasts it will not raise rates until 2024, saying inflation rise is temporary
Finding room for ESG
Central Banking speaks to four policy-makers for their thoughts on ESG principles, their respective institutions’ approaches, potential restrictions and an update on integration.
Swedish inflation rose further in October
CPIF increased year on year by 3.1% last month; Riksbank expected to reduce balance sheet
Riksbank opens review of board members’ stock holdings
Investigation will assess whether officials violated “rules of conduct”