Stefan Ingves
Sweden raises key rate - and more to come
Sveriges Riksbank, Sweden's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate on 20 June for the eighth time in 18 months, this time lifting the repurchase rate by a quarter point to 3.5%, the highest level for over four years.
Ingves: The Riksbank and the Swedish economy
In this speech, Stefan Ingves, the governor of the Swedish Riksbank, outlines the recent changes the central bank has made to its communications strategy.
Sweden's Ingves on central bank communication
In the speech 'Communication - what demands are made of an independent central bank?' given on 24 April Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said ever since the inflation target was introduced, transparency has been a guiding principle for Sweden's…
Sweden's Ingves on interest rate & monetary policy
In the speech 'The interest rate path and monetary policy' given on 14 March Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said the Swedish central bank rate-setters are only expecting to need to make moderate increases in the interest rate.
Riksbank's Ingves on monetary policy
In the speech 'Introduction on monetary policy' given on 22 February Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said emphasised that the Riksbank's decision to publish our own forecast for the interest rate should be regarded as a further step towards…
Ingves on Sweden's inflation target
In the speech 'Swedish experiences of monetary policy with an inflation target' given on 19 January Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said it is difficult to say anything else than that the changeover in economic policy in Sweden at the beginning of…
Central banks sign MoU on financial crises
An agreement entitled "Memorandum of Understanding on Management of a financial crisis in banks with cross-border subsidiaries or branches" was signed in Stockholm Monday 18 December by the central banks of Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Ingves on a modern financial sector in Sweden
In the speech 'The development of a modern financial sector in Sweden' given on 15 November Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said the development in Sweden from a highly restricted and limited financial system to a system which is quite open and…
Riksbank's Ingves on banking reforms
In the speech 'Banking reforms' given on 3 November Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said during the last twenty years, many countries have embarked on reforms of the banking and financial services industry.
4th IFSB summit underway
Eight central bank governors will join Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, governor of the United Arab Emirates central bank, in attending the 4th Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Summit.
Sweden's Ingves on monetary policy
In the speech 'Introduction on monetary policy' given on 26 October Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said little by little economic activity in Sweden will enter a calmer phase.
Sweden's Ingves on cross-border banking regulation
In the speech 'Cross-border banking regulation - a way forward: The European case' given on 16 October Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said a separate regulatory framework for banks is based both on consumer protection arguments and on financial…
Sweden's Ingves on the economic situation
In the speech 'The economic situation' given on 12 October Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said it is reasonable to assume that further increases in the repo rate will be necessary.
Sweden's Ingves on sound government finances
In the speech 'Sound government finances and low inflation - the road to success!' given on 27 September Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said that despite the different exchange rate policy paths, economic developments have not in practice…
Sweden's Ingves on financial crises
In the speech 'Financial crises in an international perspective' given on 12 September Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said we do not need more regulation and supervision.
Riksbank announces death of Jan Bergqvist
Jan Bergqvist, Chairman of the General Council of the Swedish central bank, has suddenly passed away at the age of 66, following a period of illness, the Riksbank said on Monday 4 September.
Ingves on regional financial sector assessments
In the speech 'Can regional financial sector assessments provide additional values to the EU countries?' given on 13 June Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said the whole FSAP process was created to meet a specific purpose: to reduce the incidence…
Ingves on the Riksbank and monetary policy
In the speech 'The Riksbank and monetary policy' given on 23 May Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank reiterated that monetary policy will need to be less expansionary in future so that inflation does not exceed the 2% target.
Sweden's Ingves on cash management
In the speech 'Cash management - an important social issue' given on 26 April Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said one of the Riksbank's tasks is to promote a safe and efficient payment system.
Ingves on the inflation target and monetary policy
In the speech 'The inflation target and monetary policy' given on 4 April Stefan Ingves of the Sveriges Riksbank said there has been a gradual development in our reasoning on monetary policy.
Sveriges Riksbank Inflation Report, No. 1, 2006
Sweden's central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank, published its First Inflation Report for 2006 on Thursday 23 February. Speaking to the Riksdag Committee on Finance, Governor Stefan Ingves said the Riksbank envisages inflation rising as capacity utilisation…
Riksbank reshuffles division of work
The Executive Board of Sweden's Riksbank made a decision on 2 February on the division of work between the members of the Board.
More hikes ahead - Sweden's Ingves
New Swedish central bank governor, Stefan Ingves, said on Monday 6 February that he expected a continued gradual increase in interest rates. The speech, given at Umea University, was Ingves' first public appearance since his appointment at the start of…
IMF chief congratulates Ingves
Rodrigo de Rato, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, congratulated Stefan Ingves on Tuesday 11 October, currently Director of the IMF's Monetary and Financial Systems Department (MFD), for his appointment as Governor of Sveriges…