A new function for operational crisis management in the financial sector
News Tomorrow, 1 July 2026, a new operational crisis management function will come into force. The aim of this function is to strengthen the collective capacity to manage serious disruptions in the financial system.
The new function is intended to clarify the division of responsibilities, strengthen cooperation between public and private entities, and improve opportunities for information sharing.
The function includes the Riksbank, Finansinspektionen (Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) and the Swedish National Debt Office, as well as certain private entities, such as banks and other companies in the financial sector. The Riksbank is responsible for leading the function.
“Crises in the financial system often require both public and private entities to act together. The new function strengthens cooperation and creates better conditions for coordinated action when needed," says Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank.