Notices from Sveriges Riksbank as a RSS feed.enSun, 14 Jun 2026 23:05:27 +020010https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/rss/notices/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/banks-profitability-exceeds-the-markets-required-return/The major Swedish banks have had strong earnings in relation to the risk that the equity market considers their operations to entail. This is shown in a new analysis that examines banks’ profitability in relation to an estimated market-based required rate of return on equity.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:30:12 +02002026-06-11T10:30:12+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/banks-profitability-exceeds-the-markets-required-return/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/redeem-your-invalid-banknotes--the-fee-will-increase-on-1-september-2026/Since the 2015-2017 banknote and coin changeover, SEK 3.9 billion worth of invalid banknotes are missing. Take the opportunity to redeem your old banknotes before 1 September 2026, when the administration fee will be raised.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:11 +02002026-06-10T09:30:11+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/redeem-your-invalid-banknotes--the-fee-will-increase-on-1-september-2026/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-riksbank-enables-instant-payments-between-different-currencies/As of today, banks and other payment service providers can use a new service for instant payments between different currencies. Initially, transfers between Swedish kronor, euro and Danish kronor will be possible.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:07 +02002026-06-09T11:01:07+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-riksbank-enables-instant-payments-between-different-currencies/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-50-year-old-riksbank-building-is-being-modernised-for-the-future/The Riksbank is planning an extensive renovation and restoration of its headquarters at Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm. The building, which is also a listed building, has reached a point where large parts of it need to be renovated and adapted to meet today’s requirements, while preserving its cultural and historical values. The cost estimate amounts to SEK 3.3 billion and this also includes costs for replacement premises. The renovation is planned to start after the summer of 2027.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:16 +02002026-06-08T10:30:16+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-50-year-old-riksbank-building-is-being-modernised-for-the-future/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/karolina-liron-kallaker-new-hr-manager-at-the-riksbank/Karolina Liron Källåker has been appointed new Head of Human Resources at the Riksbank.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:11 +02002026-06-02T10:00:11+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/karolina-liron-kallaker-new-hr-manager-at-the-riksbank/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/staff-memo-effects-of-monetary-policy-in-small-open-economies/Inflation targeting has now been conducted in many small open economies, such as Sweden’s, for around three decades. A new staff memo analyses the impact of monetary policy on GDP, unemployment, inflation and exchange rates in ten countries with floating exchange rates. A common framework makes the results comparable across countries. The results are in line with previous empirical research and provide no support for the view that the effects in small open economies clearly differ from those estimated for larger economies. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:12 +02002026-06-01T10:30:12+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/staff-memo-effects-of-monetary-policy-in-small-open-economies/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/bond-purchases-by-banks-and-hedge-funds-have-dampened-the-effects-of-the-riksbanks-quantitative-tightening/The Riksbank's quantitative tightening has so far had limited effects on risk premia and bank deposits. One reason for this, according to a new analysis by Erik Andersson and Peter Kaplan at the Riksbank, is that much of the reduction in the Riksbank's bond holdings has been absorbed by banks and by investors - including hedge funds - who have financed the purchases with bank loans. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:12 +02002026-05-28T10:30:12+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/bond-purchases-by-banks-and-hedge-funds-have-dampened-the-effects-of-the-riksbanks-quantitative-tightening/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/new-issue-of-the-riksbanks-journal-economic-review/This issue of Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review contains four articles dealing with key issues in practical monetary policy – the internal preparations and predictability. The articles reflect the Riksbank’s on-going work with transparency and predictability in monetary policy. This issue also includes a fifth article summarising the lessons learned from a workshop held at the Riksbank on climate risks and commercial property.Wed, 27 May 2026 13:37:39 +02002026-05-27T13:37:39+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/new-issue-of-the-riksbanks-journal-economic-review/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/executive-board-in-finance-committee-hearing-on-monetary-policy-in-2025/“2025 was a dramatic year in the world, not least as a result of the US administration’s shift in foreign and security policy, which increased uncertainty regarding the outlook for the Swedish economy.” These were the words of Governor Erik Thedéen when he opened the Committee on Finance's hearing of the Executive Board on the monetary policy conducted in 2025. Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:22 +02002026-05-26T09:00:22+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/executive-board-in-finance-committee-hearing-on-monetary-policy-in-2025/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-riksbanks-financial-markets-survey-the-swedish-fixed-income-and-foreign-exchange-markets-are-functioning-well/Most participants in the Swedish foreign exchange and fixed-income markets consider that the market is functioning well. However, the war in the Middle East has led them to reduce their risk-taking compared to autumn 2025. This is shown in the Riksbank’s Financial Market Survey in spring 2026.Mon, 18 May 2026 10:30:11 +02002026-05-18T10:30:11+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/notices/2026/the-riksbanks-financial-markets-survey-the-swedish-fixed-income-and-foreign-exchange-markets-are-functioning-well/