Speeches from Sveriges Riksbank as a RSS feed.enSat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:36 +020010https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/rss/speeches/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-important-that-confidence-in-the-inflation-target-remains-high/“The social partners deserve credit for the responsibility they demonstrated in wage formation during the period of high inflation in 2022–2023. Compared with many other countries, this helped bring inflation down more significantly in Sweden and enabled the policy rate to be cut more quickly and to a greater extent here than in many other parts of the world.” These comments were made by Deputy Governor Per Jansson when he spoke on Thursday at the Swedish Unions within Industry about the economic situation.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +02002026-04-16T13:15:00+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-important-that-confidence-in-the-inflation-target-remains-high/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/aino-bunge-the-riksbanks-role-in-turbulent-times/“Geopolitical uncertainty affects all areas of the Riksbank’s work. Our tasks are clear. We shall contribute to low and stable inflation, a stable financial system and the ability to make payments even in times of crisis and war. This creates the conditions for favourable economic development in Sweden.” These comments were made by First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge, speaking about the economic situation and the Riksbank's work on preparedness today at AMF’s spring forum.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:30:10 +02002026-04-14T08:30:10+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/aino-bunge-the-riksbanks-role-in-turbulent-times/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-focus-on-inflation-in-uncertain-times/“The war in Iran is changing the conditions for monetary policy both in Sweden and abroad. In the Riksbank's main scenario, the war has a moderate impact on the forecasts for economic activity and inflation, but it is still unclear what the more long-term consequences will be and conditions can change rapidly. Overall, it was therefore reasonable to leave the policy rate and the interest rate path unchanged.” This is how Deputy Governor Per Jansson described his stance at the Riksbank's most recent monetary policy decision, when he spoke at Danske Bank on Tuesday.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:11 +02002026-03-31T12:00:11+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-focus-on-inflation-in-uncertain-times/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/thedeen-trends-in-capital-rules-for-banks/Thank you for the invitation to talk here this morning. It is always a pleasure to speak to such a knowledgeable audience as the SNS and Swedish House of Finance. As many of you know, the macroprudential regulations in Sweden will change tomorrow, 1 April. What is probably best known is that the rules regarding mortgages are changing. The mortgage cap is being raised from 85 per cent to 90 per cent. In addition, the stricter amortisation requirement linked to the borrower’s income is being removed. At the same time, the Riksbank will take over responsibility from Finansinspektionen for setting the Swedish countercyclical capital buffer for the banks. Today I intend to talk about some key policy issues linked to the countercyclical capital buffer, and also about the international discussion that has recently begun on simplifying the capital adequacy regulations for banks.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:12 +02002026-03-31T08:00:12+02:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/thedeen-trends-in-capital-rules-for-banks/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/anna-seim-risks-of-higher-inflation-justify-intense-vigilance/“I am considerably more concerned that inflation will be too high than that it will be too low. But the current interest rate level constitutes a good starting point to, once more reliable signals are available, adjust monetary policy if deemed warranted.” This is how Deputy Governor Anna Seim described her stance at the Executive Board's most recent policy rate decision, when she spoke at ABG Sundal Collier on Thursday.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:10 +01002026-03-26T12:00:10+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/anna-seim-risks-of-higher-inflation-justify-intense-vigilance/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/aino-bunge-necessary-measures-to-protect-the-use-of-cash/“It is good that there is now a clear government bill on making it possible to pay with cash for certain essential goods and to improve access to cash services,” said First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge today when she spoke at the Kontantupproret (Cash Rebellion) seminar in Parliament.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +01002026-03-24T12:55:00+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/aino-bunge-necessary-measures-to-protect-the-use-of-cash/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/thedeen-in-harjedalen-on-the-riksbanks-mandate-and-the-economic-situation/On Wednesday, Governor Erik Thedéen spoke with business representatives in Härjedalen at Destination Funäsfjällen about the Riksbank’s mandate and the economic situation. “Meeting local businesses in different parts of the country deepens our understanding of how economic developments are reflected in their day-to-day operations. It provides insights and perspectives that are not always visible in the statistics.”Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:04 +01002026-02-25T16:00:04+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/thedeen-in-harjedalen-on-the-riksbanks-mandate-and-the-economic-situation/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/bunge-recovery-in-the-swedish-economy-continued-resilience-in-the-housing-market-remains-important/Where is the economy heading? These issues, as well as the Riksbank’s most recent policy rate decision, were discussed today by First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge at the BoPol Live seminar in Stockholm.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +01002026-02-18T13:20:00+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/bunge-recovery-in-the-swedish-economy-continued-resilience-in-the-housing-market-remains-important/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-independent-guidance-from-central-banks-has-become-even-more-important/It is important that central banks continue to communicate what they believe will happen in the future – and it is even more important when times are turbulent. This was the message of Deputy Governor Per Jansson. He also emphasised that central banks need to be able to do this without worrying about running afoul of political interests.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:21 +01002026-02-13T08:00:21+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/per-jansson-independent-guidance-from-central-banks-has-become-even-more-important/https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/anna-seim-capacity-development-across-central-banks--an-outlook-from-the-riksbank/On Wednesday, Deputy Governor Anna Seim participated in a seminar for SIDA staff at the Stockholm office and Sweden's embassies abroad. She spoke about the importance of institutions for financial and economic stability and development, and gave examples of how the Riksbank helps to strengthen the capacity of central banks in developing countries through so-called technical assistance.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:32:24 +01002026-02-11T11:32:24+01:00https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/speeches-and-presentations/2026/anna-seim-capacity-development-across-central-banks--an-outlook-from-the-riksbank/