The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) published proposals for new and amended regulations following amendments to the Capital Requirements Directive linked to the EU’s second banking package, alongside additional regulatory changes including those arising from amendments to the Investment Firms Directive. The package includes new requirements for third-country branches and for certain financial holding companies and mixed financial holding companies, rules on information to be provided in a specific procedure for management suitability assessments, and changes to requirements on risk management and internal governance and control. The proposals also include a requirement to develop specific ESG-related plans. Most provisions are proposed to enter into force on 1 July 2026, with certain proposals set for 11 January 2027. Comments on the consultation are due by 24 April 2026.
Finansinspektionen 2026-03-20
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority consults on rule changes to implement the EU second banking package and related investment firm updates
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) has proposed new and amended regulations following changes to the Capital Requirements Directive and the Investment Firms Directive. Updates include requirements for third-country branches, financial holding companies, management suitability assessments, risk management, internal governance, and ESG-related plans. Most provisions take effect on 1 July 2026, with some effective from 11 January 2027.