The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has outlined its role in a new operational crisis management function that takes effect on July 1, 2026 and is intended to strengthen Sweden’s ability to jointly prevent and manage serious operational disruptions in the financial system. The function will be led by the Riksbank and is designed to improve the allocation of responsibilities, strengthen coordination between public and private actors, and expand information-sharing. Participants will include the Riksbank, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, the Swedish National Debt Office and certain private sector firms, including banks and other financial companies. The authority noted that capabilities it has helped develop in its role as the sector-responsible authority for financial services preparedness, including situational awareness, will be used within the new function. It also highlighted that the Riksbank already imposes requirements, through regulations, on firms that are particularly important for the execution of payments.
Finansinspektionen2026-06-30
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority becomes part of new operational crisis management function from July 1 2026
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority said it will be part of a new operational crisis management function that takes effect on July 1, 2026 to help prevent and manage serious operational disruptions in Sweden’s financial system. Led by the Riksbank, the function will bring together public authorities and selected private firms to improve coordination, responsibility allocation and information-sharing.