Sweden's Riksbank published the minutes of the Financial Stability Council meeting held on 28 November, where the authorities reviewed the stability outlook, analytical needs and potential measures, and forthcoming work to strengthen financial stability. The Council’s overall assessment was that Sweden’s financial system is stable, while geopolitical and economic uncertainty remains high and stability risks require continued monitoring. The Finance Minister’s summary highlighted strong risk appetite in financial markets alongside high asset valuations, and noted that trade policy developments have stabilised compared with the spring. The discussion also covered civil preparedness and operational risks in the financial sector, including cyberattacks, with crisis exercises described as an important part of resilience-building. Participants also flagged ongoing structural change in financial services as a source of both opportunities and risks for consumers and for broader confidence in financial markets, while noting signs of recovery in the Swedish economy and continued strong resilience among major banks. The next ordinary meeting of the Financial Stability Council is scheduled for June 2026.
Riksbank 2025-12-11
Sweden's Riksbank publishes Financial Stability Council minutes citing a stable system and planned crisis exercises
Sweden's Riksbank released minutes from the Financial Stability Council meeting, assessing the financial system as stable despite high geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The Finance Minister noted strong risk appetite and high asset valuations, with trade policy developments stabilizing. Discussions included civil preparedness, operational risks like cyberattacks, and structural changes in financial services affecting consumer confidence and market resilience.