Sweden's Riksbank announced that a new operational crisis management function will take effect on 1 July 2026 to strengthen the financial system's collective ability to handle serious disruptions. The arrangement is designed to clarify responsibilities, improve coordination and widen information sharing across the public and private sectors. The function brings together the Riksbank, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and the Swedish National Debt Office, along with certain private entities including banks and other financial sector companies. The Riksbank will lead the function, which is intended to support coordinated action when a financial crisis requires public authorities and market participants to respond together.
Riksbank2026-06-30
Sweden's Riksbank to lead new crisis management function for serious financial disruptions from 1 July 2026
Sweden's Riksbank said a new operational crisis management function will come into force on 1 July 2026 to improve the handling of serious disruptions in the financial system. It will bring together the Riksbank, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, the Swedish National Debt Office and certain private financial firms, with the Riksbank in the lead.