Sweden's Riksbank hosted a visit by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, providing a presentation on the central bank’s work with a particular focus on contingency planning and preparedness. Governor Erik Thedéen and General Council Chair Bo Broman welcomed the Royal Couple and outlined the Riksbank’s role and overall responsibility for preparedness. Riksbank experts then covered preparedness for the public’s payments in crisis and war, including the payment system and cash, as well as how monetary policy decisions are made and implemented in crisis situations and at heightened alert, crisis management within financial stability, and the current economic situation; the full Executive Board attended and took questions. The programme also included a guided tour of the Brunkebergstorg building and a presentation on the forthcoming remodelling.
Riksbank 2026-01-21
Sweden's Riksbank hosts King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia for briefing on contingency planning and crisis preparedness
Sweden's Riksbank hosted King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, focusing on contingency planning and preparedness. Governor Erik Thedéen and General Council Chair Bo Broman discussed the Riksbank's role in crisis management, payment systems, and monetary policy during crises. The visit included a tour of the Brunkebergstorg building and a presentation on its upcoming remodelling.