The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) has published its annual report on where it assesses the money laundering risks in the financial market to be greatest and set out the areas it will prioritise in its anti-money laundering supervision during 2025. Supervisory focus will centre on sectors and services seen as particularly vulnerable to criminal misuse, including crypto-asset trading, correspondent banking relationships and client funds accounts, which FI links to risks associated with anonymity. Reviews will also prioritise smaller and mid-sized banks, how companies can be used as tools for crime, firms’ compliance with international sanctions, and preventive work against terrorist financing, with FI noting it may redirect its focus if needed.
Finansinspektionen 2025-03-10
Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority sets 2025 anti-money laundering supervision priorities
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) released its annual report on money laundering risks and 2025 supervisory priorities. It will focus on sectors vulnerable to misuse, like crypto-asset trading and correspondent banking, and on smaller and mid-sized banks. The authority will also assess compliance with international sanctions and preventive measures against terrorist financing.