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New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Now banks must inform their customers at least one month before the interest rebate on mortgages expires. We hope that this will give mortgage customers an honest chance to be able to negotiate their mortgage interest rate, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority.
New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Calle Halfvarsson Faces Fee for Late Registration Mistake

On the International Ski Federation's (FIS) website, it appears that Calle Halfvarsson has ended his career. But now he can calm everyone who has been worried – it's not true.
Calle Halfvarsson Faces Fee for Late Registration Mistake

Holmenkollen Race Changes Spark Concerns Over Track Mistakes

Ladies and gentlemen will compete at the same time in Holmenkollen's five-mile race. Then the Swedish track manager Anders Svanebo fears a greater risk of track mistakes.
Holmenkollen Race Changes Spark Concerns Over Track Mistakes

Swedish Bank Intergiro Loses Permit Over Terror Financing Risks

The Swedish online bank Intergiro has its permit revoked by the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI). This because it is deemed that there are high risks that the company's operations can be exploited for money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Swedish Bank Intergiro Loses Permit Over Terror Financing Risks

Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

The Tidö parties propose easing the amortization requirement and a raised mortgage cap. Our starting point is that you should pay your debts, says Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

Five New Scam Companies Added to Financial Supervisory Authority's Warning List

The Financial Supervisory Authority adds five new names to its warning list. The companies lack the necessary permits to operate in Sweden, and according to the authority, it is about scammers who have cheated money through false loans and investments.
Five New Scam Companies Added to Financial Supervisory Authority's Warning List

Ski Athletes to Earn More Prize Money Next Season

The prize money is increasing in all disciplines of the World Championship for skiing and snowboarding next season. This was voted through by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) during its congress on Friday.
Ski Athletes to Earn More Prize Money Next Season

Penalty for Naked Short Selling Upheld by Administrative Court

The Administrative Court confirms the Financial Supervisory Authority's decision to impose a fine of 100 million kronor on Nordnet. It was in May 2022 that the Financial Supervisory Authority decided to impose a fine of 100 million kronor on the online broker after so-called "naked short selling" of shares.
Penalty for Naked Short Selling Upheld by Administrative Court

Therese Johaug Applauds Joint Men's and Women's Race at Holmenkollen

In the winter, women and men will run the five-mile race at the same time in Holmenkollen. Therese Johaug praises the decision.
Therese Johaug Applauds Joint Men's and Women's Race at Holmenkollen

New Five-Mile Ski Grip Criticized by Expert Ahead of Holmenkollen Event

Frida Karlsson and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the cross-country skiing track at the same time. It will become a reality when the skis in winter test a new grip during the five-mile in Holmenkollen, but the new grip is criticized by an expert.
New Five-Mile Ski Grip Criticized by Expert Ahead of Holmenkollen Event

High Risk of Misleading Insurance Advice, Warns Financial Authority

Insurance brokers are often driven more by their own interest in making money than the customer's best interests. It is one of the shortcomings that the Financial Supervisory Authority has discovered when they examined the companies that broker insurance.
High Risk of Misleading Insurance Advice, Warns Financial Authority

Norwegian Ski Jumping Scandal Prompts Stricter FIS Penalties

Yellow and red cards. Is it the solution to cheating in ski jumping? The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) hopes so after the Norwegian World Championship scandal.
Norwegian Ski Jumping Scandal Prompts Stricter FIS Penalties

FI Alerts Swedish Consumers to Fraud Attempts

The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) warns Swedish consumers against scams, where someone claiming to work for FI contacts them. .
FI Alerts Swedish Consumers to Fraud Attempts

Swedish Mortgage Rates Vary Widely Among Banks, FSA Reports

There are large differences in the interest rates that Swedish mortgage borrowers receive. Up to 0.
Swedish Mortgage Rates Vary Widely Among Banks, FSA Reports

Norwegian Ski Coaches Dismissed After World Championship Scandal

Three leaders in the Norwegian ski jumping national team were fired following the scandal at the World Championship in Trondheim. .
Norwegian Ski Coaches Dismissed After World Championship Scandal

Robert Johansson Ends Career Amid Controversial Ban

Robert Johansson is ending his career. But it's a bitter farewell for the Norwegian Olympic gold medalist, who was stopped from his last competitions.
Robert Johansson Ends Career Amid Controversial Ban

Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

The Swedish Central Bank is clear-cut – introducing cash liability for stores that sell food. And strengthening banks' responsibility to accept cash.
Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

How to Handle a Frozen Payment Account

That the bank freezes your payment can also hit someone who is not suspected of a crime. And the measure has a significant impact on the individual customer.
How to Handle a Frozen Payment Account

Swedish Banks Resilient Amid Global Financial Uncertainty

The uncertainty in the surrounding world increases the risk of disruptions in the financial system. But the Swedish banks have good shock absorbers, is the message in the Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) new stability report.
Swedish Banks Resilient Amid Global Financial Uncertainty

Swedbank Fined 12.5 Million Kronor by FI for Security Deficiencies

The major bank Swedbank has not lived up to the regulatory framework for security protection. Therefore, the bank must pay 12.
Swedbank Fined 12.5 Million Kronor by FI for Security Deficiencies

Top Jumper Official Resigns Amid Doping Scandal

Christian Kathol, the costume controller who disqualified the Norwegian ski jumpers in the World Championship, is quitting, writes TV2. .
Top Jumper Official Resigns Amid Doping Scandal

Financial Supervisory Authority Adds 50 Scammers to Warning List

The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) is adding 50 new names to its warning list for scammers. Consumers are being swindled out of money through false loans and investments, writes FI in a press release.
Financial Supervisory Authority Adds 50 Scammers to Warning List

Ski Federation and Azerbaijan Sign Five-Year Sponsorship Deal

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Azerbaijan for the upcoming World Championship. .
Ski Federation and Azerbaijan Sign Five-Year Sponsorship Deal

High Fund Fees Erode Savings with Little Benefit, Study Finds

Hundreds of thousands of kronor can disappear in high fees in your savings funds. To little benefit.
High Fund Fees Erode Savings with Little Benefit, Study Finds
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