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Warning: More people risk ending up with the Swedish Enforcement Authority
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Warning: More people risk ending up with the Swedish Enforcement Authority

The decision to eliminate the right to deduct unsecured loans risks leading to an increase in the number of borrowers with the Swedish Enforcement Authority. The warning comes from Swedish Debt Collection, even as the number of debt-collection claims is actually decreasing
More financial fraudsters are being exposed - doubling by 2025
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More financial fraudsters are being exposed - doubling by 2025

The number of financial fraud cases uncovered rose sharply last year, according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI). More fraudsters and new forms of fraud are behind the increase
After the World Cup cheating - Norwegian ski jumping leaders suspended for 18 months
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After the World Cup cheating - Norwegian ski jumping leaders suspended for 18 months

Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Forfang were caught wearing tampered suits and suspended for three months.
Swedbank rises after US Department of Justice closes investigation
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Swedbank rises after US Department of Justice closes investigation

Swedbank is rising sharply on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. This comes after the major bank avoided a hefty fine from the US Department of Justice
US Department of Justice closes investigation into Swedbank without action
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US Department of Justice closes investigation into Swedbank without action

The US Department of Justice has closed its investigation into Swedbank "without action," Swedbank said in a press release.
Some skiers have less thought about consequences, says Felix Monsén
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Some skiers have less thought about consequences, says Felix Monsén

Things are getting faster in the alpine speed events and more people are taking greater risks. In addition, a warmer climate has made it more difficult to prepare the downhill courses
FI to investigate ICA and Coop credit checks on online shoppers
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FI to investigate ICA and Coop credit checks on online shoppers

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) will investigate the credit checks carried out by grocery retailers ICA and Coop on consumers who shop online, according to a press release from the FI.
IOC bans Russian flags in Olympic crowd
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IOC bans Russian flags in Olympic crowd

Russian flags were seen in the audience during the Tour de Ski. The International Olympic Committee has announced they will not be allowed at the Olympics
Then your buffer savings grow
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Then your buffer savings grow

Feel free to cheat yourself a little - make sure the money disappears from your account immediately when your paycheck arrives, experts advise. After a while, even a small amount can grow into a buffer
FI closes one of two Alecta surveys
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FI closes one of two Alecta surveys

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) has decided to drop an investigation into pension manager Alecta's investments in three American banks, which collapsed in dramatic fashion in 2023.
Svea bank receives multi-million-sek fine
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Svea bank receives multi-million-sek fine

Svea Bank has violated money laundering regulations, according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI). The bank must therefore pay a penalty fee of SEK 170 million
US stock market wants to stay open almost 24 hours a day
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US stock market wants to stay open almost 24 hours a day

The American Nasdaq stock exchange wants to extend its opening hours to 23 hours a day on weekdays, according to an application with the American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Former Nasdaq employee convicted of insider trading
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Former Nasdaq employee convicted of insider trading

A former employee at the Stockholm Stock Exchange was responsible for market surveillance, but provided insider information to several related parties. Now he and two other people are being convicted of insider trading
After the Russia announcement: "I'm getting suspicious"
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After the Russia announcement: "I'm getting suspicious"

Comeback Russians during an ongoing war and a doping scandal fresh in the memory. When the World Cup in cross-country continues in Davos, Switzerland, the situation is special
IBU's response: No opening for neutral Russians
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IBU's response: No opening for neutral Russians

It was possible to get back into other skiing sports. Now Russia hopes for the same outcome for biathlon and is also appealing that suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Expert on Avanza's mess: Embarrassing mistakes
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Expert on Avanza's mess: Embarrassing mistakes

The Avanza online bank had technical problems this morning. They would probably need to invest resources in making the systems more robust, says Sverre Linton, Chief Legal Officer at Aktiespararna
Sanction for "naked flashing" remains in place
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Sanction for "naked flashing" remains in place

The Court of Appeal follows the Administrative Court's line and upholds the Financial Supervisory Authority's decision to give Nordnet a sanction fee of SEK 100 million.
Johaug rages against Russian Olympic comeback: "Completely wrong"
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Johaug rages against Russian Olympic comeback: "Completely wrong"

Therese Johaug strongly criticizes the fact that Russian skiers now appear to be allowed into the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. It is completely wrong, says the Norwegian ski legend in her podcast
Two Russian figure skaters ready for the Olympics
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Two Russian figure skaters ready for the Olympics

Two Russian figure skaters have been cleared by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete in next year's Winter Olympics, the Russian state-controlled news agency Tass reports, according to Aftonbladet.
Here are the funds you should watch out for
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Here are the funds you should watch out for

Do you have any of the big banks' mixed funds in your savings? If so, it may be time to think again. In the worst case, you will be paying for a service that you do not receive, warns the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
750 million in frozen accounts in Sweden
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750 million in frozen accounts in Sweden

Around 750 million kronor is in frozen accounts in Sweden linked to companies and people on various sanctions lists, reports Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio.
The time chaos in the premiere: "Am I going that slowly?"
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The time chaos in the premiere: "Am I going that slowly?"

The World Cup premiere in Ruka got off to a strange start when the timing broke down and confusion spread among both skaters and spectators. My first thought was: “Horror, am I going so slowly today,” says Ebba Andersson after the race
Warning for actors – fake loans and investments
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Warning for actors – fake loans and investments

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority is adding 38 new names to its warning list. The actors lack a license to offer financial services in Sweden and in several cases offer fake loans and investments
Swedish media publisher files police report against Zuckerberg
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Swedish media publisher files police report against Zuckerberg

The publishing organization Utgivarna calls Facebook's scam ads "a democratic problem" and is reporting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to the police.
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