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The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate

Now is the time to negotiate with the bank if you are not satisfied with your mortgage rate. The encouragement comes from the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) after the banks' gross margin for floating-rate mortgages has increased further.
The FI's appeal: Negotiate the mortgage rate

Klarna has paid a half billion in fines

The payment service company Klarna has now paid a penalty fee of 500 million kronor to the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI), reports [Affärsvärlden](https://www. affarsvarlden.
Klarna has paid a half billion in fines

Nordnet's app reopened – after four-hour outage

The online broker Nordnet reopened its app and website on Tuesday afternoon after a several-hour-long interruption. Technical problems earlier in the morning allowed customers to see other customers' holdings in shares and funds – whereupon the services were shut down.
Nordnet's app reopened – after four-hour outage

Bolsjunov competes outside Russia again

The Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has not competed outside of Russia for three years – but on Thursday it's time to line up at the starting line again. This is reported by Norwegian TV2.
Bolsjunov competes outside Russia again

The Warning: How to Avoid Being Scammed

Bluff ads on social media where you lure with pictures of celebrities or cryptocurrencies. It's now increasingly common bait among scammers.
The Warning: How to Avoid Being Scammed

The Government Tightens Requirements for Fast Loans

The Government tightens the requirements for quick loan companies – they must apply for a banking license or shut down. Many people are affected, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party).
The Government Tightens Requirements for Fast Loans

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

A raised mortgage ceiling and easing of amortization requirements were proposed by the government's investigator last autumn. The idea is that, among other things, it will become easier for young people to enter the housing market.
Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

In the Paris-OS, some athletes from Russia and Belarus competed under a neutral flag. A model that Johan Eliasch, chairman of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis), supports and wants to see in the future, writes Radiosporten.
Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

Solid stock market rise in Stockholm

The Stockholm stock exchange closed a already positive trading week on continued good spirits. The broad OMXS index rose 1.
Solid stock market rise in Stockholm

New demands on banks to stop cyber attacks

Now, new requirements are being introduced for banks that will make them better at withstanding cyber attacks. They provide services that are of central importance for society to function, and then you don't want any disruptions to occur, says Malin Alpen at the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI).
New demands on banks to stop cyber attacks

British Minister: Budget Rules Remain Unchanged

Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is on a charm offensive in China. Regarding the economic anxiety at home, she says that the main lines of the state budget from last autumn are "non-negotiable".
British Minister: Budget Rules Remain Unchanged

The skis stay on Viaplay until 2030

The World Cup in both cross-country skiing and alpine skiing will also be shown in Viaplay going forward. The new TV agreement extends until 2030.
The skis stay on Viaplay until 2030

Klarna declines to appeal – faces a fine of half a billion

The payment giant Klarna chooses not to appeal the sanction fee of 500 million kronor that the Financial Supervisory Authority announced at the beginning of December. It is clear after the time for appeal has expired, reports the newspaper Affärsvärlden.
Klarna declines to appeal – faces a fine of half a billion

Klarna has breached anti-money laundering regulations

The payment giant Klarna is facing a fine of half a billion kronor for violating money laundering regulations. Klarna has breached several central rules, says Malin Alpen at the Financial Supervisory Authority about the decision.
Klarna has breached anti-money laundering regulations

FI warns of crypto scammers

More and more Swedes are choosing to invest in crypto. The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) is, however, urging consumers to be vigilant about companies that promise quick money through simple investments.
FI warns of crypto scammers

New law can get more to bind mortgage interest: "Positive"

A new bill is to make it cheaper to switch banks, even for those who have tied their mortgage. Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at Compricer, believes that the new law will have an immediate effect.
New law can get more to bind mortgage interest: "Positive"

After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto

The surge in bitcoin has led more Swedes to invest in crypto in the last month. This despite warnings from the Financial Supervisory Authority.
After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto

Authority warns of Norwegian housing price rally

Eased mortgage regulations can cause housing prices to soar by up to 60 percent over the next four years. The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority is now warning of the effect of the government's decision to reduce the requirement for own contribution when buying a home, from 15 to 10 percent.
Authority warns of Norwegian housing price rally

The Government Makes Mortgage Loans Cheaper

The Government is moving forward with a proposal that will make it cheaper for households to switch mortgages with fixed interest rates between different banks. .
The Government Makes Mortgage Loans Cheaper

The Minister is hesitant about changed amortization requirement

The Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is hesitant about changing the first amortization requirement introduced in 2016. .
The Minister is hesitant about changed amortization requirement

SBB wants to "catch up" with higher housing rents

Higher housing rents, lower interest rates and lower margin requirements on real estate companies are expected to bring about the shift in the market that SBB needs, according to CEO Leiv Synnes. The wish list is presented in the prospects of an interim report where the struggling real estate company reports yet another billion-loss.
SBB wants to "catch up" with higher housing rents

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.
The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

The FI's Advice: Have Accounts in Multiple Banks

Swedish households should have accounts in several different banks, believes the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) director-general Daniel Barr. The reason is that the risk of cyber attacks against Swedish companies has increased and banks are exposed, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.
The FI's Advice: Have Accounts in Multiple Banks

FI wants to see strengthened protection of financial companies

The situation for financial stability has improved somewhat over the past six months, according to a stability report from the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI). However, digitalization and geopolitical risks mean that financial companies must strengthen their protection, according to FI Director Daniel Barr.
FI wants to see strengthened protection of financial companies
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