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The Minister is hesitant about changed amortization requirement
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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.
SBB wants to "catch up" with higher housing rents
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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
The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"
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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 FI's Advice: Have Accounts in Multiple Banks
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The FI's Advice: Have Accounts in Multiple Banks

FI wants to see strengthened protection of financial companies
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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
Insider conspiracy investigated – decision on prosecution imminent
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Insider conspiracy investigated – decision on prosecution imminent

The preliminary investigation against four individuals suspected of gross insider crimes in 2021-2022, one of whom had a key position in market surveillance at Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange, is complete. Charges may be brought at the beginning of 2025, according to the prosecutor
Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick
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Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup
Spotify's CEO sells shares for 400 million
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Spotify's CEO sells shares for 400 million

Hawala Association May Have Been Exploited for Terrorism
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Hawala Association May Have Been Exploited for Terrorism

Banks are making more and more money on your mortgage
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Banks are making more and more money on your mortgage

The banks are making increasingly larger profits on households' mortgages, show new figures. The margins continued upwards during the third quarter of the year
Divided on softer amortization requirements
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Divided on softer amortization requirements

The Government's investigator proposes abolished amortization requirements and increased mortgage ceiling. The Swedes give both criticism and praise, according to a survey by Kantar Sifo on behalf of the real estate agency Bjurfors
This is what assessors and the industry think about the loan proposal
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This is what assessors and the industry think about the loan proposal

The proposal for milder rules will facilitate entry into the housing market, not least for young people, according to experts and assessors.
The proposal: Softer requirements for mortgages
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The proposal: Softer requirements for mortgages

Abolished amortization requirements and increased mortgage ceiling, propose heavyweight economists in an investigation to the government. The Financial Supervisory Authority warns that the effects will only be higher debts and prices
The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked
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The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Financial Supervisory Authority (Fi) has introduced both amortization requirements and mortgage ceilings to prevent Swedish households from taking on too much debt. However, the measures are being questioned and now the responsible minister is considering taking away the authority's responsibility
The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements
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The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Eases in both amortization requirements and mortgage ceiling – heavy economists are expected to propose in an inquiry on Monday. Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) says that he is ready to change the rules
Relief Expected for Mortgage Borrowers
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Relief Expected for Mortgage Borrowers

After Talent's Death: "Increase Safety"
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After Talent's Death: "Increase Safety"

Italian alpine talent Matilde Lorenzi died after a fall during a training session. Now her dad Adolfo is demanding better safety
The Pension Authority breached risk control regulations
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The Pension Authority breached risk control regulations

Interest Rate Shock Gave Banks 80 Billion in Extra Profit
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Interest Rate Shock Gave Banks 80 Billion in Extra Profit

The banks have earned 80 billion kronor in extra profits from the recent years' interest rate shock.
Major Banks' Profits Increase Again
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Major Banks' Profits Increase Again

The major banks' profits are increasing despite the lower interest rates. When the profitability of mortgage loans is squeezed, the banks find other revenue streams
So much cash you must have at home in case of crisis
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So much cash you must have at home in case of crisis

Soon, all households will receive the new brochure "If crisis or war comes" where all Swedes are urged to be able to manage without help from society for at least a week. This also applies economically, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority
100,000 tickets sold for the Ski World Championship
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100,000 tickets sold for the Ski World Championship

This is the threat to the entire skiing sport
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This is the threat to the entire skiing sport

Shrinking glaciers, bare mountains and competitions being washed out. Ski sports are facing a dark future due to climate change, warns the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The Hawala System May Become Illegal: "Cold Shower"
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The Hawala System May Become Illegal: "Cold Shower"

A new proposal wants to make it criminal to conduct hawala business without a permit. The inquiry also wants to make it more difficult to transfer large sums of money out of Sweden
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