Malin Alpen

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.

FI: AI boom is vulnerable

High expectations for AI have driven up stock markets and a correction risks, in the worst case, triggering global financial stress, warns the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in its stability report.

Did bad credit checks – get fined

Avida Finans has given loans without checking whether the borrower can repay them. Now the finance company is being fined 20 million kronor by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI).

Swedbank Fined 12.5 Million Kronor by FI for Security Deficiencies

Financial Supervisory Authority Chief Daniel Barr to Step Down by Summer

The Financial Supervisory Authority's Director-General Daniel Barr is leaving his assignment by the summer. Barr has previously received criticism for investments he was responsible for as the highest chief at the Pensions Agency.

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).

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.