Press releases and news

New resolution plan for central counterparties as of 17 June

Press release 17 kesäkuuta 2024 Financial stability

On 12 June, the Resolution Board decided on a new resolution plan for Nasdaq Clearing that will apply as of 17 June. Every year, the Swedish National Debt Office develops a resolution plan as preparation for being able to manage a central counterparty in crisis effectively.

Surplus for Swedish central government in May 2024

Press release 10 kesäkuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 31.6 billion in January. This was lower than the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 41.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher payments by government agencies and higher net lending.

Compliance with the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q1 2024

Press release 31 toukokuuta 2024 Financial stability

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office released its quarterly report on the Swedish systemically important banks’ and other institutions’ compliance with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) at the end of the first quarter of 2024.

Sweden’s debt increases but at slower rate

Press release 30 toukokuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing

Growing expenditure contributes to a budget deficit this year and next year, causing Sweden’s central government debt to rise. However, the weakening of government finances now appears somewhat milder than previously expected. The Swedish National Debt Office’s new forecast does not prompt any...

Green credit guarantee for loan to Preem

News 20 toukokuuta 2024 Guarantees and Lending

The Swedish National Debt Office has decided to issue a credit guarantee for a loan to Preem for financing the conversion and expansion of the refinery in Lysekil to increase the production capacity of renewable fuels. The guarantee is provided within the framework of the guarantee scheme for green...

Deficit for Swedish central government in April 2024

Press release 8 toukokuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 30.6 billion in January. This was lower than the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 26.4 billion.

Clarification regarding exemptions for tap issuances of eligible liabilities

News 26 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability

The Debt Office will adhere to statements published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) clarifying the terms for conducting tap issuances of eligible liabilities instruments.

Focus report: Lessons from the banking problems in the US and Switzerland in 2023

News 22 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability, Focus Report

At the beginning of last year, some banks in the US and Switzerland encountered severe financial problems, which forced government authorities in both countries to intervene. In the Swedish National Debt Office’s Focus Report, the authors describe those events and the lessons that can be learned...

The Debt Office follows guidelines on the summary of resolution plans

News 9 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability

The Debt Office has informed the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows ESMA's guidelines on the summary of resolution plans.

The Debt Office follows guidelines on the assessment of resolvability

News 9 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability

The Debt Office has notified the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows ESMA's guidelines on the assessment of resolvability.

Small deficit for Swedish central government in March 2024

Press release 8 huhtikuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 0.3 billion in March. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 11.1 billion. The difference is due to higher tax income and lower net lending than expected. That was partly offset by higher disbursements from government...

The Debt Office follows guidelines on the types and content of the provisions of cooperation arrangements

News 2 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability

The Debt Office has notified the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows ESMA's guidelines on the types and content of the provisions of cooperation arrangements.

The Debt Office follows guidelines on written arrangements and procedures for the functioning of resolution colleges

News 2 huhtikuuta 2024 Financial stability

The Debt Office has notified the European Securities Authority (ESMA) that the authority follows the ESMA's guidelines on written arrangements and procedures for the functioning of resolution colleges.

Surplus for Swedish central government in February 2024

Press release 7 maaliskuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 74.3 billion in February. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 52.2 billion. The difference is due to higher tax income.

Compliance with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q4 2023

Press release 1 maaliskuuta 2024 Financial stability

All systemically important banks and other institutions were compliant with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) at the end of the fourth quarter. Today, the Swedish National Debt Office released its quarterly report on MREL compliance.

Sweden sees deficit and growing debt ahead

Press release 22 helmikuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing

After three consecutive years of a budget surplus for the central government, the Swedish National Debt Office expects a deficit for both this year and the next. That entails an increase in the central government debt, from a low level. Given the larger borrowing requirement, the Debt Office is...

New department head for Financial Stability

Press release 21 helmikuuta 2024 Financial stability

Today, Fredrik Bystedt has assumed the role of department head for Financial Stability at the Swedish National Debt Office.

Swedish central government debt continued to decrease in 2023

News 16 helmikuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Sweden’s central government finances remained unexpectedly strong in 2023, and the debt at year-end appears to have been the lowest since the mid-1960s. With a third consecutive budget surplus, the Debt Office’s borrowing for the year was solely for replacing maturing loans.

Terms for switch of inflation-linked bond 3109 for 3113

Press release 16 helmikuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing

The Swedish National Debt Office offers a switch auction in the 3109 inflation-linked bond maturing on 1 June 2025, aiming to decrease the outstanding volume before the time to maturity is shorter than one year. The switch auction will be held on 8 March.

Deficit for Swedish central government in January 2024

Press release 7 helmikuuta 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 35.3 billion in January. This was in line with the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 34.9 billion.