Ingves: Can the authorities manage crises in the financial system?
13/03/2008 ”One does not need to look far beyond narrow authority objectives and short-sighted national interests to realise that new regulatory frameworks and arrangements for cooperation are required if we are to be able to manage future financial crises,” said Stefan Ingves in a speech held at the Swedish Economics Association on Thursday. Read moreCommemorative coin to celebrate Selma Lagerlöf
12/03/2008 The Riksbank will issue two commemorative coins to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Selma Lagerlöf. The coins will be presented by Chairman of the General Council Johan Gernandt at a ceremony at the National Library of Sweden, Stockholm, on Thursday 13 March at 10.00 am. Read more More features on the Riksbank’s website
06/03/2008 In the debate on monetary policy it has sometimes been argued that the Riksbank should be more transparent on how it takes real economic activity into consideration. The authors of the first article in a new series, ”Economic Commentaries” discuss what might constitute an appropriate objective for this. Today the Riksbank is publishing the first of its ”Economic Commentaries”. The Riksbank is also launching a new database of monetary statistics ranging from the Middle Ages up to the present day. Among other things, the database contains a CPI series from the 13th century. Read more 14/03/2008 13:00General Council meeting
08/04/2008 13:00Executive Board meeting
18/04/2008 13:00General Council meeting
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THE RIKSBANK
Sveriges Riksbank is Sweden’s central bank and a public authority under the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament. The Riksbank is responsible for conducting monetary policy, the objective of which is to maintain a low and stable level of inflation. The Bank also has the task of ensuring that payments in the economy can be made safely and efficiently.
Discoloured banknotesIf you have accepted by mistake a discoloured banknote or one that has a strange appearance, you should hand it in to your bank or to Svensk Kassaservice. Read more The Executive BoardThe Riksbank is led by an Executive Board of six members. Here you can find a brief presentation of the respective members and links to all their speeches. Read more Material for assesing monetary policyEvery year the Committee on Finance examines and assesses the monetary policy conducted by the Riksbank in the immediately preceding years. The Riksbank compiles and publishes material for this assessment.Read more 103 37 Stockholm Brunkebergstorg 11 Phone +46 8 787 00 00 Fax +46 8 21 05 31 Email registratorn@riksbank.se Press contact +46 8 787 02 00