SWE FI Management of Credit Risks

Published on: Oct 16, 2026

On Oct. 13, SWE FI updated guidelines on credit risk management.

  • SWI FI issued regulations FFFS 2026:34 on changes to its regulations, guidelines (FFFS 2018:16) on management of credit risks in institutions or securities companies.
  • Also included is SWE FI's Decision memorandum (26-1152) providing background.
  • On same day, SWE FI issued guidelines on credit in relationships, see #316162.
  • Requirements Overview
  • The changes relate to consequential changes made as a result of the new Consumer Credit Act (Act 2026:1011), clarifying requirements for good management practice.
  • Confirms provisions of Chapters 4 and 5 of FFFS 2018:16 only apply to credits to borrowers other than consumers, and to such credits to consumers that constitute housing credits covered under Chapter 1, Section 3 of the Consumer Credit Act.
  • Effectiveness
  • These updates to regulations and guidelines enter into force on Nov. 20, 2026.
Regulators
SWE FI
Entity Types
Bank; BS; MG Orig; MSB
Reference
Gd FFFS 2026:34, Dec 26-1152, PR 10/13/2026; FFFS 2018:16; ESG; Citation: FFFS 2026:34;
Functions
Compliance; C-Suite; Financial; Legal; Operations; Reporting; Risk
Countries
Sweden
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Loan; Mortgage; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Oct 13, 2026
Effective Date
Nov 20, 2026
Rule ID
316211
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Oct 13, 2026
Report Section
EU