Finance Sweden represents banks and financial institutions established in Sweden. Our aim is to contribute to a sound and efficient regulatory framework that facilitates for banks to help create economic wealth for customers and society.
Johan Torgeby, CEO and President of SEB, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Finance Sweden Board.
"Banks play a crucial role in the functionality of the financial system and contributing to stability, resilience, and competitiveness in the broader economy. In a turbulent and uncertain world, the need for a stable banking system is particularly important. I therefore look forward to continuing the work in several important areas, not least the fight against financial crime, together with my industry colleagues in Finance Sweden and Finance Sweden's employees," commented Johan Torgeby on his appointment.
The banks’ security organisations conduct an annual industry-wide threat identification and assessment in areas such as robberies, violence against staff, fraud and cyber security.
Read the full report Threat assessment for banks in Sweden 2025.
The European Commission has presented its competitiveness compass, which provides a framework for the Commission's work with both vertical and horizontal tools. An important part of this compass that Finance Sweden would like to highlight is simplification, which is aimed at reducing the regulatory and administrative burden on companies.
