Background & Purpose

The Riksbank is required to present its annual financial results to the Parliament for approval. This process ensures that the central bank's management is held accountable for its operations and financial decisions during the year.

The Decision

The Parliament approved the Riksbank's financial statements for 2025 and decided that the entire profit will remain in the bank's own accounts instead of being transferred to the state.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish Taxpayers: The decision affects the state's potential income, as the Riksbank's profit is not transferred to the state treasury this year.
  • Financial Analysts: They monitor the Riksbank's capital strength and financial stability to understand the bank's capacity to manage monetary policy.

In Practice

  • The Riksbank's financial accounts for 2025 are officially closed and approved.
  • The profit of 5.297 billion SEK is kept by the Riksbank to strengthen its capital.
  • No money from the 2025 profit will be paid out to the Swedish state treasury.
  • The leadership of the Riksbank is granted discharge from liability, meaning they are cleared of responsibility for the 2025 financial year.