FI Sweden Publishes AML Guidance, Maintains Countercyclical Buffer Rate, and Issues Sanctions
Summary
Finansinspektionen published four regulatory items: new AML guidance for money transfer service providers developed jointly with the Coordinating Body for Anti-Money Laundering; a countercyclical buffer rate decision keeping rates unchanged for Q1 2026; withdrawal of Get betal AB's payment institution authorisation due to inaccurate information provided to the regulator; and an administrative fine issued to securities company Garantum Fondkommission for regulatory violations.
What changed
Finansinspektionen released four regulatory publications. The most significant is new anti-money laundering guidance for money transfer service providers, developed cooperatively with the Coordinating Body for Anti-Money Laundering, providing specific direction on AML and CFT obligations for remittance providers. The countercyclical buffer rate remains unchanged based on the stability report assessment. Get betal AB's payment institution authorisation was withdrawn for providing inaccurate information to the regulator. Garantum Fondkommission received a remark and administrative fine as a securities company enforcement action.
Financial institutions operating in Sweden should review the new AML guidance for compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing prevention requirements. Payment institutions and securities companies should monitor for enforcement trends from the authorisation withdrawal and administrative fine. Banks should note the unchanged countercyclical buffer rate for capital planning purposes.
Penalties
Garantum Fondkommission received an administrative fine.
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Change summary: Finansinspektionen's publications page is now accessible. Four new publications: FI announces countercyclical buffer rate unchanged for Q1 2026; withdraws authorisation of Get betal payment institution; publishes guidance for money transfer services on AML; and issues Garantum Fondkommission administrative fine.
[INSERTS] New guidance for providers of money transfer services on money laundering - Coordinating Body for Anti-Money Laundering cooperation with Finansinspektionen and Financial
[INSERTS] FI withdraws the authorisation of Get betal - Finansinspektionen withdraws authorization of payment institution Get betal AB for providing inaccurate information
[INSERTS] FI leaves the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged - FI is leaving the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged in the first quarter according to its most recent stability report assessment
[INSERTS] Garantum Fondkommission receives a remark and administrative fine - Securities company authorized to conduct securities business receives regulatory sanction
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FI leaves the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged
Publicerad 2026-03-18 In accordance with its assessment in the most recent stability report, FI is leaving the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged in the first quarter.…
FI withdraws the authorisation of Get betal
Publicerad 2026-01-21 Finansinspektionen withdraws the authorisation of the payment institution Get betal AB. The company has, in part, provided inaccurate information to…
New guidance for providers of money transfer services on money laundering
Publicerad 2026-01-09 The Coordinating Body for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism in cooperation with Finansinspektionen, the Financial…
Garantum Fondkommission receives a remark and administrative fine
Publicerad 2025-12-17 Garantum Fondkommission Aktiebolag (Garantum Fondkommission or the company) is a securities company with authorisation to conduct securities business…
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