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Risk and Vulnerability Analysis 2012

30 April 2013

Finanstilsynet presented in April its Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (RAV) for 2012 on financial institutions' use of information and communication technology (ICT).

Norwegian economy on a good trend and strong bank profits, but international uncertainties and continued high debt growth in the household sector

23 April 2013

The Norwegian economy is faring well, but there are major uncertainties in the international economy. Banks report good earnings, and loan losses are low. This provides a sound basis on which to further bolster financial soundness.

New mortality tables for collective pension insurance

11 March 2013

Finanstilsynet has decided that new mortality tables are to be introduced for collective pension insurances written by life insurers and pension funds with effect from 2014 onwards.

Norwegian financial industry well positioned to meet international turbulence

16 October 2012

The Norwegian economy is sound, and Norwegian banks are solid and profitable. This puts the Norwegian economy in a good position to withstand the impact of international financial turbulence and a weaker trend in the world economy. Renewed turmoil in international financial markets will affect Norwegian banks' funding opportunities and life insurers' rates of return may be impaired. A substantial international setback will hit Norwegian business and industry, which could increase banks' loan...

Follow up of EBA plan for recapitalisation of European banks

3 October 2012

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the result of its final evaluation of banks' compliance with the EBA's recommendation of a 9% Core Tier 1 ratio by the end of June 2012.

The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India

20 July 2012

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been established between Finanstilsynet and The Reserve Bank of India on the supervision of banks.

Finanstilsynet withdraws Acta Asset Management's licences to provide investment services

13 April 2012

Finanstilsynet withdrew Acta Asset Management's licences to provide investment services on 12 April 2012.

Finanstilsynet withdraws Terra Markets' licences to provide investment services

17 April 2012

Finanstilsynet withdrew Terra Markets' licences to provide investment services on 12 April 2012. This action was taken after Finanstilsynet conducted an on-site inspection of the company.

Risk outlook 2012: Many households vulnerable if interest rates increase

13 March 2012

Finanstilsynet presents its report “Risk Outlook 2012” today. The report describes and analyses developments in the real economy, markets and financial institutions. It also assesses households’ and firms’ financial position, and covers stress tests of banks and households.

Finanstilsynet to use Oslo Børs announcement system

29 February 2012

As from March 2012 Finanstilsynet is using the Oslo Børs announcement system to publish its final letters in matters arising from its supervision of listed companies' financial reporting.

Financial market trends and challenges

23 February 2012

Talk given by the Director General of Finanstilsynet, Morten Baltzersen, at the Foreign Exchange Seminar of the Association of Norwegian Economists on 3 February 2012.

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