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.
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.
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...
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.
20 July 2012
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been established between Finanstilsynet and The Reserve Bank of India on the supervision of banks.
13 April 2012
Finanstilsynet withdrew Acta Asset Management's licences to provide investment services on 12 April 2012.
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.
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.
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.
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.
