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Shortsale: Decision on violation penalty - Algorithmic Trading Group Netherlands

Risk Outlook – June 2025

Overall, the Norwegian economy has fared well through the inflation and interest rate shock in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Economic growth has been moderate over the past two years,

Invoice for supervisory levy in 2025

Finanstilsynet’s expenditure is apportioned on entities under supervision. The Norwegian Tax Administration, represented by the Norwegian National Collection Agency, sends out invoices for the

New Act on Finanstilsynet entered into force on 1 April 2025

The new Act on Finanstilsynet (Financial Supervision Act) replaced the previous Act on the Supervision of Financial Institutions etc. from 1956. According to the new Act, the Director General has

Finanstilsynet has taken over supervision of the ongoing disclosure obligation and delayed disclosure of inside information and the responsibility as takeover supervisory authority

Supervision of the rules on the ongoing disclosure obligation and delayed disclosure of inside information, supervision of share buy-backs and stabilisation, as well as the responsibility as

Finanstilsynet warns against insurance and insurance brokerage services from Romarine AS

Finanstilsynet has been informed that the company Romarine AS offers insurance and insurance brokerage services without having a license or being registered in Finanstilsynet's registry. Such

Finanstilsynet takes over the supervision of the ongoing disclosure obligation and delayed disclosure of inside information and the responsibility as takeover supervisory authority

Supervision of the rules on the ongoing disclosure obligation and delayed disclosure of inside information, supervision of share buy-backs and stabilisation, as well as the responsibility as

Reports from the supervised sectors for 2024

Finanstilsynet’s reports from the supervised sectors provide an overview of important supervisory, licensing and regulatory matters in 2024, as well as relevant development trends. There is one

Finanstilsynet's practices for assessing risk and capital needs

The guidance applies to banks, financial holding companies, mortgage companies and finance companies.

Reporting from entities subject to financial reporting oversight (KRT-1003)

The KRT-1003 form shall be completed by all entities listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs/Euronext Expand) that issue shares, bonds and/or equity certificates, and that have Norway as

Danske Bank A/S receives a violation penalty of NOK 50 million for market manipulation

Finanstilsynet has imposed a violation penalty on Danske Bank A/S for market manipulation in connection with the issuance of a government bond in February 2023. In February 2023, Danske Bank

Risk Outlook – December 2024

Norwegian banks are profitable and meet regulatory capital adequacy and liquidity requirements. Non-performing loans are at a low level, and credit growth is moderate. Forecasts indicate a stable

Marte Voie Opland appointed Deputy Director General

Marte Voie Opland (age 52) has been appointed Deputy Director General, Capital Market Supervision at Finanstilsynet as of 1 December 2024. Voie Opland has worked at Finanstilsynet for several

Inspection report - Verdipapirsentralen ASA

Finanstilsynet has carried out an annual review of Verdipapirsentralen ASA (Euronext Securities Oslo /"ES-OSL") in accordance with the requirements of the European Central Securities Depositories

Strengthening of Finanstilsynet's work against financial crime

In the proposed National Budget for 2025, which was presented today, 7 October, the government proposes that Finanstilsynet's work against financial crime be strengthened by 20 full-time

Finanstilsynet prepares cooperation agreement with India

Finanstilsynet and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) held a meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on financial supervision. A cooperation agreement

Risk Outlook – June 2024 - full report

The full report is now available in English. Please note that the cut-off date was 5 June 2024. Full report: Risk Outlook – June 2024

Shortsale: Decision on violation penalty - Pentwater Capital Management Europe LLP

This decision replaces former decision dated 28 May 2024.

Shortsale: Decision on violation penalty - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Risk Outlook – June 2024

Overall, Norwegian banks are profitable and financially sound and have low loan losses. At the same time, there are vulnerabilities and risks in the Norwegian and international economy. Although

Invoice for supervisory levy in 2024

Finanstilsynet’s expenditure is apportioned on entities under supervision. The Norwegian National Collection Agency sends out invoices for the supervisory levy on behalf of Finanstilsynet.

Finanstilsynet’s annual report for 2023

In its annual report, Finanstilsynet presents key aspects of the activities and tasks carried out in 2023. The annual report has six chapters describing the various aspects of our activities and

Inspection report - Verdipapirsentralen ASA

Finanstilsynet has carried out the first annual review of Verdipapirsentralen ASA (Euronext Securities Oslo /"ES-OSL") in accordance with the requirements of the European Central Securities

Changes in Finanstilsynet's organisation

Finanstilsynet has today adjusted its organisational structure. A major change is that the former Digitalisation and Analysis department has been divided in two: Risk Surveillance and

Risk Outlook – December 2023 - full report

The full report is now available in English. Please note that the cut-off date was 6 December 2023. Full report: Risk Outlook – December 2023