Norway
Equities boost Norway’s SWF in Q1 2019
Overall portfolio returns 9.1%, while equity investments yield 12.2%
Norwegian deputy issues warning on high private debt
Official advocates gradual reduction of household debt to income, as a sudden shock is a risk
Norwegian central bank hikes rates as inflation rises
Central bank increases the policy rate by 25 basis points to 1%, despite global uncertainty
Norway’s SWF excludes rubber company on environmental grounds
Singapore-based rubber producer thought to have taken unacceptable risks
Norway to ditch oil stocks from Norges Bank fund
Government says move will reduce the economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks
Norway’s oil fund reports worst annual results since 2008
Volatile equity markets were main reason behind return of –6.1%
Central banks disagree over cash regulation
The BoE has issued legislation demanding banks supply certain denominations, but other regulators remain on the fence about how they should manage the future of cash
Nordic-Baltic crisis simulation seeks to reinforce collective response
Nordic-Baltic Stability Group carried out first region-wide crisis scenario in January
Norges Bank leaves rates unchanged
Central bank says it is still likely to hike rates in March 2019
Norges Bank excludes three companies from SWF
Central bank sanctions firms due to human rights and environmental violations
Cyber resilience hinges on collaboration, Nordic central bankers say
A decline in cash usage means Nordic economies cannot rely on it as a backstop when systems fail; preventative measures must be cost effective, says Norwegian deputy
Norges Bank ends ban on SWF investing in two oil companies
Move comes after energy firms end involvement in conflict-torn region
The EU tries to rethink its faltering AML regime
The European Union plans to centralise its anti-money laundering efforts following a series of scandals this year. Dan Hardie looks at the options available and the multitude of challenges that remain
Private debt and housing prices are main financial challenges in Norway
Rising commercial property prices also a potential threat to financial stability, central bank says
Norges Bank keeps rates unchanged after September hike
Executive board notes higher inflation expectations in Q4
Norwegian government recommends Norges Bank retain control of SWF
Finance ministry also proposes creating a committee for monetary policy and financial stability at central bank
Norges Bank hikes for first time since 2011
Rate path slightly lower than before due to weak wage growth and high private debt
Norges Bank holds rates as inflation stays below target
Norwegian governor said in March he expected next rate hike to come “after summer”
World’s largest SWF bars investment in four companies for guideline breaches
Companies owned by Warren Buffett among those excluded by Norges Bank board
Norges Bank says rate hike likely in September
Key policy remains at 0.5% as inflation rises below target since February 2017
Norges Bank does not rule out launching digital currency
Central bank publishes first phase of research, saying a digital currency could be an alternative to deposit money when cash usage declines
Norway’s pension fund suffers volatile first quarter
Fund loses $21 billion amid market gyrations but real estate proves its worth
Norges Bank launches research blog
New platform aims to encourage discussions on central bank’s research
Norwegian governor reflects on investment of oil revenues
A conservative approach allows the country to avoid “Dutch disease” – Olsen