Sweden: Financial Sector Assessment Program–Technical Note on Central Bank Digital Currency and Fintech
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Summary:
The Swedish economy is characterized by high adoption of digital services in the financial sector, as shown by a thriving Fintech sector, and the ongoing analysis on whether to issue a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This technical note looks at the systemic risks stemming from the potential issuance of CBDC in Sweden, as well as the growing significance of the Fintech sector. This note does not evaluate the benefits of CBDC, or the Fintech sector.
Series:
Country Report No. 2023/134
Subject:
International organization Monetary policy
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
April 5, 2023
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400236747/1934-7685
Stock No:
1SWEEA2023004
Pages:
40
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