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Sweden's financial watchdog fines SBB for accounting violations
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 18, 2026
Quick Summary
Sweden's financial watchdog fined SBB 80 million crowns for accounting violations, citing errors in their 2021 financial report that overstated earnings by 3.6 billion crowns.
Sweden's Financial Authority Imposes Fine on SBB for Accounting Errors
Overview of SBB's Accounting Violations
COPENHAGEN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Sweden's financial regulator said on Wednesday it had imposed a sanction fee of 80 million Swedish crowns ($8.9 million) on real estate group SBB for violations of accounting rules on how consolidated financial statements should be prepared.
The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) in a statement said SBB in its 2021 financial report had not reported certain properties at their fair values, and had treated two acquisitions incorrectly.
SBB did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Details of the Financial Report
As a result of the errors, SBB's reported earnings for the year were 3.6 billion Swedish crowns higher than they should have been, and the group's stated financial position was incorrect, the regulator said.
Regulatory Response and Implications
"It is fundamental that consolidated accounts give a fair picture, otherwise there is a risk of jeopardising confidence in both the stock and bond markets," FI Director General Johan Almenberg said in the statement.
($1 = 8.9764 Swedish crowns)
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Louise Rasmussen and Terje Solsvik)
Key Takeaways
- •Sweden's financial regulator fined SBB 80 million crowns.
- •SBB's 2021 financial report had accounting errors.
- •Reported earnings were overstated by 3.6 billion crowns.
- •FI emphasized the importance of accurate consolidated accounts.
- •SBB did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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1What is accounting?
Accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, and analyzing financial transactions to provide insights into a business's financial performance.
2What are accounting violations?
Accounting violations occur when a company fails to adhere to established accounting standards or regulations, leading to inaccurate financial reporting.
3What is financial stability?
Financial stability refers to a condition in which the financial system operates effectively, with institutions able to withstand shocks and maintain confidence.
4What is a consolidated financial statement?
A consolidated financial statement combines the financial results of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one report, reflecting the overall financial position.