The Riksbank transfers SEK 2.5 billion to the Treasury
The General Council of the Riksbank has, in accordance with the Sveriges Riksbank Act, submitted a proposal to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) regarding the allocation of the Riksbank's profits for the financial year 2016. The General Council proposes that SEK 2.5 billion be transferred to the Treasury. The amount of the proposal has been calculated in accordance with the guidelines applied for the transfer of the Riksbank's profit since 1988. According to these guidelines, 80 per cent of the average profit over the last five years – following certain adjustments – is transferred to