Sweden news and trends

Klarna Fined $50 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Defects
Bank Regulation // December 11, 2024

Klarna has been fined $50 million in Sweden over faults in its anti-money laundering protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Report: Swedish Regulator Criticizes Klarna’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Buy Now Pay Later // September 09, 2024

Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) reportedly criticized Klarna’s risk assessment, saying the company has not done enough to battle money laundering and terrorist financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Zimpler Teams With Swish on Frictionless Payments
Partnerships // July 03, 2024

Instant payments solution provider Zimpler launched a collaboration with Swedish payments app Swish. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Klarna and Nets Team on BNPL for Nordic eCommerce Merchants
Buy Now Pay Later // May 15, 2024

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna and payments service provider Nets partnered to bring more payment options to merchant clients in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cash Secures Future as Lawmakers Prioritize Inclusive Payment Methods

March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who are reluctant to use digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Real-Time Payments Taking Hold From South Africa to Sweden

August 01, 2023
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Online Sellers Demanding Real-Time, Unified View of Sales From Payments Services Providers

May 05, 2023
Despite advancements in eCommerce technology, businesses that operate in digital commerce, particularly those with multiple storefronts, still lack a complete and unified multi-platform overview of their finances, says Samir El-Sabini,...

Biometric Payment Cards Make a Comeback in Europe

March 13, 2023
From tap-to-pay debit and credit cards to mobile smartphone wallets, contactless methods have been driving new waves of innovation in payments post-pandemic, buoyed by growing consumer demand for flexible, convenient and touchless...

Quick Reads
Cashless Countries Rethink Switch Amid New Cyberthreats

March 16, 2025
Two of the planet’s most cashless societies are now reexamining their move from paper money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Klarna Fined $50 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Defects

December 11, 2024
Klarna has been fined $50 million in Sweden over faults in its anti-money laundering protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: Swedish Regulator Criticizes Klarna’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures

September 09, 2024
Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) reportedly criticized Klarna’s risk assessment, saying the company has not done enough to battle money laundering and terrorist financing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Zimpler Teams With Swish on Frictionless Payments

July 03, 2024
Instant payments solution provider Zimpler launched a collaboration with Swedish payments app Swish. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...