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After a slow 12 months, issuers and investors in Sweden and the CIS are hopeful that their IPO markets can punch above their weight in the year ahead

Other than security-related screening, Sweden is currently still without a general FDI screening mechanism.

New rules require transactions involving Swedish security-sensitive activities or assets to undergo a security screening

Increased awareness of safety concerns related to foreign direct investments has prompted a ramp-up toward the implementation of a general FDI screening regulation

The Remedy for Sweden; Restore Liquidity and Mitigate the Consequences for Businesses and Jobs

In its second year of operation, the Swedish FDI Act has become a standard component of a large portion of all transactions involving Swedish companies.

In December 2023, Sweden adopted and implemented a new FDI regime, meaning that a general FDI screening mechanism now applies in relation to investments in certain Swedish businesses.