Sweden: Anna Seim, an economics professor at Stockholm University, has been appointed deputy governor of Sveriges Riksbank by its general council’s unanimous decision.

“Seim has a solid academic background and in-depth insight into how central banks affect the economy,” Bo Broman, chair of the general council, and Tomas Eneroth, vice-chair, said in a joint comment. “She will be a good complement to the other members of the executive board.” 

Seim will begin her six-year term on May 22, and attend