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Information regarding the treatment of personal data by Kommuninvest i Sverige AB
Kommuninvest has high ambitions regarding openness, traceability and transparency. At the same time, the company complies with regulations aimed at protecting the individual and its integrity. Much of the information pertaining to an individual is referred to as personal data. Personal data are defined as follows:
Any information directly or indirectly attributable to a human being who is in life is regarded as personal data. Even images (photos) and sound recordings on individuals treated by computer can be personal data even if no names are mentioned. Encrypted data and various types of electronic identities, such as IP numbers, are counted as personal data if they can be linked to a physical person.
This information describes Kommuninvest's considerations and regulations regarding the company's handling of personal information when you visit our websites or have other contacts with us.
Kommuninvest i Sverige AB (“Kommuninvest”) is responsible for all personal data that is processed within the entire organization. Below is a brief description of what personal data is processed, the reason why it is processed, and your individual right of access to all data that is held about you.
By visiting our site, you agree to these privacy principles. If you do not agree to these data protection principles, stop using this site and refrain from phone contacts. We refer instead to mail correspondence, which is handled through the registrations department.
Please feel free to get in touch with us if you need any further information about this by using the contact details below.
Personal data that is being managed
Kommuninvest processes personal data for the administration and execution of contracts that are in force, and to be able to fulfil its legal obligations. Kommuninvest processes personal data that is provided voluntarily when visiting the Kommuninvest website, when entering contracts, or when data is otherwise recorded about the preparation or administration of a contract (for example, about a lending or borrowing agreement). When matters are dealt with on the telephone, personal data is also processed by recording the call. Kommuninvest may also supplement personal data by obtaining further information from public records.
Personal data may be disclosed in certain situations where Kommuninvest is obliged by law to provide information to an agency, for example the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, or the Swedish Data Protection Authority.
Non-identifiable data
Kommuninvest may occasionally collect anonymous information about the use of its websites to improve the site and the services provided. These usage data may apply among others:
the number of visits to the site and their length;
the user's geographical position;
usage rate of the site different sections;
which technique is used;
disturbances in the business.
The data is not reviewed at an individual level without your express permission.
Identifiable data
When Kommuninvest collects identifiable data, we strive to inform you as to the purpose for which the information is requested. Normally, this information is requested to answer your questions.
Kommuninvest may share this type of information within the Group for the purposes mentioned in this information.
Kommuninvest uses subcontractors to offer digital services. We may need to share your personal information with these for them to provide us with their services. Our subcontractors may not use this kind of personal data for any other purpose and we assume that their services are covered by privacy. Kommuninvest does not sell and does not exchange personal data with other companies for marketing purposes.
Kommuninvest may contact you to complete customer satisfaction and market research.
Personnel management
In an application or request relating to an employment advertised on our website or in any other medium, you may need to provide Kommuninvest personal information, such as your resume. Kommuninvest can use this information on all its units when making employment decisions or for purpose of the request. Kommuninvest can save the data for future use, unless you have prohibited this.
Subcontractors in information management
In some situations, Kommuninvest uses subcontractors who collects, evaluates and otherwise handles data on our behalf. Kommuninvest's principle is that subcontractors commit to our data protection regulations. Normally this is governed by an agreement between Kommuninvest and our suppliers.
The accuracy of your personal data
This site may not be used to publish or disseminate data protected by copyright or other equivalent rights without the permission of the proprietor, or otherwise in a way that is adversely, offensive or harmful to Kommuninvest or third parties. By submitting this type of information through the Website, you grant Kommuninvest the right to use, develop, produce, distribute, publish or transmit the information you send in whole or in part, and / or add the data sent from you without obligation and liability to other material or other products or services.
Transcript from register and the rectification of errors
Once a year you can, free of charge, request a transcript from Kommuninvest whereby you will receive information on the personal data about you that is being held, where this data came from, why it was obtained, the purpose for which it is being held, and to whom any data may be disclosed. If you would like to be sent such a transcript, please send a written request, signed by you, to the address you will find below. You can notify us at the same address if you no longer wish to receive information from Kommuninvest, or if you would like to request the correction of some erroneous or incomplete personal data.
Comments on Kommuninvest's actions
You are welcome to contact Kommuninvest's complaint manager who takes care of your comments. Describe what you are not happy with and who you previously have had contact with.
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In 2014, the local government debt market grew by SEK 33 billion to SEK 501 billion (468)1. This growth was primarily the result of an increasing pace of investment within local government authorities and municipal companies. 44 (44) percent of the total local government debt was financed through Kommuninvest.
During the five-year period 2010–2014, the local government sector’s total external borrowing increased nominally by about SEK 125 billion. The increase was primarily due to an increasing pace of investment by local government authorities and municipal companies. Investments encompass many of the areas for which local government authorities are responsible, with the emphasis being on infrastructure, housing and energy supply. The increase in borrowing primarily takes place in growing municipalities. In 2013, 39 percent of the municipal groups amortised on their debt. At the end of 2014, the local government authorities’ borrowing debt is estimated to amount to 13.4 percent of Sweden’s GDP, compared with 11.0 percent in 2010.
Local government sector borrowing and forms of funding, 2004–2014
Borrowing via Kommuninvest, SEK bn
Bank funding, SEK bn
Proprietary funding programs, SEK bn
|Local government sector borrowing in relation to GDP, %
2004
51
222.34
36.33
11.2
2005
56
220.35
41.43
11.1
2006
66
206.47
49.55
10.7
2007
77
217.64
41.07
10.7
2008
103
208.22
36.2
10.5
2009
120
195.61
44.61
10.7
2010
131
189.89
55.4
11
2011
166
167.99
79.31
11.8
2012
198
142
103
12.1
2013
206.4
148.1
114
13
2014
218.4
149.9
132.9
13.4
Kommunsektorns upplåning under den senaste tioårsperioden karakteriseras av en ökad andel upplåning via Kommuninvest och egna marknadsprogram, samt en minskning av upplåning via banksektorn.
Swedish local government sector’s largest lender
The portion of the local government sector’s borrowing that is conducted via Kommuninvest has increased substantially since 2000. The primary reason is the large number of new members of the Society, which has given an increasing number of local government authorities and municipal companies access to credit from the Company. At the same time, the competitiveness of the banks has gradually weakened in the wake of new financial regulations, primarily benefiting Kommuninvest but also borrowing via the capital market, which is mainly an alternative for the larger local government borrowers. Based on the Company’s assessment of the local government borrowing market in 2014, Kommuninvest accounted for 44 (44) percent at the end of the year. Borrowing via the bank sector accounted for 30 (32) percent and direct borrowing via the capital market through the authorities’ own bond and commercial paper programmes accounted for 26 (24) percent.
1) Forecast based on Kommuninvest’s ongoing follow-up of debt and investment trends within the local government sector. At the time of publication of this annual report, neither the complete data for 2014, nor the municipalities’ and county councils/regions’ own annual reports were available. Comparison figures relating to the income statement refer to the preceding year (1 January–31 December 2013), unless otherwise stated. Comparative balance sheet and risk- and capital-related figures relate to 31 December 2013, unless otherwise indicated. Comments to the Income statement and Balance sheet as well as Changes in equity are found in the financial statements section, see pages 43, 45 and 47 in the Kommuninvest annual report 2014.
Forms of local government borrowing
Swedish municipalities and county councils/regions have access to three main sources of loan financing:
borrowing via Kommuninvest
borrowing via the bank sector or other bilateral parties
