Sweden Finds It Left Some Holes in Its World-Beating Bank Rules

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There’s a startup that’s wreaking havoc in Sweden’s $380 billion mortgage market.

The Swedes have spent years building one of the world’s strictest regulatory frameworks, placing plenty of restrictions on banks. But Sweden also stands out as a champion of technological innovation, which it’s now learning comes with risks.