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Swedish banks face mixed prospects for 2024

November 28, 2023

The country’s slow growth and investment outlook will reduce demand for mortgages, a key growth driver for its retail banks.

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Swedbank’s social bond marks milestone in Nordic banking

September 22, 2023

Swedbank has broken the ice by issuing the first social bond among Nordic banks. Could this be a turnaround for the asset class?

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How growth markets enable economic innovation

March 21, 2022

Nasdaq First North has an important role to play in supporting innovative companies, and providing exciting opportunities for investors, providing they understand the risks, explains Adam Kostyál, head of European listings at Nasdaq.

House price surge swells mortgage books at Swedish banks

August 31, 2021

The country’s three largest banks recorded close to 20% growth in mortgages last year.

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Sweden’s digital revolution driving financial services investment

April 16, 2021

The Nordic country’s efforts to become a cashless society has encouraged foreign investment.

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SEB brings Sweden’s first sovereign green bond to market

November 2, 2020

Landmark transaction is latest in illustrious track record in green bonds for Swedish bank. 

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SEBx combines incumbent strength with fintech agility

February 5, 2020

The head of SEB’s innovation platform talks to The Banker about its efforts to disrupt itself.

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Riksbank governor refuses to sugar-coat the facts

March 1, 2019

Stefan Ingves, governor of Sweden’s central bank, talks to Peter McGill about how coping with a series of crises has equipped him to share harsh truths with the banking industry.

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The secret behind Sweden's success

March 1, 2019

Sweden's banks are often the envy of Europe, but the Riksbank warns of some vulnerability to volatility. The Banker assesses if these concerns are valid.

Swiss ‘no’ does not end international debate on monetary reform

July 4, 2018

It is up to academics and policy-makers to educate the public on the benefits of greater state control of money supply, says Martin Brown, professor of banking at the University of St Gallen.

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