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SEBx combines incumbent strength with fintech agility
February 5, 2020The head of SEB’s innovation platform talks to The Banker about its efforts to disrupt itself.

Riksbank governor refuses to sugar-coat the facts
March 1, 2019Stefan 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.

The secret behind Sweden's success
March 1, 2019Sweden'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, 2018It 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.

Nordic FX: volatility ahead?
May 1, 2018The Nordic countries’ currencies are renowned for stability and low risk, but concerns are surfacing around the currencies of Norway and Sweden, nicknamed the 'nokkie' and the 'stocky'. Joy Macknight reports.

Will Nordic equity markets maintain their hot streak?
May 1, 2018Property companies in the Nordic region have favoured the equity market recently as investors responded to low interest rates. Can the outlook remain positive despite Sweden's declining house prices? Stefanie Linhardt reports.

Why do Nordic property companies take the high road on LTVs?
May 1, 2018When compared with the rest of Europe, Nordic property companies tend to operate with higher loan-to-value ratios. Stefanie Linhardt looks at why this approach works in the region.

Direct investment enjoys Nordic upswing
May 1, 2018Private equity funds are expressing ever-greater interest in the Nordic property market, and listed companies are next on their shopping list, writes Stefanie Linhardt.

Sweden financial markets minister looks to build on momentum
March 1, 2017Sweden’s minister for financial markets and consumer affairs, Per Bolund, explains to Stefanie Linhardt how the country maintains its stable economy, and why the European Banking Association would be better off located in Stockholm.