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Western EuropeMarch 1 2019

The secret behind Sweden's success

Sweden's banks are often the envy of Europe, with their strong growth and impressive capital ratios. Heavily guarded against complacency, the Riksbank warns of some vulnerability to volatility. Peter McGill assesses if these concerns are valid.
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Swedish banking draws sharply divergent views.

The banks themselves are understandably proud of their achievements, which to foreign admirers resemble the Promised Land. “Swedish banks have the best capital ratios in Europe, and the lowest cost-to-income ratios, as well as the best historical growth records,” says Ronit Ghose, Citi’s global head of banks research.

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