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06.09.25 - 18:31
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SEC closes investigation of Swedbank (Cision)
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Swedbank has today been informed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the bank without enforcement.
“With this announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission, we are placing another investigation of historical shortcomings behind us,” says Tomas Hedberg, Head of Special Task Force and Deputy CEO of Swedbank.
The investigation was initiated in 2019 and concerned Swedbank's historic disclosures of information.
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and Department of Financial Services in New York (DFS) investigations are still...
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02.09.25 - 14:45
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Zanders forciert Wachstum in Skandinavien und im Baltikum durch Einstieg von Lars Frisell als Partner (Business Wire)
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UTRECHT, Niederlande--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zanders, die weltweit tätige Unternehmensberatung für Treasury, Risikomanagement und Technologie, freut sich, die Ernennung von Lars Frisell zum Partner bekannt zu geben. Mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung in den Bereichen Bankwesen, Unternehmensberatung und Finanzregulierung wird Lars die Präsenz von Zanders in den skandinavischen und baltischen Märkten stärken und dabei das Know-how von Zanders in Schlüsselbereichen wie Kreditrisikomodellierung, ESG-Risiken, Prävention von Finanzkriminalität und Treasury-Dienstleistungen nutzen.
Seit 2021 ist Lars in leitenden Funktionen bei der Swedbank tätig – sowohl als Head of Credit Risk and Modelling als auch als Head of ESG Risk. Zuvor hatte Lars mehrere führende Positionen in der Finanzbranche inne, darunter die des Chefökonomen bei der irischen Zentralbank, des Senior Policy Expert bei Oliver Wyman und des Chefökonomen bei der schwedischen Finanzaufsichtsbehörde.
Laurens Tijdhof, CEO bei Zanders, kommentiert...
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02.09.25 - 07:42
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Zanders Strengthens Growth in the Nordics and Baltics with the Joining of Lars Frisell as Partner (Business Wire)
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UTRECHT, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#financialservices--Zanders, the global treasury, risk, and technology consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lars Frisell as Partner. With an extensive background in banking, consulting, and financial regulation, Lars will strengthen Zanders' footprint in the Nordic and Baltic markets, leveraging Zanders' expertise in key areas such as credit risk modelling, ESG risk, financial crime prevention and treasury services.
Since 2021 Lars has held senior positions at Swedbank, both as Head of Credit Risk and Modelling and Head of ESG Risk. Prior to this Lars has had several prominent roles in the financial industry, including Chief Economist at the Central Bank of Ireland, Senior Policy Expert at Oliver Wyman, and Chief Economist at the Swedish FSA.
Laurens Tijdhof, CEO of Zanders, says:
“We are very pleased to welcome Lars to the Zanders leadership team. His outstanding and unique track record in both public and private financial institutions adds sig...
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01.09.25 - 11:01
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Enity Holding appoints Sofia Svavar as Head of Investor Relations (Cision)
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Sofia Svavar has been appointed Head of Investor Relations at Enity Holding assuming her new position on 3 November 2025. Sofia has extensive experience from working towards the financial markets and with other relevant stakeholders, including nearly 10 years at Avanza as Investor Relations officer and as Chief Communications and Investor Relations Officer. Previous experience also includes IR and communications roles at Swedbank and Carnegie. Sofia will report to Pontus Sardal, Chief Financial Officer at Enity.
“Enity is a company with strong growth potential, where customer focus and...
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01.09.25 - 08:18
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New investment bank SB1 Markets begins operations (Cision)
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Today marks the official launch of SB1 Markets, the investment bank that is co-owned by Swedbank and SpareBank 1. The launch follows the strategic partnership announced earlier this year and strengthens Swedbank's investment banking services across the Nordic region
“This launch marks a milestone in Swedbank's corporate and institutional business. We will continue to provide our corporate and institutional customers with high-quality services and advisory through SB1 Markets,” says Bo Bengtsson, Head of Corporates & Institutions at Swedbank.
SB1 Markets is now operating in Sweden, Norway...
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28.08.25 - 09:18
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Swedbank To Acquire Barclays′ Stake In Entercard (AFX)
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STOCKHOLM (dpa-AFX) - Swedbank AB (SWED-A.ST), a Nordic-Baltic banking, on Thursday announced that it has agreed to acquire Barclays' ownership stake in Entercard, making Entercard a wholly owned ......
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28.08.25 - 08:18
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Swedbank acquires Entercard (Cision)
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Swedbank has today reached an agreement to acquire Barclays' ownership stake in Entercard. As a result, Entercard will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Swedbank.
"Today we are forming the largest card business in the Nordics and Baltics. Through this acquisition, Swedbank continues to invest in and develop our business. This creates even greater opportunities to strengthen our customer offering,” says Tomas Hedberg, Deputy CEO of Swedbank.
Entercard is one of the leading credit market companies in the Nordics, offering card products and consumer loans with partnerships in Sweden,...
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26.08.25 - 07:01
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Swedbank Economic Outlook: Growth will pick up, but uncertainty will remain (Cision)
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Additional policy rate cuts by the Riksbank and supportive fiscal policy will cause the Swedish economy to gain momentum next year despite the turbulent global environment. Higher tariffs and the uncertainty generated by US politics will dampen global trade, according to Swedbank Economic Outlook.
Households will drive the Swedish economic recovery
Sentiment in the household sector is weak at the moment. Swedish households are holding back on their spending, with a high rate of savings. Household purchasing power will gain further strength in the coming years, however, and rising...
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18.08.25 - 18:06
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Balder′s board appoints Sharam Rahi as new CEO (Cision)
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Fastighets AB Balder's largest shareholders, Erik Selin Fastigheter AB, Arvid Svensson Invest AB, have announced their intention to propose to the nomination committee that Erik Selin be elected Executive Chairman at the AGM in 2026. Swedbank Robur and AMF have also expressed their support for the proposal. Sten Duner, Balder's current chairman, will make himself available as a regular board member ahead of the AGM. Balder's board has also appointed Sharam Rahi as new CEO. Erik Selin will remain as CEO until the AGM of 2026.
Balder currently enjoys a strong market position, stable growth and...
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