Swedbank

"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 and the US, offering a comprehensive range of services including corporate finance, High-Yield Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), equity and credit research, equity and credit sales.

The company, in which Swedbank owns a 20 per cent stake, currently employs about 270 people, of whom 25 per cent are based in Sweden.

Swedbank and SpareBank 1 began their collaboration in 2022. By forming SB1 Markets, Swedbank is leveraging its market expertise and distribution network to enhance client offerings and deliver broader access to high-quality investment banking services.

"SB1 Markets meets the evolving needs of both corporate and institutional clients. We deliver high-quality research, advisory and execution services through experienced teams and a robust platform," says Stein Husby, CEO of SB1 Markets.

Swedbank will continue to provide services such as DCM Financial Institutions Group, DCM Investment Grade, and retail stock brokerage to its clients. SB1 Markets plans to invest further in capabilities that support long-term growth and improved customer benefits.

Contact:

Love Liman Jacobsson, Press Officer, tel. +46 72 233 9232, e-mail: love.liman.jacobsson@swedbank.se