﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:18:56 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>SEK's Interim report January-March 2026: Stable net interest income and strong customer focus in a volatile environment</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-interim-report-january-march-2026--stable-net-interest-income-and-strong-customer-focus-in-a-v,c4340612</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5351183</guid><description><![CDATA[The geopolitical situation remains uncertain and the market is characterized by volatility. During the first quarter of the year, SEK signed new credit and guarantee commitments of Skr 15 billion and delivered a return on equity of 6.7 percent. With a robust financial position and continued customer confidence, SEK is focusing on growth and prioritized sectors to continue supporting Swedish exports in a rapidly changing environment.
Stable net interest income in an uncertain global environment
The year began with increased geopolitical tensions, which has contributed to more conservative]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elisabeth Beskow appointed new Board Member of SEK</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/elisabeth-beskow-appointed-new-board-member-of-sek,c4327122</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5332280</guid><description><![CDATA[At SEK’s Annual General Meeting today, March 26, Elisabeth Beskow was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors. At the same time, Reinhold Geijer stepped down.
Elisabeth Beskow has extensive experience from the Nordic banking and capital markets sector. She was most recently General Manager of the Swedish branch of DNB Bank ASA. Previously, Elisabeth held several senior positions at SEB and Swedbank. Elisabeth is also a Board member of Landshypotek Bank AB and Nordic Financial Risk Group AS.

Reinhold Geijer, who had been a board member since 2017, declined re-election. Through]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-annual-and-sustainability-report-2025,c4313388</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5313728</guid><description><![CDATA[SEK today publishes its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2025. The report reflects one of the most business-intensive years in SEK’s history, with a total of Skr 126 billion in new credit and guarantee agreements. The strong business volume underscores the central role SEK plays in financing Swedish exports in a world where the risk landscape has changed and the need for long-term investment is significant.
– 2025 was one of the most business-intensive years in SEK's history and a clear acknowledgement of our important mission as a long-term financing partner for Swedish exporters. We]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK's Year-end Report 2025: High volume of new business in a rapidly changing world</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-year-end-report-2025--high-volume-of-new-business-in-a-rapidly-changing-world,c4297803</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5293237</guid><description><![CDATA[2025 has been a year of high business activity for SEK. The long-term strategic investments have borne fruit, resulting in several major deals. A total of Skr 126 billion in new credit and guarantee agreements were signed – one of the highest levels in SEK’s history – of which Skr 28 billion occurred in the fourth quarter of the year. The customers are increasingly optimistic about the future, while the world around continues to be marked by geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing conflict. SEK enters the new year with a strong financial position and solid ability to support Swedish exports in a]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New members appointed to SEK’s and EKN’s Scientific Climate Council</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/new-members-appointed-to-sek-s-and-ekn-s-scientific-climate-council,c4283017</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5274829</guid><description><![CDATA[SEK and EKN have appointed two new members to their Scientific Climate Council. They are Linda Styhre, researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, and André Månberger, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental and Energy Systems, Lund University. The new members will assume their positions in February 2026.
Linda Styhre conducts research on sustainable transport and renewable fuels for shipping, while André Månberger researches critical minerals and the mining industry. Måns Nilsson, Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute (]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s Board of Directors sets new financial targets</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-board-of-directors-sets-new-financial-targets,c4253809</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5236712</guid><description><![CDATA[At today’s Board meeting, SEK’s Board of Directors decided new financial targets. Under the new state ownership policy, the Board of Directors is tasked with establishing overarching strategic targets for sustainable value creation, including financial targets.
SEK’s financial targets encompass capital, profitability and dividends and are to collectively contribute to value creation, capital efficiency and a market rate of return on the state’s capital. In parallel, they must keep financial risk at a reasonable financial risk level and ensure stable and predictable dividends to the owner.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s interim report January–September 2025: Strong growth in business volume</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-interim-report-january-september-2025--strong-growth-in-business-volume,c4253785</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5236685</guid><description><![CDATA[During the first nine months of the year, SEK experienced strong growth in business volumes. New credit and guarantee agreements totaling Skr 97.3 billion were signed, of which Skr 40.3 billion were signed in the third quarter, demonstrating a strong investment appetite and considerable trust from SEK’s clients. The business volumes include Swedish exporters and their international customers, thereby underscoring SEK’s important role in the global export landscape.
In a highly liquid banking market characterized by high risk appetites SEK was successful in securing new business. In the first]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK part of new financing agreement for Cloetta</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-part-of-new-financing-agreement-for-cloetta,c4239754</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5219717</guid><description><![CDATA[Cloetta, Northern Europe´s leading confectionary company, has signed a new term and multicurrency revolving facilities agreement totalling EUR 240 million. The new agreement replaces a previous financing package of EUR 345 million and SEK 800 million.
The new facilities comprise a EUR 125 million term loan with a four-year maturity and an option to extend for an additional two years, and a EUR 115 million multicurrency revolving credit facility with a five-year maturity and an option to extend for an additional year.
 

In March 2025, Cloetta announced new strategic priorities, and the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s borrowing limit with the Swedish National Debt Office</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-borrowing-limit-with-the-swedish-national-debt-office,c4234422</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5212878</guid><description><![CDATA[AB Svensk Exportkredit (SEK) has a borrowing limit with the Swedish National Debt Office. In the Budget Bill for 2026, the Government proposes that the borrowing limit amount to SEK 175 billion (150).
The borrowing limit shall serve as a reserve for situations when SEK’s funding markets are not available and when demand for financing from the export industry is particularly high. It is also used as collateral in the CIRR system, which enables long-term fixed-rate loans in accordance with the OECD framework for officially supported export credits.

The proposal has no material impact on SEK,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s interim report January–June 2025: A strong first half of the year in an uncertain world</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-interim-report-january-june-2025--a-strong-first-half-of-the-year-in-an-uncertain-world,c4208895</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5179551</guid><description><![CDATA[During the first six months of the year, SEK experienced strong growth in business volumes. New credit and ­guarantee commitments of Skr 57 billion were signed, Skr 45 billion of which were signed in the second quarter – a clear indication of the continued trust from SEK’s customers. The business volumes include both Swedish exporters and their international customers, underscoring SEK’s important role in the global export landscape.
Profitability for the first half of the year amounted to 6.1 percent (1H24: 5.5 percent). The total lending portfolio amounted to Skr 272.2 billion (year-end]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK supports the financing of the Eastern Green Link 2 project</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-supports-the-financing-of-the-eastern-green-link-2-project,c4204550</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5173326</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release 8 July 2025

The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has agreed a EUR 0.8 billion loan facility with National Grid Electricity Transmission plc to fund a portion of Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) – a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission project that will connect Scotland and England. The project is a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission and will contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK’s electricity network as part of the Government’s Net Zero strategy.
SEK is providing financing for Swedish and European]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:33:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mölnlycke Health Care secures USD 400 Million in financing from SEK to support global expansion strategy</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/molnlycke-health-care-secures-usd-400-million-in-financing-from-sek-to-support-global-expansion-stra,c4167881</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5077228</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release, 24 June 2025

Stockholm/Gothenburg. Mölnlycke Health Care and The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) have signed a USD 400 million financing agreement to support the healthcare company’s continued global growth and development.
The ten-year financing facility from SEK will enable Mölnlycke to further expand its operations and accelerate strategic development initiatives globally.

Mölnlycke is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. The company develops, manufactures and sells products and]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:42:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Significant shift – Export companies anticipate higher financing costs</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/significant-shift---export-companies-anticipate-higher-financing-costs,c4155967</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5060807</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedish exporters have revised their outlook on financing costs, and significantly more companies than before now expect higher costs going forward. This marks a notable change from last fall, when the majority of exporters anticipated lower financing costs over the next 12 months. These findings are presented in the Export Credit Trends Survey, the Swedish Export Credit Corporation’s (SEK) gauge of Swedish exports.
In the spring survey, 21 percent of participating companies expect higher financing over the next 12 months, while 71 percent believe financing costs will remain unchanged. Last]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK finances offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-finances-offshore-wind-power-in-the-baltic-sea,c4154911</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5059212</guid><description><![CDATA[The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) is part of the financing consortium supporting offshore wind projects among the first of their kind in Poland – Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3. With a combined installed capacity of 1,440 megawatts, the projects are expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately two million Polish households.
The projects mark an important milestone in Poland’s ambition to develop 6 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030. Commercial operations are expected to begin in 2028. In total, 100 wind turbines will be installed 22–37 kilometers off the Polish]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 13:38:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Extended loan to Boliden for continued development</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/extended-loan-to-boliden-for-continued-development,c4146493</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5047409</guid><description><![CDATA[To finance its continued development, Boliden has chosen to expand its loans with the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (Svensk Exportkredit, SEK) by entering into an agreement for a new loan of Skr 600 million.
At the end of last year, Boliden, one of Europe's leading mining and smelting companies, signed an agreement with Lundin Mining to acquire the Somincor mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Askersund, Sweden. The acquisition of Zinkgruvan and Somincor will help Boliden’s mines to increase their production of zinc and copper concentrate, which are important inputs for the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK issues USD 1.75 billion 3-year global benchmark</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-issues-usd-1-75-billion-3-year-global-benchmark,c4145088</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5045138</guid><description><![CDATA[The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (Svensk Exportkredit, SEK) last week priced a USD 1.75 billion 3-year public benchmark bond. Despite challenging market conditions, the transaction generated the largest orderbook in SEK’s history.
Last week, SEK successfully completed a USD 1.75 billion 3-year global benchmark. The USD transaction pays a semi-annual coupon of 3.750 percent and was priced at 45 basis points above mid-swaps. The transaction marked SEK’s first USD benchmark in 2025.

Despite challenging market conditions, the bond attracted significant investor interest. The orderbook]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s interim report January-March 2025: Strong profitability in a challenging global environment</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-interim-report-january-march-2025--strong-profitability-in-a-challenging-global-environment,c4140768</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5039123</guid><description><![CDATA[SEK has had a strong and active start to 2025. During the first quarter, the Company has taken important steps in its ­strategic development and has strengthened its efforts to create long-term customer value – despite ­operating in a world characterized by global uncertainty and a cautious market situation.
Net interest income amounted to Skr 710 million (3M24: Skr 770 million). Net income amounted to Skr 458 million (3M24: Skr 171 million). After-tax return on equity, amounted to 7.6 percent (3M24: 3.0 percent). SEK’s total lending portfolio decreased by 5 percent compared to year-end 2024,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedish Export Credit Corporation aims to increase customer value and growth</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/swedish-export-credit-corporation-aims-to-increase-customer-value-and-growth,c4130551</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5024166</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has financed the development and success of Swedish export companies for over 60 years and has made significant progress in integrating sustainability into its operations. Now, two new business areas are being created: Customer Relations & Sustainability and Global Trade & Export Finance, with the aim of further increasing customer value and contributing even more to the international competitiveness of Swedish export companies.
Swedish exports account for over 50 percent of Sweden's GDP. A strong Swedish export sector is crucial for employment,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK distributes Skr 1.7 billion to the Swedish state</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-distributes-skr-1-7-billion-to-the-swedish-state,c4125144</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5016363</guid><description><![CDATA[The Swedish Export Credit Corporation, SEK, will distribute a total of Skr 1.7 billion to its owner, the Swedish state, for 2024. Decisions regarding dividends were made at the annual general meeting and an extraordinary general meeting on March 25.
At Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting of the Swedish Export Credit Corporation, the Board’s proposals for an ordinary dividend of Skr 673 million and an additional dividend of Skr 1,000 million to SEK’s owner, the Swedish state, were approved.

The decisions are based om last year’s record-high net interest]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New member of SEK’s Board of Directors</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/new-member-of-sek-s-board-of-directors,c4123840</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5014669</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, at SEK’s Annual General Meeting, Erik Mattsson was elected as a new member of the board.
Erik Mattsson, born in 1981, holds a degree in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and is an Investment Director at the Ministry of Finance, Government Offices of Sweden. He has previously been, among other roles, the M&A manager at Skanska Group. Erik Mattsson is also a board member of Akademiska Hus, Almi, and Apoteket.

In addition to being a member of the board, Erik Mattsson is appointed to the Finance and Risk Committee. Erik Mattsson replaces Hanna Lagercrantz as a member]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK's Annual and Sustainability Report 2024 – Growing customer portfolio, new business volumes and record-high net interest income</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-annual-and-sustainability-report-2024---growing-customer-portfolio--new-business-volumes-and-r,c4111121</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4996714</guid><description><![CDATA[2024 was a successful year for SEK. SEK delivered its highest net interest income to date – exceeding Skr 3 billion – and achieved a historically high operating profit of over Skr 2 billion despite challenging market conditions. The customer portfolio continued to grow, and SEK now has over 200 Swedish exporters as clients.
In 2024, SEK continued to solidify its role as a long-term and reliable financing partner for Swedish export companies. An increased demand for customer financing solutions contributed to an increase in the volume of new business during the year. At the same time, the net]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedish Export Credit Corporation Appoints New CFO</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/swedish-export-credit-corporation-appoints-new-cfo,c4105373</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4988856</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has appointed Tobias Hornberger as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tobias joins SEK from Nordea, where he has extensive experience across multiple areas, most recently serving as Head of Group Financial Management. He will assume his role at SEK in early June 2025.
Tobias Hornberger holds a degree in business and economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. He has a long-standing background in the banking and financial sector, including asset management at Handelsbanken Asset Management and investment banking at Öhman Fondkommission. Since]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK launches its updated Sustainability Bond Framework</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-launches-its-updated-sustainability-bond-framework,c4101001</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4984081</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release February 6, 2025

The Swedish Export Credit Corporation, SEK, has updated its Sustainability Bond Framework based on the latest principles administered by the International Capital Markets Association, ICMA, and the developments of the EU Taxonomy. The updated framework includes nine green and five social project categories for which proceeds of SEK’s future green, social and sustainability bonds are earmarked.
The Swedish and international export finance system can act as catalysts in the transition to a sustainable society by directing funds towards investments that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SEK’s year-end report 2024: Growing client base and historically high operating profit</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ab-svensk-exportkredit/r/sek-s-year-end-report-2024--growing-client-base-and-historically-high-operating-profit,c4095714</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4975926</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2024, SEK posted net interest income exceeding Skr 3 billion for the first time, alongside a historically high operating profit of over Skr 2 billion. Throughout the year, SEK successfully delivered on its mission to support the Swedish export industry, achieving a profitability level of 7.1 percent, well above the target of over 5 percent return on equity. At the same time, SEK’s client base grew and now consists of more than 200 Swedish exporters, marking an important milestone for the company.
SEK’s new lending amounted to Skr 22.1 billion (29.1) for the fourth quarter of 2024 and to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>