﻿<?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 11:00:36 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>Swedbank Robur’s funds selected by the Swedish Fund Selection Agency</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-robur-s-funds-selected-by-the-swedish-fund-selection-agency,c4354404</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372334</guid><description><![CDATA[In the Swedish Fund Selection Agency’s procurement process for the new fund platform for the premium pension system, two small-cap funds from Swedbank Robur have been selected: Swedbank Robur Small Cap Fund Sweden and Swedbank Robur Small Cap Europe. This means that Swedbank Robur has ten funds on the fund platform.
"That our funds have been selected shows that our offering stands up well in the competition, where a large number of funds participated in the procurement process. We have been part of the premium pension system since the start and are proud of the trust placed in us to continue]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Economic Outlook: Sweden’s economy demonstrates resilience in the wake of war</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-economic-outlook--sweden-s-economy-demonstrates-resilience-in-the-wake-of-war,c4344787</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357462</guid><description><![CDATA[The global economy has again been plunged into high uncertainty, driven by the war in the Middle East. The Swedish economy will slow down temporarily, but its starting point is relatively favourable, and a recovery will follow. Despite increased inflationary pressures resulting from the war, the Riksbank will leave the policy rate unchanged, according to Swedbank Economic Outlook.
“Price increases will be more extensive because of the war, but we’re coming from a good starting point where several factors are counteracting a sharper increase. We expect inflation in Sweden to remain below the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Robur Funds recognised at the Lipper Fund Awards 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-robur-funds-recognised-at-the-lipper-fund-awards-2026,c4342604</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5354351</guid><description><![CDATA[Four of Swedbank Robur’s funds have been recognised in this year’s Lipper Fund Awards 2026 – an accolade that each year highlights the funds with the best risk-adjusted returns in their categories.
Swedbank Robur Asienfond, Globalfond, Global High Dividend and Corporate Bond Europe High Yield have been named by LSEG Lipper as the best funds in their respective categories in the Nordic market.

“We are very proud that several of our funds have been recognised in this year’s Lipper Fund Awards. These awards are confirmation of our long-term and active management approach, focused on]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank’s interim report for the first quarter 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-s-interim-report-for-the-first-quarter-2026,c4341682</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5352658</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank's President and CEO Jens Henriksson comments: “Swedbank starts 2026 with a stable first quarter”
· A stable result in an uncertain external environment
  · Reorganisations for stronger customer focus and growing volumes 
  · Structural improvements are the next step for growth and efficiency

Financial information             Q1      Q4           Q1
SEKm                            2026    2025    %    2025    %
Total income                  17 073  17 340   -2  17 329   -1
Net interest income           11 147  10 775    3  11 489   -3
Net commission income          4 172   4]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes in Swedbank’s Group Executive Committee</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/changes-in-swedbank-s-group-executive-committee,c4340689</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5351622</guid><description><![CDATA[Henrik Liljeblad has been appointed Acting Head of Group Business Support and Subsidiaries and will join Swedbank’s Group Executive Committee as of 1 May. He succeeds Kerstin Winlöf, who is leaving Swedbank.
“Henrik has solid experience and the ability to manage large and complex matters. I look forward to welcoming him to the Group Executive Committee,” says Jens Henriksson, President and CEO of Swedbank. 

Henrik Liljeblad is currently Head of the Group transformation and procurement organisation at Swedbank, and has led several major structural programmes in recent years. He holds a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Sustainable Bond Impact Report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-sustainable-bond-impact-report-2025,c4339778</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5348644</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank grew its sustainable financing volumes in 2025. The bank’s Sustainable Asset Register – comprised of green and social assets – amounted to SEK 165 billion by year-end 2025, an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2024.
“The continued growth of the Sustainable Asset Register demonstrates that supporting our customers in the sustainable transition is a business opportunity that also has a positive impact on society,” says Johanna Fager, Head of Sustainability at Swedbank.   

The register’s growth was primarily driven by green buildings, renewable energy and clean transportation,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation – Swedbank’s interim report for the first quarter 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/invitation---swedbank-s-interim-report-for-the-first-quarter-2026,c4342063</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5342996</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank’s interim report for the first quarter will be published on Wednesday, 29 April at 7:00 a.m. (CEST).
Conference call 

Investors and analysts are welcome to join a presentation and Q&A session with Jens Henriksson (President and CEO), Jon Lidefelt (CFO), and Maria Caneman (Head of Investor Relations).

The conference call starts at 10:00 a.m. (CEST) and can be followed via webcast (https://access.creomediamanager.com/registration/a4644449-710c-4535-b302-a7c0d751be80?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fswedbank-live.creomediamanager.com%2Fa4644449-710c-4535-b302-a7c0d751be80) or by phone:

  ·]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Robur reaches its first climate target</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-robur-reaches-its-first-climate-target,c4333001</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5340518</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank Robur today publishes its Climate and Nature Report for 2025. During the year, the company reached an important milestone: its total fund assets are now managed in line with the Paris Agreement. The result reflects several years of work to integrate climate- and nature-related risks and opportunities into investments, as well as active ownership.
“It has required a strong work effort and a high level of commitment within the organization over several years, and I am so proud that we are now collectively moving from targets to delivery. I would also like to especially highlight how]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Robur funds recognized in the Lipper Fund Awards 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-robur-funds-recognized-in-the-lipper-fund-awards-2026,c4327702</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5332781</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank Robur Asienfond and Corporate Bond Europe High Yield have been named best funds in their respective categories in the Lipper Fund Awards. These awards are among the most prestigious in the fund industry and are granted for strong risk-adjusted performance.
“We are proud and delighted that two of our funds have been recognized with Lipper awards. These accolades are further proof of the solid experience and expertise within our fund management team. Being entrusted with managing our clients’ capital and their future aspirations is a great responsibility that we carry with pride. We]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank's Annual General Meeting 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-s-annual-general-meeting-2026,c4325734</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5329962</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank has today on 24 March 2026 held its Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting decided in accordance with the Board of Directors’ and the Nomination Committee’s proposals.
The Annual General Meeting decided that there shall be eleven board members and to re-elect Göran Bengtsson, Annika Creutzer, Kerstin Hermansson, Helena Liljedahl, Anna Mossberg, Per Olof Nyman, Biljana Pehrsson, Göran Persson, Biörn Riese and Rasmus Roos. Rikard Josefson was elected as new board member. The Annual General Meeting elected Göran Persson as Chair of the Board of Directors. At the statutory]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Robur Corporate Governance &amp; Engagement Report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-robur-corporate-governance---engagement-report-2025,c4312962</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5313212</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank Robur today publishes its Corporate Governance & Engagement Report 2025, which shows how the asset management company has exercised active ownership globally during the year. In 2025, Swedbank Robur voted at 1,057 general meetings across approximately 40 markets, corresponding to 95 percent of the managed equity capital.
All meeting proposals are evaluated through Swedbank Robur’s own analyses and all voting decisions are made internally.

"Active ownership is about taking responsibility. When we vote at more than a thousand general meetings and engage in dialogue with companies]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank’s Annual Report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-s-annual-report-2025,c4310162</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5309175</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank has today published its Annual Report for 2025.
”I am proud to present Swedbank’s Annual Report for 2025. Through our financial strength, proven business model and advisory services, we enable the many people and businesses to create a better future,” says Swedbank’s President and CEO Jens Henriksson.

For the second consecutive year, the Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The 2025 Annual Report and other reports are available at swedbank.com (https://www.swedbank.com/investor-relations/reports-and-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome to Swedbank's Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/welcome-to-swedbank-s-annual-general-meeting-on-24-march-2026,c4309231</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5308397</guid><description><![CDATA[The shareholders of Swedbank AB (publ) are hereby given notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held at Cirkus (Cirkusscenen), Djurgårdsslätten 43–45, Stockholm, at 11:00 a.m. (CET) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Shareholders are welcome for registration from 09:30 a.m. (CET). Light refreshments will be offered before the Annual General Meeting. 

The Annual General Meeting will simultaneously be interpreted to English.

Pursuant to § 9 of Swedbank AB’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors has resolved that shareholders may exercise their voting rights at the Annual General]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank has completed acquisition of own shares</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-has-completed-acquisition-of-own-shares,c4302120</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5298900</guid><description><![CDATA[On 28 January 2026, Swedbank announced that the Board of Directors had resolved on a share buyback of a maximum of 2 000 000 own shares to ensure delivery of shares to participants in Swedbank's performance- and share-based compensation programmes ("Eken 2025" and "IP 2025").
The repurchases of shares began on 29 January 2026 and ended on 3 February 2026.

Shares (ISIN: SE0000242455) in Swedbank (LEI-code: M312WZV08Y7LYUC71685) have been repurchased as follows:

Date       Aggregated daily   Weighted average        Total daily
           volume (number of  purchase price per day]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank’s Full-year report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-s-full-year-report-2025,c4299468</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5295402</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank’s President and CEO Jens Henriksson comments: ”2025 was a successful year for Swedbank.”
· Return on equity was 14.7 per cent for the quarter and 15.2 per cent for the full year 2025
  · Proposed dividend of SEK 29.80 per share, including a special dividend of SEK 9.35
  · Swedbank acquired Entercard and Stabelo

Financial information             Q4       Q3            Full     Full
                                                       -year    -year 
SEKm                            2025     2025     %     2025     2024      % 
Total income                  17 340   17 105]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank acquires own shares for compensation programmes</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-acquires-own-shares-for-compensation-programmes,c4298806</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5295238</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank's Annual General Meeting 2025 decided to authorise the company's Board of Directors to resolve on the acquisition of own shares. Swedbank's Board of Directors has today decided to use this authorisation for the purpose of ensuring delivery of shares to participants in Swedbank's performance- and share-based compensation programmes (Eken 2025 and IP 2025, together "the Programmes").
The acquisition of shares will be carried out in accordance with Nasdaq Stockholm’s Nordic Main Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares (the "Rulebook"), the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR"),]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Economic Outlook: Towards better times</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-economic-outlook--towards-better-times,c4295393</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5290064</guid><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty has risen again following the threat of new tariffs against several EU member states, including Sweden. The impact on the global economy and on security is uncertain, but the Swedish economic recovery will continue, driven by rising household consumption and investment, according to Swedbank Economic Outlook
The threat of new tariffs against European countries – in response to their support of Denmark and Greenland – has led to increased uncertainty regarding the economic outlook.

“The Swedish economic recovery will continue despite the threat of new tariffs from the US]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hans Eckerström leaves Swedbank's Board of Directors</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/hans-eckerstrom-leaves-swedbank-s-board-of-directors,c4295210</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5289959</guid><description><![CDATA[Hans Eckerström has notified that he is leaving his position as a member of Swedbank's Board of Directors to pursue other assignments.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and Swedbank, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Hans Eckerström for his valuable contributions to the Board's work. We wish him the best of luck in his future assignments”, says Göran Persson, Chairman of the Board of Swedbank.

Hans Eckerström has been a member of Swedbank’s Board of Directors since 2020 and is leaving his position with immediate effect. Hans Eckerström has previously informed Swedbank's]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation – Swedbank’s full-year report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/invitation---swedbank-s-full-year-report-2025,c4292839</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5286869</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank’s full-year report 2025 will be published on Thursday, 29 January at 7:15 a.m. CET.
Conference call

Investors and analysts are welcome to a presentation and Q&A session with Jens Henriksson (President and CEO), Jon Lidefelt (CFO), and Maria Caneman (Head of Investor Relations).

The conference call starts at 9:00 a.m. CET and can be followed via webcast (https://swedbank-live.creomediamanager.com/3df0b47d-6a14-4664-b08f-3b7a590656f5) or by phone:

  · Sweden: +46 8 5051 00 31
  · UK: +44 (0) 207 107 06 13
  · US: +1 631 570 56 13
  · Germany: +49 (0)69 505 000 82

The]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DOJ has closed the investigation of Swedbank</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/doj-has-closed-the-investigation-of-swedbank,c4292602</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5286656</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank has been informed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its investigation into the bank without enforcement.
“With this information 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 related to Swedbank’s historical anti-money laundering work.

The Department of Financial Services in New York (DFS) investigation is still ongoing. Swedbank cannot at this time assess the potential financial impact or when this investigation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank’s Nomination Committee – proposal to the Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-s-nomination-committee--proposal-to-the-annual-general-meeting-on-24-march-2026,c4290535</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5284033</guid><description><![CDATA[· Re-election of the following Board members: Göran Bengtsson, Annika Creutzer, Kerstin Hermansson, Helena Liljedahl, Anna Mossberg, Per Olof Nyman, Biljana Pehrsson, Göran Persson, Biörn Riese and Rasmus Roos. It is noted that Hans Eckerström has informed the Nomination Committee that he will not be available for re-election.
  · Election of Rikard Josefson.
  · Göran Persson is proposed as Chair of the Board of Directors.
  · Election of Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB as external auditor.

The Nomination Committee’s proposal entails that the number of Board members elected by the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank completes acquisition of Entercard</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-completes-acquisition-of-entercard,c4276296</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5264948</guid><description><![CDATA[Swedbank has today completed the acquisition of Entercard and is now the sole owner of the company.
“We are now forming the largest card business in the Nordic-Baltic region. With this acquisition, we create more business opportunities with a focus on customer value,” says Tomas Hedberg, Deputy CEO at Swedbank.

 

The acquisition will enable an integrated customer offering, strengthening the overall experience for Swedbank’s existing customers and opening opportunities for increased cross-selling.

 

Integration of IT infrastructure and consolidation of expertise in cards and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Swedish Tax Agency grants Swedbank VAT refund</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/the-swedish-tax-agency-grants-swedbank-vat-refund,c4268624</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5255959</guid><description><![CDATA[According to decisions by the Swedish Tax Agency, Swedbank has paid too much VAT for the years 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The Swedish Tax Agency therefore reimburses a total of SEK 837 million to Swedbank, which reduces Swedbank’s costs by the same amount in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Swedish Tax Agency has approved a new method for calculating deductible VAT. Swedbank earlier this year received similar VAT refunds for 2016—2018 and has also communicated that the bank had applied for a refund for 2019—2023. Swedbank is thereby awaiting a decision regarding 2021. 

Contact:

Maria]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swedbank Economic Outlook: The recovery has begun</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swedbank/r/swedbank-economic-outlook--the-recovery-has-begun,c4260982</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5246114</guid><description><![CDATA[The Swedish economy has begun to recover. Uncertainty remains high, but despite the global turbulence, Swedish growth will pick up in 2026. Lower inflation and interest rates, combined with tax cuts, will strengthen household purchasing power. Household consumption, together with public investments, is expected to drive Swedish growth in the next two years, according to Swedbank Economic Outlook.
Swedish household consumption has begun to rise

Recent monthly data for household consumption and for retail turnover indicates that consumption is beginning to pick up speed in Sweden. Swedbank]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>