SEB: Stable optimism for Swedish CFOs - Deloitte/SEB CFO Survey
The Deloitte/SEB CFO index for October edges up to 55.9 from 55.6 in March and 54.2 in our survey one year ago. Financial chiefs say they intend to increase strategy focus on the Nordic region, likely due to its brighter growth prospects relative to other markets such as China. Survey results also showed greater willingness to invest in Sweden. The index aims to reflect changes in sentiment among Sweden-based CFOs and is based on four components: business climate, financial strength, banks' willingness to lend, and counterparty risk. Other key findings from the report include: