SEB's first quarter 2020 result
The operating profit for the first quarter 2020 amounted to SEK 3bn with a return on equity of 6 per cent and a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 16.8 per cent. "The consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the reported quarterly financial result although the underlying business remained robust. With negative market valuations and higher net expected credit losses, operating profit decreased by 58 per cent compared to the strong fourth quarter 2019. SEB’s capital buffer amounts to 310 basis points above the requirement and we stand strong to help our customers