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FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts
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FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts

Major banks have become better at securing the right to a payment account but they need to do more, writes the Financial Supervisory Authority in a report.
Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Seventh Consecutive Day
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Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Seventh Consecutive Day

The Stockholm stock exchange continues upwards and rose on Monday for the seventh day in a row. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0
Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts
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Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts

Several major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates

Handelsbanken and Danske Bank are joining other major banks and lowering the variable mortgage interest rate.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly as H&M Shares Fall
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly as H&M Shares Fall

The Stockholm stock exchange closed the trading week with a plus of 0. 1 percent
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Modest Gain Led by H&M
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Modest Gain Led by H&M

The Stockholm stock exchange traded modestly upwards on Wednesday, the broad OMXS index closed at a plus of 0. 1 percent
Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year
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Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year

Swedes' customer satisfaction with the banks has decreased over the past year, shows the Swedish Quality Index annual review.
Handelsbanken Swish Payment Disruption Resolved
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Handelsbanken Swish Payment Disruption Resolved

Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert
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Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert

”Significant sanctions” await Russia if NATO countries stop importing Russian oil, according to the US President Donald Trump. Commodity analyst Christian Kopfer assesses the scenario as ”spontaneously unlikely”, but continues: One can never say for certain when it comes to Trump, that's the problem
Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors
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Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors

Klarna was listed on the New York stock exchange on Wednesday. According to the online banks Avanza and Nordnet, there was a great interest among Swedish small investors for the share on the first trading day
Handelsbanken Predicts Final Interest Rate Cut in September
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Handelsbanken Predicts Final Interest Rate Cut in September

Next year it will brighten up for the Swedish economy and households will get more in their wallet, Handelsbanken writes in an economic forecast.
Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August
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Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August

The average interest rate for variable-rate mortgages was 2. 85 percent in August, shows a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Banks Decline Amid Cautious Stockholm Stock Market
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Banks Decline Amid Cautious Stockholm Stock Market

Trading on the Stockholm stock exchange was cautious on Wednesday while waiting for a quarterly report from the American semiconductor giant Nvidia. The broad OMXS index closed at minus 0
PPM Reorganization Affects Over One Million Swedish Savers
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PPM Reorganization Affects Over One Million Swedish Savers

A little over half a million PPM savers in active Sweden funds get halved fee. At the same time, funds where approximately 140,000 Swedes have their savings disappear
Expert Insights: Benefits of Extending Your Working Years
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Expert Insights: Benefits of Extending Your Working Years

The proposal from the pension group means approximately 100 kronor extra per month for those who have a pension of 15,000 kronor per month. If you have a higher pension, it can be more, says Martin Björgell, pension expert at Handelsbanken
Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Down 0.2% Amid Market Fluctuations
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Down 0.2% Amid Market Fluctuations

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated up and down during Wednesday but at closing the broad OMXS index was at minus 0. 2 percent
Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings
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Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings

Only one of nine ministers who have owned shares during the current term of office has reported conflict of interest – despite having made decisions that may be stock-price affecting, according to an examination by SVT News.
Handelsbanken Restores Internet Banking Services After Disruption
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Handelsbanken Restores Internet Banking Services After Disruption

Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange continues the week in major key and got a bit of extra speed during the afternoon – but at closing the increase had decreased. The broad index OMXS still ended the trading day with a plus of 0
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains

After three trading days in decline, the Stockholm stock exchange started the week with increases. At the close, the broad OMXS index was up 0,7 percent
Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week
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Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

Summer's really heavy reporting week is completed. The professionals see a consistent theme: uncertainty
SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons
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SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons

The Wallenberg sphere's major bank SEB opened up in June to invest venture capital in and lend to nuclear weapons manufacturers – if they are based in NATO countries. The other Swedish major banks have not followed suit
Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns
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Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns

Despite economic concerns, major bank Nordea is sticking to its forecast for 2025. The bank's profit during the second quarter decreased slightly compared to 2024
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated up and down during Wednesday but in the end the broad OMXS-index closed at a minus of 0. 8 percent
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