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Bonnesen's Lawyer: In Shock - Will Appeal
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Bonnesen's Lawyer: In Shock - Will Appeal

The verdict against Swedbank's former CEO Birgitte Bonnesen will be appealed. Of course, says her lawyer Per E Samuelson to TT and describes that he "is in shock" over the verdict
Verdict against bank top executive praised - "the law works"
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Verdict against bank top executive praised - "the law works"

The Court of Appeal's verdict, where the former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen is sentenced to one year and three months' imprisonment for gross fraud, is welcomed by the CEO of Aktiespararna, Joacim Olsson. According to Olsson, investors and the general public were misled by Bonnesen
Prison for Swedbank's former CEO
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Prison for Swedbank's former CEO

She was acquitted in the district court, but the court of appeal makes a different assessment. Swedbank's former CEO Birgitte Bonnesen is sentenced to prison for one year and three months for gross fraud
Former Swedbank CEO receives verdict in Court of Appeal
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Former Swedbank CEO receives verdict in Court of Appeal

Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"
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Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"

Lowered tax on work and pensions will entail a certain strengthening for Swedish households. But it's not about large sums, believes private economist Arturo Arques
The Stock Exchange Fell – Weak US Figure Weighed
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The Stock Exchange Fell – Weak US Figure Weighed

The Stockholm stock exchange continued to fall on Thursday for the fourth day in a row. The broad OMXS index fell by 0
The Service Sector Loses Momentum
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The Service Sector Loses Momentum

Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate
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Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate

The Stock Exchange Started September Downwards
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The Stock Exchange Started September Downwards

The Stockholm Stock Exchange began the month of September on a downward trend, and fell by 0. 3 percent
Industry picks up pace in August
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Industry picks up pace in August

The manufacturing industry in Sweden increases its activity level in August, according to a purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. "Slow recovery", they write in a press release
Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households
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Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

Many households can expect larger margins in the economy ahead, according to a report from Swedbank and Sparbankerna. But not everyone is a winner
Central Bank Economists: Repo Rate on its Way to 2 Percent
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Central Bank Economists: Repo Rate on its Way to 2 Percent

The recovery is near after nearly three years of stagnation and 2025 will see growth take off, according to an economic forecast from Swedbank. The Swedish Central Bank is contributing by lowering the interest rate to 2
The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech
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The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week on a high note after the US central bank chief said on Friday afternoon in his speech from Jackson Hole that it's now time to lower interest rates.
The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"
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The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

More banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow
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"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors
Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut
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Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut has been met with silence from leading mortgage banks. Neither Swedbank nor Handelsbanken – the two largest – have adjusted down mortgage interest rates
Swedbank lowers mortgage rates
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Swedbank lowers mortgage rates

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"
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Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts
Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates
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Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"
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Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

The last few days have seen several banks lower both variable and fixed mortgage rates. Further rate cuts are expected, believes Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer
Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates
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Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates
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Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange recovered somewhat on Thursday afternoon following better-than-expected signals from the USA – and closed on a plus. The OMXS index rose 0
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