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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.

Verdict against bank top executive praised - "the law works"

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.

Prison for Swedbank's former CEO

Former Swedbank CEO receives verdict in Court of Appeal

The former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen, who is charged with gross fraud and disclosure of insider information, will receive her verdict in the Svea Court of Appeal on Tuesday. Bonnesen was fully acquitted by the Stockholm District Court in January 2023, but the verdict was appealed by the prosecution.

Former Swedbank CEO receives verdict in Court of Appeal

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.

Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"

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 Stock Exchange Fell – Weak US Figure Weighed

The Service Sector Loses Momentum

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector in August fell unexpectedly to 52. 9, from 53.

The Service Sector Loses Momentum

Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate

Customers of the major bank Swedbank who want to negotiate their variable interest rate may receive a no as an answer, reports [SvD Business](https://www. svd.

Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate

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.

The Stock Exchange Started September Downwards

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.

Industry picks up pace in August

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.

Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

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.

Central Bank Economists: Repo Rate on its Way to 2 Percent

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 Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech

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 Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

The Stockholm Stock Exchange was up for most of Wednesday, but closed slightly down in the end. The OMXS index fell 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

"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.

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

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.

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

Swedbank lowers mortgage rates

Swedbank lowers its list rate on its mortgages for all binding periods. The variable rate is lowered by 0.

Swedbank lowers mortgage rates

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.

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

The major bank Danske Bank is lowering the interest rate on mortgages with fixed terms, the company announces in a press release. The reductions are between 0.

Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

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.

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

Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates

Skandia lowers the interest rate on mortgages for all terms, including the three-month rate. The interest rates are lowered by 0.

Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

Handelsbanken lowers mortgage rates, including the floating one. The three-month rate is lowered by 0.

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

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.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards

Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates

Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar are lowering the mortgage interest rate on loans with binding periods between 1-10 years. For Swedbank, the interest rates are being lowered by between 0.

Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates