“This launch marks a milestone in Swedbank’s corporate and institutional business. We will continue to provide our corporate and institutional customers with high-quality services and advisory through SB1 Markets,” says Bo Bengtsson, Head of Corporates & Institutions at Swedbank.

SB1 Markets is now operating in Sweden, Norway and the US, offering a comprehensive range of services including corporate finance, High-Yield Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), equity and credit research, equity and credit sales.

The company, in which Swedbank owns a 20 per cent stake, currently employs about 270 people, of whom 25 per cent are based in Sweden.

Swedbank and SpareBank 1 began their collaboration in 2022. By forming SB1 Markets, Swedbank is leveraging its market expertise and distribution network to enhance client offerings and deliver broader access to high-quality investment banking services.

“SB1 Markets meets the evolving needs of both corporate and institutional clients. We deliver high-quality research, advisory and execution services through experienced teams and a robust platform,” says Stein Husby, CEO of SB1 Markets.

Swedbank will continue to provide services such as DCM Financial Institutions Group, DCM Investment Grade, and non-institutional equity brokerage to its clients. SB1 Markets plans to invest further in capabilities that support long-term growth and improved customer benefits.

Contact:

Love Liman Jacobsson, Press Officer, tel. +46 72 233 9232, e-mail: love.liman.jacobsson@swedbank.se