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Ignitis Group Secures €318 Million Financing Package Led by EBRD to Advance Lithuania’s Green Energy Transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €79.5 million to Ignitis Group as part of a €318 million financing consortium that includes the EIB, Swedbank, and NIB to fund the 314 MW Kelmė wind farm … Read the full press release

Swedish Banking Giants Sustain Capital Strength Amid Simulated 2025–27 Downturn

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, August 2025

(IN BRIEF) The EBA’s 2025–27 stress test, involving 64 major EU and Norwegian banks, simulated a recession driven by geopolitical tensions and protectionist disruptions to supply chains, which would elevate commodity and energy prices, inflation, and interest rates while curbing … Read the full press release

Latvia’s Altum Joins €300 Million EU Guarantee Scheme to Boost Exports for Ukraine Reconstruction

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Latvia’s finance institution Altum has signed up for the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility, becoming the tenth EU country to do so alongside nine others. The facility, backed by the EIF and part of the EIB Group, … Read the full press release

Swedbank Acquires Digital Mortgage Specialist Stabelo to Reach Younger, Tech-Savvy Borrowers

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Swedbank will acquire Stabelo, a fully digital mortgage credit institution, to expand its mortgage offerings and reach new customer segments. Stabelo’s technology-driven processes and partnership distribution complement Swedbank’s existing capabilities. The initial price tag is SEK 350 million, … Read the full press release

Swedbank Taps New Leader for Baltic Market Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Swedbank has officially named Olof Sundblad as the permanent Head of Baltic Banking, elevating him from his acting role since October 2024. In this new capacity, he will remain a member of the Group Executive Committee. Sundblad’s appointment … Read the full press release

EBRD and Swedbank Fund €48.4M Green Logistics Hub to Boost Supply Chains in Lithuania

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Swedbank Lithuania have partnered to provide €48.4 million in funding for the development of SIRIN PARK GARIŪNAI, a modern logistics park near Vilnius, Lithuania. The project, led by SIRIN … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval AB Announces Nomination Committee for 2025 Annual General Meeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval AB has appointed its Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes representatives from major shareholders: Jörn Rausing (Winder Holding), Daniel Kristiansson (Alecta Tjänstepension Ömsesidigt), Lennart Francke (Swedbank Robur Fonder), Anders Oscarsson (AMF-Försäkring … Read the full press release

Saab AB Announces Nomination Committee for Upcoming Annual General Meeting 2025

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) Saab AB has announced the establishment of its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Linköping, Sweden. The committee, formed based on the shareholder structure as of August 31, 2024, … Read the full press release

Investor AB Announces Board of Directors Nominations for 2024 Annual General Meeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Investor AB’s Nomination Committee has submitted proposals for the upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2024, regarding the composition of the Board of Directors. The committee suggests thirteen members, including notable re-elections such as Gunnar Brock, Magdalena … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €25 Million in Vilnius Residential Energy Efficiency Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting energy efficiency initiatives in Vilnius by investing €25 million in Šiaulių Bank’s energy efficiency fund. Managed by Šiaulių Bank, the fund aims to finance energy efficiency renovations in … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Boosts Green Initiatives with Successful SEK 1,750 Million Bond Placement

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading manufacturer of outdoor power products, announces the successful placement of a SEK-denominated green bond worth 1,750 million over a 3-year term. The bond issuance, conducted under the company’s Medium Term Note Program, signifies Husqvarna … Read the full press release

Swedbank’s Progress Report: Navigating Towards a Sustainable 2025 Vision

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Swedbank made significant progress toward its strategic goals outlined in the “Swedbank 15/25” business plan, aiming for a sustainable return on equity by 2025. The bank focused on adapting its operations to prioritize key customer segments, … Read the full press release

AB Electrolux Nominates Geert Follens, Daniel Nodhäll, and Michael Rauterkus for Board Positions

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Nomination Committee of AB Electrolux has put forth a proposal for the election of Geert Follens, Daniel Nodhäll, and Michael Rauterkus as new members of the Board of Directors at the company’s Annual General Meeting on March … Read the full press release

Swedbank Robur Launches Two Climate-Focused Funds to Finance Sustainable Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedbank Robur has expanded its climate strategy by introducing two new funds, Climate Bond and Climate Bond High Yield, which will finance projects and company operations aligned with the UN’s climate goals. These funds are classified as Article … Read the full press release

AB Electrolux Appoints Nomination Committee for 2024 Annual General Meeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) AB Electrolux has announced the appointment of the Nomination Committee for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2024. As per the AGM’s decision, the Nomination Committee will consist of six members. Four of these members are chosen by … Read the full press release

Natalie Falkman benoemd tot Senior Portfolio Manager van de RobecoSAM Circular Economy Equities-strategie

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2022

(PERSBERICHT) ROTTERDAM / ZURRICH, 18-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Robeco, een internationale vermogensbeheerder van Nederlandse origine en onderdeel van Orix, heeft aangekondigd dat Natalie Falkman het bedrijf zal vervoegen als Senior Portfolio Manager van de RobecoSAM Aandelenstrategie voor circulaire economie. Mevrouw … Read the full press release

Natalie Falkman appointed Senior Portfolio Manager of the RobecoSAM Circular Economy Equities strategy

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM/ ZURICH, 18-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Robeco, an international asset management company of Dutch origin and part of Orix, has announced that Natalie Falkman will be joining the firm as Senior Portfolio Manager of the RobecoSAM Circular Economy … Read the full press release

58 Swedish Savings Banks renew their cooperation agreement with Swedbank banking group

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, November 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedbank (STO: SWED-A), a Nordic-Baltic banking group, has announced the extension of its cooperation agreement with Savings Banks. The 58 collaborating Savings Banks, operating some 190 branches and serving roughly 2 million retail … Read the full press release

Swedbank Robur: fee reduction on 10 funds will positively impact over half a million of our savers

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedbank Robur, an equity-based mutual fund and one of Scandinavia’s largest asset managers, has announced fee reduction on 10 of its funds that will have a positive impact on over half a million … Read the full press release

Ericsson inks 5-year tenor with two 1-year extension options USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with 18 participating banks

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, September 2021

USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility signed Transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson’s financial and sustainable performance (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has announced the signature of … Read the full press release