In September, the Riksbank left the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. At the same time, it raised its policy-rate forecast significantly and signalled that rates could begin to…
SEK has issued a USD 1.25 billion benchmark bond due in June 2031. The transaction is SEK’s second USD benchmark issuance of the year and was successfully executed despite a…
Recently, the weather phenomenon El Niño has appeared in several cases when SEK’s country and bank analysts have been working on country risk assessments. El Niño can have significant consequences…
The Arctic has in a short time gone from being a geographic periphery to a region at the centre of geopolitics, security, trade and the green transition. At the same…
Geopolitics, trade policy and interest rates continue to affect Swedish export companies. But over the summer, another risk has become increasingly apparent: extreme weather can directly affect production, transport and…
The first half of the year has been characterized by continued geopolitical uncertainty, which has contributed to many companies being more cautious in their investment decisions. At the same time,…
Export finance plays a vital role in helping Swedish companies grow internationally. The right financing solution can accelerate export transactions, improve risk management and strengthen competitiveness in global markets. SEK…
Summer has only just begun, but many export companies are already planning for this autumn’s business opportunities and investments. Trade policy, geopolitics and investment are expected to dominate the agenda….
AB Svensk Exportkredit (SEK) is one of the lenders in the new long-term financing framework of Skr 7.5 billion secured by Scandic Hotels Group. The financing strengthens the company’s financial…