SEB ranks as leading corporate bank in Nordic region

31 januari 2013 For the first time in the three-year history of the ranking, SEB is not only the leading corporate bank in Sweden but also in the Nordic region in TNS Sifo Prospera's Corporate Banking 2012 Nordics client survey. SEB is also the bank in the Nordics most recommended by its clients. "Over the last three years, SEB has invested in improving our service and our holistic offering to Nordic clients outside of Sweden. This has resulted in 300 new clients and a clear position as the Nordic corporate bank. Our leading position in Sweden has been strengthened further the past year. This survey is confirmation that our clients value our business model, and strengthens us even further in our ambition to establish a long-term partnership with our clients," says Magnus Carlsson, head of SEB's Merchant Banking division. Prospera's Corporate Banking 2012 Nordics survey is based on interviews with CFOs, treasurers and other key positions at 262 large corporates in the region. Press contact Anna Helsén, Group Press Officer +46 (0)706984858 anna.helsen@seb.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEB is a leading Nordic financial services group. As a relationship bank, SEB in Sweden and the Baltic countries offers financial advice and a wide range of financial services. In Denmark, Finland, Norway and Germany, the bank's operations have a strong focus on corporate and investment banking based on a full-service offering to corporate and institutional clients. The international nature of SEB's business is reflected in its presence in some 20 countries worldwide. On December 31, 2012, the Group's total assets amounted to SEK 2,453 billion while its assets under management totalled SEK 1,328 billion. The Group has about 16,400 employees. Read more about SEB at www.sebgroup.com. Press release PDF: http://hugin.info/1208/R/1674459/545250.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: SEB via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1674459]