In our markets, strong political support for renewable energy is an enabling factor for companies that are transitioning into more sustainable business models that will help us achieve global climate- and emission goals. The Nordic need for green electrification and a gradual decrease in CO2-emitting industries is in line with Swedbank’s strategic position, and we want to be an active mediator for both financing and advisory for our clients, regardless of how far they’ve come in the transition process.

Swedbank has been working with energy companies for more than 30 years, and has advised and helped finance several of the largest projects in the Nordic region. Going forward, we will increase our focus on renewable energy segments such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, carbon capture and storage, hydropower, hydrogen and more. We combine experience with innovation and segment-specific expertise, acting as a trusted advisor in the best interests of our clients and society.

For more information regarding power, utilities and renewables – contact Head of Sector Peter Knutzen

Swedbank’s specialist real estate team has extensive experience of managing complex business plans for the Nordic construction and real estate sectors. We participate in a number of commercial property projects, offering financing solutions via traditional bank lending as well as via the capital markets.

With Swedbank as your banking partner, you get advisory services with high real estate-specialisation, as well as services and solutions in everything from interest rate risk, corporate finance, Cash Management and financial products to pension solutions for owners and employees.

For more information regarding real estate – contact Head of Sector Real Estate Urban Håkansson

The healthcare sector is broad and contains several sub-sectors where complex activities are pursued with high quality standards. With a long tradition of cooperation with healthcare companies, Swedbank’s sector specialist team has broad expertise, with experience from both the private and public side.

We function as a full-service partner and advisor for companies in all areas of healthcare and care services, and we have significant experience in financing, corporate finance, sector-specific research, etc.

For more information regarding healthcare – contact Head of Sector Healthcare Christoffer Kraft

Do you operate in basic industries such as engineering, mining or forestry? The members of Swedbank’s industrial team have an average of 20 years of relevant industry experience and work from a holistic perspective, building on in-depth research to provide advice that stands the test of time.

We offer a range of services in Trade- and Export Finance, and have a long track record of project and acquisition finance, where we are market leader as an issuing agent of corporate bonds and commercial papers in SEK. Through our wide international contact network, with an established presence in countries such as China and the United States, we provide financing solutions in a range of different currencies and, in selected markets, offer locally customised Cash Management.

For more information regarding industrial – contact Head of Sector Industrial Lena Bertilsson

Retail is a fast-moving sector, making the ability to quickly adapt significant for long-term success. Swedbank’s innovative sector team has developed a creative approach to ensure that we provide simple, comprehensive solutions that facilitate change and form the basis for flexibility in the day-to-day operations of our Retail clients.

We are Sweden’s leading provider of payment solutions to the retail trade, particularly specialised in managing large cash flows. Our specialists are involved in creating efficient processes and structures for liquidity management. As your banking partner, we offer a range of financing solutions and instruments to secure import and export payments and deliveries.

For more information regarding retail – contact Head of Sector Retail Christoffer Kraft

Shipping & Offshore is an internationalized and highly capital-intensive sector. Swedbank’s sector-specific offerings are based on extensive experience in both debt capital and corporate finance – and are managed from Oslo, a global centre for the sector.

Financing is mainly focused on companies that have ties to the Nordic region, northern Europe and the Baltic states, where we build on our local commitment and regional market expertise to tailor complete solutions covering our clients’ full needs.

For more information regarding shipping and offshore – contact Head of Sector Shipping & Offshore Niels Bugge

Having grown rapidly over the past twenty years, the service sector is currently estimated to account for around 75% of Europe’s total production.

Do you operate in credit management, consultancy services, transportation, outsourcing or logistics? Swedbank’s service sector brings together some of Sweden’s foremost experts in the service sector. We possess unique industry insights and solid industry knowledge, and serve as a strategic sounding board and speaking partner to many of the Nordic region’s leading service providers.

We offer a range of financing solutions, leasing agreements and Cash Management solutions. We are one of the leading payment processors – regardless of whether the transactions are made in cash, by card, online or by e-invoice. We also act as issuing agent for various capital market products and as advisors on raising capital and structural deals.

For more information regarding service – contact Head of Sector Service Christoffer Kraft

Telecom operators, who have traditionally had a very strong position on the market, have encountered new competition in recent years, especially from digital challengers. Based on our vast industry knowledge and experience in both the Swedish and the international telecommunications markets, Swedbank’s telecoms team has built up close and sustainable relationships with a number of leading players in the telecom market. We work with fixed network operators, integrated and mobile operators, telecoms equipment vendors, network providers, and suppliers of base stations and infrastructure.

Within media and technology, our team works with a number of large companies working on a global scale. Most are based in Sweden, but we also work with fast-growing startup companies in the tech sector. These are tech-based companies, often funded by angel, seed or venture capital, that can grow from SMEs into large companies in a relatively short timeframe.

In a capital-intensive sector where companies often face major long-term investments, we are a stable strategic adviser handling different types of capital and risk management issues. We also act as corporate bond issuing agents and offer transactional services, with Cash Management and Trade & Export Finance as cornerstones.

For more information regarding telecom, media and technology – contact Head of Sector, Lena Bertilsson