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May 28, 2012
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How studying at Stockholm can lead to a great Swedish career
Education: 24 Apr 12
When Han Zhang came from China to study a Masters at Stockholm University in 2009, it put her on the path to a career at a top Swedish law firm. She is one of many overseas students for whom studies in Stockholm have led to careers in Sweden.
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Elite Swedish school rocked by hazing scandal
Education: 24 Apr 12
Five students from the same prestigious Swedish boarding school once attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf have been arrested on suspicions of violently beating a fellow student in a long-running hazing campaign.
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TeliaSonera executive named Sweden's top businesswoman
Business & Money: 8 Mar 11
Malin Frenning, the head of Swedish-Finnish telecom firm TeliaSonera's broadband services unit, has been named Sweden’s most powerful businesswoman by a leading business magazine.
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Profits mount at Sweden's SEB bank
Business & Money: 4 Feb 11
Sweden's third-largest bank, SEB, reported bumper profits on Friday thanks to a sharp reduction in credit losses in the Baltic countries.
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Top Swedish execs less keen on the euro
Business & Money: 27 Dec 10
A number of prominent Swedish business leaders have become more sceptical towards Sweden joining the euro in the near future, but stressed their belief in the currency's viability in the long term.
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Pharmacy head wins 'top female executive' award
Society: 13 Oct 10
Ann Carlsson, who will take over as CEO of state-owned pharmacy chain Apoteket AB in November, has won this year's 'Ruter Dam' award for the most influential female executive in Sweden.
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SEB 'has turned the page' in Baltics
Business & Money: 13 Jul 10
Sweden's SEB bank on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected second quarter profits and said it had "turned the page" in the Baltic countries.
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SEB sells German retail banking operation
Business & Money: 12 Jul 10
Swedish bank SEB announced on Monday that it has signed a €555 million euros ($698 million) agreement to sell its German retail banking business to Spanish bank Santander.
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Big royal turnout expected for wedding
National: 16 Jun 10
Sweden’s royal wedding is set to attract one of largest gathering of kings and queens seen in Europe for years, a guest list for Friday’s pre-wedding concert has revealed.
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SEB posts bumper profits
Business & Money: 28 Apr 10
Swedish bank SEB exceeded market expectations on Wednesday as it posted a first quarter operating profit of 1.075 billion kronor ($147 million), more than double the figure forecast by analysts.
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SEB slashes bonuses as profits fall
Business & Money: 10 Feb 10
Swedish bank SEB has reported an operating profit of 564 million kronor ($77 million) for the fourth quarter 2009, down on 2008 but better than expected. SEB announced a 2.2 billion kronor dividend, while staff bonuses will be cut.
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Credit losses dent profits at SEB
Business & Money: 21 Oct 09
Swedish bank SEB reported a meager operating profit of 388 million kronor ($56 million) for the third quarter, but still managed to beat analysts’ expectations.
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Profits slashed at SEB
Business & Money: 20 Jul 09
Swedish banking group SEB saw operating profits nosedive in the second quarter, mainly due to credit losses and write downs on investments in the Baltic States and Russia.
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Borg forecasts 'crisis into 2010'
Politics: 14 Mar 09
Sweden's finance minister Anders Borg said on Saturday that he expects the current financial crisis to continue well into 2010 with 'aftershocks' expected in 2011 and 2012.
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SEB executives forego pay rises after media storm
National: 14 Mar 09
Swedish bank SEB CEO Annika Falkengren on Saturday apologized to the bank's customers and employees after the outcry that followed a decision to hike executive pay.
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Reinfeldt calls SEB pay raises 'indulgent'
Politics: 12 Mar 09
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has joined Social Democratic leader Mona Sahlin in lashing out against the SEB banking group over a decision to hike executive pay.
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No dividend for SEB shareholders after earnings fall
Business & Money: 5 Feb 09
Sweden’s SEB bank announced plans on Thursday to raise 1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) in new capital and forgo paying a 2008 dividend following a steep drop in earnings last year.
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Sweden may change bank loan guarantees
Politics: 20 Nov 08
The government said on Thursday it is open to altering Sweden’s new bank lending guarantees in order to get more of the country's biggest banks to participate.
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Profits fall for Nordea and SEB
Business & Money: 23 Oct 08
Sweden's biggest bank Nordea and third-biggest SEB posted falls in third quarter earnings on Thursday owing to the global financial crisis, but analysts said the banks were withstanding the turmoil well.
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Three Swedes among world's most powerful businesswomen
Society: 29 Sep 08
Three Swedish women are among Fortune magazine’s most powerful business women in the world, with SEB bank CEO Annika Falkengren coming in seventh place.
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Baltic woes hit SEB profits
Business & Money: 16 Jul 08
Swedish bank SEB said on Wednesday that second-quarter net profit had plunged by 20 percent to 2.8 billion kronor ($469 million).
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Vattenfall exec most powerful Swedish businesswoman
Business & Money: 6 Mar 08
Helene Biström of Vattenfall Norden has been named the most powerful woman in Swedish business.
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SEB posts increased net profit
Business & Money: 7 Feb 08
Sweden's top banking group SEB on Thursday reported an eight percent hike in its 2007 net profit.
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Russian owns Sweden's priciest home
Society: 29 Dec 07
The most expensive house sold in Sweden in 2007 was snapped up by a Russian telecoms boss for nearly 45 million kronor.
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Swedish bosses' salaries soar
Business & Money: 5 Dec 06
The managing directors of big Swedish companies such as Scania and Ericsson have received a 20 percent average wage increase in the last year, according to a new report.
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SEB 'planning major cuts'
Business & Money: 21 Sep 06
Swedish bank SEB is planning to cut costs by 5 percent, according to media reports. The company is currently the subject of merger rumours.
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SEB chief not satisfied, despite high profits
Business & Money: 26 Apr 06
Annika Falkengren, CEO of SEB says she thinks the company's costs are still too high, despite it turning in increased profits for the first quarter.
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Women becoming rare in boardrooms
Business & Money: 27 Feb 06
The resignation of the managing director of investment firm Carnegie means that only five Swedish listed companies are led by women.
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Ikea boss takes female business award
Business & Money: 12 Oct 05
Jeanette Söderberg, the new head of Ikea in Sweden, is this year's 'Ruter Dam' - an annual award for the woman who has achieved the highest position in the Swedish business world.
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Sweden?s most powerful businesswoman
Smörgåsbord: 16 Feb 05
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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