Archive · 5 Sep 2025
SB1 Markets Aims to Be Top M&A Bank in Sweden, Norway
Imagine a new bank called SB1 Markets that wants to be one of the best at helping companies merge or raise money in Sweden and Norway.
The boss, Stein Husby, says they won't be launching new products or going to new countries, just focusing on doing better in Sweden and Norway.
They're taking over Swedbank's investment banking team in Stockholm and plan to hire about 20 new people soon.
They also want to provide research on many more companies, which means they'll stop working with another research firm.
They want to hire more women, but the CEO says that they will hire the most qualified person for the job, regardless of gender.
SB1 Markets, formed by Swedbank AB and SpareBank 1, targets top-three positions in M&A, equity, and debt capital markets.
The bank will concentrate its efforts within Sweden and Norway, without new product launches or geographical expansion.
SB1 Markets has taken over Swedbank's investment banking operations in Stockholm.
Research will be a central part of the bank's strategy, with plans to expand analyst coverage.
The company intends to hire up to 20 employees in Sweden and Norway in the next six months.
- Who
- SB1 Markets, an investment bank from Swedbank AB and SpareBank 1.
- What
- SB1 Markets plans to be a top-three firm in mergers and acquisitions, equity, and debt capital markets in Sweden and Norway.
- When
- SB1 Markets began operations in Sweden on Monday.
- Where
- Sweden and Norway
- Why
- SB1 Markets aims to improve its market position in Sweden and Norway.
- Company
- SB1 Markets
- CEO
- Stein Husby
- Focus
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity, and Debt Capital Markets
- Target Countries
- Sweden and Norway
- Employee Count (Sweden)
- 65
- Total Workforce
- 260
- Research Coverage Target
- 400 companies