Strong Return on Equity
Swedbank reported a return on equity of 15.2% for the first quarter, indicating robust profitability.
Earnings Per Share Increase
Earnings per share reached SEK7.26 for the first quarter, reflecting strong financial performance.
Cost Control and Efficiency
The bank demonstrated strict cost control with a cost-to-income ratio of 0.35 and a decrease in total expenses by SEK625 million during the quarter.
Credit Quality and Capital Position
Swedbank maintained solid credit quality with credit impairment reversals of SEK140 million and a strong capital buffer of 4.5 percentage points.
Sustainability Initiatives
Swedbank's Sustainable Asset Register amounted to SEK136 billion, with successful issuance of two green bonds and a third of arranged bonds classified as sustainable.
Customer Service Improvements
Significant improvements in customer service, with more than 50% of incoming calls answered within three minutes compared to 20% at the beginning of the quarter.