CCR World Magazine

SEB has won the title The Best Trade Finance Bank in The Nordic Region in the annual Trade Finance customer poll from the Global Trade Review (GTR) publication.

Some 2.000 corporates took part in this poll, and this is the first time the Trade Finance customer poll has a "Nordic Region" category.

SEB recently launched The Benche, the Web Based Internet Community for Trade Finance specialists. www.thebenche.com is open for all Trade Finance professionals and others active in international trade. The Benche offers a unique opportunity to gather and share knowledge and experience, and discuss and network amongst professionals.

"We are very pleased to receive this price," said Lars Millberg, Global Head of Trade Finance. "With professional Trade Finance clients choosing us as the best bank in the Nordic countries show that our change process leaves a mark, but we still have a lot to deliver. Trade Finance is a service that all banks can offer therefore we have placed great emphasis on ensuring that we have the best staff. It is through them that our clients perceive us. "