SEB delivered strong results in Q1 22 thanks to a very positive surprise on NII and fees, while the slight rise in costs constituted a welcomed unexpected event too, resulting in a record low cost/income ratio. Management increased its provisions, resulting in an 8bp cost of risk, to account for a potential impact from a deterioration in the coming macro-economic environment. Despite a rise in RWA, SEB was still overcapitalised but management indicated that buy-backs are likely to continue indef ....
