As a result of proposed legislative changes to implement EU Directive 2003/41 (on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provisions), Swedish Insurance companies will shortly have increased possibilities to invest in private equity as an asset class.

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has announced its intention to comply with the European Banking Authority's (Guidelines on the management of environmental, social and governance risks.

A Committee, appointed by the Swedish Government in autumn 2004 to contemplate the need to introduce amendments to the Swedish Competition Act (hereinafter the “Competition Act”), has recently delivered its final Report to the Swedish Secretary for Trade and Industry.

There has been a recent surge of public M&A transactions in Sweden. One of the aspects that have been widely debated in connection with several recent public bids have been the use of legal mergers as a substitute for mandatory redemption procedures to reach 100% ownership following a takeover bid.

As a result, Swedbank dismissed Ms. Bonnesen just one hour before its AGM of March 28, 2019.

Gernandt & Danielsson's specialist team has released their August Monthly Digest, featuring an in-depth analysis of the CJEU's recent ruling on regulated payment services under PSD2. The digest covers developments across multiple practice areas including AI, competition, data protection, employment, and financial services.

Despite several attempts by the Swedish Competition Authority, Swedish courts have not yet prohibited any mergers, although a number of concentrations have been subject to commitments.

The articles of association of a Swedish company may include provisions on pre-emptive rights, to the effect that a purchaser is obliged to offer a purchased share to other shareholders for pre-emption (Swe: hembudsforbehall, Fi: lunastuslauseke).

As international transportation demand continues to soar, our expert explains why Sweden has become surprisingly popular location for aircraft leasing management.

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