STOCKHOLM: Swedish banking group Swedbank warned on Tuesday of limited credit growth and low interest rates as the effects of the eurozone debt crisis start to drag on the Nordic economy after posting forecast-beating third-quarter earnings.
Swedish banks have been largely insulated from Europe's debt crisis, serving as a safe haven for many investors, but the Nordic economy has shown signs of weakness and lower policy rates are putting pressure on deposit margins.
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