Prime brokerage

Optimising opportunities, minimising risks.

With over 50 years of experience as a prime broker and financing partner, SEB Prime Finance stands as the clear leader in the Nordic region. We are one of the top providers, with a strong presence across Europe, with a special focus in the Nordics & the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

At SEB Prime Finance, we bring together decades of expertise, innovative solutions, and a client-focused approach to support financial institutions in navigating the complexities of the market. Whether it is about managing a hedge fund, UCITS fund, pension fund, sovereign wealth fund, endowment or a family office, our services are designed to optimise opportunities while minimising risks.

Benefits at a glance

We provide our clients with a fully coordinated offering across financing, execution, advisory, and prime brokerage client services.
Our offering is seamlessly integrated with SEB’s broader suite of services, such as FX and FI derivatives, as well as futures and options.
Key products include securities lending and borrowing, portfolio swaps, margin lending and other OTC derivatives.
Comprehensive support for fund launch and risk management

Our Prime Brokerage offering

Securities Lending

Gain exclusive access to a comprehensive inventory of securities lending supply sourced from Nordic asset managers. Alongside global agency lenders, our experienced team offers bespoke services to our lender clients.

Tailored prime brokerage

Our Prime Brokerage and Financing services are customised to meet the specific requirements of each client. All divisions within SEB collaborate closely to ensure a seamless and transparent experience.

Risk Management

We support clients at every stage, from launching a fund to managing ongoing risk and monitoring. Our highly ranked Capital introduction service is committed to connecting hedge fund clients with SEB’s investor base.

Real-time reporting

Our services include real-time reporting on financing, collateral, custody transactions and positions. Our client services team supports you with securities lending, borrowing transactions, equity swap transactions and collateral optimisation.

At SEB, your assets are held in segregated accounts, maximising protection and minimising risk.

Capital Introduction

Provides clients with targeted access to the entire Nordic investor base. SEB’s position as the leading institutional bank in the Nordics provides unrivalled understanding and relationships with all Nordic hedge fund investors.

A prime example of Prime Finance

As the leading prime finance house in the Nordics, SEB empowers hedge funds, pension funds, and financial institutions with innovative financing solutions. In this article we will explore how our services, from leveraged exposure to stock lending, can enhance trading performance and maximize returns.

Trade Support
Phone: +46 8 763 50 90
PrimeFinanceTradeSupport@seb.se

Swaps Support
Phone: +46 8 763 95 20
PrimeFinanceSwapsSupport@seb.se

Reconciliation Control
Phone: +46 8 763 50 90
PrimeFinanceReconciliationControl@seb.se

Contact our back-office