Prime brokerage
Optimising opportunities, minimising risks.
At SEB Prime Brokerage, we bring together decades of expertise, innovative solutions, and a client-focused approach to help you navigate the complexities of the financial landscape. Whether you’re managing a hedge fund, UCITS fund, or family office, our services are designed to optimise opportunities while minimising risks.
With over 50 years of experience as a prime broker and financing partner, SEB Prime Brokerage stands as a clear leader in the Nordic region and one of the top European providers, with a strong presence across the Nordics, the UK, Europe, and the USA.
SEB offers a comprehensive service tailored to managers with an absolute return focus, covering a wide range of strategies, structures, and geographies. Our mission is to empower hedge fund managers, UCITS fund managers, and family offices by leveraging SEB’s global expertise and robust resources.
Our integrated offering
We provide our clients with a fully coordinated offering across financing, execution, structured products, advisory, and prime brokerage. Key products include securities lending and borrowing, portfolio swaps, margin lending, and other OTC derivatives. This offering is seamlessly integrated with SEB’s broader suite of services, such as FX and FI derivatives, as well as cleared futures and options.
Tailored prime brokerage and financing services
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.
Dedicated client service and real-time reporting
A dedicated prime brokerage client service team supports clients with securities lending and borrowing transactions, equity swap transactions, and collateral optimisation. Our service includes access to a portal providing real-time reporting on financing, collateral, cash, and custody transactions and positions. When SEB offers custody services, securities and other financial instruments are held in segregated custody accounts to minimise counterparty risk.
Comprehensive support for fund launch and risk management
Through our comprehensive offering, we support clients at every stage – from launching their fund to ongoing risk management and monitoring. Our highly ranked Capital Introduction service is committed to connecting hedge fund clients with SEB’s extensive investor base. Additionally, our annual Nordic Hedge Fund Investor Survey delivers in-depth insights into hedge fund investor preferences and trends.