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Our articles provide an in-depth exploration of markets, sustainability, art, technology shifts and economics, with experts inside and outside of SEB Private Wealth Management and Family Office.

The whole world as a workplace
Swedish super-entrepreneur Henrik Persson Ekdahl has become a billionaire thanks to his tech successes and his sure instinct for the right partners. He has just moved to South Africa for a new business venture.

Family businesses often good role models
Swedish coffee company Löfbergs has more than 100 years of history and the Board Chair of Löfberg Fastigheter, Therese Gustafsson, knows the strengths of a family-run company. Inclusion is a matter dear to her heart.

New SEB office in Nice
SEB takes an important step and strengthens its local presence in France. Soon we’re opening a new office in Nice.

The new city
The city centre is on its way to being hollowed out and we are moving further out to suburbs and more rural locations. But cities are not dying. Rather, the logic for urban areas is about to be reshaped, says researcher and economist Kjell A Nordström.

Nordic island life
With tens of thousands of islands, each with its own character, it’s time to steer your next trip to one of the more unknown islands of the Nordic coastline – or in a lake.

Never underestimate an underdog
A combination of a sustainability mindset and a “fake it till you make it attitude” was the toothbrush king Noel Abdayem’s recipe for global impact and billion-dollar business deals.

Back to the roots
Wood has been used in Nordic interior design and architecture since time immemorial. Now wood is hotter than ever. Both for its durability and for the feeling of security that the material offers.

How do I invest in a company about to list on the stock market?
Last year was a record year for IPOs, in new listings on the Swedish stock exchange lists. Fredrik Johansson, our head of investments, explains the listing climate and how you can participate.

A crucial shift
Research has shown that generational shifts are a crucial factor in the family companies’ actions and even their survival. But a shift can also mean a lot of challenges.

Succession Regulation: Which country’s laws apply?
It is increasingly common for us to settle in another country. If you do, it is a good idea to keep track of inheritance law in the country you live in, say our family law attorneys Ann Engwall and Ulrika Didon Kajerdt.

Food as new business
Plant-based food is not only sustainable and healthy, it also has great business potential and is on its way to becoming a billion-dollar market. The food of the future has become a hot field for investors.

Sustainable craft
The craze for using wood goes beyond architecture to furniture and accessories. We appreciate the material in tactile, timeless and sustainable craftsmanship.

The Swedish Entrepreneur
Sweden has a long history of innovative and strong entrepreneurship. Being passionate about your business idea and sticking to it is key, say many of the entrepreneurs who have succeeded in realising the dream of owning a company. Value talks to a few of them.

Precision medicine great for the individual and society
In 2020, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation made an investment in computer-driven life science. One of the areas is precision medicine and diagnostics, which will have a major positive impact on healthcare.

Virtual step for art
Crypto Technology makes it possible to invest in and own digital art. Thanks to a digital signature, virtual works of art can be sold as unique originals. And so, the art market moves into the world of digital art.

Knowledge creates power
Despite many years of economic growth, South Africa is struggling with a number of challenges. Access to a good education guarantees sustainable development, says Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng.