The security situation in Europe has deteriorated significantly in the past decade. Europe needs to significantly increase its security and defence investments to strengthen its deterrent level and defence capabilities.
Supporting European defence readiness and strategic autonomy strengthens the continent’s ability to protect these values independently, reducing geopolitical dependencies and enhancing long term resilience.
Our stance on security and defence
We at SEB strives to play an active role in contributing to strengthening Europe’s defence, security and resilience through providing financial services and investments.
It is our view that financing of, and investments in, companies related to Europe’s security and defence capabilities are of key importance to uphold and defend democracy, freedom, stability and human rights.
We believe security and defence to be a segment where SEB can play an important role for chosen customers in a growing industry sector.
We see this as being a responsible corporate citizen, being a leading northern European financial institution with operations in the Nordic countries and several European countries.