Handelsbanken appoints Anton Romare Keller as CEO
He succeeds Mikael Sørensen, who retires in late 2026. Henrik Agebäck becomes acting Group CIO.
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In short: Handelsbanken appointed Anton Romare Keller as CEO, reported strong Q1 2026 profits, and received a credit rating upgrade from Moody's to A1.
He succeeds Mikael Sørensen, who retires in late 2026. Henrik Agebäck becomes acting Group CIO.
The bank expects higher inflation risks but a contained impact in its main scenario. It forecasts stronger household purchasing power and rising house prices in Sweden.
The upgrade reflects exemplary governance, conservative risk management, low credit losses, and strong solvency. No other privately owned bank has a higher combined rating from major agencies.
Operating profit climbs to SEK 8,195m. Return on equity rises to 13.6%. C/I ratio improves to 39.5%. Credit loss ratio stays at 0.01%. CET1 ratio is 17.2%.
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