Handelsbanken (STO:SHBA) No.1 For Capital-protected Investments

Handelsbanken (STO:SHBA) In 2008, new savings in capital-protected products in Sweden totalled SEK 46.1bn. New statistics from VPC AB (the Swedish Central Securities Depository and Clearing Organisation) show that the money was primarily invested in equity-linked bonds.

Over the year, Handelsbanken's market share was 18.2 percent, making it the largest player on the Swedish market.

Market share Market share 2008 2007 Handelsbanken 18.2% 16.2% Swedbank 17.8% 18.9% Nordea 13.9% 16.6% SEB 11.9% 12.8%



"Handelsbanken's regaining of the lead on the market for capital-protected investments is due partly to a good product mix - our products deliver what we promise - and partly to plenty of hard work, particularly at our branches," says Peter Frösell, head of business development within Structured Products at Handelsbanken Capital Markets.



For further information, please contact:

Peter Frösell, Structured Products, Handelsbanken Capital Markets, +46 8 701 3122

Erik Wikström, Head of Communication, Handelsbanken Capital Markets, +46 8 701 1270

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Handelsbanken

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