First Quarter 2022 Investor Presentation
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Updated macro scenarios and scenario probability weightings led to an
increase of ECL allowances in Q1
Three scenarios for ECL modelling
GDP growth assumptions Q1 2022 (Q4 2021)
Positive 15% (15%) probability
Negative - 25% (20%) probability
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Base 60% (65%) probability
4.0% 3.2% 3.0% 3.5%
2.3%2.2%
2.7% 2.0% 2.4% 3.0%
2.0% 2.0%
0.4%
2.5%
1.8%
1.8% 1.5%
-0.5%
2022
2023
2024
2022
2023
OECD
2024
Sweden
2022
2023
2024
The positive scenario assumes a faster
resolution of the Ukraine conflict and that
the positive forces of the post-pandemic
normalisation is underestimated.
This may apply to the demand side in the
form of pent-up consumptions and capital
spending needs, and to the supply side
where the flow of people back into the
labour market may be stronger than
expected
The base scenario assumes that the war in
Ukraine, energy prices and higher interest
rates have a significant economic impact
lowering GDP growth forecasts. Fiscal
initiatives especially in defence and energy
are expected to soften negative effects.
The war is speeding up inflation and labour
markets are expected not to weaken
enough to persuade monetary central banks
to hold off on monetary tightening. More
and earlier key rate hikes are expected
which will help bring about a clear decline in
inflation during 2023
The negative scenario reflects the
downside risk f the war and the
aftermath of the pandemic. The war in
Ukraine may escalate in a way that has
more far-reaching economic
consequences. It is also possible that the
impact of current sanctions and trade
tensions are underestimated.
A stronger inflation surge would erode
household purchasing power and
weaken the profitability in many
businesses.
Probability-weighted ECL
allowances:
SEK 8.2bn
100% probability of positive
scenario:
-3% ECL allowances
100% probability of negative
scenario:
+4% ECL allowances
Source: SEB Nordic Outlook March 2021.
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