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Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on Thursday reported an 18% drop in third-quarter operating profit, as provisions for expected credit losses more than doubled in the first nine months of the year amid a weak Swedish economy.

Swedish lender Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB said Tuesday that the country's financial regulator has lowered a key capital requirement following its annual review process.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken on Wednesday reported a 12% drop in second-quarter operating profit, as declining interest rates weighed on its lending income.

Swedish lender Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken on Wednesday said it expects its risk exposure amount to increase by about 5% following discussions with authorities over its internal risk models.