Ex-Swedbank head's acquittal could alter company communications, prosecutor says
By Martin Coyle ( April 22, 2026, 09:53 GMT | Insight) -- The overturning of Swedbank head Birgitte Bonnesen's conviction for making misleading statements about the lender's anti-money laundering measures has “surprised” the prosecutor who brought the case against her, who warned that it could have implications in the future for the way companies communicate with the market.A Swedish prosecutor in charge of the case against former Swedbank head Birgitte Bonnesen, who saw her conviction for misleading statements overturned this week, said he was “surprised” at the verdict and told MLex it could have implications for the way companies communicate....
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