Press releases – Resurs Holding

November

Nov 06 2025

November 6, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding has successfully issued SEK 400 million of subordinated Tier 2 bonds

October

Oct 30 2025

October 30, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding Interim Report January-September 2025

September

Sep 04 2025

September 4, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Elgiganten Denmark chooses Resurs

July

Jul 11 2025

July 11, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding’s interim report for the second quarter 2025 will be published on July 18

April

Apr 29 2025

April 29, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding’s first quarterly report 2025 will be published on May 7

Apr 16 2025

April 16, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Mio extends its partnership with Resurs

March

Mar 13 2025

March 13, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NCR has assigned Resurs Bank’s credit rating to BBB- with a stable outlook

Mar 04 2025

March 4, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds

February

Feb 05 2025

February 5, 2025

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2024 will be published on February 12

October

Oct 23 2024

October 23, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank extends and increases its ABS financing

Oct 17 2024

October 17, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding’s third quarterly report 2024 will be published on October 24

Oct 02 2024

October 2, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding AB gives notice of early redemption of Additional Tier 1 capital bonds (AT1) with ISIN SE0013409141

September

Sep 25 2024

September 25, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds

Sep 11 2024

September 11, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding has successfully issued Additional Tier 1 Capital notes

Sep 09 2024

September 9, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Notice to holders of notes with ISIN SE0016274195 and ISIN NO0011151144 issued under Resurs Bank’s MTN programme due to change of control

July

Jul 11 2024

July 11, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s second quarterly report 2024

June

Jun 26 2024

June 26, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs appeals Administrative Court of Appeal’s judgment and seeks leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court

April

Apr 25 2024

April 25, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs in strategic partnership with Jula for both private and corporate customers

Apr 18 2024

April 18, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s first quarterly report 2024

Apr 18 2024

April 18, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs signs agreement with Åhléns

Apr 08 2024

April 8, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

New Nordic partner successes for Resurs

February

Feb 05 2024

February 5, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Early redemption of subordinated Tier 2 notes issued by Resurs Bank AB

January

Jan 30 2024

January 30, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2023

Jan 22 2024

January 22, 2024

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NCR confirms Resurs Bank’s credit rating BBB with changed outlook

December

Dec 21 2023

December 21, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank extend and increases its ABS financing – a sign of strength and trust

Dec 07 2023

December 7, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding has successfully issued Additional Tier 1 Capital notes

Dec 04 2023

December 4, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding explores the possibility of issuing Additional Tier 1 Capital

October

Oct 19 2023

October 19, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s third quarterly report 2023

Oct 06 2023

October 6, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Webhallen chooses Resurs for both e-commerce and stores

September

Sep 28 2023

September 28, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Electronics chain POWER chooses Resurs for financing services in Finland

Sep 13 2023

September 13, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Elkjøp Nordic chooses Resurs for their Finnish electronics chain Gigantti

July

Jul 13 2023

July 13, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s second quarterly report 2023

Jul 03 2023

July 3, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Euronics chooses Resurs

June

Jun 29 2023

June 29, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Results of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s review and evaluation

Jun 26 2023

June 26, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NetOnNet have renewed the agreement with Resurs

May

May 31 2023

May 31, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Focus on product development when Resurs makes changes in group management

May 09 2023

May 9, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

New version of Resurs Onlinebank launched

April

Apr 19 2023

April 19, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s first quarterly report 2023

Apr 13 2023

April 13, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Swiipe chooses Resurs as a payment partner for its checkout solution

March

Mar 23 2023

March 23, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NCR confirms credit rating of BBB, stable outlook, for Resurs Bank

Mar 15 2023

March 15, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Launch of service to support customers with home energy improvements

Mar 01 2023

March 1, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 300 million of subordinated Tier 2 bonds

February

Feb 28 2023

February 28, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue subordinated Tier 2 bonds within existing MTN-programme

Feb 16 2023

February 16, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

More flexible and more sustainable for the customer – JYSK has choosen Resurs as a payment supplier, also in Sweden!

Feb 08 2023

February 8, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs moves the head office to new premises in Helsingborg

January

Jan 31 2023

January 31, 2023

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2022

December

Dec 06 2022

December 6, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

November

Nov 29 2022

November 29, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank AB has received approval to change method for calculating capital requirement for operational risk

October

Oct 18 2022

October 18, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Welcome to attend the presentation of Resurs Holding’s third quarter report 2022

September

Sep 22 2022

September 22, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs signs partnership with Skandia for mortgage brokering

July

Jul 11 2022

July 11, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank to appeal Finansinspektionen’s decision in order to gain clarity on the application of the Swedish Consumer Credit Act

Jul 07 2022

July 7, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s second quarter report 2022

June

Jun 29 2022

June 29, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs acquires operations for sustainable home energy investments

Jun 28 2022

June 28, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank extends its ABS financing – a sign of strength and trust

April

Apr 20 2022

April 20, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s first quarter report 2022

March

Mar 15 2022

March 15, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NCR confirms credit rating of BBB, stable outlook, for Resurs Bank

February

Feb 09 2022

February 9, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Q&A due to yesterday’s press communication

Feb 01 2022

February 1, 2022

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2021

December

Dec 20 2021

December 20, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Early redemption of subordinated Tier 2 notes issued by Resurs Bank AB (publ)

Dec 01 2021

December 1, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Trading in Solid Försäkring’s share commences today on Nasdaq Stockholm

November

Nov 22 2021

November 22, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding resolves on record date for the distribution of the subsidiary Solid Försäkring

Nov 11 2021

November 11, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Solid Försäkring has announced the intention to list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm

Nov 09 2021

November 9, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds

October

Oct 12 2021

October 12, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding publishes information brochure on the proposed distribution of subsidiary Solid Försäkring

Oct 12 2021

October 12, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding presents interim report for the third quarter of 2021 – welcoming you to participate in person or digitally

September

Sep 29 2021

September 29, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding Capital Markets Day 2021 – new strategy and transformation toward a strengthened position in e-commerce

Sep 22 2021

September 22, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Nordic Leisure Travel Group chooses Resurs’s e-commerce solution for continued focus on Nordic market

Sep 21 2021

September 21, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs recruits top names and presents new Group Management – focus on strengthening position in e-commerce and growth across the business

Sep 17 2021

September 17, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs to strengthen sustainability activities and launch Resurs Society

August

Aug 24 2021

August 24, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds

Aug 20 2021

August 20, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding Capital Markets Day 2021

July

Jul 15 2021

July 15, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s second quarter report 2021

June

Jun 24 2021

June 24, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs is selling non-performing loans to a leading international investor

Jun 03 2021

June 3, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds

April

Apr 20 2021

April 20, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s first quarter report 2021

Apr 19 2021

April 19, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding’s subsidiary Resurs Bank awarded with a higher credit rating (BBB, stable outlook)

February

Feb 24 2021

February 24, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds of SEK 450 million

Feb 02 2021

February 2, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2020

January

Jan 11 2021

January 11, 2021

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs’s CFO to step down from Group Management and assume a new position within the company

December

Dec 18 2020

December 18, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs confirms its strength by selling non-performing loans to a leading international investor

Dec 03 2020

December 3, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs recruits a business-driven Sustainability Manager at the Nordic level

November

Nov 19 2020

November 19, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank extends its ABS financing – a sign of strength and trust

Nov 18 2020

November 18, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues senior unsecured bonds of SEK 400 million

October

Oct 20 2020

October 20, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s third quarter report 2020

September

Sep 21 2020

September 21, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Resurs Holding, today received an update from rating agency Nordic Credit Rating

Sep 16 2020

September 16, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs becomes the first partner of Alektrum Group’s Shoppa Lagom initiative

August

Aug 27 2020

August 27, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs strengthens Group Management – with a focus on the customer experience and growth

July

Jul 14 2020

July 14, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s second quarter report 2020

June

Jun 01 2020

June 1, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

New CEO starts at Resurs – Nils Carlsson is focused on continued growth, data-driven innovation and customer experience

May

May 29 2020

May 29, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding awarded “Newcomer of the year” in Employer Branding at the Universum Awards

April

Apr 21 2020

April 21, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s first quarter report 2020

Apr 03 2020

April 3, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

NCR confirms Resurs Bank’s credit rating of BBB-

February

Feb 26 2020

February 26, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank has signed an agreement for an expanded partnership with credit management company Axactor in Norway

Feb 19 2020

February 19, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 700 million of senior unsecured bonds

January

Jan 21 2020

January 21, 2020

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs Holding’s year-end report 2019

December

Dec 12 2019

December 12, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Strengthened capital target for Resurs Holding

Dec 04 2019

December 4, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding issues Additional Tier 1 Capital

November

Nov 27 2019

November 27, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding explores the possibility of issuing Additional Tier 1 Capital

October

Oct 15 2019

October 15, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s third quarter report 2019

August

Aug 29 2019

August 29, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank to become new payment solutions partner for Svensk Handel’s members

Aug 22 2019

August 22, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 700 million of senior unsecured bonds

July

Jul 16 2019

July 16, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s second quarter report 2019

June

Jun 27 2019

June 27, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

BAUHAUS decides to continue its partnership with Resurs Bank

Jun 20 2019

June 20, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank extends its financing

May

May 23 2019

May 23, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 600 million of senior unsecured bonds

May 15 2019

May 15, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank awarded investment grade rating from Nordic Credit Rating (BBB-, stable outlook)

April

Apr 25 2019

April 25, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Mio chooses Resurs Bank to take its omni-retail to the next level

Apr 12 2019

April 12, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s first quarter report 2019

March

Mar 28 2019

March 28, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs begins commercial partnership with Dicopay and enters new customer segment

Mar 26 2019

March 26, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs launches new push function for Resurs Checkout – meets new consumption trends, makes the customer journey easier and drives conversion

Mar 06 2019

March 6, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 300 million of subordinated Tier 2 bonds

Mar 04 2019

March 4, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue subordinated Tier 2 bonds within existing MTN-programme

February

Feb 06 2019

February 6, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank invests in newly established Kivra Oy

January

Jan 22 2019

January 22, 2019

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s year-end report 2018

November

Nov 21 2018

November 21, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Presentation material from Resurs Holding’s Capital Market Day 2018

Nov 20 2018

November 20, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs launches seamless payment services in new app

Nov 07 2018

November 7, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank launches deposit offering in Germany

October

Oct 25 2018

October 25, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s third quarter report 2018

September

Sep 27 2018

September 27, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs Holding’s Capital Market Day 2018

Sep 25 2018

September 25, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank makes management changes: recruits new CIO and appoints new COO

August

Aug 23 2018

August 23, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 700 million of senior unsecured bonds

Aug 17 2018

August 17, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs on list of equal opportunities companies

July

Jul 17 2018

July 17, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s second quarter report 2018

June

Jun 26 2018

June 26, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Save the date for Resurs Holding’s capital market day

May

May 08 2018

May 8, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 500 million of senior unsecured bonds

April

Apr 18 2018

April 18, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s first quarter report 2018

Apr 03 2018

April 3, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank and yA Bank AS will merge through an intra-group merger

February

Feb 20 2018

February 20, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 600 million of senior unsecured bonds

Feb 16 2018

February 16, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue bonds within existing MTN-programme

January

Jan 23 2018

January 23, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s year-end report 2017

Jan 16 2018

January 16, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank expands its financing

Jan 15 2018

January 15, 2018

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs recruits Chief Commercial Officer

November

Nov 30 2017

November 30, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 350 million of senior unsecured bonds

Nov 17 2017

November 17, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue bonds within existing MTN-programme

October

Oct 17 2017

October 17, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s third quarter report 2017

September

Sep 21 2017

September 21, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs Holding’s first Capital Market Day

Sep 13 2017

September 13, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues NOK 400 million of senior unsecured bonds

Sep 01 2017

September 1, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Changes to Resurs Holding’s Group Management

August

Aug 24 2017

August 24, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue bonds within existing MTN-programme

Aug 01 2017

August 1, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s second quarter report 2017

June

Jun 30 2017

June 30, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Digital applications by sms – easy and simple when consumers apply for credit in store via Resurs Bank

Jun 27 2017

June 27, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Save the date for Resurs Holding’s first capital market day

May

May 19 2017

May 19, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 600 million of senior unsecured bonds

May 02 2017

May 2, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to the presentation of Resurs’s first quarter report 2017

March

Mar 28 2017

March 28, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank launches Loyo Pay – the first app for mobile payments both on and offline

Mar 24 2017

March 24, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

yA Bank issues NOK 400 million of senior unsecured bonds

January

Jan 31 2017

January 31, 2017

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs’s full-year and fourth quarter 2016 report presentation

December

Dec 19 2016

December 19, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs finalises the closing of the UK Insurance operations

November

Nov 18 2016

November 18, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding recruits new HR Director

Nov 10 2016

November 10, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Sweden first in Northern Europe: Mastercard and Resurs Bank launch omni-channel digital wallet integrating Masterpass

October

Oct 28 2016

October 28, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs’s third quarter 2016 interim report presentation

Oct 21 2016

October 21, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank expands its financing

August

Aug 25 2016

August 25, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank issues SEK 400 million of senior unsecured bonds

Aug 02 2016

August 2, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs’s second quarter 2016 conference call/audiocast presentation

June

Jun 10 2016

June 10, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank examines the possibility to issue bonds within existing MTN-programme

Jun 02 2016

June 2, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Correction of previously published press releaseCorrection of previously published press release

Jun 01 2016

June 1, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Exercise of Over-allotment in Relation to Resurs and Notice of Stabilization

May

May 10 2016

May 10, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding Interim Report Jan—Mar 2016

May 04 2016

May 4, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Invitation to Resurs’s first quarter 2016 interim report presentation

April

Apr 04 2016

April 4, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting 2016 of Resurs Holding and Resurs Bank

February

Feb 17 2016

February 17, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding—Year-end report Jan—Dec 2015

January

Jan 19 2016

January 19, 2016

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Synsam Group selects Resurs for retail finance solutions in the Nordic countries

November

Nov 25 2015

November 25, 2015

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Holding – interim report Jan–Sep 2015

October

Oct 27 2015

October 27, 2015

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank closes the acquisition of the Norwegian niche bank yA Bank

Oct 19 2015

October 19, 2015

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

New financial targets for Resurs Holding

Oct 14 2015

October 14, 2015

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

New appointments to Resurs Holding and strategic alternatives being evaluated

July

Jul 16 2015

July 16, 2015

Non Regulatory

Non Regulatory

Resurs Bank buys the Norwegian nichebank yA Bank