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DNB vs SpareBank 1
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| Firm | DNB | SpareBank 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 78 | 63 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | Finanstilsynet (NO) | Finanstilsynet (NO) |
| Other licences | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | Finanstilsynet (NO): At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | Finanstilsynet (NO): At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Norway | Norway |
| Founded | 2003 | — |
| Type | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing |
| Listed / bank | Listed group, Banking licence | Banking licence |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, Funds |
| Features | — | — |
| Full profile | Full profile |
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