Business growth

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Business growth

Fraud is the fastest-growing form of organised crime. Is your company ready?

Lasse Karner, Fraud Prevention Expert, Nordea in Denmark, argues that fraud prevention is not a finance department issue – it is a board responsibility that runs from the top of the organisation to the frontline.

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Is your company the weakest link?

Mark Kandborg, Group Chief Risk Officer at Nordea, explains why boards must treat cyber risk as a business-critical issue – and what they can do to prepare before an attack happens.

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Do you know how exposed your company is – before the market moves?

Josephine Cetti, Chief Strategist at Nordea in Denmark, argues that boards do not need to predict financial markets – but they do need to understand what market movements mean for their company, and be ready to act before pressure builds.

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AI is not the strategy – your business is

Malthe Falck, Head of Group Digital at Nordea, argues that boards do not need to understand the technology behind AI – but they do need to ensure that their company has a clear plan for where it can make a difference.

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Why the Nordics need a stronger capital market

The Nordic Compass alliance will convene this autumn to present proposals for strengthening competitiveness and resilience in the Nordics. Nordea is a founding partner in Nordic Compass and leading one of four strategic tracks focusing on retaining Nordic capital in the region to support growth.

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The world is uncertain. Does your board have a macro compass?

Helge J. Pedersen, Chief Economist at Nordea in Denmark, argues that macroeconomics is not background noise for boards – it is the economic and political environment in which every company operates, and understanding it is essential for making the right decisions.

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Does your board set direction – or merely provide oversight?

Jakob Beck Thomsen, Head of Business Banking for Nordea in Denmark, argues that a professional board is not about more meetings or tighter control – it is about better conversations, clearer priorities and the courage to challenge complacency before it leads to irrelevance.

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Award-winning Business Insights helps SMEs run their businesses with confidence

Small businesses make up the majority of companies in the Nordics, yet many struggle to access solid financial data to drive their business. Nordea’s award-winning Business Insights tool gives SMEs overview of their financial health, supporting better decision making and long-term confidence to drive their business.

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Exsitec chose Nordea when they wanted to expand beyond Sweden

When Exsitec began its Nordic expansion, the company needed a strategic banking partner. With operations in several countries, an increased need for structure and a clear focus on growth, Exsitec required support for both daily banking and next steps.

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Verda sets out to be the first hyperscaler from the Nordics

Verda, formerly known as DataCrunch, is a fast-growing AI-focused cloud provider from the Nordics. In the rapidly evolving cloud industry, Verda is addressing the growing demand for specialised infrastructure tailored to AI workloads.

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EIF guarantee enabled UpCloud to secure financing for next-generation data centre infrastructure

Nordea has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for several years to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses in the Nordic region. The EIF guarantee helped UpCloud access financing for projects that promote sustainability and innovation.

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Buddy Energy – smart energy for buildings of the future

When the electricity market became increasingly unpredictable, three companies saw an opportunity to think differently. The result was Buddy Energy – an energy company that helps property owners transition to more sustainable and cost-efficient energy use. With support from Nordea, the company is now ready to grow – quickly and sustainably.

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