Get the latest insights on the economy, industries and emerging trends that can help your business tackle the challenges it faces in today’s market. We share the learnings and perspectives of leading experts and innovators in the Nordics, both from Nordea and beyond.
Corporate insights
The landmark EU-Mercosur deal eliminates 91% of tariff lines for EU exports, creating major opportunities for Nordic companies while requiring careful risk management.
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Economy
NATO’s new defense spending target will more than double European military budgets by 2035, with significant economic implications, clients heard at a recent Nordea event on Arctic security policy.
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Markets and investment
Leading up to MIPIM 2026, Nordea’s Simon Stein reflects on investor sentiment, market trends and where real estate opportunities are emerging.
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Economy
Tariff uncertainty has increased again after the Supreme Court found a big part of the US tariffs illegal. New tariffs quickly followed, but it would be premature to expect recent developments to materially alter the economic and market outlook.
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Corporate insights
Celebrating 10 years of AutoFX at Nordea, as treasury automation evolves from operational efficiency to strategic enablement
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FX
Ten years ago, Nordea built AutoFX with a large global corporate, driven by a simple vision: to help corporate treasuries automate daily FX tasks. Today, as we celebrate this milestone, we’re witnessing a shift in how companies approach treasury automation – moving from operational efficiency to strategic enablement.
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Corporate insights
From its roots as a hospital in Helsinki to becoming one of Finland’s leading healthcare providers, Mehiläinen’s growth story is driven by digital innovation, strategic acquisitions and a forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery.
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Payments
The Nordic payment landscape is entering a new era, aligned with global and European standards. Local legacy file formats are being replaced by a unified XML standard across the Nordic region.
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Sustainable finance
Our commitment to sustainable finance has once again earned recognition, with five awards in Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards, including top rankings in our four Nordic home markets plus a first place on sustainability transparency in Western Europe.
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Economy
The unstable conditions continue to dominate the forecasts, and nothing suggests an imminent shift.
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Sustainable finance
Nordea’s Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Financing initiative supports pioneering clean energy ventures, from the world’s first commercial e-methanol plant to offshore wind, solar parks and digital infrastructure.
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Sustainability
Two decades ago, China saw in the energy transition the opportunity to leapfrog into a new technology era. We examine the scale of China's efforts, and explore what policies the EU could adopt in a scenario of increased trade assertiveness.
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