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Sustainable finance

Charting a sustainable course: Key trends in global shipping

The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.

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Sustainability

Clean Industrial Deal: EU sustainability strategy from stick to carrot

The EU's Clean Industrial Deal marks a significant shift in strategy, from a stick to a carrot approach, writes Nordea Equities’ Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic. With a focus on boosting European cleantech and protecting heavy industry, the plan introduces a range of initiatives to stimulate demand, increase investments and lower energy costs.

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Economy

Chief Economist's Corner: Europe’s great plan

The international political landscape has changed dramatically. This increases the need for Europe to turbocharge plans to secure its strategic autonomy – and this starts now with the build-up of EU's defence capabilities.

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Sustainability

Oceans under pressure: Balancing fisheries, aquaculture and environmental resilience

As oceans warm and marine ecosystems face unprecedented threats, the aquaculture and fishing industries navigate a complex landscape of environmental challenges and evolving regulations. This article lays out the key factors shaping the sector’s sustainable transition.

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FX

5 steps to manage your currency risk

If you think currency and exchange rates are only a concern for bankers, it's time to think again. Currency risks affect all international companies.

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Sustainable finance

Supporting Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s journey to net zero

Discover how shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen is charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2040. From alternative fuels to wind-powered vessels, learn about their innovative sustainability initiatives and how Nordea supports their green and sustainability-linked financing strategy.

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Sustainability

EU Omnibus: What it means for Taxonomy reporting

The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.

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Open banking

APIs and AI in finance: Reinventing treasury operations

Ulrika Claesson, Head of Open Banking Solutions at Nordea, explores how the synergy of APIs and AI is creating a new era of intelligent financial management where treasury functions are no longer just operational but a true value driver for businesses.

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Economy

Trumponomics and the Norwegian economy

Trumponomics will probably not lead to much lower growth in Norway’s economy or more rate cuts from Norges Bank. To the contrary, we’ve strengthened our view that the number of rate cuts will be few.

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Sustainable finance

Nordic retail sector's climate transition: Challenges and opportunities

As Nordic retailers navigate the complex landscape of climate transition, they face both challenges and opportunities. From waste reduction to supply chain transparency, this article explores how the sector is adapting to new regulations, embracing technological innovations and responding to shifting consumer demands in pursuit of a more sustainable future.

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Economy

What impact would tariffs have on the Euro area and the Nordics?

Small open economies are vulnerable to disruptions in global trade. However, the impact of Trump’s potential tariffs on the Nordic and Euro-area economies depends very much on the confidence effect, according to our economists in a new analysis.

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Corporate insights

Chief Economist's Corner: Trump's first 100 days

It has been 100 days since Donald Trump de facto assumed office as President of the US. It is fair to say that he has been transforming the US fundamentally ever since through executive orders and has challenged the rules-based international cooperation.

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