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.
Weaponised currencies and FX fragmentation: What treasurers should do
As geopolitical tensions fragment global FX markets, treasurers must rethink long-held assumptions about liquidity, convertibility and cross-border flexibility.
The Nordic transition in commercial vehicles: Momentum builds, but adoption remains slow
The transition of Nordic commercial transport towards lower emissions is clearly underway, but it still lags passenger transport. Tightening regulation, low Nordic electricity prices and improving technology are pushing the sector toward electrification, despite significant investment requirements.
‘Renovation wave’ kicks off – looking to France for clues
The deadline for national transposition of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has passed, and countries are now legally responsible for the regulation’s renovation targets. We have reviewed trends in France, the most notable EPBD early-adopter, to get clues about potential future impact.
OX2: Combining wind and battery storage to strengthen the Nordic energy system
Nordea recently supported OX2 in securing project financing for two co-located battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 235 MW/470 MWh, integrated with the company's new onshore wind portfolio in Finland.
AI-powered research transforms our service for corporate clients
Our latest innovation, Research Librarian, demonstrates how AI is transforming the way we support large corporates, financial institutions and professional investors.
Meet our people: Antti Saha on jazz band banking and Finland’s growth momentum
Finnish corporates are shifting gears: from building solid foundations and profitability to pursuing growth. Antti Saha, Head of Large Corporates & Institutions in Finland, explains what’s driving the shift, and why he compares his role to conducting a jazz band.
The era of hyper-efficient, lean supply chains is over. In today’s geopolitically volatile world, businesses are discovering that true agility comes not from speed alone, but from building resilience and strategic flexibility into their global networks.
Navigating IFRS 18 from an FX perspective: Why corporate treasurers need to act now
The new accounting standard becomes mandatory in January 2027—and it’s set to fundamentally change how foreign exchange impacts your financial statements.
Scope 3 emissions: the next big test for corporate climate action
Companies that proactively engage with their Scope 3 emissions are finding opportunities to deliver business value beyond compliance, from more strategic procurement decisions to greater supply chain resilience.
US-China trade summit: Key takeaways for Nordic businesses
The recent Beijing summit won't reset US-China relations, but it offers something businesses have craved since 2018: predictability. We break down what "managed stability" means for Nordic companies navigating global supply chains.