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.
European Green Bond Standard: Implications of the provisional agreement
Negotiators from the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement last week on a European Green Bond standard. While we are encouraged that the standard brings more clarity to green definitions and transparency to the market, it remains important to ensure sufficient incentives for the standard to become the preferred route for issuers.
How to measure inflation: From in-store collection to web scraping
How does a country choose to define its inflation rate, and how does it work when it is measured? John Eliasson from Statistics Sweden (SCB) dives into these and several other big questions together with the Nordea On Your Mind team.
Get live bond data at your fingertips with our seamless API
Nordea's new fixed income API provides direct access to our raw bond data and models, allowing companies to integrate the data into their own software and systems. The goal? To help you streamline your workflow, save time and maximize returns.
Time for more humility and pragmatism from central banks
Inflation is a dominant theme in the global economy right now. But what is it, why does it hurt the economy and how can it best be controlled? Nordea On Your Mind author Johan Trocmé interviews Chief Analyst Torbjörn Isaksson, an economist in Nordea Markets, for the answers.
Should a central bank single-mindedly focus on keeping the consumer price index (CPI) right on target at all times, or weigh in other key factors for the economy in its monetary policy choices? Find out more in this conversation between Nordea expert Johan Trocmé and Ole Christian Bech-Moen from Norges Bank.
The past year brought no shortage of headlines when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Nordea's Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic reflects on the top ESG debates to watch in 2023.
What to expect from the sustainable finance market in 2023
As sustainability becomes more mainstream, we expect 2022’s focus on awareness and harmonisation to give way to a focus on implementation and execution. We outline out three key trends for 2023.
Sustainable finance markets: 2022, a year in charts
In a year that was unstable in many ways, the sustainable finance market demonstrated promising resilience. The Nordic sustainable bond market proved relatively more stable than the global market, experiencing 3% year-on-year growth compared to a contraction of 23% year-on-year globally. We outline the developments in some key charts below.
Top 5 hidden FX risks from doing business in emerging markets
Local regulations in emerging markets can result in time-consuming administrative process and trapped cash. Don't get caught off guard. Jana Poulsenova, Managing Director in Nordea Markets, shares the top risks to be aware of when doing business in these markets.
Nordea Group Chief Economist: Central banks face a delicate balancing act
2023 looks set to be yet another uncertain and challenging year. Although inflation seems to have peaked, it is still an open question how much further monetary policy tightening is needed to lower it substantially.
It's not too late to protect your business against Sweden’s rising interest rates
The increase in interest rates in Sweden over the past year has been significant, and the upward trend is likely to continue in the near term. There is a way to protect your business against rising interest costs. Nordea's corporate loan with an interest rate cap offers the benefits of a floating-rate loan and the protection of a fixed interest rate ceiling.