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Our Nordea forecast implies a slight further weakening of NOK towards year-end and a somewhat stronger NOK next year. But if Trump becomes president, the rate cut cycle in the US could soon end, and the USD could strengthen further. We therefore see a clear risk of a weaker NOK than our current forecasts imply.
Hexagon’s R-evolution puts data to work to save the planet
Tiger sharks, solar parks and cubic metres of rainforest. R-evolution’s work spans the globe, harnessing cutting-edge sensor technology and data to tackle complex environmental challenges. CEO Erik Josefsson explains how.
Meet the expert: Viktor Sonebäck on treasury’s sustainable shift
In the latest “Get to know our sustainability experts” interview, we talk to Viktor Sonebäck, who sits on our Sustainable Finance Advisory and Thematics teams, producing strategic research for large corporate and institutional clients. He recently co-authored Nordea’s annual Treasury Survey, which this year dug into treasuries’ practices on sustainable finance.
What will make COP29 a success? Key issues to follow
While we expect a more muted stock market reaction in the run-up to COP29 this year, compared to previous years, the UN climate summit will nonetheless be an important gauge of climate policy momentum. Here are the key areas to watch.
Nordea has supported Norwegian energy and telecom company Lyse with its green financing framework and green bond issuance in 2024. How has the company put the bond proceeds to use so far?
Corporate treasuries see sustainable financing on the rise
Sustainability has taken root in corporate treasuries, and the focus is expected to increase in the coming years, according to our annual Treasury Survey for 2024.
The US election: What’s at stake for the economy and markets?
An interesting US presidential election is drawing closer. While the result may not end up changing the medium-term outlook for the US economy significantly, the risks are real on many horizons.
Chief Economist's Corner: Can Super Mario do it again?
The crisis is taking its toll on the EU, which is lagging further and further behind the US and China in the great economic race. Now Mario Draghi has presented a plan that may save the situation.
How sustainability-linked financing works: An expert interview with Catrine Birkevold Liem
Sustainability-linked financing has rapidly caught on in the Nordics, but what is it exactly? How are the sustainability targets decided, and what happens if the company misses them? Catrine Liem, acting head of Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team, explains the ins and outs.
Biodiversity and business: Our expert on the emerging trends
Anna-Karin Modin-Edman is Nordea’s resident biodiversity expert. She explains why the theme is climbing corporate agendas, the main challenges and how companies are tackling them.
How are Nordic companies progressing on their climate goals?
In a new analysis, Nordea Equities’ ESG Research team has assessed whether around 300 Nordic listed companies are aligned with and delivering on the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming limit.