Nordea On Your Mind
Wind – The lowest levellised cost of energy
Henrik Andersen, CEO of wind turbine maker Vestas, reflects on the evolution of wind power and its role in the green transition.
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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.
Insights
A deep dive on social debt: Formats and applications
The pandemic catalysed an explosion in issuance of social debt, most prominently by sovereign issuers. While the share of social bonds issued has now decreased as pandemic bonds are phased out, investor appetite for the new format remains. We explore how social issues can be integrated into existing debt formats and how they can differ in their application.
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3 reasons for Denmark’s large green bond premium
The Kingdom of Denmark's first green bond auction in January drew strong investor demand and a large green bond premium, or "greenium," of 5 basis points. Our experts explain why.
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Economy
Be prepared for 2022: Join Nordea’s Economic Outlook webinar
The Nordea Economic Outlook comes out on 26 January. Sign up for the webinar with our chief economist for an inside look.
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Ideal Owners: Type of owner matters less than having the right management
Gunnar Axheim, board member of Swedish state-owned mining group LKAB, reflects on how a company's ownership model affects its corporate governance in the latest Nordea On Your Mind.
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Helping clients navigate the sustainable finance landscape
Nordea Sustainable Finance Advisory's Juho Maalahti is eager to help companies and investors tackle new challenges in the fast-developing world of sustainable finance.
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Insights
The mission is to be a strong owner, says Solidium CEO
Antti Mäkinen, CEO of Finnish state-owned company Solidium, describes the company's apolitical governance model and how they exclusively focus on corporate performance
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Insights
Ideal owners: Always long-term, always impatient
What are the benefits with family owned businesses? Caroline Berg shares her experience as fifth-generation family owner and chair of the board of Axel Johnson AB.
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Podcast
Podcast: Basel IV – A game changer for bank lending to corporates
Did you think you would find drama in a podcast on bank regulations? Nordea On Your Mind how will Basel IV shape corporate lending in the future.
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Podcast
Podcast: Coronavirus and supply chains
Listen to the podcast episode were Johan Trocmé and Viktor Sonebäck argue it is crucial to have financial contingency plans with funding to be able to weather disruption to supply chains, also if it lasts longer than a few weeks or months.
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Insights
ECB calls for mandatory EU Green Bond standard
The European Commission this summer released its proposed voluntary standard for European green bonds. Now the European Central Bank argues that the standard should be made mandatory. Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team takes a closer look at the ECB’s view on risks, benefits and practical implementation.
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Science Based Targets initiative launches new net-zero corporate standard
Net-zero commitments from companies have taken off in recent years. Now, the Science Based Targets initiative has launched a new science-based certification for those corporate targets. Can it make net-zero pledges more credible?
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