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.
You may already have a centralised payment and collections hub, but it’s important that you regularly review and improve its processes. By continually upgrading your payment factory, your business can scale, evolve and navigate new risks. Here are our key recommendations.
Nordea’s Working Capital Report analysed the performance data of 9300 companies from publicly available financial reports between 2013 to 2017. The report found that overall the working capital level remained fairly stable during the four years. However, large deviations were uncovered below the surface.
How Volvo’s treasury is becoming a strategic player
Treasuries want to be more strategic—but it’s not an easy road. They’ll need to recruit the right skill sets, take a leading role on digitalisation and be early adopters of new technologies. Nordea’s Erik Seifert met with Elisabeth Mosséen, Group Treasurer at Volvo Cars, to learn from her experience of building a strategic treasury that’s actively engaging with the business to support corporate goals.
Is it time your business adopted an Information Security Management System?
For companies throughout the Nordics, cybercrime is a growing concern. Attacks can have a long-lasting impact on companies—from major financial losses to reputational damage. To battle the myriad risks, is it time your company established an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?
7 practical steps treasuries can take against cyber threats
Cybercrime increasingly threatens finance departments across the Nordics. With attacks on the rise , what can you do to stay secure? Here are actionable steps that won’t break the bank or require a complete infrastructure overhaul.
Despite the often negative headlines related to cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology offers far more than just new forms of digital cash and gives banks the opportunity of creating all sorts of new value adding services.
3 ways to prepare for SEPA Instant Credit Transfers
The new SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme could benefit your business in a number of ways—but are you ready? In this article we offer three key recommendations to help your business prepare for the upcoming changes and get the most out of instant payments.
How will SEPA Instant Credit Transfer benefit your business?
The new SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme is a world-first in terms of its scale and reach. As it’s rolled out across Europe, it could benefit your business immensely; by helping you deliver better customer experiences, optimise your cash management and streamline your operations.