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.
Corporate insights
Every treasury is on a digital transformation journey. And while there can be challenges involved, these are vastly outweighed by the benefits of new technologies. Here’s how treasuries can plan for a smooth transition and work with partners effectively to achieve the best results from digitalisation.
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Businesses in every industry are undergoing digital transformation. They’re using technology to improve how they interact with customers, differentiate products and services, and drive internal efficiencies. In some cases, digitalisation is paving the way for entirely new business models. But that’s putting increasing pressure on corporate treasuries.
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Open Banking offers a future of fast, direct and transparent data flows that can change the way people use and consume financial services. Built around the concept of strong customer authentication, a range of new solutions are possible including specific enablers that can make Request to Pay an everyday reality.
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Banks are transforming to become fully digital. For the traditional banks, the journey is long and will take years. Luckily, they are not alone. External partners like Fintechs, non-traditional financial services providers, technology companies and even regulatory requirements are helping banks to take the steps towards the target state. Mikko Päivinen, Enterprise Architect at Nordea, explains how Open Banking is one of the drivers which can help the digital transformation, if architected and implemented correctly.
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SWIFT global payments initiative (gpi) is set to become the new standard for making cross border payments. Offering a range of benefits for banks and their customers, full SWIFT gpi compliance is expected to be achieved by the end of 2020.
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As more devices become connected to the Internet of Things, ever growing quantities of data are produced. Ville Sointu, Head of Emerging Technologies at Nordea, explains how this data has the potential to transform financing models and business decisions for companies and individuals alike.
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FX
Key trends in FX algos according to the Bank for International Settlements.
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As Sweden continues to move towards being a cashless society, the Swish mobile app has seen an explosion in popularity. It’s now used by over two thirds of the country’s population. Here’s what businesses in Sweden have to gain from offering Swish as a mobile payment solution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)?
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