Sustainable banking
What are financed emissions?
You may have come across the term “financed emissions” in the field of sustainability. What are they, and why do they matter? Here’s an explainer.
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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.
Economy
Denmark’s finance minister: ‘We’re not yet out of the woods’
At a recent event for Nordea’s institutional clients, Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen shared the economic outlook and the government’s 2030 reform plan, while Kristine Rasmussen from Danmarks Nationalbank discussed the country’s funding needs in the coming year.
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Open banking
What are PSD3 and PSR?
The third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) are a new set of legislative proposals from the European Commission that will have a significant impact on banks, fintechs, payment service providers and customers, both from a legal and operational perspective.
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Nordea On Your Mind
Being euro-denominated is a benefit
What are the benefits of reporting in euros for a company that operates globally? In the Nordea On Your Mind report, "Euro in the Nordics 2.0," Tomi Hintikka, Group Treasurer of Finnish crane maker Konecranes, shares his perspectives on managing FX risk in a euro-denominated country.
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Sustainability
Chief Economist's Corner: A greener agricultural country
Denmark will soon be one of the first countries in the world to introduce a CO2e tax on agricultural emissions. Perhaps others will follow suit given the massive climate challenges, writes Nordea Group Chief Economist Helge J. Pedersen.
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Corporate insights
Beijer Ref: Shaping the future of sustainable heating and cooling
Beijer Ref is on a mission to be preferred provider of sustainable and energy-efficient heating and cooling technology. Nordea has supported the company for over 20 years and recently helped facilitate the company's entry into the US market.
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Nordea On Your Mind
Volvo Cars' heritage from a volatile currency
In the latest Nordea On Your Mind, “Euro in the Nordics 2.0,” Johan Trocmé interviews Daniel Aspenberg and Marcus Alfredson from Volvo Cars Treasury about how to manage the significant FX risk of having a major Swedish footprint with global sales.
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Nordea On Your Mind
No more euro introductions likely – for now
What is best for a small, open economy: the euro, a fixed exchange rate or a floating currency? Nordea's chief economists Helge Pedersen, Annika Winsth, Juho Kostiainen and Kjetil Olsen offer us insights on currency choices in the Nordics.
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Sustainable finance
Nordea named world’s best bank for sustainability-linked bonds
Global Finance has once again recognised Nordea’s sustainability leadership in its annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2024 – this time at the global, regional and Nordic country levels.
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Sustainability
A new dawn for nuclear energy
Over the past few years, interest in nuclear energy has made a comeback, with its inclusion in the EU Taxonomy and a COP28 pledge to triple nuclear capacity. In a new report, Nordea’s ESG Research team examines this renewed interest.
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Nordea On Your Mind
Nordea On Your Mind: The euro in the Nordics 2.0
The Nordea On Your Mind team revisits the merits of the euro in the Nordics, which are currently split between the euro and floating currencies.
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Economic Outlook
Growth pause for the Danish economy
After several years of high growth, Danish economic activity has slowed down. The dampening is expected to be relatively mild and soon to be replaced by renewed progress during this year.
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