Chief Economist's Corner
Chief Economist's Corner: Europe’s new sick man
France is facing serious economic problems. Political polarisation across many countries is evoking memories of Europe in the 1930s.
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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.
Markets and investment
AI regulation fears hit the stock market
The Democrats' sweeping midterm victory has rattled global markets, sending technology and AI stocks sharply lower on fears of tighter regulation. We believe the market reaction may be too categorical given the underlying fundamentals.
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Transaction banking
Digital currencies: The next frontier in treasury?
From “digital islands” to programmable payments. Nordea’s Ville Sointu breaks down what digital currencies actually mean for corporate treasury today. Based on our recent Treasury Trends webinar with Richard Hayes.
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US midterm elections: A clearing event for financial markets
Nordea analysts Josephine Cetti and Anders Svendsen share their key takeaways from Nordea’s webinar on the US midterm elections, and what the results mean for financial markets and the economy.
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Sector insights
Sweden’s new building energy rules: What has changed and how property owners should prepare
Sweden’s implementation of the EU’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) changes how building energy performance is measured, rated and regulated, with real consequences for non-residential property owners.
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Sustainability
Crossing 1.5°C: Assessing Nordic climate targets and delivery
Nordic companies remain firmly committed to addressing climate change and are delivering well on their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. However, our annual review of climate targets and progress across a universe of approximately 330 Nordic companies reveals a persistent gap between ambition and delivery on Scope 3 emissions.
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Corporate insights
International trade in the age of geoeconomics
Governments are increasingly using trade, tariffs and sanctions to advance strategic objectives. For Nordic companies, understanding the shift is becoming essential to managing risk and identifying opportunities for growth.
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Payments
Navigating payment changes: ISO 20022 and address requirements in 2026
Nordic businesses need to prepare for payment system changes, including the end of unstructured addresses and ISO 20022 version upgrades. Early preparation is crucial for a seamless transition.
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Cash management
The hidden cost of resilience: What supply chain redesign means for working capital
As geopolitical pressures force companies to rethink their supply chains, the working capital implications are larger than many realise. You cannot redesign the physical supply chain without redesigning the financial supply chain, and treasury needs a seat at the table. Nordea’s Richard Hayes explains why in our recent Trade Trends webinar.
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Explainer
Your guide to bond issuance and loan transactions
Need a brush-up on the ins and outs of debt financing? Here's what you need to know.
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Transaction banking
Secondary sanctions: How treasurers can prepare for indirect risk
Secondary sanctions are reshaping how companies assess risk across counterparties, supply chains and financial networks. Treasury has a key role to play. Based on a Treasury Trends webinar with Richard Hayes, Chief Strategist, Transaction Banking.
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Sustainability
Working with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions
The supply chain accounts for most corporate emissions, making it a significant opportunity for impact. Companies that move beyond reporting to active supplier engagement can reduce emissions while strengthening resilience and cutting costs, writes Lead Sustainability Business Analyst Martin Zistler.
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