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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CSRD in practice: Lessons learned, simplifications and the road ahead
Nordea recently gathered sustainability and audit experts from EY, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG for a panel discussion on CSRD reporting, sharing lessons from 2025 and practical advice for what comes next.
Fraud is the fastest-growing form of organised crime. Is your company ready?
Lasse Karner, Fraud Prevention Expert, Nordea in Denmark, argues that fraud prevention is not a finance department issue – it is a board responsibility that runs from the top of the organisation to the frontline.
Mark Kandborg, Group Chief Risk Officer at Nordea, explains why boards must treat cyber risk as a business-critical issue – and what they can do to prepare before an attack happens.