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As companies move towards a lower-carbon economy, many are asking what a climate transition plan looks like in practice. At Nordea, we support customers through dialogue, advice and financing solutions tailored to their needs.
Strengthening supplier relationships with Supply Chain Financing - Nordic launch
A working capital solution from Nordea enables companies to support their suppliers with early payment of approved invoices, while improving liquidity, predictability and resilience across the supply chain.
Navigating payment changes: ISO 20022 and address requirements in 2026
Nordic businesses have less than a year 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.
This article is based on our recent Trade Trends webinar with Richard Hayes, in which he explored what shifts in global shipping can tell us about the future of trade and the implications for treasury and working capital.
Despite AI’s rapid growth, Nordea’s Kirsti Sunde Midttun and Ole Håkon Eek-Nielsen see several challenges to profitability and present a more sceptical view of the industry’s prospects.
Rates rising: Nordea's experts see continued upward pressure
The article is based on Nordea's latest quarterly Rates and FX webinar, in which economists Jan Størup Nielsen and Samir Barki reviewed the key trends in financial markets and presented Nordea's forecasts for the remainder of 2026.
Chief Economist's Corner: Is a new debt crisis looming? Not in Denmark
Public debt has risen dramatically in many countries since the financial crisis, and even more so since the pandemic. But borrowing is no longer free. This could lead to serious problems in the years ahead – though fortunately not in Denmark.
EU climate policy update: Emission trading reform and electrification push
The European Commission has unveiled revisions to its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and launched an ambitious Electrification Action Plan. The reforms adjust decarbonisation timelines while extending support for industry investment, and set a target to double Europe’s electrification rate to 46% by 2040.
The collaboration between Nordea and European Energy shows how long-term financial partnerships enable complex renewable energy projects, from solar parks to commercial-scale e-methanol production.
From payments to decisions: The future of Transaction Banking
As payment execution becomes faster and more automated, the real value in transaction banking is shifting from managing individual transactions to orchestrating financial flows in real-time environments.