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.
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.
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.
Nordea to join Swift payments scheme as Gateway Intermediary
Nordea is set to join the Swift payments scheme as a Gateway Intermediary, reinforcing our position as the gateway to the Nordics and our commitment to faster, more transparent cross-border payments.
Do you know how exposed your company is – before the market moves?
Josephine Cetti, Chief Strategist at Nordea in Denmark, argues that boards do not need to predict financial markets – but they do need to understand what market movements mean for their company, and be ready to act before pressure builds.
Malthe Falck, Head of Group Digital at Nordea, argues that boards do not need to understand the technology behind AI – but they do need to ensure that their company has a clear plan for where it can make a difference.
The world is uncertain. Does your board have a macro compass?
Helge J. Pedersen, Chief Economist at Nordea in Denmark, argues that macroeconomics is not background noise for boards – it is the economic and political environment in which every company operates, and understanding it is essential for making the right decisions.
How Lundbeck turned ambition into acquisition: Lessons from a pharma treasury leader
This article is based on a session from Treasury360 Nordic in 2026, featuring Peter Kreutzfeldt, Head of Group Treasury and Insurance at Lundbeck, in conversation with Henrik Immelborn, Managing Director at Nordea. The discussion explored how Lundbeck has built a funding platform capable of supporting an active M&A agenda.
The Nordic transition in commercial vehicles: Momentum builds, but adoption remains slow
The transition of Nordic commercial transport towards lower emissions is clearly underway, but it still lags passenger transport. Tightening regulation, low Nordic electricity prices and improving technology are pushing the sector toward electrification, despite significant investment requirements.