Sustainable banking
Productive and stable economies are dependent on sufficient natural resources and well-functioning ecosystems. In this explainer we dive into why biodiversity has become increasingly important to banks and the role it plays in our own sustainability strategy.
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Economy
Donald Trump started his trade war against the rest of the world at a press conference in the White House Rose Garden. The vision of bringing the car industry back to the US will one day go down in history as a nostalgic mirage.
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Sustainability
Discover how Nordea’s “Deposit with Climate Focus” product allows businesses to include a sustainability agenda in their cash management activities. Learn about this new offering, now available in Finland after its success in Sweden and Norway.
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Sustainable banking
Our latest data shows consistent progress towards our sustainability targets. Looking ahead Nordea continues to focus on supporting an orderly transition in the short and long term in the best interests of society and our customers, explains Head of Group Sustainability Anja Hannerz in an interview.
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Sustainability
The Nordic forestry sector plays a significant role in Europe’s green transition, but potentially faces complex sustainability challenges. Senior ESG Analyst Samuel Pendergraph explains how regulatory pressures within forestry are creating supply tensions for companies navigating within the EU and abroad.
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Economy
As part of its mid-term budget proposal for 2025, the Finnish government has decided on reductions of EUR 2 billion in earned income and corporate tax. About half of the tax cuts will be covered by increases in other taxes and spending cuts. Nordea Chief Analyst Juho Kostiainen takes a look at the reforms and the expected economic impact.
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Sustainability
The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.
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Economy
China started the year 2025 with robust GDP growth. Nordea Chief Economist Tuuli Koivu also observed slightly better sentiment during her trip to the country in March. However, the intensified trade war between the US and China is going to hurt the growth and CNY outlook in the coming months.
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Insights
The trade war has been a rollercoaster for the markets – here’s a day-by-day account of the ride so far.
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Economy
During market turbulence, US government bonds tend to be a “safe haven.” But the past week showed something completely different. On 9 April, when Trump’s new tariffs were to take effect, investors sold off US government bonds. Nordea Senior Strategist Sara Midtgaard takes a closer look.
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Financial skills
At Nordea, we want to help people build the financial skills that are important for financial stability and a good quality of life. Our employees teach these skills to thousands of children and young people every year.
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Sustainability
The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.
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