Insights

Markets and investment

Looking ahead to MIPIM 2026: Real estate investor sentiment and market outlook

Leading up to MIPIM 2026, Nordea’s Simon Stein reflects on investor sentiment, market trends and where real estate opportunities are emerging.

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Economy

Tariff uncertainty persists despite US Supreme Court ruling

Tariff uncertainty has increased again after the Supreme Court found a big part of the US tariffs illegal. New tariffs quickly followed, but it would be premature to expect recent developments to materially alter the economic and market outlook.

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Corporate insights

Mehiläinen: A Nordic healthcare success story powered by innovation and partnership

From its roots as a hospital in Helsinki to becoming one of Finland’s leading healthcare providers, Mehiläinen’s growth story is driven by digital innovation, strategic acquisitions and a forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery.

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Payments

A new Nordic payment infrastructure – supported by ISO 20022

The Nordic payment landscape is entering a new era, aligned with global and European standards. Local legacy file formats are being replaced by a unified XML standard across the Nordic region.

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Sustainability

What are nature credits?

Nature credits are market-based instruments designed to create economic incentives for conservation, restoration and sustainable management of natural resources. In practice, this means that when a company, an organisation or a government buys a credit, the money is used to fund projects that benefit nature.

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Sustainable finance

Nordea sweeps Nordic Sustainable Finance Awards

Our commitment to sustainable finance has once again earned recognition, with five awards in Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards, including top rankings in our four Nordic home markets plus a first place on sustainability transparency in Western Europe.

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Fraud

What is a BEC fraud?

An invoice lands in your inbox. The content of the invoice, the amount and the assignment are correct. But in addition to the invoice, there's a small detail from the sender: Please note that we have a new account number which the invoice should be paid to. Is everything in order – or is this a fraud attempt?

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Insights

Building business in Northern Norway – one project at a time

At Norway’s northernmost Nordea office in Tromsø, Business Banking plays a central role in supporting economic activity across some of the country’s most expansive and diverse regions.

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Economy

Chief Economist's Corner: Cold winds blow from the east, while it's foggy and unstable in the west

The unstable conditions continue to dominate the forecasts, and nothing suggests an imminent shift.

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Sustainable finance

Financing the future: Nordea’s new initiative for renewable energy and infrastructure projects

Nordea’s Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Financing initiative supports pioneering clean energy ventures, from the world’s first commercial e-methanol plant to offshore wind, solar parks and digital infrastructure.

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Sustainability

China and cleantech supremacy: Implications for Europe

Two decades ago, China saw in the energy transition the opportunity to leapfrog into a new technology era. We examine the scale of China's efforts, and explore what policies the EU could adopt in a scenario of increased trade assertiveness.

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Business growth

Verda sets out to be the first hyperscaler from the Nordics

Verda, formerly known as DataCrunch, is a fast-growing AI-focused cloud provider from the Nordics. In the rapidly evolving cloud industry, Verda is addressing the growing demand for specialised infrastructure tailored to AI workloads.

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