Insights

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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Business growth

EIF guarantee enabled UpCloud to secure financing for next-generation data centre infrastructure

Nordea has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for several years to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses in the Nordic region. The EIF guarantee helped UpCloud access financing for projects that promote sustainability and innovation.

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Economic Outlook

New measure of unemployment in Sweden

The Swedish employment rate is among the highest in Europe, yet unemployment is close to 9%, according to the Labour Force Survey. There are strong reasons to take a more nuanced view of unemployment and shift the focus to register-based measures.

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Economic Outlook

Strong surge in exports beyond Denmark’s borders

Despite trade tensions and geopolitical turmoil, Danish exports have surged in recent years. Much of this growth stems from exports of goods produced outside Denmark’s borders.

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Economic Outlook

Swedish economic outlook: Upswing

Households have regained confidence, and conditions are in place for consumption to substantially increase. The export industry has weathered several global challenges, and the outlook is healthy. The unemployment rate is set to fall to 5%, according to the new BAS measure.

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Economic Outlook

Global economic outlook: Resilient for now

The global economic outlook has continued to be rather stable, despite geopolitical uncertainty. However, the level of uncertainty continues to be high, and the confidence among corporates and households is repeatedly tested.

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