Insights | Nordea

2022-05-20

Economic Outlook

Nordea chief economist: Record-high inflation will slow down economic activity

The war in Ukraine and new Covid-related lockdowns in China put the global economy under pressure. Inflation in the Western world has risen to its highest level since the 1980s.

2022-05-20

Economic Outlook

Swedish economic outlook: The test

The Swedish economy is currently stronger than it has been for many years. However, the economy is entering a phase of subdued growth as high inflation and rapid rate hikes are slowing activity.

2022-05-18

Responsible investments

Neste – on a transformation journey

An oil company included in funds aiming to support more sustainable future might sound controversial. A Nordea fund manager and a ESG-analyst discuss the case of Neste and the company's net zero ambition.

2022-05-17

Nordea On Your Mind

Basel IV: Back to basics

The European Commission has made some changes to the implementation of Basel IV. However, the regulation will still be a gamechanger for both banks and corporate borrowers, according to Nordea On Your Mind.

2022-05-11

Entrepreneurship

Alexander’s basement project about to become a mega business: will make larvae part of your diet

There are already more than two billion people eating insects. The start-up Invertapro would also like Norwegians to join the feast and has Nordea on its team.

2022-05-04

Insights

Supply chain emissions engagement, Part 2: The how

We outline some methods of engaging with supply chain emissions in order to manage risk and generate opportunities.

2022-05-04

Sustainable finance

Sustainable finance propels shipping’s green transition

Shipping accounts for between 2-3% of total global emissions. With demand for global seaborn trade set to grow, pressure to tackle the decarbonisation challenge is mounting from multiple sources, including companies themselves, industry bodies and the financial industry.

2022-05-03

Sustainable finance

A first look at companies’ EU Taxonomy reporting

In the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, companies covered by the Non-Financial Reporting Directive are required to report on eligibility for the first two EU environmental objectives. Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team takes a look at how companies are approaching the task.

2022-04-26

Entrepreneurship

“We wanted to drive change towards a more sustainable food industry”

Mö Foods Oymakes oat-based dairy products for consumers. What sparked the idea for the business was the sisters’ family background and their desire bring new products to the market that would enable consumers to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Nasdaq rings the bell to celebrate 10-year jubilee of Nordea’s Credit Linked Note, Fasträntebevis

2022-04-26

Insights

Nasdaq celebrates 10-year jubilee of Nordea’s Credit Linked Note, Fasträntebevis

On the 25 April, Nasdaq in Stockholm rang its bell to mark the 10-year anniversary of Nordea´s Credit Linked Note (Fasträntebevis).

Boy wearing jetpack and running on field with arms in the air

2022-04-19

Nordea On Your Mind

Project ﬁnance has a role to play in a renewable energy investment supercycle

Andreas Kindahl, Global Head of Infrastructure & Utility Ratings and Regional Head for the Nordics, and Michele Sindico, Director and Lead Analyst in the EMEA Infrastructure team, from S&P Global talk to us about the case for project ﬁnance, and how it differs from traditional corporate funding.

2022-04-13

Sustainability

Tech used to solve waste problem in Bergen: A race to turn waste into resources

Did you know that 70 per cent of the waste thrown in residual waste bags in Oslo is put there by mistake? In Bergen the startup Carrot, previously known as WasteIQ, has found a solution, and now they want to conquer Norway – and the world.