Sustainable banking
What is responsible investing?
What does it mean to invest responsibly? There are several strategies to consider and combine if you are an investor with focus on responsible investing in addition to a profitable return.
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Corporate insights
Treasurers return to the role of risk manager
“Brave new world” is the title of Nordea’s 2023 Treasury Survey, reflecting a new paradigm of inflation, higher interest rates and geopolitical risks. How are treasurers responding to the changed risk landscape?
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Podcast
Hitting targets in a more volatile world
The Nordea On Your Mind team takes a deep dive into financial targets in their latest podcast.
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Economic Outlook
Investing in the green transition in Finland
Finland’s investments in the green transition continue, with more money pouring into low-emission industrial production and electric transportation, in addition to wind power.
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Economic Outlook
Global economic outlook: On a narrow path
Central banks are still concerned about inflation, which is slowing down, but is still above the target level. Consequently, it will take time before monetary policy will be eased, and the global outlook continues to be weak.
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Economic Outlook
Autumn chills for the Finnish economy
Economic growth was healthy in the first half of the year, but the outlook going forward is clearly weaker. Higher interest rates will continue to put pressure on consumers, and residential construction. Demand for exports has also deteriorated as global economic growth has slowed down.
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Markets and investment
Nordea in Shanghai: A one-stop shop for Nordic companies in China
“Newcomers and other customers often find it very helpful to learn and understand the local market from a Chinese angle. We provide that local perspective and can help explain the relevant local policies and regulations,” says the branch’s general manager, Angela Tu.
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ESG
How ESG risks affect investments
Investors are facing growing risks in their portfolios due to the effects of global warming and biodiversity loss. These risks are systemic and could destabilise the global financial system. Investors will want to navigate in this new global landscape.
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Economic Outlook
Decrease in savings to boost consumption in Finland
Household purchasing power has weakened significantly over the past year. However, households have maintained their spending by tapping into their savings.
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Economic Outlook
Tough times for Sweden's economy
The Swedish economy is showing some resilience. Especially the labour market has been stable. But there are still major challenges. Not least, households are struggling with high inflation and increasing interest rates with reduced spending as a result.
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Economic Outlook
A looming recession for the Finnish economy?
The economy has surprised positively in the first months of the year, but the outlook for the rest of the year is clearly weaker. The rise in prices and interest rates will continue to put pressure on consumers, and lower housing demand will decrease the volume of construction.
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Economic Outlook
Stubborn inflation in the global economic outlook
China is now one of the bright spots in the global economy thanks to its post-COVID rebound. Developed economies, however, continue to fight against inflation, which is still too high. As central banks tighten their monetary policy it remains to be seen whether they will be able to deliver a soft landing or if many economies will slide into a recession.
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