Trade finance
How trade polarisation is reshaping global commerce
Global trade isn’t dying; it’s transforming. And for Nordic businesses embedded in international supply chains, understanding this shift is crucial.
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Catch up with the hottest subjects impacting the fast evolving and rapidly developing area of transaction banking. Topics include cash management, trade, payments, working capital, liquidity management, digitalisation, e-commerce, mobile payments, cards, emerging technology and much more. Stay informed on the latest developments in the TxB space and find out how they impact people and companies in the Nordics and beyond.
Transaction banking
From payments to decisions: The future of Transaction Banking
As payment execution becomes faster and more automated, the real value in transaction banking is shifting from managing individual transactions to orchestrating financial flows in real-time environments.
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Transaction banking
Weaponised currencies and FX fragmentation: What treasurers should do
As geopolitical tensions fragment global FX markets, treasurers must rethink long-held assumptions about liquidity, convertibility and cross-border flexibility.
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Digital banking
Evolution, not revolution: A Nordic perspective on digital currencies
As the financial world buzzes with talk of digital currencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain-based payments, the question arises: Are we witnessing a revolutionary transformation or a natural evolution of our monetary system?
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Payments
Navigating payment changes: ISO 20022 and address requirements in 2026
Nordic businesses have less than a year to prepare for payment system changes, including the end of unstructured addresses and ISO 20022 version upgrades. Early preparation is crucial for a seamless transition.
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Corporate insights
Instant Payments Regulation: Get ready for fully automated instant payments and payee verification
Learn how the upcoming Instant Payments Regulation is reshaping financial transactions in Europe and how Nordea’s API solutions can help your business stay ahead of the curve.
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Trade finance
Unlocking opportunities: Working capital offering fuels international trade
A new working capital solution from Nordea allows companies to bridge gaps in the trade cycle by extending credit from the production or purchase of goods to the final sale. The key benefits include improved working capital, flexibility and global reach.
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Transaction banking
Nordea ranked best Cash Management bank in the Nordics
Kantar Prospera has announced the results for the yearly Transaction Banking surveys. Nordea Cash Management ranks as the best Cash Management bank in the Nordics, when 300 organisations are surveyed on how satisfied they are with their banks’ delivery in the field.
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Transaction banking
Real-time e-receipts are the future of purchasing
Residential housing development company JM was struggling with the volume of paper receipts its staff processed every month. By shifting to e-receipts, provided by Kwick Expense and its partner bank Nordea, JM was able to simplify its invoice processing and minimise the risk of lost receipts.
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Podcast
Podcast: BAFT – 100 years of bringing the financial community closer
The Banker’s Association for Finance and Trade, better known as BAFT, is a global association for organisations engaged in transaction banking around the world. With a 100 year track record of bringing change through dialogue and collaboration, BAFT is a key meeting place for the financial community and its suppliers, helping to shape market practices, provide education and deliver global advocacy.
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Corporate insights
Formula for success: Nordea helps baby product maker Twistshake go global
By taking an innovative approach to the design and marketing of baby products, Twistshake has become a Nordic success story, exporting to markets all over the world. As Twistshake’s trade and working capital needs became more complex, Nordea’s Trade Solutions team were on hand to provide advice and solutions to optimise liquidity management and ensure continued success.
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Insights
What will payments look like in a post-pandemic world?
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in changes in almost every aspect of our lives. One of the most notable changes was the level of digitalisation and development that has happened in just 2 years. It’s safe to say that payments and purchasing behaviours weren’t left untouched – ecommerce and the adoption of new payment methods also saw a significant increase.
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