Where are the Nordic economies headed? What can we expect from financial markets? The job as a chief economist is about being able to analyse and interpret economic data and trends, combining it all into an outlook for the future.
In a series of interviews, Nordea’s four chief economists share their career paths, what excites them most about the job, what they do in their free time as well as their advice for the next generation.
Each interview is available in English and each local language:
As a young student, Helge J. Pedersen got completely hooked on economics. The Nordea expert never looked back, and today he is one of Denmark’s most well-known economists. But his passion for football and the world of sports never fades.
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As she approaches 30 years in Nordea and 15 as chief economist, Annika Winsth reflects on her career path, the biggest economic risks on the horizon and her advice for the next generation.
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Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Inflation and higher interest rates. Nordea’s Norwegian Chief Economist Kjetil Olsen is close to the big news. But an evening trip to the forest can make him forget time and place.
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As a young orienteering talent in Finland, Tuuli Koivu dreamt about a career in sports. Now the Nordea chief economist strives to be on top of the global economy – and especially the future direction of China.
Go to the interviewThree times a year, Nordea releases the Economic Outlook, a report containing our economists’ projections and analysis for the Nordic and global economies and markets.
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Markets and investment
As the European regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies has matured and the demand for virtual currencies and cryptocurrencies is growing across the Nordics, Nordea has decided to allow customers to trade in a crypto-linked product on its platforms.
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About us
Equal pay is one of the cornerstones of Nordea’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Equal Pay Employer title by Figure Baltic Advisory, placing us among Estonia’s top five large employers recognised for providing equal pay.
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Interim result
Frank Vang-Jensen: "This was another very solid quarter from Nordea. We stayed close to our customers and were again proactive on all fronts. That led to higher levels of business activity. Business volumes grew and profitability was again high. "
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