The Nordics are a hub of trade, innovation, early digital transformation and sustainability. In this podcast, Open Insights, we talk to leading business figures in the Nordics to explore how they are making an impact in this dynamic region
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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.
In this Open Insights podcast, Shawn Hayes, Vice President, Operations and Business Management at BAFT, discusses the development of BAFT from its beginning over a century ago and the main focus areas of the organisation now and in the future. Shawn also explains why education is such an important strategic pillar for the forum and its members.
Sustainability
Nordic companies stick to climate goals despite global uncertainty
Amid geopolitical tensions and fractured global cooperation, Nordic companies are not retreating from their climate ambitions. Our Equities ESG Research team’s annual review shows stronger commitments and measurable progress on emissions reductions.
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Sector insights
RESourceEU in the age of geoeconomics: Nordic companies positioned to seize opportunities
As Europe shifts towards strategic autonomy in critical resources, Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead. Learn how Nordic companies stand to gain in this new era of managed openness and resource security.
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Open banking
How APIs power the real-time payments revolution in banking
The financial industry is right now in the middle of a paradigm shift as real-time payments become the norm rather than the exception. At the heart of this transformation are banking APIs (application programming interfaces) that enable instant, secure and programmable money movement.
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