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ROE continues to fall at Danish banks
October 21, 2021Danske Bank, the country’s largest lender by Tier 1 capital, saw return on equity drop to 2.7% in 2020.

Saxo CEO sees strengths in partnerships
November 1, 2019Denmark-based Saxo Bank is really more of a fintech. And it is from this long-standing perspective that CEO Kim Fournais tells Edward Russell-Walling how he foresees a bursting of the fintech bubble, and why partnerships are now paramount for all banks.

Nordic FX: volatility ahead?
May 1, 2018The Nordic countries’ currencies are renowned for stability and low risk, but concerns are surfacing around the currencies of Norway and Sweden, nicknamed the 'nokkie' and the 'stocky'. Joy Macknight reports.

Will Nordic equity markets maintain their hot streak?
May 1, 2018Property companies in the Nordic region have favoured the equity market recently as investors responded to low interest rates. Can the outlook remain positive despite Sweden's declining house prices? Stefanie Linhardt reports.

Why do Nordic property companies take the high road on LTVs?
May 1, 2018When compared with the rest of Europe, Nordic property companies tend to operate with higher loan-to-value ratios. Stefanie Linhardt looks at why this approach works in the region.

Direct investment enjoys Nordic upswing
May 1, 2018Private equity funds are expressing ever-greater interest in the Nordic property market, and listed companies are next on their shopping list, writes Stefanie Linhardt.

Just Eat delivers first high-growth listing
May 1, 2014When Danish-founded online takeaway ordering firm Just Eat decided it was time for an initial public offering, the UK’s new equity market segment had the right flavour.
The top five banks in Denmark
December 18, 2013The Banker's top banks in Denmark ranking shows that Danske Bank is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.

Green energy feels the chill
December 3, 2012Tighter bank financing, falling government subsidies and rising US shale gas production are all putting the squeeze on the renewable energy industry.