Analysis, observations and opinions on Nordic banking
This is where I dig into the numbers, market events and macro trends shaping the Nordic banking sector — and what they mean for the years ahead. Most pieces follow the quarterly results cycle; occasionally I explore focused themes such as wealth management, risk, technology, or operational excellence.
Insights
What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Greatest Athletes of All Time
Elite athletes treat preparation, recovery, and discipline as non-negotiable. The way they sustain excellence over time offers clear lessons for business leaders focused on long-term performance.
The Efficiency Wall in Nordic Banking
As the new normal sets in for the Nordic banks, strategic cost management becomes the defining competitive lever of 2026 and beyond — the one that will separate those who break through the efficiency wall from those who stall against it.
Nordea’s 2030 Strategy
Breakdown of Nordea’s strategic priorities for 2026–2030 and the levers behind its >15% ROE target.
Nordic Banking Insights Q3 2025: The New Normal Takes Hold
The large Nordic banks have enjoyed three years of elevated revenues but are now adjusting to a new normal in 2026.