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High demand for EKN guarantees
Demand for EKN guarantees reaches record levels – despite lower 2025 volumes, strong growth lies ahead.
High demand for EKN guarantees
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EKN broadens its risk coverage framework for Argentina
EKN expands its risk‑coverage framework for Argentina and removes the previously increased premiums for private buyers.
EKN broadens its risk coverage framework for Argentina
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New members appointed to SEK’s and EKN’s Scientific Climate Council
SEK and EKN strengthen their Scientific Climate Council with new expertise in sustainable shipping and critical minerals.
New members appointed to SEK’s and EKN’s Scientific Climate Council
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SEK and EKN report progress since joining the UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance
The Alliance’s first progress report shows how export finance is accelerating the global net-zero transition.
SEK and EKN report progress since joining the UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance
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Åke Nordlander appointed new Director General of EKN
The Swedish Government has appointed Åke Nordlander as Director General of the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN).
Åke Nordlander appointed new Director General of EKN
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New financing instrument assigned to EKN
EKN has been assigned by the Swedish Government to manage a new tool that links export financing with development aid.
New financing instrument assigned to EKN
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New assignment: Defence exports to Ukraine with support from EKN guarantees
From 29 July, a new regulation enables EKN to support defence equipment exports to Ukraine through export credit guarantees.
New assignment: Defence exports to Ukraine with support from EKN guarantees
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Increased statutory limit
The Swedish Government proposes to raise EKN’s guarantee limit by SEK 50 billion in response to growing demand for export credit guarantees.
Increased statutory limit
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Swedish Government proposes new financing instrument
The Swedish Government has proposed to introduce a new financing instrument that will combine export finance and grants.
Swedish Government proposes new financing instrument
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Extended risk cover makes it easier to get paid faster
The Swedish Export Credit Agency, EKN, is introducing an extended risk cover making it easier for exporting companies to discount their invoices through a bank by reducing the bank's risk.
Extended risk cover makes it easier to get paid faster
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EKN adjusts its policy for Argentina
EKN has decided to reopen its country cover policy for short-term transactions with companies in Argentina.
EKN adjusts its policy for Argentina
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EKN updates country risk classifications for six countries
EKN updates country risk classifications for six nations. West African Cape Verde and four Latin American/Caribbean countries are upgraded, while Israel in the Middle East is downgraded due to conflict risks.
EKN updates country risk classifications for six countries
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New functions in EKN Online
As of 20 September 2024, new functions will be available for Business Accounts in EKN Online. In connection with this, the General Terms and Conditions for EKN Online are also updated.
New functions in EKN Online
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Zambia – country policy change
EKN has eased requirements for Zambia, abolishing the need for own hard currency earnings and letters of credit for bank risks.
Zambia – country policy change
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EKN tightens Ethiopia policy by closing long-term bank risks
EKN has closed long-term bank risks for Ethiopia due to financial challenges and a severe hard currency shortage.
EKN tightens Ethiopia policy by closing long-term bank risks
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Pakistan's economic outlook shows signs of improvement
Despite remaining in country risk class 7, Pakistan is showing signs of economic stabilization with selective policy reliefs.
Pakistan's economic outlook shows signs of improvement
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New Country Risk Classifications following OECD meeting
Georgia, Montenegro and Oman have new country risk classifications following the latest OECD meeting.
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SEK and EKN explain the importance of attending COP28
Today, the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) opens in Dubai.
SEK and EKN explain the importance of attending COP28
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Updated General Conditions for Counter Guarantees
Please be informed that revised and updated General Conditions for Counter Guarantees are now available on EKN’s website.
Updated General Conditions for Counter Guarantees
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Special export credit guarantee for Ukraine
In the 2024 budget bill, the government proposes a special guarantee framework for EKN in the National Debt Office and allocation of funds to appropriations in the state budget for guaranteeing exports to Ukrainian importers.
Special export credit guarantee for Ukraine
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Lena Bertilsson new Director of Business Area for Large Corporates at EKN
EKN appoints Lena Bertilsson as new Director of Business Area for Large Corporates and member of EKN’s executive management. She has extensive experience from export finance and senior positions within several banks, most recently at Swedbank.
Lena Bertilsson new Director of Business Area for Large Corporates at EKN