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EKN Magazine

Welcome to EKN Magazine. We provide inspiration and offer tips for companies and banks that work with exports or have just begun that journey out in the world.

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  • Success stories
  • Guarantees

Building a world-class export credit system

EKN’s new Director General Åke Nordlander outlines his vision for a stronger, more sustainable export credit system.

Building a world-class export credit system
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  • Sustainability
  • Guarantees

Green guarantee backs state-of-the-art rail tech

Smart financing from EKN enabled Vossloh to expand production capacity and sharpen its competitive edge in global rail markets.

Green guarantee backs state-of-the-art rail tech
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  • Financing
  • Risk
  • Trade

Reinsurance agreement bolsters export finance

A bilateral reinsurance agreement promises more attractive financing for large projects with sourcing from both Sweden and the US.

Reinsurance agreement bolsters export finance
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  • Financing
  • Trends

“Involving EKN adds value to our offering”

Swedish combat vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds are a global success. EKN boosts competitiveness with attractive financing.

“Involving EKN adds value to our offering”
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  • Sustainability
  • Trends

Scania drives the tran­sition toge­ther with EKN

Scania drives the green transition by developing innovative, sustainable transport solutions that pave the way for a cleaner future.

Scania drives the tran­sition toge­ther with EKN
A woman standing in front of an installation that says #COP29. On the wall, behind the installation, it's written: "In solidarity for a Green World.".

  • Sustainability
  • Trends

EKN demystifies export credits at COP29

EKN clarifies the role of export credits in driving sustainable growth and climate action at COP29.

EKN demystifies export credits at COP29
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  • Sustainability
  • Risk

Lower risk – better business

EKN helps Volvo Construction Equipment mitigate risk across the entire value chain. “Responsible sales are good for business.”

Lower risk – better business
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  • Sustainability
  • Markets
  • Trends

Green gold under the mid­night sun

Northern Sweden’s green energy surplus attracts industries in green value chains, with EKN’s green guarantees enhancing deals.

Green gold under the mid­night sun
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  • Sustainability
  • Financing

Green tran­si­tion re­quir­es in­creas­ed mi­ning

The clean energy shift needs more mining, often seen as unsustainable. Automation helps, but investor support remains key, experts say.

Green tran­si­tion re­quir­es in­creas­ed mi­ning
Trains in a railway yard

  • Sustainability
  • Markets

Türkiye goes green in record time

Swedish greentech suppliers and EKN may help fund and realise one of the world’s most ambitious energy transition programmes.

Türkiye goes green in record time
Ove Nyström and Malin Tegnér Larsen from EKN receive the ECA of the year award.

  • Financing
  • Guarantees
  • Trends

EKN scores a double at GTR Awards

EKN was awarded “ECA Of The Year” and the deal behind the massive 5G rollout in India was recognized as one of the ten “Best Deals of 2024”.

EKN scores a double at GTR Awards
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  • Sustainability
  • Trends

Railway to the future

Electric transport is about much more than cars and buses. Here’s how global rail giants transform railroading into a high-tech mode of transport – and a Swedish export success – capable of replacing fossil-fuelled airplanes and vehicles.

Railway to the future
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