- Risk
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Swedish defence exports surge as global demand rises
As defence spending rises worldwide, Swedish exports grow – supported by triple-A-backed financing solutions.
Swedish defence exports surge as global demand rises
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.
- Success stories
- Financing
Scania buses bring “happiness, comfort and peace of mind”
Innovative financing supported by EKN is taking the Colombian city of Barranquilla to a new level of comfort in public transport.
Scania buses bring “happiness, comfort and peace of mind”
- Financing
- Guarantees
- Digital
Long-term export credit backs a major 5G push in Poland
ECA-backed financing enables Polish operator Play to expand its 5G network nationwide, supporting faster connectivity and digital growth.
Long-term export credit backs a major 5G push in Poland
- Risk
- Trends
- Tech
Can global trade withstand the new era of uncertainty?
Can global trade remain resilient in 2026? Experts assess geopolitical risk, AI, export trends and emerging growth markets.
Can global trade withstand the new era of uncertainty?
- Financing
- Tech
How SMEs and start-ups can succeed in defence tech
More SMEs and start-ups are entering defence tech – but regulation and limited capital still slow growth.
How SMEs and start-ups can succeed in defence tech
- Financing
- Tech
Let there be light – Swedish technology secures grid stability
The tech and financing behind stronger, more resilient power grids worldwide.
Let there be light – Swedish technology secures grid stability
- Sustainability
- Financing
Mining the future: How Sweden's Epiroc enables the green transition
Swedish mining tech is driving the green transition—backed by innovation and long-term finance.
Mining the future: How Sweden's Epiroc enables the green transition
- Markets
- Trends
Global race for critical materials benefits Nordic cluster
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the Nordic mining cluster stands out for several reasons.
Global race for critical materials benefits Nordic cluster
- Financing
- Guarantees
Finno-Swedish ECA collaboration ready to take on bigger tickets
Finland and Sweden team up through Finnvera and EKN to support larger, multi-sourced projects with attractive financing.
Finno-Swedish ECA collaboration ready to take on bigger tickets
- Sustainability
- Financing
Megaproject will harness gales off the Scottish coast to power UK homes
UK’s longest HVDC link will carry Scottish offshore wind power to two million homes—backed by EKN and Swedish technology.
Megaproject will harness gales off the Scottish coast to power UK homes
- Risk
- Export support
EKN expertise settles unpaid debt worldwide
Expert help when overseas buyers fail to pay. EKN supports exporters with settlement strategies and debt recovery worldwide.
EKN expertise settles unpaid debt worldwide
- 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
- Financing
TDC surges ahead: first Danish telecom deal backed by EKN
“What EKN has done is fantastic. As far as I know this is the first-ever ECA facility on a WBS ring-fenced structure.”
TDC surges ahead: first Danish telecom deal backed by EKN
- Financing
- Risk
- Trade
Is blended finance the key to attracting capital for large projects?
Blended finance can unlock capital for megaprojects – provided risks are shared and partnerships turn plans into bankable reality.
Is blended finance the key to attracting capital for large projects?
- 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
- Financing
- Trade
- Export support
Improved opportunities for Swedish businesses to support Ukraine
Sweden strengthens support for Ukraine’s recovery with longer maturities and increased risk cover on EKN export guarantees.
Improved opportunities for Swedish businesses to support Ukraine
- Bank
- Financing
- Guarantees
New extended risk cover unlocks faster payments in export deals
EKN’s extended cover lets banks discount export invoices risk-free – an unconditional, on-demand guarantee for exporters.
New extended risk cover unlocks faster payments in export deals
- 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
- Financing
- Trends
Investors voice strong confidence in European startups
Investors are optimistic about European startups, citing strong opportunities in AI, defence, and hardware, as discussed at Techarena 2025.
Investors voice strong confidence in European startups
- 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”
- Sustainability
- Financing
- Trends
New climate assessment model at EKN aims at net-zero portfolio
A telecom deal in Japan is the first to undergo EKN’s new climate assessment, evaluating its alignment with the net-zero goal.
New climate assessment model at EKN aims at net-zero portfolio
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Bank
- Markets
- Digital
Flagship project strengthens digital inclusion in Africa
A telecom deal aims to bring digital connectivity to remote Africa as part of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
Flagship project strengthens digital inclusion in Africa
- Bank
- Financing
- Guarantees
Empowering export finance for the energy transition
Lena Bertilsson on export finance and Swedish exporters enabling the energy transition. “Funding on a scale not seen in a long time”.
Empowering export finance for the energy transition
- 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
- 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