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.
Meet Ove Nyström, EKN’s new Director of Large Corporates, bringing extensive export-finance experience and a broader perspective.
From big deals to the bigger picture – welcome, Ove Nyström
How can banks, insurers and export credit agencies manage growing climate risks while keeping trade and investment moving?
When climate risk becomes credit risk
Financing, local expertise, service and long-term commitment are increasingly part of the battle for international markets.
More than a bus: financing the next generation of public transport
Proven technology, strategic partnerships and export finance are accelerating the adoption of Swedish mining solutions.
How Swedish mining solutions are scaling globally
The global race for critical minerals is no longer just about finding new deposits. It is about extracting them safely, efficiently and sustainably.
From deep underground to global markets
As critical networks demand billions in investment, competitive financing is becoming a powerful advantage for global exporters.
Financing networks too important to fail
How Swedish innovation and export finance are helping Elekta bring advanced cancer treatment to patients around the world.
Exporting hope
A new railway linking Türkiye to the South Caucasus showcases the growing importance of multi-source export credit financing.
The art of making a € 2.6 billion railway bankable
Tourism is pushing Montenegro’s networks to the limit — now Swedish-backed 5G investment is stepping in to meet demand.
Montenegro’s 5G leap: how Swedish export finance is helping Mtel meet a tourism-driven data surge
Standard Chartered and ECA partners prove how sustainability makes Tanzania’s SGR bankable at scale.
Elephants are stakeholders too
As defence spending rises worldwide, Swedish exports grow – supported by triple-A-backed financing solutions.
Swedish defence exports surge as global demand rises
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”
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
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?
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
The tech and financing behind stronger, more resilient power grids worldwide.
Let there be light – Swedish technology secures grid stability
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
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the Nordic mining cluster stands out for several reasons.
Global race for critical materials benefits Nordic cluster
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
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
Expert help when overseas buyers fail to pay. EKN supports exporters with settlement strategies and debt recovery worldwide.
EKN expertise settles unpaid debt worldwide
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
“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
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?
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
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
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
A bilateral reinsurance agreement promises more attractive financing for large projects with sourcing from both Sweden and the US.
Reinsurance agreement bolsters export finance
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
Swedish combat vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds are a global success. EKN boosts competitiveness with attractive financing.
“Involving EKN adds value to our offering”
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
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
EKN clarifies the role of export credits in driving sustainable growth and climate action at COP29.
EKN demystifies export credits at COP29
EKN helps Volvo Construction Equipment mitigate risk across the entire value chain. “Responsible sales are good for business.”
Lower risk – better business
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