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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
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
- 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
- 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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- Trends
- Trade
Export finance poised to play a bigger role in European rearmament
State-backed guarantees are becoming a key tool in funding the bill for reinforcing European defence capabilities.
Export finance poised to play a bigger role in European rearmament
- Trends
- Digital
- Tech
Large corporates take on the future with tech startups
David meets Goliath in a race for innovations where everyone’s a winner: Leading Swedish truck exporters Scania and Volvo share their advice on how to successfully embrace the startup community.
Large corporates take on the future with tech startups
- Markets
- Trade
Learning to love longer tenors
Are the expanded financing opportunities permitted by the updated OECD Arrangement living up to high expectations? It may take time, experts say.
Learning to love longer tenors
- Sustainability
- Financing
- Trade
Trade takes centre stage at COP28
To deliver more sustainable global trade, eight leading ECAs unveiled a new net-zero alliance in Dubai. “Public finance has been the missing piece in the net-zero financial landscape,” commented a UN source.
Trade takes centre stage at COP28
- Sustainability
- Trends
Metals demand seen rising by 500%
A successful net-zero transition relies heavily on strategic metals and minerals. How can export finance help boost supply and ensure sustainable mining practices?
Metals demand seen rising by 500%
- Financing
- Trade
OECD updates country risk assessment model
The OECD Country Risk Assessment Methodology ultimately determines the minimum premium rate that state-backed export credit insurers can charge. Now, it has been revised to reflect a stronger focus on governance and institutional factors, and the consequences of climate change.
OECD updates country risk assessment model
- Financing
- Guarantees
The secrets behind 5G leadership
Carl Mellander, CFO at the world’s biggest 5G technology provider Ericsson says export financing is a crucial counter-cyclical tool.
The secrets behind 5G leadership
- Financing
- Trends
- Trade
Record deal behind record-time 5G rollout in India
In the largest private deal ever supported by EKN, Ericsson delivers equipment worth over USD 2 billion for the rollout of 5G technology across India.
Record deal behind record-time 5G rollout in India
- Sustainability
- Guarantees
Swedish cables connect a greener future
The energy transition has triggered a boom in demand for power cables that can transport the green energy harvested by solar and wind farms over long distances. The drive to renew and connect national grids further fuel demand at cable maker NKT, with major export production in Sweden and guarantees from EKN.
Swedish cables connect a greener future
- Financing
- Trade
OECD launches “landmark modernisation” of export credits
Hailed as a “complete game changer for the export finance sector”, the OECD reform of the Arrangement on officially supported export credits improves flexibility, particularly in the financing of climate-related projects.
OECD launches “landmark modernisation” of export credits
- Sustainability
- Financing
Regional development banks crucial in funding climate action
The battle against climate change is won or lost in Asia and the Pacific. New and innovative blended financing schemes involving multiple institutions and greentech from leading suppliers hold the key.
Regional development banks crucial in funding climate action
- Financing
- Markets
Keeping Ukraine on the move
Despite its sites being attacked by Russian forces, truck maker Scania decided to remain present in Ukraine. “Logistics is crucial to a country at war,” says Håkan Jyde, Managing Director Scania Ukraine.
Keeping Ukraine on the move
- Sustainability
- Guarantees
New guarantees to boost green lending
To stimulate green investments at home and abroad, EKN and Riksgälden offer new and attractive guarantees with higher risk cover, while SEK offers financing and funding.
New guarantees to boost green lending
- Sustainability
- Guarantees
Up to 100% risk cover with new green guarantee
The new Green Export Credit Guarantee from EKN offers up to 100 percent risk cover for exports to projects that comply with the EU taxonomy.
Up to 100% risk cover with new green guarantee
- Financing
- Guarantees
- Trends
In defence of defence
The war in Ukraine has triggered a reassessment of defence spending in financial and political circles. How can export finance contribute?
In defence of defence
- Economics
- Financing
- Markets
All eyes on African debt
Some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa may face debt restructuring as public finances suffer from a stronger dollar and higher import bills. EKN monitors the development closely and foresees a heightened interest in securing risk cover on private risk in an uncertain environment.
All eyes on African debt
- Sustainability
- Trends
- Tech
Nordic clean-tech takes on the world with export finance
“Navigating turbulent times for Nordic trade” was the motto at GTR Nordics 2022, where a record number of visitors learned about the relevance of Nordic clean-tech in building a climate-resilient future.
Nordic clean-tech takes on the world with export finance
- Sustainability
- Financing
COP27: “Funding and skills gaps need closing”
Participants from across the world arrived at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik to agree on measures to halt the escalating climate change. Delegates from EKN worked hard to raise awareness of the role of export financing in funding the transition.
COP27: “Funding and skills gaps need closing”
- Financing
- Guarantees
- Risk
Sweden secures supply of strategic raw materials
A new guarantee from EKN secures the supply of strategic raw materials to Swedish importers by covering the risk of new investments for raw material producers and their creditors.
Sweden secures supply of strategic raw materials
- Sustainability
Drinking water for 3 million people
Almost 1,200 rural villages and towns in Côte d’Ivoire will have access to drinking water through a new EKN-supported project that promises a “massive impact” on local communities and women in particular.
Drinking water for 3 million people
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New Estonian dairy creates higher value to local farmers
The major expansion of an Estonian dairy facility will convert half of all milk produced in the country to a buffet of export success with the help of Tetra Pak and financing from ING Bank and EKN.
New Estonian dairy creates higher value to local farmers
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Uncertainty creates opportunity
Export credit agencies (ECAs) play a crucial role in a volatile market where many sovereigns and debt issuers find it harder to access capital, argues Cécile Camilli, Global Head of Development & Structured Export Finance at Société Générale, in an exclusive interview.
Uncertainty creates opportunity
- Sustainability
- Financing
“Water is life”
A water treatment project in Ghana provides 400,000 with clean drinking water and reduces the need to walk long distances to fetch water. “EKN and SEK were important to help structure a competitive financing structure”, says Desislava Radeva at Standard Chartered Bank.
“Water is life”
- Markets
- Trade
Tailwind for Swedish exports
EKN joins the world’s largest sailing ship to showcase Swedish exports, offering partners and exporters meeting venues from Europe to Asia.
Tailwind for Swedish exports
- Financing
- Guarantees
- Tech
Local currency cover from EKN secures major telecom deal in Japan
BNP Paribas was among those selected to arrange SoftBank Corp.’s syndicated loan signed in 2020/21 for 5G capex in Japan on the back of EKN support. “This transaction proves that ECA-backed financing is also highly attractive to blue-chip companies in advanced economies.”
Local currency cover from EKN secures major telecom deal in Japan
- Financing
- Digital
Credit Suisse: “a very positive experience”
One of the premier banks to make use of EKN’s new online application tool, Credit Suisse believes the process added value in several ways: “It helped us expedite the application process and facilitated the administrative work.”
Credit Suisse: “a very positive experience”
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- Guarantees
Connecting Turkish hubs – new high-speed railway line
Shooting through North-western Turkey like a silver bullet, a new high-speed electric train will connect important hubs with far less environmental impact than road traffic. Scandinavian export financing made the Green Loan possible.
Connecting Turkish hubs – new high-speed railway line
- Sustainability
- Financing
Green bonds hit the USD 1 trillion mark
The rapidly growing investor appetite for sustainable investment is good news for the transition to a carbon-free society, which will require substantial funding as well as export credit risk cover to enable developing countries to join in. But how is sustainability defined and monitored – and can green investment be further incentivised to speed up the transition?
Green bonds hit the USD 1 trillion mark
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Deutsche Bank: “Doing nothing is the biggest risk.”
As Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s Structured Trade & Export Finance, Werner Schmidt believes export finance has a crucial role to play in the transition to a carbon-free society. “We need to be the driver that make it happen.”
Deutsche Bank: “Doing nothing is the biggest risk.”
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Towards net zero with fossil-free steel
Our world is built from steel but as steel production accounts for about 7 percent of the global CO2 emissions, a carbon-free society needs new ways of making steel. A Swedish joint venture named Hybrit may hold the key by replacing a steel-making method that has been used for a thousand years.
Towards net zero with fossil-free steel
- Sustainability
- Financing
- Trade
COP26: “The financial sector has a key role to play”
Marie Aglert, Head of Business Area Large Corporates at EKN, attended the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow. The important role of the financial sector in the climate transition and the need for a modernisation of the OECD framework were among her takeaways.
COP26: “The financial sector has a key role to play”
- Sustainability
- Financing
Smooth ferry leasing secured
A novel guarantee construction from EKN brings a new class of energy-efficient and environmentally adapted ferries to international waters as passenger traffic is set to bounce back in the wake of eased travel restrictions.
Smooth ferry leasing secured
- Sustainability
- Financing
Fast track to growth in Ghana
In Ghana, EKN-backed financing enables the biggest railway investment since independence. The project will boost exports, create new jobs and add to sustainability by shifting cargo from road to rail.
Fast track to growth in Ghana
- Sustainability
- Tech
Solar cells from Sweden’s Exeger – soon in a headset near you
Imagine photovoltaic cells that can be charged through indoor lighting, bent any which way, and look like leather, fabric or even brushed steel? And that can be integrated into headsets, remote controls and even your cellphone?
Solar cells from Sweden’s Exeger – soon in a headset near you