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.
EKN was awarded “ECA Of The Year” by GTR and the EKN-backed 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
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
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
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.
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Are the expanded financing opportunities permitted by the updated OECD Arrangement living up to high expectations? It may take time, experts say.
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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.
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A successful net-zero transition relies heavily on strategic metals and minerals. How can export finance help boost supply and ensure sustainable mining practices?
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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.
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Carl Mellander, CFO at the world’s biggest 5G technology provider Ericsson says export financing is a crucial counter-cyclical tool.
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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