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Elisabeth Santesson by "Riksdagshuset" in Stockholm.

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Increased statutory limit

The Swedish Government proposes to raise EKN’s guarantee limit by SEK 50 billion in response to growing demand for export credit guarantees.

Increased statutory limit
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Extended risk cover makes it easier to get paid faster

The Swedish Export Credit Agency, EKN, is introducing an extended risk cover making it easier for exporting companies to discount their invoices through a bank by reducing the bank's risk.

Extended risk cover makes it easier to get paid faster
Argentina's flag on a building in Buenos Aires.

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EKN adjusts its policy for Argen­tina

EKN has decided to reopen its country cover policy for short-term transactions with companies in Argentina.

EKN adjusts its policy for Argen­tina
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EKN updates country risk class­i­fi­ca­tions for six countries

EKN updates country risk classifications for six nations. West African Cape Verde and four Latin American/Caribbean countries are upgraded, while Israel in the Middle East is downgraded due to conflict risks.

EKN updates country risk class­i­fi­ca­tions for six countries

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New functions in EKN Online

As of 20 September 2024, new functions will be available for Business Accounts in EKN Online. In connection with this, the General Terms and Conditions for EKN Online are also updated.

New functions in EKN Online

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Zambia – country policy change

EKN has eased requirements for Zambia, abolishing the need for own hard currency earnings and letters of credit for bank risks.

Zambia – country policy change

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New Coun­try Risk Class­i­fi­ca­tions fol­low­ing OECD meet­ing

Georgia, Montenegro and Oman have new country risk classifications following the latest OECD meeting.

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Special ex­port cre­dit gua­ran­tee for Ukraine

In the 2024 budget bill, the government proposes a special guarantee framework for EKN in the National Debt Office and allocation of funds to appropriations in the state budget for guaranteeing exports to Ukrainian importers.

Special ex­port cre­dit gua­ran­tee for Ukraine

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Lena Ber­tils­son new Di­rec­tor of Busi­ness Area for Large Cor­po­rat­es at EKN

EKN appoints Lena Bertilsson as new Director of Business Area for Large Corporates and member of EKN’s executive management. She has extensive experience from export finance and senior positions within several banks, most recently at Swedbank.

Lena Ber­tils­son new Di­rec­tor of Busi­ness Area for Large Cor­po­rat­es at EKN

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Guarantee vo­lum­es at re­cord lev­els

Interim Report January-April 2023: During the period EKN issued guarantees worth SEK 48.3 billion (SEK 28.0 billion) – the highest volume ever achieved during a first tertial. EKN’s guarantee offers also reached a record level.

Guarantee vo­lum­es at re­cord lev­els

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Updated guide­lines from OECD

OECD has presented a principle proposal for the modernization of the international guidelines for export credits, where "green" transactions are rewarded.

Updated guide­lines from OECD
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