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A company with exports representing at least 25 per cent of its turnover within 2–3 years of its formation – this is a born global company. But how common is the phenomenon – and what societal effects does it yield? New research shows that we should lower the expectations for born global companies.
Born Globals – myth or reality?
EKN has decided to downgrade Nicaragua from country risk category 6 to country risk category 7. "The political unrest has affected the economic situation in the country in a very negative way," said André Lundvall, Country Risk Analyst at EKN.
EKN downgrades Nicaragua
Blockchain is a technology with the potential to revolutionise international trade. We asked Patrik Zekkar, Head of Trade Finance & Working Capital Management at Nordea, to explain how blockchain technology could make the export business simpler and more secure in the future.
Six issues concerning blockchain and the future of trade
Year-on-year, the volume of guarantees issued by EKN doubled for the period from January to August 2018. At the same time, the guarantee volume for small and medium-sized enterprises increased 26 per cent.
EKN doubles guarantees issued
Karin Wessman has been appointed to the new position of Director of Sustainability at the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN). Her previous position was as Sustainability Manager for the agency.
Karin Wessman appointed Director of Sustainability
EKN global outlook 2018: All parts of the world are now contributing to growth in the global economy.
Booming global economy