International co-operation
EKN participates in several international networks: globally, within the OECD, the EU, the Berne Union, and in the Nordic region.
EKN:s work is governed by several international regulations and are one of the many organisations involved in negotiations and meetings on these regulations. You can read about the organisations and partnerships that set the frameworks for export financing in the menu to the left. This menu also shows which international regulations govern EKN's operations.
You can read about the organisations and partnerships that set the frameworks for export financing in the menu to the left. This menu also shows which international regulations govern EKN's operations.
WTO
The WTO regulates international trade, aiming to support producers, exporters, and importers in their business while facilitating trade between countries.
WTO
OECD
Export financing plays a crucial role in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). EKN collaborates within the OECD on several different issues and regulations.
OECD
EU
Two EU policies govern state guarantees: trade policy, focusing on global competitive neutrality, and competition policy, ensuring EU neutrality and non-subsidies.
EU
The Berne Union
EKN is a member of the Berne Union (International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers), which is an industry association with around 80 members from all over the world.
The Berne Union
The Paris Club
The Paris Club is a forum for renegotiating public and guaranteed export credits when a country faces severe payment issues and cannot meet its commitments.
The Paris Club
Reinsurance agreements
Export credit agencies collaborate through agreements, commonly reinsurance, used when a main supplier buys at fixed prices from foreign sub-suppliers.
Reinsurance agreementsThe Nordic Region
The export credit agencies in the Nordic region collaborate by engaging in discussion and sharing information.
Annual meetings are held on the executive level and for several sub-groups for discussions on technical issues. This gives EKN the opportunity to meet and have discussions with its Nordic colleagues and strengthen contacts.
Swedish & international organisations
Do you want to know more about Swedish and international organizations and export credit institutions in other countries? Here you will find links to a selection.
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