Sweden in NATO will make Nordics more attractive to new investors, say Norwegian managers

Increased integration and reduced geopolitical risks are some of the advantages of a full Nordic engagement in NATO, Storebrand and DNB executives say.

Top executives from DNB and Storebrand both believe that Swedish NATO membership will have positive effects. | Photo: DNB / Storebrand / PR

by ANNE LOUISE HOUMANN, KIM WIESENER

While the direct investment effects of Sweden and Finland’s NATO memberships may be limited, there will be some positive benefits, two leading Norwegian asset managers believe.

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