Increased globalisation means that an economic downturn in one place may spread to the rest of the world.

Danske Bank’s analysts are seeing ominous signs that such a downturn may materialise in the next year or two.

Danske Bank has signed the Principles for Responsible Banking developed by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). "Becoming a signatory is important as it commits us to embedding sustainability and our role in society into the core of our business", says CEO in Danske Bank, Chris Vogelzang.

This summer media quoted a recent DCCC report (Danish Chamber of Commerce in China) based on input from Danish businesses concluding that new legislation and tightening of rules have made it more difficult for Danish businesses to enter the luring Chinese market. Danske Bank is trying to make that entry easier though our local Chinese Office setup.

"A full 39 per cent of those who are self-employed have no desire to change their work life. For the population in general, that number is only 11 per cent", says private economist Louise Aggerstrøm Hansen. On the other hand, almost half of those self-employed fear that their business will go down if they fall ill. 

More investors in the Nordic countries are choosing to invest in start-ups that earn a profit by making a difference. Now a new study shows that investors not only gain a beneficial social or environmental value from such investments but also gain a tidy financial return. The report has been compiled by The One Initiative with support from Danske Bank.

HSB is improving its home saver offer by switching banking partner from Swedbank to Danske Bank. This will mean more advantageous terms and conditions for HSB home savers and more funds to choose from. 

Earlier this year, Danske Bank launched the voluntary-work initiative Time to Give – a programme that gives employees the opportunity to spend one workday per year carrying out voluntary work. Many employees have already begun making a difference through the programme – for example in eastern Jutland, where Troels and Michael are supporting the NGO Det Kærlige Måltid.

Say bye bye to crumpled receipts, vouchers that have gone missing and the hassles of personal outlays. Fintech Pleo offers a business solution that automates expense reporting via intelligent software and a corporate card, and now they are expanding their cooperation with Danske Bank.

Danske Bank customers will now be able to use Apple Pay – an easy and secure way to pay. With Apple Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, customers can make fast and convenient purchases in shops accepting contactless cards, in apps and on websites.