Latest articles from Denmark

Too many cooks spoil CRD IV liquidity broth

The growing number of EU institutions intervening on the drafting of Europe’s vital new liquidity requirements is piling uncertainties on banks and capital markets.

Danske Bank

Denmark's smallest banks remain stubborn on consolidation opportunities

Danish banks are coming under increasing pressure to consolidate their fragmented sector. But debate rages over whether bigger really is better, and the jury is still out on the advisability of merging in unsettled times.

Lessons from the Danish economy

Elements of the Danish labour market model could be highly relevant across Europe, says Nils Bernstein.

Danske tries its luck in Ireland

Karina Robinson questions Danske Bank CEO Peter Staarup on the Danish institution’s Irish forays.

Tax freezes yes, baby kissing no

Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen defends his consensus-style of leadership to Karina Robinson.

Ole Rossing

Denmark’s Saxo Bank is 50% bank and 50% technology company, says its chief information officer. He tells Dan Barnes why this hybrid has been so successful.