Case... May 2007
DANSKE BANK GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
Why Denmark? “Denmark offers a concentration of maritime knowledge and expertise and provides the world's most flexible and tailor-made solutions for the shipping industry. With a strong balance sheet of some EUR 367 billion and an AA- rating, Danske Bank is one of Denmark's leading corporate and shipping banks.� Per Skovhus, Senior Executive Vice President, Danske Bank
Danske Bank is the leading bank in Denmark with strong relations to the majority of the shipping companies based in the northern European area. Danske Bank provides flexible financial solutions to all shipping-related industries through its shipping departments in Copenhagen and Oslo and its strong local representation in Scandinavia.
CASE: DANSKE BANK
Reasons for choosing Denmark:
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Historically Denmark has always been a leading maritime nation With a high international education level, Denmark has an attractive labour market A stable political environment and a strong economy The strong representation of shipping companies in Denmark means that the financial sector has first-rate shipping expertise
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Danske Bank has a long history within shipping, focused on developing long-term financial partnerships with shipping companies in northern Europe. Danske Bank provides a wide range of solutions to meet the needs of the specialised global shipping industry. Danske Bank provides structured financing, guarantees, hedging instruments and research services to its shipping clients as well as a unique cash management solution based on Danske Bank’s single IT platform. Danske Bank is listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange and has an S&P AA- rating.”
Denmark at a glance • World's Best Place to conduct business in a five year perspective (Economist Intelligence Unit 2007 & 2008) • Among top 5 on the world competitiveness overall scoreboard (IMD 2007) • No 3 in the world on flexible labour regulations (IMD 2007) • No 1 in the world on IT infrastructure according to the IDC Society Information Index 2008 • Highest worker motivation in the world (IMD 2007)
Whether your company considers to relocate, consolidate, set up new production facilities, is on the lookout for new innovation partners or other strategic business solutions in Europe, Invest in Denmark is a good place to begin. We provide customised information and services free of charge and in full confidentiality.
Invest in Denmark 2, Asiatisk Plads DK-1448 Copenhagen K Tel. +45 33 92 11 16 Fax +45 33 92 07 17