When executives from Nordic retailers meet at The Nordic Summit, they will be joined by representatives from the European and Nordic central banks to discuss how central bank digital currencies (CBDC) can strengthen resilience in an uncertain world.

The Nordic Retail Summit is back in Malmö this October with one clear theme: The Consumer of the Future. Tomorrow’s customers are rewriting the rules of retail - demanding trust, loyalty, speed, and seamless experiences powered by AI. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plays a vital role in shaping the future of global aviation, bringing together over 300 airlines and key players in payments and commerce. On June 24, Nordic Initiative was honored to participate in IATA Payment Day.

Our June meetup in Stockholm brought together Nordic retailers and partners to align on next steps for the Nordic Merchant Service Framework. Lars Erik Fjørtoft (PwC), our Project Manager for the framework and ongoing initiatives, opened the day by outlining a structured path for growth and strategic partnerships, followed by an engaging merchant group discussion.

The Nordic Initiative has established a strategic partnership with nexo standards to transform payment systems across the Nordic Tier 1 consumer- facing industries. This collaboration aims to develop standardized payment solutions to benefit businesses and consumers throughout the region. The partnership unites major Tier 1 members of The Nordic Initiative across industries and Nordic borders to create payment solutions that enhance merchant flexibility while improving custo

We are proud to highlight and celebrate our partner and sponsor Market Pay, who has once again demonstrated their leadership in payment...

The countdown has begun! The Nordic Initiative Summit 2025 is an exclusive gathering of the region’s top retailers, banks, and policymakers,

Stockholm set the perfect backdrop for our latest Nordic Initiative Meetup , where top Nordic retailers and industry experts  came...

Evelien Witlox, Director of Digital Euro at ECB Dear all, I hope you had a restful holiday season and are ready for an exciting 2025!...

On November 13 and 14, 2024, the Nordic Initiative hosted its second annual Summit in Malmö, bringing together Tier 1 retailers,...