Strong Financial Performance
Nordea reported a full-year income increase of 3% for 2024, with a return on equity exceeding 16% for the second consecutive year.
Q4 Income Growth
Total income for Q4 increased by 1% year-on-year, driven by an 8% rise in net fee and commission income, and higher net insurance and net fair value results.
Asset Under Management Growth
Assets under management grew by 11% in Q4, supported by robust net flows of EUR8.5 billion.
Improved Cost Efficiency
The cost-to-income ratio improved to 48.9% in Q4 from 50.6% a year earlier.
Stable Credit Quality
Net loan losses were EUR54 million or 6 basis points, reflecting continued solid credit quality.
Successful Acquisition
The acquisition of Danske Bank's Norwegian business boosted Nordea's market share in Norway from 11% to 15%.
Dividend Increase
The Board proposed a dividend of EUR0.94 per share for 2024, up from EUR0.92 in 2023.
Recognition and Awards
Nordea was named Sweden's Bank of the Year by Privata Affarer and recognized as the best private bank in Sweden and the Nordics by Professional Wealth Management.