Denmark, Finland woo Nordea as it plans to move HQ from Sweden

Copenhagen

AS Nordea Bank AB tells Sweden it will move its headquarters from the largest Nordic economy unless the regulatory environment is relaxed, Finland and Denmark are stepping up their charm offensives.

Danish Business Minister Brian Mikkelsen last Friday made clear he wants Nordea based in his country, and underscored his commitment to a stable regulatory environment in which banks and other companies don't face stricter requirements.