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Finland welcomes banking giant Nordea but move holds risks

New player could boost sluggish economy; it could also bust it if things go wrong

Published Tue, Sep 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    Helsinki

    BANKING giant Nordea's decision to move its headquarters to Helsinki is being heralded in Finland as the ultimate endorsement that a long-lasting economic downturn is finally coming to an end.

    The Nordics' biggest bank is set to become the largest company run out of Finland when it moves next year, overtaking fallen telecom giant Nokia in market value.

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