Articles by Mark Burton and Jonas Cho Walsgard

Norsk Hydro Cyber Attack Exposes Risks of Global Supply Chain Disruptions

The ransomware attack crippling one of the world’s top aluminum makers is exposing how crucial sophisticated digital systems have become in the centuries-old industry of turning mined rock into metal products. Following a “severe” cyber-attack on Norsk Hydro ASA’s operations …

Update: Cyber Attack at Aluminium Producer Norsk Hydro Causes Production Outages

Norsk Hydro ASA, one of the world’s biggest aluminum producers, suffered production outages after a cyber attack affected operations across Europe and the U.S. The company said it was still working to contain the effects of the ransomware, a kind …

Low Interest Rates Pose Unknown Risks for European Insurers: CEO of Gjensidige

Cheap money could have unknown consequences for Europe, according to the chief executive officer of Gjensidige Forsikring ASA, Norway’s largest listed insurer. “It’s a sign of sickness for the economies in Europe when rates are this low,” Helge Leiro Baastad, …

Norway’s Failure to Provide Solvency Guidance Unnerves Investors: Storebrand

Norway is unnerving investors by failing to give clear signals on the implementation of the next step in insurance industry regulations, according to Storebrand ASA, Norway’s largest listed life insurer said. Authorities have surprised the market several times, making investors …

Norway’s Storebrand Buys Real Estate, Mortgages to Escape Negative Yields

Storebrand ASA, Norway’s largest listed insurance company based on assets under management, is buying mortgage bonds and real estate to escape negative rates. “Mortgage and corporate loans, where we are familiar with the credit quality, are exciting,” Chief Executive Officer …