Nordea has announced an update to its internal allocation framework, effective from the beginning of 2024. The new framework is designed to enhance transparency and accountability within the organization, aiming to improve decision-making related to capital deployment and resource allocation.
The changes introduced by this updated framework will not affect Nordea Group's consolidated financial statements but will impact the business area results in terms of income, costs, and capital. The revised framework seeks better alignment between business area and Group profitability metrics by allocating a significant portion of previously unallocated capital and costs directly to business areas.
A key aspect of the update is the shift towards a local approach for tax and capital requirements. This change reflects the actual cost of conducting business in various countries rather than relying on Group averages. Consequently, it enables more accurate decision-making processes.
With these adjustments, there will be alterations in how income and costs are recorded across different business areas. Furthermore, Nordea is introducing a revised profitability metric that aligns with the Group's return on equity. Business area profitability will now be measured as return on allocated equity, while capital consumption within each area will be assessed based on allocated equity.
This move signifies Nordea's commitment to refining its internal operations for improved efficiency and effectiveness in managing resources across its diverse geographical presence.