Norway may be cashless society by 2020
A leading Norwegian financial organisation has said the country is on course to becoming a cashless society by 2020.
Former Kaupthing bosses charged with fraud
The former chief executive and chief financial officers of Kaupthing have been charged with fraud and breach of trust by Iceland’s special pros...
Plans to merge Icelandic fishing companies
Two of Iceland’s biggest fishing companies, which represent catchers and processors, are considering a merger to form a more powerful organisation wit...
Iceland plans euro bond sale
Iceland is planning to sell its first euro bond since 2006, moving away from the US dollar funding it has been dependent on since its economy crashed ...
Reduced quota affects HB Grandi earnings
A reduced capelin quota has resulted in less earnings and operating profits for Icelandic trawler firm HB Grandi over the first three months of 2014.
Iceland and China announce start date of FTA
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Iceland and China, which was signed last month, will officially begin on 1 July.
Icelandic premier says LBI will not be exempt from restrictions
Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has insisted that failed bank LBI hf will not be exempt to the country’s capital controls.
Iceland homeowners get welcome boost
Iceland says it has launched a debt cancellation initiative for mortgage holders which is likely to benefit half the households in the country.