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Banking in Iceland
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Banking sector based in Iceland. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Kaupthing Bank
Kaupthing Bank hf, a commercial and investment bank with operations across Scandinavia and London is currently in a moratorium. The Bank compiles a monthly report for creditors which is available on this website so that creditors and other interested parties can keep abreast of key developments.
1001 to 5000 staff
Landsbankinn
Landsbankinn is a leading Icelandic financial institution. Landsbankinn offers a full range of financial services and is the market leader in the Icelandic financial service sector with the largest branch network. Landsbankinn was established on 9 October 2008 but the history of its predecessor runs back to 1886. The banks' shareholders are the Icelandic State Financial Investments, which manages the 81.3% holding of the National Treasury, and Landskil ehf, which manages an 18.7% holding on behalf of Landsbanki Íslands hf.
501 to 1000 staff
Icelandic Savings Bank Association
The Icelandic Savings Bank Association represents the interests of 4 savings banks: Höfðhverfingar Savings Bank, Strandamenn Savings Bank, Austurland Savings Bank and Suður-Þingeyingar Savings Bank. The Association is also responsible for IT, Marketing, Customer Service and Business Development for the 4 Savings Banks.
1 to 10 staff
Kvika Banki Hf
We are a specialized bank focusing on asset management and investment services. Voted as Best Bank in Iceland in 2018 by The Banker We place emphasis on developing long term partnerships with clients through responsive and versatile services. Our focus is on specific groups and clients, emphasizing exceptional, tailor-made services and our size enables us to adapt to this environment with the aim of maintaining profitability and customer service. We are prepared to make use of our infrastructure and balance sheet to generate income, e.g. by utilizing our loan processes to loan in tandem with other lenders. Corporate Banking finances enterprises and the investments of our clients. Corporate Banking also makes use of our expertise and network to broker loans to other institutional investors. Asset and Fund Management emphasizes offering clients a broad range of services for investing in Iceland as well as on foreign markets. The aim is to provide the best asset and fund management services, guided by clients’ long-term interests. Capital Markets offers clients comprehensive securities brokerage and FX market services. Corporate Finance provides various types of advisory services in connection with investments and financing. The principal focus is on corporate acquisitions and divestments, as well as initial public offerings. We offer comprehensive solutions in asset management and private banking for private entities and investors. The bank is a broker-dealer of securities on domestic and international markets and provides all major services in the field of corporate finance, including the most common forms of financing for clients. Asset management is the cornerstone of Kvika‘s operation. Kvika´s asset management has an established reputation and offers comprehensive solutions in major asset classes, such as fixed income, equities, and real estate; both in the domestic and international markets. Our headquarters are in Reykjavík, Iceland.
201 to 500 staff
Arion Banki
Arion Bank is a leading Icelandic bank offering universal financial services to companies, institutional investors and individuals. These services include corporate and retail banking, investment banking, capital markets services, treasury services, asset management and comprehensive wealth management for private banking clients. Arion Bank has solely operations in Iceland. Arion Bank Borgartúni 19 105 Reykjavík Iceland Tel:+354 Swift: ESJAISRE Icelandic Identity Number (kennitala): 581008-0150
501 to 1000 staff
Banking And Finance
Within the Financial Services sector Applicon has developed standalone solutions, Add-On products to standard software like SAP, and Accelerators to lower risks and shorten the implementation time.
51 to 200 staff
Central Bank Of Iceland
The Central Bank of Iceland is an independent institution owned by the State. The Act on the Central Bank of Iceland, no. 92/2019, stipulates that the Bank shall promote price stability, financial stability, and sound and secure financial activities. The Bank’s activities fall within the purview of the Prime Minister, but matters relating to financial stability and financial markets are administered by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. In addition to the above-listed roles, the Bank shall undertake such tasks as are consistent with its role as a central bank, such as maintaining international reserves and promoting a safe, effective financial system, including domestic and cross-border payment intermediation. The Bank is also required under the Central Bank Act to promote the implementation of the Government’s economic policy as long as it does not consider such policy inconsistent with the Bank’s objectives.
201 to 500 staff
Íslandsbanki
With a history that dates from 1875, Íslandsbanki is an Icelandic universal bank with a strong customer focus. The Bank believes in moving Iceland forward by empowering its customers to succeed - reflecting a commitment to run a solid business that is a force for good in society. Driven by the corporate vision to create value for the future with excellent service, Íslandsbanki’s banking model is led by three business divisions that build and manage relationships with its customers. Íslandsbanki maintains a strong market share with the most efficient branch network in the country, supporting at the same time its customers’ move to more digital services. Um Íslandsbanka: Íslandsbanki er alhliða banki sem leggur áherslu á að koma til móts við þarfir viðskiptavina sinna og á sér langa sögu sem nær aftur til ársins 1875. Bankinn leggur áherslu á traustan rekstur og að hafa jákvæð áhrif í samfélaginu en hlutverk bankans er að vera hreyfiafl til góðra verka svo viðskiptavinir okkar nái árangri. Með framtíðarsýn um að skapa virði til framtíðar með því að veita framúrskarandi þjónustu, vinna þrjár viðskiptaeiningar þétt saman til þess að viðhalda góðum viðskiptasamböndum. Markaðshlutdeild bankans er sterk og rekur bankinn skilvirkasta útibúanetið á landinu og styður um leið við viðskiptavini sína á stafrænni vegferð þeirra.
501 to 1000 staff
Indó Iceland
We believe that banks should be built for humans.
11 to 50 staff
Byggðastofnun - Icelandic Regional Development Institute
Hlutverk Byggðastofnunar er að efla byggð og atvinnulíf með sérstakri áherslu á jöfnun tækifæra allra landsmanna til atvinnu og búsetu. Í samræmi við hlutverk sitt undirbýr, skipuleggur og fjármagnar stofnunin verkefni og veitir lán með það að markmiði að treysta byggð, efla atvinnu og stuðla að nýsköpun í atvinnulífi. Fjármögnun verkefna skal eftir föngum vera í samstarfi við aðra. Stofnunin skipuleggur og vinnur að atvinnuráðgjöf í samstarfi við landshlutasamtök sveitarfélaga, sveitarfélög og aðra haghafa. Byggðastofnun fylgist með þróun byggðar í landinu, m.a. með gagnasöfnun og rannsóknum. Stofnunin getur gert eða látið gera áætlanir um þróun byggðar og atvinnulífs í þeim tilgangi að treysta búsetu og atvinnu í byggðum landsins. Beinar aðgerðir skv. okfangreindu einskorðast við samþykkt stuðningssvæði á gildandi byggðakorti af Íslandi sem Eftirlitsstofnun EFTA (ESA) hefur samþykkt fyrir tiltekið tímabil. Byggðastofnun annast framkvæmd laga um póstþjónustu og hefur eftirlit með póstþjónustu eins og nánar er kveðið á um í lögum um það efni. Byggðastofnun vinnur að stefnumótandi byggðaáætlun fyrir allt landið í samráði við samgöngu- og sveitarstjórnarráðuneytið. Í áætluninni skal gerð grein fyrir ástandi og horfum í þróun byggðar í landinu og lýsa markmiðum og stefnu ríkisstjórnarinnar í byggðamálum. Í samræmi við hlutverk stofnunarinnar veitir hún lán eða annan fjárhagslegan stuðning í því skyni meðal annars að bæta aðstöðu til búsetu í einstökum byggðarlögum og koma í veg fyrir að óæskileg byggðaröskun eigi sér stað eða að lífvænlegar byggðir fari í eyði. Byggðastofnun heyrir undir ssamgöngu- og sveitarstjórnarráðuneytið og samgöngu- og sveitarstjornarráðherra skipar sjö manns í stjórn stofnunarinnar til eins árs í senn og sjö til vara.
11 to 50 staff
