Cross-industry member leaders gathered at IBM’s inspiring Client Center for our Financial Forum focusing on the future of financial trends – an evolving financial landscape.
Taking the stage was Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets at IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV). With his immense fintech innovation background, he is considered one of the most respected fintech voices globally. He shared valuable insights on the future of finance, risk management, and digital transformation – drawing from extensive business research from IBV’s 2025 Global Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets.
Sironi gave participants a macro perspective on the effect of tech innovation on the economy, noting efficiency development cadences with inventions such as the lightbulb, PC, smartphone – and now AI – and its revolutionary effect on workforce productivity and changes in critical workforce skills.
Eigil Knutsen (Ap), Member of Parliament and Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs member, shared insights on priorities and what financial leaders should focus on as they prepare for economic shifts and associated impacts on businesses in Norway.
"Tax policy is a polarizing topic, to the extent you can call anything polarizing in Norway compared to other countries.”
Not running for re-election, Knutsen spoke candidly, giving his predictions and analysis on the future of tax policies and which changes business leaders should expect from the upcoming parliamentary election. Looking into his crystal ball, Knutsen expects a majority in Parliament will agree to establish a tax compromise panel.
Especially relevant for meeting participants were anticipated changes to corporate tax policy and capital gains tax that could impact foreign direct investment in Norway. The topic led to a lively debate, but there was sound agreement that work needs to be done to reduce uncertainty and increase stability.
“I know that not all in the private sector agree, but I think the Norwegian tax policy is the best in the world.”
Paolo Sironi
Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets
Eigil Knutsen
Member of Parliament and Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
AmCham’s collaborative Financial Forum enables cross-industry leaders to openly exchange and learn from their peers – building a better understanding of what it takes to maintain successful international operations in Norway.
Please contact madeleine.brekke@amcham.no for interest in future meetings.
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Cross-industry member leaders gathered at IBM’s inspiring Client Center for our Financial Forum focusing on the future of financial trends – an evolving financial landscape. Taking the stage was Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets at IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV). With his immense background from fintech innovation, he is considered one of the most respected fintech voices globally.