Arion banki

A competition in partnership with Dyngja teaches participants to invest in real markets with minimal risk.

The company assists businesses in identifying available solutions.

Helena Kristín Brynjólfsdóttir, business manager at Arion bank’s Premía service, has long experience in Iceland’s financial system and has used varied methods to grow personal savings over time, depending on goals.

Frjálsi lífeyrissjóður’s Arnaldur Loftsson discusses mandatory pension fund membership. Not everyone can freely choose their pension fund, but those who can should carefully consider their options, as fund structures vary and lifetime pension outcomes differ. Some funds, like Frjálsi, allow part of mandatory pension savings to be invested in inheritable assets.

Credit cards offer a convenient way to pay for goods and services and provide monthly spending overviews. They also include protections like the right to refunds.

Katrín Lára Sigurðardóttir, a young specialist at Arion bank, says she began saving for her first home early.

Arion bank’s corporate advisory team managed the sale of Fjarðarkaup’s assets on behalf of its owners. The sale included Fjarðarkaup’s retail operations to Samkaup, a subsidiary of Dranga hf, and the property at Hólshraun 1 in Hafnarfjörður to the real estate company Kaldalón hf.

Creditinfo has evaluated Icelandic companies for 17 years and awarded recognition to outstanding performers based on strict criteria.

Arion bank welcomes media inquiries sent to samskiptasvið@arionbanki.is.

Loan costs associated with residential mortgages.

The trading commission for domestic stock transactions is 1%, though a 25% discount applies to that commission.

Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir was appointed CEO of Arion bank’s investment division, succeeding Halldór Bjarkar Lúðvígsson, who recently left the bank. She holds a business degree from the University of Iceland, an MSc in finance from Rotterdam School of Management, and a certificate in securities trading. Iða Brá has worked at Arion bank and its predecessors since 1999, starting in the bank’s analysis department.

Arion banki is a financially strong bank providing full-service banking to businesses and individuals.

Arion Bank reports strong return on equity (ROE) in Q3 2026 despite economic challenges in Iceland. The bank’s financial performance highlights resilience amid local headwinds, though broader market conditions remain a factor. Analysts note the bank’s ability to sustain profitability in a difficult operating environment.

Oct 2026Investing.comNews article

Arion Bank integrates Kardio’s expense management tools with its business payment services. The partnership connects Kardio’s expense solutions with Arion’s payment infrastructure for corporate clients. Both companies aim to streamline financial workflows for businesses through this collaboration.

Oct 2026arionbanki.isNews article

Arion Bank reports a **16.3% return on equity** for Q3 2026, improving from **15.1%** over the first nine months. The bank will host an **investor meeting and webcast in English** on **29 October at 9:30 CET** to discuss performance.

Oct 2026arionbanki.isNews article

The *Fearless Girl* statue, created by artist Kristen Visbal, was installed in Iceland last week. Originally placed in New York by State Street Investment Management for International Women’s Day 2017, it became a global symbol of women’s empowerment by facing the *Charging Bull* on Wall Street. The statue’s arrival in Iceland has drawn significant public interest.

Oct 2026arionbanki.isNews article