Hafsteinn has extensive experience in international financial markets, having worked in Kvika’s London office investment analysis team since 2019 and gained recognition for his insights on global economic trends.
Kvika banki hf. releases its condensed interim consolidated financial statements for Q3 and the first nine months of 2026. The board and CEO approve the results following a meeting held on 4 November 2026.
Kvika Bank launches its first covered bond series, **KVIKA CB 32**, now traded on Nasdaq Iceland’s Main Market. The bonds are secured by the bank’s residential mortgage portfolio, enabling further growth in Iceland’s mortgage lending sector. This marks Kvika’s entry into the covered bond market, a financing tool commonly used in European housing finance.
Kvika banki’s Board of Directors names **Jón Birgir Jónsson** as its new CEO, effective December 1. He replaces **Ármann Þorvaldsson**, who had announced his departure earlier this year. The appointment follows Kvika banki’s leadership transition process.
Kvika bank names Anna Rut Ágústsdóttir as Deputy CEO while retaining her role as Managing Director of Operations and Development. She will support strategic leadership and execution of the bank’s initiatives. The appointment consolidates her oversight of key operational and growth functions.