Nordic Trustee expands UK offering with launch of Bond Trustee services
Nordic Trustee, the leading independent loan and bond agent in the Nordic region, is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of dedicated bond trustee services. The expansion further strengthens its comprehensive capital markets service in the UK following a year of successful growth in the UK loan agency market.
Nordic Trustee has recently made several key appointments to its senior team in support of the launch of bond trustee services in the UK market as it continues to scale its global capital markets services, most recently Aric Kay-Russell as Director Capital Markets,
With over 30 years’ expertise in the bond market and a track record of facilitating 14,000 bond transactions, Nordic Trustee brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to support bond issuances in the UK and Europe. The introduction of bond trustee services in the UK comes as DebtWire reports that European bond issuance in 2024 more than doubled from 2023, reaching EUR125bn. (1)
Anatoly Sorin, Head of UK, Nordic Trustee, said: “The UK market has been highly receptive to a new player that prioritises independence, efficiency, and problem-solving expertise. Over the past year, we have successfully built our loan agency business and established a reputation for delivering seamless transaction management. Expanding into bond trustee services is the natural next step in our journey.”
As an independent and specialist provider, Nordic Trustee differentiates itself through its proprietary technology, extensive restructuring expertise which includes more than 450 restructurings and 2,000 noteholder meetings), and a problem-solving approach that streamlines complex transactions for issuers and investors alike.
“At a time when issuers require flexibility, transparency, and trust, Nordic Trustee is uniquely positioned to deliver,” adds Anatoly. “Our expertise, combined with Ocorian’s international reach, ensures we can provide end-to-end support to clients across jurisdictions and asset classes.”
As the European bond market continues to evolve, Nordic Trustee remains committed to delivering best-in-class trustee services tailored to the needs of today’s issuers, investors, and intermediaries.