Reports & Presentations

The Icelandic economy has undergone drastic changes since the financial crisis in 2008. This report provides an overview of the current state of the economy, recent developments, and Iceland‘s future prospects.

The Icelandic economy has undergone drastic changes since the financial crisis in 2008. The report provides an overview of the current state of the economy, recent developments, and future prospects. A coverage of the recent labour market dispute has been added to this latest edition.

Despite substantial challenges over the past few years, the general economy is well functional and many Icelandic businesses remain strong. The Icelandic economy is based on reliable foundations and has strong growth opportunities going forward. The society is dynamic and technology-driven with a …

The Guidelines on Corporate Governance are published by the Iceland Chamber of Commerce, NASDAQ OMX Iceland hf. and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers. The objective of the guidelines is to improve corporate governance by clarifying roles and responsibilities of managers and enable them to …

The recent sharp increase in Icelandic foreign direct investment (FDI) has caught the attention of the international financial community, gaining special attention in the media of Denmark and the UK, where Icelandic businesses have been most active. Such aggressive expansion raises questions that …

Recent volatility in Iceland's asset markets have raised concerns about the fragility of Iceland's economy. In this respect many have looked to the country’s large current account deficit. This study provides a framework for evaluating financial fragility by examining the fundamentals of Iceland's …

The 2018 edition of the report “The Icelandic Economy: Current State, Recent Developments and Future Outlook“ has now been published. The report is a unique and comprehensive overview of the Icelandic economy. It is split into three sections, covering the current situation, recent developments in …

The Chamber has published a new edition of the report called “The Icelandic Economy”. The report covers the current economic landscape, recent developments and notable events in Iceland‘s political, economic and business environment and Iceland‘s future prospects with regards to the economy‘s …

A new version of the Corporate Governance Guidelines has been published. The Guidelines support company boards and executives in fulfilling their obligations effectively. Additionally, good corporate governance practices increase trust in business.

The Icelandic economy has undergone drastic changes since the financial crisis in 2008. The report provides an overview of the current state of the economy, recent developments, and future prospects.

The 2019 edition of the report

This report, conducted by the University of Iceland's Institute of International Affairs, surveys Iceland’s accession process with the European Union, how it proceeded and the status of the application when put on hold in early 2013.

The ICoC has published an English summary of its opinion piece regarding the failed banks' estates. The publication is intended to help foreign parties interested in the matter to gain an insight into the issue.

The Chamber has published a new edition of the report called “The Icelandic Economy”. The report covers the current economic landscape, recent developments and notable events in Iceland‘s political, economic and business environment and Iceland‘s future prospects with regards to the economy‘s …

Iceland has been unable to lift the capital controls due to a shortage of foreign currency. This is in large part due to the currency need of the failed banks’ estates. Creditor expectations of domestic asset recovery exceed the Chamber’s estimated scope for exemptions from the capital controls.

The Chamber recently published a new report called “The Icelandic Economy” The report covers the current economic landscape, recent developments and notable events in Iceland‘s political, economic and business environment and Iceland‘s future prospects with regards to the economy‘s external …

The internationalisation of the Icelandic financial sector proceeded from market liberalisation, European integration, and privatisation, on the base of a strong, well-funded pension system and an exceptionally healthy institutional framework. This report examines closely the current state of the …

The Icelandic economy has undergone drastic changes since the financial crisis in 2008. The report provides an overview of the current state of the economy, recent developments, and future prospects. A coverage of the recent changes in the housing and labour markets has been added to this latest …