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News, regulatory updates and perspectives on private capital markets, share registers, issuer services and investor infrastructure.

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Pareto and Equro: one platform for managing unlisted investments

Pareto has been an Equro customer since 2014. In 2021 they chose Totalis for its API flexibility and Equro’s expertise in the unlisted market.

1 October 2026

The Nordic private markets ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade.

The infrastructure layer behind the unlisted market

22 May 2026

The “hidden” whitelist in VPS

Jurisdiction is not just legal – it’s operational risk.

20 March 2026

FATCA/CRS reporting – now as an integrated part of Totalis

Equro has launched a new FATCA/CRS module in Totalis – developed and tested through pilots with Positron Capital and Arctic Securities

3 March 2026

When an AR task becomes huge – Lessons from a highly complex submission

Lessons from one of the most complex AR submissions we have carried out — involving well over 10,000 shareholders.

9 February 2026

Equro turns 20!

Equro turns 20 years - Two decades of trust, growth, and shareholder expertise.

28 January 2026

A new requirement – the need for new solutions

Equro launches AKSJA – a simple and free solution for submitting the Shareholder register statement.

17 December 2025

The shareholder register statement (AR-oppgaven) will receive a new reporting solution in 2026

Since June 2026, the shareholder register statement (AR-oppgaven) can no longer be submitted through Altinn. Here we explain what the change means – and why Equro’s clients are already fully prepared for the new requirements.

14 November 2025

Greater choice in the Norwegian bond market

Increased Flexibility in Norway’s Bond Market

9 October 2025

Totalis – Tailor-made for the future of finance

In an industry where time is money and precision is critical, Equro set an ambitious goal: to create the perfect solution for managing unlisted products in the financial sector.

26 August 2025

Digital General Meetings: Setting a New Standard for Secure Corporate Governance

Digital General Meetings: Setting a New Standard for Secure Corporate Governance

2 June 2025

Unlock Sustainable Growth Through Shareholder Transparency

The Importance of Shareholder Transparency for Sustainable Growth

27 May 2025

“You need to do the groundwork before you ring the bell”

Hallvard N. Brattli, COO at Equro, has helped numerous companies prepare for listing on Euronext Growth and the main market. In this interview, he shares what separates companies that succeed from those that stumble – and why early preparation is key.

19 May 2025

From PDF to Portal

Still managing your shareholder register in Excel or PDF? Here’s why a dynamic, digital platform is the smarter choice for compliance, efficiency, and investor trust.

16 May 2025

How Foreign Companies Can Register in VPS

Video: Learn how foreign companies can structure themselves for registration in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository, with practical solutions and requirements.

29 January 2025

New requirements for access to the share register: this applies from 2025

New requirements for access to the share register, shareholder registry, and nominee-registered shares

1 December 2024

The Importance of Registering Beneficial Owners

Learn why registering beneficial owners is essential for compliance and how our system simplifies the process for your business.

18 September 2024

Nordic Issuer Continues Its Growth Journey as Equro

Nordic Issuer, a leading independent provider of account management and registry services in Norway, is rebranding to Equro. This change highlights its position as an innovative challenger and supports its ongoing growth in the Nordic securities market.

2 September 2024

New Milestone Reached!

Just before summer, Equro reached the significant milestone of NOK 750 billion in paid-in capital registered in our own registry.

5 August 2024

RF 2024 Completed

Discover how Equro's meticulous handling of over 1,500 Shareholder Registry Reports ensures accurate ownership representation and compliance with Norwegian regulations, reinforcing their commitment to customer satisfaction and reliability in the financial market.

1 February 2024

Stricter EU Requirements

Discover how Equro's digital share ledger provides compliance solutions for EU regulations on beneficial ownership transparency, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing.

26 January 2024

Aprila Bank is switching to Equro!

We are proud to announce that Equro has now taken over the role as registrar in Euronext Securities Oslo for Aprila Bank ASA.

19 April 2023

Norwegian Depository Receipts

Norwegian depository receipts (NDR) have now been issued, providing an innovative option for non-Norwegian companies to access the Norwegian market.

3 April 2023

Portfolio Transfer from a Large Bank

After working on a portfolio transfer for the last quarter or so, we are extremely happy to finally announce that we have taken over a significant portfolio of Companies - that are registered in Euronext Securities Oslo "VPS" - from a large bank.

3 March 2023

Choosing Share Ledger

Should your company choose a share ledger with Equro or registration with Euronext Securities Oslo (VP/ES-OSLS)? Here's how to choose based on your needs.

21 February 2023

General Meeting and SRDII

Equro Services AS is one of the few account operators offering Euronext VPS's general meeting solution. We will also offer the upcoming solution from Euronext VPS, which will facilitate the correct handling of custodian/nominee votes for companies wishing to manage the general meeting themselves.

12 December 2022

How Foreign Investors Open a VPS Account in Norway

Foreign investors who want to own shares registered in Norway's VPS find clarity here on the procedure and how Equro can help as account operator.

8 September 2022