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

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.

The Nordic private markets ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade.
The infrastructure layer behind the unlisted market

The “hidden” whitelist in VPS
Jurisdiction is not just legal – it’s operational risk.

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

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.

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

A new requirement – the need for new solutions
Equro launches AKSJA – a simple and free solution for submitting the Shareholder register statement.

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.

Greater choice in the Norwegian bond market
Increased Flexibility in Norway’s Bond Market

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.

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

Unlock Sustainable Growth Through Shareholder Transparency
The Importance of Shareholder Transparency for Sustainable Growth

“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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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