DNB Carnegie Tops the 2025 Extel Survey for the Ninth Consecutive Year

– Secures Position as the Undisputed Leader in the Nordic Equity Market

17 June 2025 — DNB Carnegie has secured its position as the undisputed leader in the Nordic equity market, ranking #1 across all categories in the 2025 Extel Survey. This marks the ninth consecutive year the team has claimed the top spot in the Nordic Survey — a testament to the strength of the combined DNB and Carnegie platform.

This year’s results are particularly noteworthy as DNB Carnegie has received a combined record global market share with nearly 50 percent of the vote — a clear reflection of the trust placed in the firm by clients worldwide and the exceptional dedication of our team.

2025 Extel Survey Rankings – DNB Carnegie:

  • #1 in Corporate Access
  • #1 in Nordic Equity Research
  • #1 in Nordic Equity Sales
  • #1 in Nordic Equity Trading/Execution

DNB Carnegie also achieved:

  • 8 of the top 10 and 17 of the top 20 positions in Equity Research
    • Top-ranked analysts: Jesper Ingildsen, Lars Topholm, Rune Dahl, and Mattias Holmberg
  • 7 of the top 10 positions in Equity Sales
    • Top-ranked sales professionals: Vincent Mannent, Anna Soussan, Henrik Livijn, Ettore Catalogna, and Erik Friman

Thomas Breivik, Global Head of Equities, commented: ”This year’s record market share is a clear signal that our clients recognize the power of our combined DNB and Carnegie capabilities. We are proud to be the dominant force in the Nordic equity landscape”

Being ranked #1 in the Nordics for the ninth-year running is a remarkable achievement. It reflects the strength of our team and the value we deliver to clients every day. We’re deeply grateful to our clients for their continued trust and partnership—it is your confidence in us that makes this possible”, said Thomas Flakstad, Head of International and Global Co-head of Equities.

“These results are a tribute to the hard work and excellence of our research and sales teams,” said Lena Österberg, Global Co-Head of Equity Research & Co-Head of Equities.

“We are especially proud to see so many of our colleagues ranked among the very best in the industry,” added Christer Magnergård, Global Co-Head of Equity Research & Co-Head of Equities.

“We’re proud to see our Corporate Access efforts acknowledged once again. It’s a clear sign of the trust our clients place in us and the strength of our platform,” said Katarina Langland, Global Co-Head of Corporate Access.

“Our leadership in Corporate Access is a reflection of our ability to connect investors with the right opportunities. We are thrilled to see that recognized in this year’s survey,” said Anveig Ryan, Global Co-Head of Corporate Access.

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