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The “hidden” whitelist in VPS

The “hidden” whitelist in VPS

By Hallvard Nordland Brattli • March 20, 2026

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FATCA/CRS reporting

FATCA/CRS reporting

Hallvard Nordland Brattli March 3, 2026
FATCA/CRS reporting – now as an integrated part of Totalis
A major AR-task

A major AR-task

Hallvard Nordland Brattli February 9, 2026
A major AR-task
Equro turns 20!!

Equro turns 20!!

Hallvard Nordland Brattli January 28, 2026
Equro turns 20 years - Two decades of trust, growth, and shareholder expertise
Equro launches AKSJA – a simple and free solution for submitting the Shareholder register statement

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

Hallvard Nordland Brattli December 17, 2025
Equro launches AKSJA – a simple and free solution for submitting the Shareholder register statement
Changes in Altinn: How to submit the shareholder register statement by an end-user system from 2026

Changes in Altinn: How to submit the shareholder register statement by an end-user system from 2026

Hallvard Nordland Brattli November 14, 2025
From 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.
EQURO & CSC

EQURO & CSC

Hallvard Nordland Brattli October 9, 2025
Increased Flexibility in Norway’s Bond Market
Totalis

Totalis

Hallvard Nordland Brattli August 26, 2025
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

Hallvard Nordland Brattli June 2, 2025
Digital General Meetings: Setting a New Standard for Secure Corporate Governance
Transparency for Sustainable Growth

Transparency for Sustainable Growth

Hallvard Nordland Brattli May 27, 2025
The Importance of Shareholder Transparency for Sustainable Growth
Becoming IPO-ready

Becoming IPO-ready

Hallvard Nordland Brattli May 19, 2025
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

From PDF To Portal

Hallvard Nordland Brattli May 16, 2025
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)

How Foreign Companies Can Register in VPS (VIDEO)

Hallvard Nordland Brattli January 29, 2025
Learn how foreign companies can structure themselves for registration in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository, with practical solutions and requirements.
Important update regarding access to share register from the 1st of February

Important update regarding access to share register from the 1st of February

Hallvard Nordland Brattli December 1, 2024
New requirements for access to the share register, shareholder registry, and nominee-registered shares
The Importance of Registering Beneficial Owners

The Importance of Registering Beneficial Owners

Hallvard Nordland Brattli September 18, 2024
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 Continues Its Growth Journey as Equro

Hallvard Nordland Brattli September 2, 2024
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!

New Milestone Reached!

Hallvard Nordland Brattli August 5, 2024
Just before summer, Equro reached the significant milestone of NOK 750 billion in paid-in capital registered in our own registry.
RF 2024 Completed

RF 2024 Completed

Hallvard Nordland Brattli February 1, 2024
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

Stricter EU Requirements

Hallvard Nordland Brattli January 26, 2024
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!

Aprila Bank is switching to Equro!

Hallvard Nordland Brattli April 19, 2023
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

Hallvard Nordland Brattli April 3, 2023
Norwegian depository receipts (NDR) have now been issued, providing an innovative option for non-Norwegian companies to access the Norwegian market.
Portfolio Takeover from a Large Bank

Portfolio Takeover from a Large Bank

Hallvard Nordland Brattli March 3, 2023
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

Choosing Share Ledger

Hallvard Nordland Brattli February 21, 2023
Every week we get asked: "Should we keep our shares in your system 'Equro' or in VPS' system". The answer to this question has no easy answer, as it's based on the specific needs of your company.
General Meeting and SRDII

General Meeting and SRDII

Hallvard Nordland Brattli December 12, 2022
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.
VPS Account

VPS Account

Hallvard Nordland Brattli September 8, 2022
Equro Services AS provides clarity on the procedure for opening (Euronext Securities Oslo) "VPS accounts" for foreign investors, including American investors, in companies where we act as Account Operator Issuer (KU).