Profile

Founded in 1906 in the Faroe Islands, Føroya Banki is a leading financial services group in the North Atlantic region, with a strong market position and a consistent track record of profitability.

We provide a broad range of financial services to retail, commercial and corporate customers, built on long-standing customer relationships and deep local expertise. Our core activities comprise:

  • Banking, non-life insurance and real estate brokerage in the Faroe Islands
  • Banking in Greenland

We operate under a multi-brand structure, reflecting our specialised business areas and local presence. In addition to Føroya Banki, we operate under the Bankivik brand in Greenland, while our insurance activities are conducted through Trygd and our real estate brokerage services through Skyn in the Faroe Islands.

Our business model is centred on stable earnings, prudent risk management and strong capitalisation, supporting sustainable value creation for our shareholders.

A trusted financial partner

As a trusted financial partner for 120 years, Føroya Banki’s hallmark has been its close relationship with its customers, its strong local commitment and its tight credit control.

The Føroya Banki Group has approximately 200 employees. It is incorporated in the Faroe Islands and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

 

 

At Føroya Banki, our mission is to contribute to a future where everyone has the financial resources to focus on what matters most. Guided by this, we strive to provide financial security in the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Our mission and values are closely connected and form the foundation of how we engage with customers, partners, communities and each other across the Group. We are driven by a shared set of core values and strategic focus areas.

Cores values

  • Teamwork
  • Customer commitment
  • Enthusiasm

Strategic focus areas

  • Customer experience
  • Profitability

Our values and strategic areas og focus guide our daily interactions and decision-making, and support our ambition to build strong relationships and deliver sustainable, long-term value for our customers, employees and shareholders.

History

As a trusted financial partner through more than 100 years, Føroya Banki’s hallmark has been its close relationship with its customers.

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate responsibility is an important part of Føroya Banki's objective to create long-term value for its stakeholders.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at Føroya Banki consists of
8 members, of which 3 are elected by the Group’s employees.

Contact

Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions, comments or inquiries regarding the Group's activities.