Fokus Bank
Fokus Bank was a Norwegian commercial bank that operated as a subsidiary of the Danish financial group Danske Bank. The brand was officially rebranded to Danske Bank in 2012 following its full integration into the parent company's operations.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Trondheim
Founded
1859
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Copenhagen
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
Danske Bank A/S
Data Hosting
DK
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1987
Establishment
Fokus Bank was established through the merger of several regional Norwegian savings banks.
1999
Acquisition
Danske Bank acquired Fokus Bank, making it a subsidiary of the Danish group.
2012
Rebranding
Fokus Bank was fully rebranded to Danske Bank as part of the group's Nordic brand integration.