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The FIN-FSA makes available information on the supervised entities’ financial position and regulatory changes, on a regular basis. We are also tasked with the duty of increasing general awareness of the financial markets, of any topical issues of relevance to the public and of new products and services launched on the market.
We publish annually more than 20 press releases and arrange 2–3 press conferences. In addition, our experts publish blogs on matters of topical interest and advertise them on our X account Twitter.com/FIN_FSA. We communicate directly with our supervised entities through supervision releases.
Our Market Newsletter addresses, for example, insider issues concerning listed companies and issues related to disclosure requirements and prospectus supervision.
You may sign up for the FIN-FSA’s press and news releases via this link.
Media services
Are you looking for someone to interview or do you need more information on financial sector issues?
Our media phone service number (only for media representatives) is +358 9 183 5030. Our Communications Officers can be contacted Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00 (except Maundy Thursday and New Year’s Eve 9.00-13.00). You can reach us by email at viestinta(at)fiva.fi.
Communications Unit's contact information
- Ms Milka Lahnalammi-Vesivalo, Head of Communications, tel. +358 9 183 5222
- Ms Riikka Lönngren, Senior Communications Specialist, tel. +358 9 183 5031
- Ms Raakel Heikkinen, Communications Specialist, tel. +358 9 183 5574
- Ms Hanna Niemi, Communications Specialist, tel. +358 9 183 5260
- Ms Sari Piik, Communications Specialist, tel. +358 9 183 5285
- Ms Margit Galkin, Communications Assistant, tel. +358 9 183 5267
Most recent news
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Press releaseMacroprudential decision: No changes to macroprudential instruments – both the housing loan cap and countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks to remain unchangedLoan cap Countercyclical capital buffer
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Press releasePenalty payments to three natural persons for late notification deadlines of managers’ transaction
The Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) has imposed a penalty payment on Ari Lehtoranta, Michael Piccirillo and a person closely associated with a person discharging managerial responsibilities. These persons have failed to notify, by the deadline, the issuer and the FIN-FSA of transactions made on their own account. A transaction notification must be made promptly and no later than three business days after the date of the transaction. The delays are related to Lehtoranta’s position as a person discharging managerial responsibilities at Orion Corporation and Piccirillo’s position as a person discharging managerial responsibilities at Bioretec Ltd.
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Press releaseFinancial sector's capital position as at 30 September 2024: The solvency of the Finnish financial sector remained strong amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty The situation of Finland's economy is still gloomy, despite the early signs of positive developments witnessed recently. According to preliminary data, Finland’s GDP grew on the previous quarter. Overall, the economic outlook is still weak. The solvency of the Finnish financial sector has remained strong, despite the weakness of the economy. The banking sector's capital position is strong, despite the continued growth in credit risks. The employee pension sector’s solvency ratio strengthened further, and the solvency of the life and non-life insurance sectors remained solid.Press release FIN-FSA financial sector solvency
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News releaseSurvey of compliance with principle of equity by life insurance companies in 2023: The overall returns of the companies appear good on average and the development trend appears to be upwards – the Financial Supervisory Authority will continue to monitorLife Insurance Survey of compliance
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News releaseMikko Heinsalmi appointed Head of Division at new Supervisory Processes divisionsupervisory priorities
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News releaseInstructions for preparing for incidents and crises have been compiled in the Suomi.fi online service
The new Preparing for incidents and crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published in Suomi.fi. The guide was drawn up under the Ministry of the Interior’s leadership in cooperation with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network.
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Supervision releaseNew processing fee schedule takes effect on 1 January 2025processing fee schedule Schedule of processing fees
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Supervision releaseResults of the stress tests for European insurance companies have been publishedEIOPA stress tests European insurance companies
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Supervision releaseMember state option for covered bonds in regulation amending the EU Capital Requirements RegulationEU capital requirements regulation covered bonds