To Media
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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Macroprudential decision: Housing loan cap and countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks remain unchanged
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FIN-FSA’s assessment: some consumer lenders fail to manage default risks adequately, shortcomings also in contract terms
The Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) has reviewed the management of default risks and conduct by parties granting consumer credit in Finland. Significant differences were identified among the market participants in the management of default risk: other lenders that were transferred under FIN-FSA supervision in July 2023 have significantly more shortcomings in their credit granting practices in comparison with banks. Furthermore, some of the other consumer lenders do not fully comply with legislation on consumer lending in their contract terms. The FIN-FSA will require these entities to remediate the shortcomings identified in the reviews.Press release
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Payment-related frauds and scams are a growing phenomenon – Financial Supervisory Authority investigation reveals scope for improving security of banking transactions
Various payment-related frauds and scams have been sharply increasing in recent years. The means used by criminals are also constantly evolving. According to an investigation by the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA), there is scope for improving the security of banking transactions, for example by developing security restrictions on online banking and mobile payments and by more effectively monitoring and blocking fraudulent transactions. Users of services themselves also bear responsibility.Press release
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Information on the entry into force of MiCA and requirements concerning crypto-asset activities added to FIN-FSA website
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FIN-FSA’s Annual Report 2023: Strong solvency of financial sector protects against changes in operating environment
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FIN-FSA website pages on Registers and Short Positions will be unavailable Monday 11 March 19:00–20:00 due to maintenance
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Consumer lenders have various shortcomings in AML/CFT risk management; registered information on supervised entities assessed and updated
Supervision release
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Thematic review: Greenwashing risk taken into account in a relatively limited manner in investment fund activities
Supervision release
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Amendment to EBA Guidelines on specification and disclosure of systemic importance indicators – application begins on 20 May 2024
Supervision release