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Financial markets The Financial Markets Department of the Ministry of Finance creates the rules for financial markets and strengthens the framework in which the markets can operate. The goal is stable, efficient and equitable operation of the fina...https://vm.fi/en/financial-markets
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Sanctions in the financial markets In Finland, the system of sanctions in the financial markets is largely based on EU legislation. Member States are obliged to issue provisions on the administrative sanctions that can be imposed in the event of a...https://vm.fi/en/sanctions-in-the-financial-markets
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Regulation of financial markets Stable and efficient financial markets are important for the favourable development of the national economy. The Ministry of Finance ensures that the regulation of the financial markets promotes the reliable and ver...https://vm.fi/en/regulation-of-financial-markets
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Stability and supervision of financial markets The Ministry of Finance continuously monitors the outlook, risks and structural trends of the international and national financial markets. In addition to collaborating with domestic authorities, the ...https://vm.fi/en/stability-and-supervision
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7.5.2026 | The maximum term of new housing loans will be increased to 40 years. This new legislation seeks to boost the housing market and construction. The Government has proposed that the bill be approved by the President of the Republic and enter into force on 1 June.https://vm.fi/en/-/reform-of-housing-finance-regulation-supports-housing-market-through-added-flexibility
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24.4.2026 | Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook of Finland’s credit rating to negative and affirmed the rating as AA+. Finland’s rating is the second highest on the scale. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was not surprised by S&P’s decision.https://vm.fi/en/-/s-p-global-ratings-revises-finland-s-credit-rating-outlook-to-negative
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30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.https://vm.fi/en/-/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth
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Senior management The Ministry’s most senior public official is Permanent Secretary Juha Majanen. He is assisted by Permanent Under-Secretary for International and Financial Markets Leena Mörttinen and Economic Policy Coordinator Lauri Kajanoja. P...https://vm.fi/en/senior-management
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Departments Economics Department The key task of the Economics Department is to prepare the Government’s economic policy. We support decision-making by producing reliable, reasoned and independent economic analyses, impact assessments and forecast...https://vm.fi/en/departments
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Areas of expertise As a Government organisation, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for pursuing economic policy that fosters stable and sustainable economic growth, ensuring prudently managed central government finances and sustainability in ...https://vm.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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Administrative Governance and Development Administrative Governance and Development Anu Nousiainen, Director of Administrative Governance and Development, Director General Administrative Governance and Development Address Meritullinkatu 8, 00170 H...https://vm.fi/en/browse-by-department-and-unit
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Ministry The Ministry of Finance is one of 12 government ministries in Finland. Our vision is "The Ministry of Finance secures future prospects". We ensure that future generations will have financial freedom of choice in a prosperous state governe...https://vm.fi/en/ministry
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Task and objectives We ensure that Finland remains a stable and sustainable society for future generations. We ensure the stability of general government finances and the financial markets and create the foundation for sustainable growth. We work ...https://vm.fi/en/task-and-objectives
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto The Finns Party Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is responsible for matters of the Innovations and Enterprise Financing Department at the Ministry of ...https://vm.fi/en/minister-of-economic-affairs
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Management and organisation The Ministry of Finance is led by three ministers and The Ministry´s most senior Public Official Permanent Secretary. The Ministry includes the Economics, Budget, Tax and Financial Markets Departments as well as the Loc...https://vm.fi/en/management-and-organisation
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Ministers The Ministry of Finance is led by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra . Her responsibilities at the Ministry include economic policy, economic prospects and taxation. Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsibl...https://vm.fi/en/ministers
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EU digital statutes lay the ground rules for operating in the digital age The EU is currently preparing and has already issued a number of digital and data statutes. The aim of these statutes is to make the digital operating environment as functio...https://vm.fi/en/digital-statutes-in-the-eu
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Media and Communications Unit Email: viestinta.vm(at)gov.fi (general inquiries) firstname.lastname(at)gov.fi Media Service Tel. +358 2955 30500 (Mon-Fri 9-15) X (Twitter): @VMuutiset Media bank The media bank provides users with photographs of the...https://vm.fi/en/media-and-communications-unit
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Contact information Offices The Ministry of Finance has two offices in Helsinki: Snellmaninkatu 1 and Meritullinkatu 8. The ministers and their staff, the senior public officials of the Ministry, the Government Financial Controller’s Function, the...https://vm.fi/en/contact