Bank of Finland
Finland paper recommends ‘unpleasant reforms’
Research published by the Bank of Finland advocates slowing public sector growth and lowering taxes; will boost labour supply and competition
Finland's Liikanen grilled by UK law-makers on banking separation
The governor of the Bank of Finland gives evidence to UK's Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards; faces a barrage of questions on the precise nature of separation
Finland paper reviews major currency blocs
Bank of Finland study appraising the euro and the US dollar currency blocs says, in equilibrium, the euro bloc would be larger than at present
Finland paper investigates how to escape liquidity traps
Bank of Finland study examines whether stimulus or austerity is more effective at avoiding liquidity traps
Conundrum facing reserve managers set to continue, say Nalm speakers
Central bank reserve managers to face further challenges about where to allocate their resources as reserve levels look set grow
Early-warning indicators useful in emerging markets, says Finland paper
Bank of Finland study applies advanced economies' asset price indicators to emerging markets, saying they can be effective with only slight adjustment
Finland board member discusses banking union challenges
Bank of Finland board member identifies benefits of a European banking union but emphasises the complexity of resultant political issues
Finland’s Liikanen calls for equal transmission of monetary policy
Bank of Finland governor says monetary policy should transmit equally around Europe; access to funding should not be hampered by “unfounded risk premia”
Bank of Finland appoints new head of legal affairs
Maritta Nieminen becomes first woman to be selected to lead the legal department; predecessor is retiring
Bank of Finland paper examines reasons for business cycle co-movement
Discussion paper suggests thinking of growth performance of economies as ‘coupled’ or ‘de-coupled’ is overly simplistic; identifies a number of factors contributing to interdependence
Bank of Finland paper analyses Chinese monetary policy
Discussion paper assesses the use of non-market monetary policy in China; finds policy tools are effective at controlling inflation but this depends on source of economic shocks
Bank of Finland paper evaluates confidence indicators in forecasts
Discussion paper analyses the link between measures of confidence and growth forecasting in the Russian economy; finds not all measures improve accuracy of forecasts
Bank of Finland paper assesses impact of eurozone crisis response
Discussion paper considers the effect of initiatives in response to the eurozone crisis on countries’ sovereign debt; finds some policy decisions had 'significant' short-term effect on bond markets
Finnish business survey reports improvement in financing
Bank of Finland business survey reports slightly higher number of enterprises gaining new private external finance; but many small businesses still experiencing funding problems
Bank of Finland predicts weaker economic outlook
Latest economic outlook edition of Bank of Finland journal forecasts slowdown in Finnish GDP; highlights risks posed by increased current account deficit
UK banks must remain under national supervision, says Lloyds chief
Lloyds Banking Group chairman says it is 'crucial' UK banks remain under national supervision; calls for more forward-looking regulation
Finland board member considers changing role of central banks
Member of the board of the Bank of Finland examines changes in the role of central banks after the financial crisis; highlights greatly expanded demands
Finland’s Liikanen discusses causes of youth unemployment
Bank of Finland governor examines causes of youth unemployment in Europe; says labour market functioning will be important determinant of recovery speed
Finland's Hakkarainen ponders challenges ahead for restarting growth
Bank of Finland deputy governor examines challenges facing European and other advanced economies as future growth is sought
Bank of Finland research discusses entrepreneurial optimism
Bank of Finland discussion paper examines optimism levels among entrepreneurs; finds those with more experience and education are less likely to be optimistic
Bank of Finland research examines link between retail payments and economic growth
Bank of Finland discussion paper highlights the link between increased use of electronic payments systems and economic growth
Finnish research finds Chinese growth is restricted by capital constraints
Bank of Finland research finds that despite reforms, borrowing restrictions continue to dampen growth prospects for Chinese corporations
Liikanen urges controlled and timely policy readjustments
Governor of the Bank of Finland applauds impact of emergency ECB policy steps and talks of careful unwinding of positions
EU banking sector reform group finalised
EU commissioner reveals picks for expert group on banking reforms; governor of the Bank of Finland is chairman