Bank of Finland
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
Finland commemorates the end of the markka
New book describes the history of Finnish banknotes and museum exhibition displays competition entries for past currency design contests
Financial cycles lead downturns, says Bank of Finland paper
Bank of Finland study says connection between financial variables and real activity is stronger during periods of recession
Liikanen warns of growing downside risks to economy
Bank of Finland governor Erkki Liikanen says he expects Finnish economy to grow by 0.4% in 2012 if eurozone debt crisis does not worsen
Liikanen predicts emerging market over-take in 2013
Bank of Finland governor sees emerging economies overtaking developed as soon as 2013; Bank of Finland renews terms of two key central bank figures
Finland reveals board member applicants
Candidates represent a lively cross-section of career paths; existing board member Pentti Hakkarainen submits application
Bank of Finland paper explains patterns of privatisation in Russia
Bank of Finland working paper investigates the privatisation of Russian industrial land across regions and firms
Euro area must stand ready to bail out banks, says Liikanen
Bank of Finland governor Erkki Liikanen says euro area governments must be prepared to inject capital into banks if they are unable to raise their funds in market
CFO gender impacts bank loan costs: Bank of Finland paper
Bank of Finland study shows firms with female chief financial officers enjoy lower borrowing costs than firms under the control of men
Finland announces markka conversion deadline
Finns have until February 29 to change markka banknotes and coins to euro; currency outstanding valued at $386 million
Application process opens for board member at Bank of Finland
Application process opens to find replacement for Pentti Hakkarainen whose five-year term ends in February
Bank of Finland forecasts China’s economy to slow
Bank of Finland Institute for Economies in Transition says growth in China is expected to weaken to 9% in 2011 from 10.4% in 2010
Finland’s Liikanen discusses weaknesses in Europe
Erkki Liikanen wants progress in fiscal correction, bank capitalisation and economic governance; reminds Greece of its responsibility for itself
Regaining confidence essential to euro crisis solution: Finland’s Liikanen
Bank of Finland governor Erkki Liikanen says implementation of European Financial Stability Facility good first step to restoring credibility
