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Countries and Markets 3/2020: The COVID-19 pandemic slows down export – the role of export credit agencies in securing the preconditions for export increases in importance

Companies around the world are waiting to see what direction the pandemic will take and have postponed their planned investments; this also manifests as declining order books of Finnish exporters.

Zoan wants to be in the front row of development: JVG’s virtual concert was only a prelude

The coronavirus pandemic has driven the events industry into a crisis as meeting restrictions have forced enterprises to cancel hundreds of events. At the same time, the arrangement of virtual events has developed by giant leaps.

A guarantee or a loan? Tips for enterprises that need working capital

The focus of Finnvera’s financing is still on guarantees but enterprises can now also apply for a loan directly from Finnvera if financing cannot be arranged with a guarantee. Finnvera is prepared to secure the availability of lending to viable enterprise... Read more

Responsible business benefits both the exporter and the buyer – “Responsible enterprises are more resilient to external blows”

Responsibility is a permanent paradigm shift, not only a trend. It is part of business and creates a competitive advantage on the market for enterprises that show that corporate responsibility is a genuine part of their operations, not just individual cam... Read more

Credit insurance – an excellent way of protecting sales receivables

Credit insurance enables an enterprise to protect itself against credit losses when the client is insolvent or unwilling to pay. Using credit insurance is easy and it is suitable for continuous transactions with short terms of payment.

Liiketoimintajohtaja Jussi Haarasilta

Unfazed by the corona crisis, this circular economy company strengthens its position via an acquisition

The management of TouchPoint, a manufacturer or ecological workwear, is not afraid of taking bold steps, as evidenced by their completion of a corporate acquisition at the height of the corona crisis. TouchPoint acquired Domino Workwear, a Tampere-based c... Read more

Toimitusjohtaja Outi Luukko

Investments in the pulp industry continue around the world - Finnvera participates in financing exports to a pulp mill project in Brazil

The outlook for the pulp industry is reasonable despite the corona pandemic, and investments in the sector continue. One of the largest dissolving wood pulp (DWP) plants in the world is to be built in Brazil including deliveries from Valmet.

Guarantee, Export Guarantee, Export Credit Guarantee – Finnvera’s financing terms explained in plain language

Finnvera finances various stages of business with loans, guarantees and export credit guarantees. The latest addition to the product offering is the SME Guarantee. But what do the different terms mean? What is the difference between an Export Guarantee a... Read more

Etenkin suurissa vientikaupoissa on tänä päivänä yhä useammin käytäntönä, että vientiyritys tekee tarjouksen yhteydessä potentiaaliselle ulkomaiselle ostajalle myös tarjouksen kaupan rahoituksesta.

Countries and Markets 1/2019: Financial and political uncertainty is increasing – export credit agencies play a more significant role in ensuring the preconditions for export

According to Finnvera’s half-year report published in August, demand for export financing grew during the first half of the year when compared to last year.

Ensimmäisessä Finnveran Maat ja markkinat -katsauksessa käsitellään muun muassa ahdinkoon ajautunutta Argentiinaa.