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Countries and markets 1/2022: Trade with Russia ended – could Central Asia be a substitute export market?

Western companies have exited in large numbers or are eagerly looking for a way out of the Russian market. Sanctions, counter-sanctions, a waning economy and a deteriorating operating environment have made it difficult to operate in Russia.

Environmental and social risk management process identifies projects with major impacts and high risks

Since the beginning of 2021, all applications for Finnvera’s export financing have been screened for environmental and social risks. In 2021, 455 examinations were carried out. By managing the environmental, social and governance risks, or ESG risks for s... Read more

How to take advantage of export financing - See Finnvera's five tips for exporters

Exports are almost always a strategic choice and decision. They require a long-term commitment from the entirety of the exporting organization: resourcing, funding, risk management reflection, and investment. We compiled a list of the top five tips.

Executive Vice President’s review: Climate theme takes on a large role in export financing

Year 2021 marked a period of strong economic growth both globally and in Finland, which was seen in many export sectors as increased orders. The prolonged coronavirus pandemic added to the uncertainty, however. The climate theme played a large role in int... Read more

Jussi Haarasilta.

Countries and markets 3/2021: Finland aims to accelerate exports to Africa - Nigeria, South Africa and Ethiopia are potential markets when the corona pandemic and crises alleviate

The objective of the Finnish strategy for Africa is to double trade between Finland and African countries between 2020 and 2030. The corona pandemic has lowered Africa's expectations for development, economic growth has slowed down and indebtedness has in... Read more

Countries and markets 2/2021: Is trade with Russia and Belarus still possible?

Russia and Belarus have stayed in the headlines throughout the first half of 2021. The meeting between President Putin and President Biden was recently the centre of attention, and recent actions by Belarus have led to new EU sanctions. Finnvera grants on... Read more

kaksi lippua

Coronavirus and China challenge export financing rules – this is what Finnvera believes Finnish companies to need to manage

The effects of the coronavirus will be felt in the economy for a long time. In the changed world, Finnvera relies on the competitiveness of Finnish companies and believes that corporate responsibility will become a competitive asset together with technolo... Read more

Old means will not carry through the market reshuffle – Finnvera's Pauli Heikkilä wants to bring the focus on growth and internationalisation

How will Finland recover from the coronavirus pandemic? Finnvera's Pauli Heikkilä proposes new operating models and strong cooperation, as the old ways of doing things will not suffice in the new situation.

Pauli Heikkilä

Finnvera’s Countries and markets review 1/2021: China recovers from the pandemic, Turkish economy faces difficulties – Myanmar opens and shuts

The export market may be heading for a reshuffle as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes. Currently, however, there are major variations in the pace of recovery between countries. One of the winners is China, which recovered from the pandemic rather quickly. Tur... Read more