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Phenomena in the Finnish economy in 2020: These things were surprising, these things changed – perhaps permanently

The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of the coronavirus when almost everything in the economy went differently than we thought in January. According to Timo Lindholm, Chief Economist at Finnvera, what is even more important is that many thing... Read more

henkilökuvassa Timo Lindholm

Environmental and social issues will be highlighted in export credit guarantee applications – these things will change on the forms

Finnvera’s policy on the environmental and social risk management of the financing operations was revised a year ago. Issues related to the new policy will be reflected in new export credit guarantee applications. The forms will feature questions on the u... Read more

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Finnvera: Export Credit Agency guarantees exports and assesses risks on a long-term basis - The aim is to secure the continuity of exports

The long-term nature of financing is a key factor in Finnish export companies’ and foreign buyers’ commitment to transactions. Trade negotiations are long processes, especially when talking about large-scale commodities such as a cruise ship.

Tools are needed to finance small export transactions - Finnvera begins preparations for granting Small Buyer Credits

Finnish exporters lack the tools for financing small export transactions that foreign competitors have at their disposal. At present, Finnish export companies are clearly in a weaker position than their foreign competitors, as the supply of banks to finan... Read more

Internationalisation Awards of the President of the Republic of Finland to Supermetrics, Harvia and Lojer

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö has granted Internationalisation Awards for the year 2020. The award for the Newcomer Company of the Year was presented to Supermetrics Oy that specialises in monitoring online marketing data.

Finnvera’s credit insurance used more than in the previous year – credit insurance safeguards exports and improves the exporter’s competitiveness

This year, Finnvera has granted 213 credit insurance arrangements for export transactions, amounting to EUR 67 million. In terms of the number of arrangements, the year-on-year increase was 57 per cent.

Finnvera: The availability of financing has remained good although the coronavirus crisis has complicated business. SMEs’ economic outlook declined drastically

The latest SME barometer survey carries rather a bleak message: due to the coronavirus crisis, balance figures fell clearly in all areas. The crisis has also increased enterprises’ need for financing. According to the barometer, the use of external financ... Read more

henkilökuva Timo Lindholm

A new effect of the corona crisis: the average amount of financing has tripled

The international corona crisis affects the financing needs of increasingly large companies. The average size of funding granted by Finnvera to companies in June was approximately EUR 300,000, a triple figure compared to April. The demand for larger finan... Read more

Toimitusjohtaja Pauli Heikkilä

Finnvera is also prepared for the working capital needs of larger companies

Large companies are preparing for a possible weakened market situation by exploring different financing options. Finnvera is prepared for an increase in demand and, in situations caused by the corona virus, Finnvera can guarantee the working capital needs... Read more

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