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Export financing for fossil fuels will be reduced by international agreements – Finnvera restricts export credit guarantees for oil and gas projects

In the future, Finnvera will not grant export credit guarantees for new oil or gas fields, extensions of old ones or any fixed infrastructure related to them, such as the construction of oil pipelines. The sectoral policy approved by Finnvera's Board of D... Read more

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Finnvera issued a EUR 1 billion bond

Finnvera issued a EUR 1 billion bond on 1 September 2022. The long 5-year transaction maturing in March 2028 was Finnvera’s first benchmark bond issue this year and first EUR benchmark since 2020. More than 115 investors were participating, and the tra... Read more

Finnvera Group’s Half-Year Report 1 January–30 June 2022

Finnvera Group, Stock Exchange Release 18 August 2022 Finnvera Group’s Half-Year Report 1 January–30 June 2022 In the first half of the year, Russia's invasion of Ukraine impacted Finnvera's financing and increased the credit loss risk – Group resul... Read more

Veraventure Ltd. merged into Finnvera on 31 July 2022

Finnvera’s subsidiary Veraventure Ltd., which managed Finnvera's capital investment operations, was merged into the parent company Finnvera plc on 31 July 2022. Finnvera withdrew from its venture capital investment, as Finnvera in September 2021 sold its ... Read more

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Boosted by corporate acquisitions: Green transition leader Enersense is storming ahead

Strong strategic vision plus good timing equals excellent results. Enersense is a shining example of a company that has succeeded in making the right decisions at the right time. Underpinning its growth have also been successful acquisitions, which have s... Read more

Jussi Holopainen

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. For many the r... Read more

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

Finnvera plans to use InvestEU programme to advance digitalisation and sustainable development – new loan planned for corporate digital and climate projects

Expectations have grown for the fight against climate change, for innovations in sustainable development, and digitalisation. The green transition is also boosted by Europe's efforts to decouple itself from Russian energy. Finnvera’s goal is to take advan... Read more

Pia Peltoniemi appointed as the CEO of Finnish Export Credit Ltd

Finnvera plc, Stock Exchange Release 17 May 2022 The Board of Directors of Finnish Export Credit Ltd has appointed Pia Peltoniemi, LL.M., EMBA, as the CEO of the Finnish Export Credit Ltd for the period from 15 September 2022 to 14 September 2024 as t... Read more