Government bills35
- HE 146/2026 vpIn progress
Extending the last pension institution principle
Pension applicants will receive their earnings-related pension through a single decision even when their career includes working at the Bank of Finland or in Åland's public sector. In addition, pension institutions' access to health data will be sped up by enabling electronic retrieval of data directly from the Kanta services.
18 Sep 2026 · 1 voteOnly vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Suna Kymäläisen ehdotus EI
96 jaa77 ei - HE 190/2025 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible terms for mortgages
The maximum repayment period for home loans will be extended from 30 to 35 years, and the loan cap on home loans can be raised more flexibly during economic downturns. At the same time, more flexible terms depending on the economic cycle will be enabled for housing company loans on new residential developments.
22 Apr 2026 · 1 voteOnly vote · Dissenting opinion
156 jaa20 ei - HE 46/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Supervising the use of artificial intelligence
A supervisory system for the safe use of artificial intelligence systems would be established in Finland in line with EU artificial intelligence regulation. Authorities would receive powers to supervise the use of artificial intelligence and address breaches of the rules through administrative fines.
16 Dec 2025 · 1 voteOnly vote · Perustelut: mietintö JAA / Hanna Holopaisen ehdotus EI
113 jaa48 ei - HE 177/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Organising supervision of ESG ratings
The Financial Supervisory Authority will be designated as the Finnish authority supervising sustainability and responsibility ratings for companies and financial products. The change aligns national legislation with a new EU regulation.
11 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming exchange supervision and trading rules
The granting of stock exchange licences and confirmation of exchange rules would be transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Financial Supervisory Authority. At the same time, rules on the transparency and supervision of securities trading would be updated in line with EU legislation.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 176/2024 vpPassed
Transitional rules for environmental damage compensation
The old Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and mandatory environmental damage insurance will be replaced by a new Environmental Damage Fund at the beginning of 2025. The transitional rules concerning the winding down of the old systems will be clarified so that the final financial statements and compensation cases can be processed smoothly.
3 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 77/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Supervision and penalties for green bonds
The Financial Supervisory Authority will receive powers to supervise issuers of green bonds complying with the EU standard and to impose penalty payments for infringements. The reform clarifies disclosure obligations for bonds emphasising environmental impacts and prevents greenwashing.
19 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring supervision of Keva
Supervision of the public sector pension institution Keva will be transferred in its entirety from the Ministry of Finance to the Financial Supervisory Authority. At the same time, the eligibility requirements for Keva's management will be aligned with those for private sector earnings-related pension companies.
13 Sep 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Licensing and supervision of crypto-asset services
Crypto-asset service providers will be required to hold an official authorisation instead of previous registration, and their operations will come under stricter regulatory supervision. At the same time, authorised companies will be able to provide their services throughout the EU.
26 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2023 vpPassed
Reforming and raising financial supervision fees
Supervision fees charged to financial sector companies by the Financial Supervisory Authority will be raised and their criteria reformed to secure the authority's funding. At the same time, fees will be shifted more towards the sectors whose supervision requires the most work from the authority.
14 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2023 vpPassed
Safeguarding supplementary pension and sickness funds
Supplementary pension foundations and funds established earlier will be allowed to continue their operations to their previous extent to pay voluntary supplementary pensions. Small sickness funds and other insurance funds that have received an exemption will also be permitted to continue operating below the statutory minimum size.
5 Oct 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 311/2022 vpLapsed
Transferring Finnvera's financial supervision
Financial supervision of the state-owned specialised financing company Finnvera will be transferred from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to the Financial Supervisory Authority. The reform will strengthen the supervision of the state's increased financing and guarantee liabilities, taking into account Finnvera's special status in economic policy.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 236/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening anti-money laundering measures
Rules on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing will be clarified and supervision tightened in line with international obligations. The changes expand the supervision and obligations of reporting entities to detect suspicious assets and activities.
6 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 278/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing blockchain technology in financial markets
The use of distributed ledger technology, or blockchain technology, will be enabled in securities trading and settlement in the financial markets under the EU pilot regime. The Financial Supervisory Authority will grant the necessary specific permissions for the activities and supervise the systems.
3 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 212/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing central counterparty resolution rules
EU regulation on the recovery and resolution of central counterparties clearing financial market transactions would be incorporated into Finnish law. The reform would ensure financial market stability during disruptions and prevent the need to bail out operators using taxpayers' money.
8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reform of the book-entry system
Legislation on central securities depositories and the book-entry system is reformed to align with EU regulation. Finnish companies will also be able to issue their shares in foreign central securities depositories, but the direct ownership model and the public availability of ownership details for domestic investors are maintained.
31 May 2017 · 6 votes94 jaa62 ei - HE 279/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Equity savings accounts for retail investors
A new equity savings account will be created in Finland for private individuals. Within the account, listed shares can be traded and dividends accrued without immediate tax consequences.
7 Mar 2019 · 1 vote126 jaa57 ei - HE 229/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing a pan-European pension product
Legislation concerning a pan-European personal pension product will be introduced in Finland. The Financial Supervisory Authority will supervise the provision of these pension products and may intervene in regulatory breaches with penalty payments.
24 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 29/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring financial market supervision to EU authorities
Supervision of financial market reporting services and critical benchmarks will mainly be transferred from the Financial Supervisory Authority to the European Securities and Markets Authority. At the same time, the role of the European Banking Authority in coordinating the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing will be strengthened.
11 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming prudential regulation for investment firms
Dedicated prudential and supervisory rules separate from banking regulation will be created for investment firms. The reform tailors capital requirements and risk management obligations better to the size of firms and the actual risks of investment activities.
12 May 2021 · passed without a vote