Government bills8
- 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 - HE 8/2021 vpPassed
Increasing agricultural and reindeer investment guarantees
The state would raise the maximum amount of state guarantees granted for investment loans in agriculture and reindeer husbandry. This would ensure the financing and implementation of investments during the transitional period between EU funding periods.
24 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 171/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening banks' resilience and supervision
Capital requirements, resolution rules and supervisory powers for banks and other credit institutions will be reformed in line with EU regulation. The reforms strengthen the resilience of the financial sector and reduce the need for public funds in potential banking crises.
11 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2019 vpPassed
Substantially increasing export financing authorisations
The maximum authorisations for Finnish export guarantees, export credits and interest equalisation will be raised substantially. The change will safeguard the financing opportunities and competitiveness of Finnish export companies on international markets.
17 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming financial data and solvency rules
Financial market legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and capital adequacy rules. The reform will clarify the maintenance of misconduct registers and strengthen the protection of banks' own funds.
19 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 306/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying taxation of foreign private equity
The tax treatment of foreign investors in Finnish private equity funds will be eased in situations where an investment is made through another fund. The change aims to remove tax obstacles and attract more international growth funding to Finland.
5 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 137/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing additional capital requirements for banks
The Financial Supervisory Authority will be given the power to require banks and investment firms to hold an additional capital buffer against structural risks in the economy. The reform will improve the stability of the financial system and reduce the likelihood of banking crises.
24 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2015 vpPassed
Specifying solvency rules for insurance companies
The calculation of capital requirements and transitional periods for insurance companies will be specified to conform to an EU directive. At the same time, specific rules on EU-wide co-insurance will be added to the act.
3 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote