FinBanks Guide
Data updated 16 Sep 2026, 04:49
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Central bank (not a retail bank)

Bank of Finland

Founded 1811 · Helsinki, Finland · Part of the Eurosystem / ESCB

Official site

Overview

The Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki) is Finland's national central bank and monetary authority, founded in 1811 and headquartered in Helsinki. Fully state-owned and overseen by the Finnish Parliament, it is part of the Eurosystem and is responsible for monetary-policy implementation, financial stability, cash supply and financial statistics. It is not a retail bank and provides no banking services to individuals or companies. It is included here as essential context for the Finnish banking system.

  • Founded in 1811 — among the oldest central banks in the world
  • National central bank within the Eurosystem
  • Does not offer consumer banking services

Main services

  • Monetary policy (Eurosystem)
  • Financial stability oversight
  • Cash supply (euro banknotes & coins)
  • Foreign-exchange reserves
  • Financial statistics & research

Latest news from Bank of Finland

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