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Quantum computing is coming – Is the financial sector ready?
In early 2025, the Bank of Finland conducted a survey on the prospects, benefits and risks of quantum technology in the financial sector. Based on the survey responses, quantum tech-nology has the potential to reshape business activities significantly in the long term. Only a few tests and practical trials have been conducted so far, however, as the technology is im-mature. As the opportunities of quantum technology, respondents cited the improvement of risk management and information security and the development of investment activities. In-formation security was also highlighted among the risks, however.
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The future of cash in Finland - a basic service secured by law?
Cash must be available and it must be possible to use cash for as long as people need and want it.
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Payments must be smooth under all circumstances
It is important to ensure that payment transfers and card payments also operate when data connections with other countries are down.