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Investor confidence in Finland as an investment destination has remained strong
Finland’s country risk has remained low, and the weakened security situation has not been evident in investor behaviour. Stable institutions and efforts to reduce government debt help keep country risk in check.
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Nordic housing market risks can affect Finland’s economy
The rapid rise in house prices has increased the risks on the housing markets of the other Nordic countries. The risks from Sweden’s housing market and growing household debt can very easily spread to Finland.
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Nordic housing market showing strength, but not without risks
Housing and real estate trading has continued despite the economic uncertainty. The rapid rise in prices and lending growth are increasing the vulnerabilities of Nordic banks.
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Pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the outlook for European banks’ credit risks
COVID-19 has ravaged the banks less than feared. Growth in non-performing loans would weaken banks’ ability to extend credit. A number of methods have been suggested to reduce the number of non-performing loans.
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Nordic countries are vulnerable to housing market risks aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has the potential to aggravate long-standing vulnerabilities in the Nordic housing market. Housing market disturbances can increase credit risk for banks and interfere with their access to funding.
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Finnish commercial property market increasingly intertwined with foreign markets
Foreign investment in the Finnish and other Nordic property markets has increased. As a consequence the Finnish market is more vulnerable to external risks.