Pandemic demonstrates necessity of risk buffers The financial system is stronger today than during earlier crises, but banks will inevitably see a rise in their loan losses. Government and the financial sector must continue their exceptional measures to support businesses and households. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Coronavirus shock will further weaken bank profitability in the euro area The coronavirus pandemic will further weaken the short-term profitability of banks. Government and central bank policy measures are mitigating the rise of funding costs and are bolstering lending capacity. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Banks must be able to finance firms and withstand loan losses amid the coronavirus pandemic Regulatory reform has made banks more resilient than they were during the previous crisis. A robust lending capacity is now needed to help Finnish firms through the coronavirus crisis. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
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. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Now is the time to deploy the rainy day buffers The poor outlook for the economy is weighing on banks, households and firms. Banks have accumulated buffers for a rainy day that should be deployed now as the coronavirus buffets the economy. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
