Global uncertainties are weakening investment growth in Finland. A similar effect is being exerted by structural factors in the domestic economy.

A key question in sustainable finance is finding ways for reorienting investments more rapidly and effectively, but at the same time in a balanced manner, towards supporting emission reduction targets.

The pace of labour productivity growth in Finland has faded. This is attributable to lacklustre productivity development in manufacturing as well as the increasing dominance of services in the economy.

Finnish growth will continue, but at a slower pace than in recent years. There is no returning to the growth rate that preceded the financial crisis.

Bank of Finland invests in green bonds, but expects, that the market would be more transparent and follow a universally agreed set of standards.

Finland’s GDP grew 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2018 and 3.1% year-on-year. The Finnish economy has now grown for ten consecutive quarters.

Global demand, improved competitiveness and favourable financing conditions will support growth. GDP growth forecasts for 2018–2020 stand at 2,9%, 2,2%, and 1,7%. Inflation will remain close to 1% over the years 2018–2019 before gathering pace and reaching 1.5% in 2020.

The economy has recovered from the recession following the financial crisis, but growth is expected to remain below its pre-crisis level, averaging 1.5% per annum over 2026–2040.