Bank of Finland’s indicator targets and their achievement in 2022

The Bank of Finland is an influential and respected central bank

Guiding principle

1. We create added value through expertise, insightful solutions and confidence-building cooperation.

Public survey on the Bank of Finland’s reputation and on public confidence in the Bank

Objective
> 75% of Finns have confidence in the Bank of Finland
12/2020
12/2021
New indicator
12/2022
83%
Guiding principle

2. We base our statements and decisions on knowledge, research and high-quality analysis.

Quality-weighted volume of research activities. Quality-weighted index of peer-reviewed articles.

Objective
≥ 32
12/2020
19
12/2021
56
12/2022
41
Guiding principle

3. We participate in social discourse, reach our stakeholders and engage in constructive dialogue in Finland and the Eurosystem.

The visibility and effectiveness index of the Bank of Finland’s media output (Euro & talous media index)

Objective
≥ 4
12/2020
New indicator
12/2021
4.6
12/2022
4.25

The Bank of Finland maintains price and financial stability in all circumstances

Guiding principle

4. We provide advanced and reliable central bank services for the changing needs of Finnish society.

TARGET services and collateral management

Objective
≥ 93% of respondents satisfied
12/2020
12/2021
Modified indicator
12/2022
100%

Statistics users and reporters

Objective
≥ 80% of respondents satisfied
12/2020
12/2021
Modified indicator
12/2022
91%

Professional cash handlers

Objective
≥ 75% of respondents satisfied
12/2020
12/2021
Modified indicator
12/2022
90%

General availability of cash

Objective
80% of consumer survey respondents satisfied
12/2020
89%
12/2021
89%
12/2022
91%
Guiding principle

5. We ensure operational continuity by preparing for changes, disruptions and crises.

Reserve fund + reserves relative to the assessed balance sheet risks.

Objective
We accumulate reserves to achieve a sufficiently strong balance sheet under all circumstances.
12/2020
EUR 6,686 million
12/2021
EUR 6,807 million
12/2022
EUR 6,622 million

Number of severe disruptions. Extensive disruptions or system disturbances to critical business operations affecting the Bank of Finland or the Financial Supervisory Authority and lasting longer than one hour.

Objective
0
12/2020
0
12/2021
0
12/2022
0
Guiding principle

6. We develop our expertise and working practices on a long-term basis and with an eye to the future.

Our management index surpasses the outcomes of external peer groups.

Objective
2020: ≥ 71.7; 2021: ≥ 69.9; 2022: ≥ 73.1
12/2020
74.1
12/2021
73.4
12/2022
75.2

Our job satisfaction index surpasses the outcomes of external peer groups.

Objective
2021: ≥ 71.5
12/2020
Measurement every second year
12/2021
73.6
12/2022
Measurement every second year

Annual implementation of individual development plans

Objective
Over 80% of plans implemented well
12/2020
79%
12/2021
80%
12/2022
72%

The Bank of Finland promotes citizens' wellbeing

Guiding principle

7. We act responsibly and in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Carbon footprint, total emissions/operating expenditure of the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority

Objective
Downward trend
12/2020
12/2021
98 kg carbon dioxide / EUR 1,000
12/2022
77 kg carbon dioxide / EUR 1,000

Observance of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment

Objective
Areas for improvement based on PRI reporting and/or the assessment framework and integrated with the action planning process
12/2020
12/2021
12/2022
Areas for improvement integrated with the action plans.
Guiding principle

8. We carry out our activities effectively and efficiently, maintaining stable profit distribution to the State without jeopardising the Bank’s capital adequacy.

Distributed profit to the State

Objective
Predictable profit distribution
12/2020
EUR 100.0 million
12/2021
EUR 26.3 million
12/2022
0 EUR

Interest income plus the yield on investment assets above the 5-year average of the average central bank interest on the currencies in the currency reserve

Objective
> 0
12/2020
New indicator
12/2021
Interest income 0.8%, yield on investment assets 2.4%
12/2022
Interest income -0.15%, yield on investment assets 0.90%

Combined full-time equivalent of permanent, fixed-term and temporary staff

Objective
2022: ≤ 398.5
12/2020
364
12/2021
376
12/2022
375

Aggregate departmental operational expenditure

Objective
2022: ≤ 68 EUR million
12/2020
EUR 55 million
12/2021
EUR 58 million
12/2022
EUR 61 million
Guiding principle

9. We promote citizens’ knowledge of the economy, the Bank of Finland and the Eurosystem by providing understandable information.

Number of visits to the Bank of Finland Museum incl. participation in virtual events

Objective
Upward trend
12/2020
New indicator
12/2021
New indicator
12/2022
10,535

Time spent on the Bank of Finland’s websites

Objective
Average duration of visit ≥ 1 minute
12/2020
New indicator
12/2021
1 minute 06 seconds
12/2022
1 minute 43 seconds

Engagement rate for social media posts (Twitter)

Objective
≥ 3%
12/2020
New indicator
12/2021
1.5%
12/2022
2.2%