13 Mar 2026 | Estimated reading time 3 min

In 2025, the economy was particularly affected by geopolitical tensions. Despite the squeeze of power politics, the Bank of Finland and the other euro area national central banks together succeeded in stabilising inflation at close to the 2% target. 

This section of the report contains the following headings:

  • What does the Bank of Finland do?
  • What were the Bank of Finland’s strategic priorities in 2025?
  • What were the Bank of Finland’s climate impacts in 2025?
  • What international cooperation did the Bank of Finland engage in during 2025?
  • What kind of year was 2025 at the Bank of Finland?

What does the Bank of Finland do? 

The Bank of Finland is Finland’s monetary authority and national central bank.

The Bank of Finland

  • prepares and implements monetary policy in Finland
  • oversees the stability of the financial system and produces statistics
  • conducts research and participates in economic policy debate
  • takes care of clearing for interbank payments and manages its own investments
  • maintains stable and efficient payment systems and issues banknotes and coins into circulation. 

What were the Bank of Finland’s strategic priorities in 2025?

In 2025, the Bank of Finland’s strategic priorities were as follows: 1) stable and competitive Europe; 2) resilient economy and finances; 3) data and AI in the economy and workplace. 

What were the Bank of Finland’s climate impacts in 2025? 

The climate impacts of the Bank of Finland are estimated together with those of the Financial Supervisory Authority. Most of the emissions are generated from indirect sources, such as procurement, transportation and business travel. In 2025, total emissions declined from the previous year’s level.  

The objective for investment activities is a carbon-neutral portfolio by 2050. In 2025, the Bank of Finland achieved the interim climate targets it had set for investment. 

What international cooperation did the Bank of Finland engage in during 2025?

International cooperation is essential for the successful performance of the Bank of Finland’s work. 2025 was a busy year for this and included a wide variety of activities, ranging from routine collaboration with euro area central banks to discussion series, conferences and research. 

What kind of year was 2025 at the Bank of Finland?

In his Annual Report message, Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn sums up what made 2025 an exceptional year and explains the central bank’s role amid challenging economic circumstances.

This section of the report sets out the Bank of Finland’s strategic priorities during 2025 and explains how they were reflected in the Bank’s activities.

This section of the report outlines the responsibilities of the three Board members of the Bank of Finland, Olli Rehn, Marja Nykänen and Tuomas Välimäki.

This section of the report provides information on the emissions from the activities of the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA), and on where these emissions arise and how they are measured.

This section of the report lists the members of the Parliamentary Supervisory Council and the Bank of Finland Board, and the managers in the various Bank of Finland departments. 

This page features infographics that illustrate objectives set for the Bank of Finland’s activities and the extent to which these were achieved in 2025.


Want to read more about the Bank of Finland’s work in 2025? Go to the section headed ‘Annual Report of Operations’.