Finanssivalvonta

FIN-FSA Board appointed for 2024–2026

8.12.2023 11:00:00 EET | Finanssivalvonta | Press release

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The Parliamentary Supervisory Council has appointed the members of the FIN-FSA Board for the three-year period beginning 1 January 2024.

The members are

  • Marja Nykänen, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Finland
  • Pauli Kariniemi, Head of Department, Director General at the Ministry of Finance
  • Liisa Siika-aho, Head of Department, Director General at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

The designated alternative members for the aforementioned members are, respectively

  • Katja Taipalus, Head of Department at the Bank of Finland
  • Paula Kirppu, Senior Legislative Adviser at the Ministry of Finance
  • Jaana Rissanen, Director at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

Also appointed as members were

  • Lasse Heiniö, MSc, (SHV) Actuary approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
  • Martti Hetemäki, Professor of Practice
  • Leena Kallasvuo, Msc (Econ.).

Marja Nykänen was named as Chairman of the Board, and Pauli Kariniemi as Vice Chairman.

The responsibilities of the FIN-FSA and its Board are provided by law. The Board decides the over-all strategy for supervisory activities, sets specific operational objectives and directs and supervises the achievement of objectives and compliance with the strategy.

For further information, please contact

Antti Lindtman, Chairman of the Parliamentary Supervisory Council. Requests for interviews are coordinated by FIN-FSA Communications, tel. +358 9 183 5030, Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00.

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Finanssivalvonta, or the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA), is the authority for supervision of Finland’s financial and insurance sectors. The entities supervised by the authority include banks, insurance and pension companies as well as other companies operating in the insurance sector, investment firms, fund management companies and the Helsinki Stock Exchange. We foster financial stability and confidence in the financial markets and enhance protection for customers, investors and the insured.

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