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We regularly partner with research organizations to uncover the latest insights.

Together with expert input from our members, these form the basis of our policy recommendations.

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Finland-U.S. Economic Deep Dive 2025

Amcham Finland’s report offers an in-depth look at the current state of the Finland–U.S. economic relationship. It highlights the strength and mutual benefits of the economic partnership between Finland and the United States, even amidst global economic and geopolitical challenges. The report’s fifth annual iteration emphasizes the critical role of transatlantic ties in driving innovation, job creation, and economic stability.

The report includes contributions from:

  • Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland
  • Alexandra Pasternak-Jackson, CEO of Amcham Finland
  • Juho Kostiainen, Economist at Nordea
  • Dr. Ville Sinkkonen, Senior Research Fellow at FIIA
  • Markus Myllyniemi, Policy Coordinator at Amcham Finland

Finland as a Business Location FDI Barometer Report 2023

To understand Finland’s position in the global competition for investments, Amcham Finland and Invest in Finland conducted a survey of 400 C-level executives and country managers of Finnish and foreign-owned companies.

Finland Fact Pack 2022

Made specifically with leaders of international business in Finland in mind, the Finland Fact Pack 2022 provides facts and insights for executives to sell Finland as a business environment and an investment destination.

A warm thank you to Amcham member August Associates for putting together this resource. August provides knowledge of the Finnish business environment and expertise in helping companies succeed in Finland.

The latest edition also covers two key areas for the coming election season: sustainability and the political climate. We hope you enjoy these insights and forward it to your colleagues.

FDI FORUM 2022

Amcham Finland’s FDI Forum 2022 brings together business leaders, industry experts and decision-makers to discuss how geopolitical instability, worsening energy crisis and competition for talent are changing the global investment landscape.

Our publications

The Transatlantic Economy 2025 Report


This annual report presents the most up-to-date facts and figures about the EU-U.S. economic relationship.

FDI Vision for Finland

The report discusses Finland’s competitive position globally and contains insights and recommendations on for a long-term vision for FDI & talent.

Finland as a Business location barometer


To understand Finland’s position in the global competition for investments,Amcham Finland and Invest in Finland conducted a survey of 400 C-levelexecutives and country managers of Finnish and foreign-owned companies.

Finland Fact Pack 2022

August Associates, in cooperation with Amcham Finland, has put together Finland Fact Pack 2022, a comprehensive presentation setting out the rationale for foreign businesses to invest in Finland and its society. The latest edition also covers two key areas for the coming election season: sustainability and the political climate.

Our Articles

Member Niemi Helps Amcham Transition from Office Space to Fully Virtual for Now

As the pandemic looks to continue for at least the first half of 2021, we’ve decided to go fully virtual! We chose Amcham member Niemi to support our transition out of the physical office space, and we asked Mikko Loikkanen, Head of International Services, about trends and operating challenges during the pandemic and beyond.

EU-U.S. Trade Overview with Nancy Fischer of Pillsbury Law, December 2020

EU companies need to monitor and be prepared to address actions taken by the Trump administration on trade with China, Iran, and Russia in the near-term. While a Biden administration is unlikely to remove restrictions in the short-term, expect to see more cooperation on trade concerns with allies in Europe.

Hope on the Horizon for Facilitation of Data Transfers: Guest Feature with Lindsay Dansdill

It is anticipated that President-elect Biden will immediately implement executive orders undermining President Trump’s policies related to immigration, climate change and management of Covid-19. It is also expected that the Biden-Kamala team will dedicate substantially more attention to data privacy which is significant to international data transfers, particularly in light of the July 2020 Schrems II decision invalidating the EU-US Privacy Shield due to US surveillance concerns.

Pfizer Finland Welcomes New Country Manager Deb Mangone

Deb Mangone recently became Pfizer Finland’s new Country Manager. She arrived from New York City, and we interviewed her to learn what motivated her decision to come here. How does she perceive Finland’s strengths and weaknesses as a business environment and home?

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