Mission and vision

Mission

Working for financial stability and confidence in financial undertakings and markets

Financial stability

The Danish FSA contributes to financial stability by:

• Counteracting that financial undertakings get into financial difficulties
• Assessing the viability of the business models of financial undertaking
• Including the systemic perspective in our supervisory work

 

Confidence in undertakings and markets

The second primary task of the Danish FSA is to inspire confidence in financial undertakings and the financial markets.

Our work to inspire confidence is based on:

• Transparency of undertakings and markets
• Fair treatment of investors and consumers
• Responsible behaviour by undertakings
• Firm and prompt action in relation to those who breach the law
• Transparency in supervisory activities

 

Vision

To be one step ahead

• We are proactive and forward looking
• We focus on what is important
• Our work is based on the principle: ”The overall view, but with respect for the critical detail”
• We enter into dialogue before we make decisions
• We invest in our employees’ professional skills and personal growth

 

Strategic initiatives

The proactive approach in our new mission and vision will be underpinned by a number of specific strategic initiatives within five main areas: 

• Wider powers and new regulation
• Strengthened supervision of banks
• More risk-based supervision
• Strengthened international supervision
• An attractive and dynamic workplace