Finanstilsynet (the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority)

Finanstilsynet (The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority) attends to the financial regulation in Denmark. In its present form, Finanstilsynet was established on 1 January 1988 when the Supervisory Authority for Banks and Savings Banks and the Insurance Supervisory Authority were merged.

It is an institution under the responsibility of the Minister for Economic and Business Affairs, but is overseen by independent Councils.

Finanstilsynet is an integrated supervisor. It covers three areas: regulation, supervision, and information on financial institutions and securities markets. Its mission is to create future oriented conditions for growth for citizens and companies in an increasingly globalized world.