finland's overall corruption is low, according to public opinion and global standards. the corruption perception index, released by transparency international in 2017, reported that finland is the third-most-transparent country in the world (after denmark and new zealand). according to a transparency international survey, an overwhelming majority of people in finland do not witness cases of corruption by public officials or institutions in their lifetime. existing corruption tends to be structural, arising from a network of wealthy individuals who favor each other in business; private companies have no disclosure requirements. the few instances of corruption involving the government include decision-making in state investments, political donations, and election funding. non-traditional types of corruption in finland (common globally) include tax evasion, gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest.