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Asset diversification and zero interest rates
Diversification across asset classes and geographically is mandatory from both risk management’s and returns’ perspectives. Traditional diversification has faced new challenges in the zero interest rate macro environment over the last years. Financial stability regulation also has a profound effect on high-return diversification possibilities in Finland’s pension system.
Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 30 June 2021: Return on investments was 8.9 per cent, solvency capital grew to more than EUR 15 billion and customers’ payrolls started to rise
The return on Ilmarinen’s investment portfolio was 8.9% (-2.0%) or EUR 4.7 billion thanks to the strong performance of the equity markets. The market value of investments grew to EUR 57.5 (53.3) billion. The long-term average return on investments was 6.1 per cent. This corresponds to an annual real return of 4.6 per cent.
The death of responsible investing – why externalities redefine traditional investing
‘Today’s externalities are tomorrow’s risks that then become day-after-tomorrow’s losses’ - Pavan Sukhdev, President of WWF International
Trainings, seminars and events for our customers
Did you know that we offer a wide variety of trainings, seminars and events as free of charge customer benefits? You can take a closer look at our events on our Finnish website. Please note that all our events are currently held in Finnish.
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