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Finnish pension system in a nutshell
Finland has one of the best pension systems in the world - and that’s a fact. But if you’re starting a business in Finland, you might be wondering why it’s mandatory for entrepreneurs to take out pension insurance. Or for employers to get pension insurance for their employees? We are here to help you!
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28.10.2022
Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 30 September 2022: Premiums written growing strongly, return on investments negative, solvency remained goodThe return on Ilmarinen’s investment portfolio was -8.0 (10.5) per cent, i.e. EUR 4.9 billion negative due to falling stock prices and rising interest rates. The market value of investments fell to EUR 55.8 (60.8) billion. The long-term average return on investments was 5.7 per cent. This corresponds to an annual real return of 3.9 per cent.Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 30 September 2022: Premiums written growing strongly, return on investments negative, solvency remained good
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21.10.2022
Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2023 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmedThe Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the indices for earnings-related pension insurance for 2023. Next year, the earnings-related pension index is 2,874, which means an exceptionally large, approximately 6.8 per cent increase on pensions at the start of the year. The confirmed wage coefficient is 1.558. Compared to 2022, the wage coefficient will rise some 3.8 per cent.Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2023 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmed
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Press release
7.10.2022
Biodiversity loss affects investment portfoliosBiodiversity needs to be taken into account in investment activities in the same way as climate change. Currently there are only few biodiversity roadmaps available in Finland or globally. We want to contribute to creating new investor approaches says Karoliina Lindroos, Head of Responsible Investment at Ilmarinen.Biodiversity loss affects investment portfolios
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Article
28.9.2022
Eleven things an entrepreneur needs to know when retirement approachesIf you can see retirement on the horizon, it's time to start preparing. As an entrepreneur, it may be necessary to start preparing for pension years in advance. If you’re retiring in Finland, keep the following eleven things in mind when you start planning for retirement.Eleven things an entrepreneur needs to know when retirement approaches
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28.9.2022
Ilmarinen preparing for possible power outagesThe Europe-wide electricity shortage is also forcing Finland to save energy. As a responsible developer and lessor, Ilmarinen is preparing for possible power outages carefully and well ahead of time.Ilmarinen preparing for possible power outages
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26.9.2022
Five ways YEL insurance affects social securityAre you self-employed? Do you want to understand your social security better? You've probably heard that YEL income is the foundation of your basic security – but what does that mean? Below you will find five situations in which YEL insurance offers your security.Five ways YEL insurance affects social security