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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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5.4.2023
Ilmarinen invests in largest ever ETF launch in the United StatesThe climate focused equity ETF, Xtrackers MSCI USA Climate Action Equity ETF, was listed on the NYSE Arca stock exchange in New York on April 4. Ilmarinen, the largest investors of the ETF, invested approximately 1,86 billion euros on the ETF’s first day of trading makes it the largest ETF launch of all time in the U.S.Ilmarinen invests in largest ever ETF launch in the United States
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Press release
23.3.2023
Ilmarinen is Finland’s most cost-effective pension company“Responsibility and sustainable development are at the very core of our operations. To us, responsible management of pensions means that we want to further improve our operations and our efficiency. This benefits our customers and the entire pension system,” says Ilmarinen’s President and CEO, Jouko Pölönen.Ilmarinen is Finland’s most cost-effective pension company
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Press release
21.12.2022
Ilmarinen expands its climate targetsIlmarinen sets climate targets on two new asset classes: corporate bonds and foreign real estate. Plans are already in place for direct listed equity investments and Finnish real estate.Ilmarinen expands its climate targets
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20.12.2022
We are participating in the power system support procedureThe transmission system operator Fingrid developed a voluntary power system support procedure. Ilmarinen is taking part. If the procedure is activated, it may have a momentary impact on properties’ conditions.We are participating in the power system support procedure
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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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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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