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Finnish pension system in a nutshell
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Press release
14.8.2025
Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent – solvency was strong and cost-effectiveness at a good levelThe return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent in January–June, or EUR 1.3 billion. Investment assets increased to EUR 64.0 billion and solvency capital to EUR 14.0 billion. This cost-effectiveness translates into lower premiums for clients.Read news article Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 2.1 per cent – solvency was strong and cost-effectiveness at a good level
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11.8.2025
Ilmarinen and MYRY start cooperation – aim is to better support and secure micro and solo entrepreneursThe cooperation strengthens the position of both parties and brings concrete benefits to micro and solo entrepreneurs all over Finland.Read news article Ilmarinen and MYRY start cooperation – aim is to better support and secure micro and solo entrepreneurs
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Press release
26.6.2025
Mikko Mursula Appointed CEO of IlmarinenThe Board of Directors of Ilmarinen has appointed M.Sc (Econ.) Mikko Mursula as the new CEO of Ilmarinen. Mursula has previously served as Ilmarinen’s Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO.Read news article Mikko Mursula Appointed CEO of Ilmarinen
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Press release
5.5.2025
Ilmarinen's CEO changesJouko Pölönen, CEO of Ilmarinen, has announced that he will move to a new position outside the company. The search for a new CEO starts immediately.Read news article Ilmarinen's CEO changes
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Press release
30.4.2025
Greenhouse gas emissions of Ilmarinen’s pension investments decreased significantlyThe carbon intensity of Ilmarinen’s listed investments decreased significantly from 2020. This is reflected in Ilmarinen’s first statutory sustainability report. “We have systematically implemented measures in line with our climate roadmap, and this has produced results,” says Karoliina Lindroos, Head of Responsible Investments at Ilmarinen.Read news article Greenhouse gas emissions of Ilmarinen’s pension investments decreased significantly
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Press release
25.4.2025
The first quarter in Ilmarinen: Return on investments was 0.2 per cent, solvency was strong, and cost-effectiveness improvedIlmarinen’s return on investments was 0.2 per cent, investment assets EUR 63.1 billion and solvency capital EUR 13.7 billion. Strong solvency enables the long-term investment of pension assets in an unstable market situation undermined by the trade war.Read news article The first quarter in Ilmarinen: Return on investments was 0.2 per cent, solvency was strong, and cost-effectiveness improved