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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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Press release
9.6.2026
Ilmarinen and OP Pohjola: EUR 300 million to boost growth and investments in Finnish SMEsIlmarinen and OP Pohjola are launching a EUR 300 million growth financing programme to help growth companies succeed. Financing channelled to SMEs through this cooperation will create opportunities for growth and boost positive economic development across Finland.Read news article Ilmarinen and OP Pohjola: EUR 300 million to boost growth and investments in Finnish SMEs
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Press release
8.5.2026
Water is Ilmarinen’s most important natural resource exposureWater-related ecosystem services are Ilmarinen’s most significant nature dependencies across its investments. Water is also the area where Ilmarinen’s investments have their greatest nature impacts.Read news article Water is Ilmarinen’s most important natural resource exposure
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Press release
14.4.2026
Ilmarinen commits to science-based climate targetsIlmarinen, an earnings-related pension company, strengthens its climate work and commits to setting science-based near-term climate targets in accordance with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).Read news article Ilmarinen commits to science-based climate targets
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Press release
13.2.2026
Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2025: Return on investments was 8.1 per cent or EUR 5.1 billionIlmarinen’s investment assets increased to EUR 67.5 billion. Solvency continued to strengthen and cost-effectiveness is at a good level. Ilmarinen’s investments have generated a total of EUR 30.2 billion over a period of 10 years. Twenty per cent of the investments are in Finland.Read news article Ilmarinen's Financial Statements 2025: Return on investments was 8.1 per cent or EUR 5.1 billion
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Press release
24.10.2025
Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 4.8 per cent – solvency was at a good levelThe return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 4.8 per cent in January–September, or EUR 3.0 billion. Investment assets reached record levels and solvency was strengthened.Read news article Return on Ilmarinen’s investments was 4.8 per cent – solvency was at a good level
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Press release
26.4.2024
Ilmarinen’s return on investments 3.2 per cent and efficiency improved furtherThe return on Ilmarinen’s investments in January–March was 3.2 per cent. The company’s cost-effectiveness improved further as premiums written grew and the operating expenses necessary for providing pension security fell. “We have successfully continued implementing Ilmarinen’s strategy and improved our productivity significantly over the past six years,” says Ilmarinen’s CEO Jouko Pölönen.Read news article Ilmarinen’s return on investments 3.2 per cent and efficiency improved further