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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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12.9.2022
Pricing of the expense loading in earnings-related pension contributions will change next year – as our customer you benefit from our efficiencyIn the future, you will be able to compare pension companies in terms of their expense loading. Our excellent efficiency benefits our TyEL customers as lower insurance contributions.Pricing of the expense loading in earnings-related pension contributions will change next year – as our customer you benefit from our efficiency
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Article
23.8.2022
YEL reform – what would change and what would remain the same?Entrepreneurs and the media have engaged in a lively debate on the reform of the Self-Employed Persons’ Pensions Act (YEL) that was brought before Parliament before Midsummer. As there are some misconceptions in the public sphere about the planned reform, I would like to summarise a few key highlights of what would remain the same and what would change if Parliament decides to maintain the government proposal in its current form.YEL reform – what would change and what would remain the same?
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Press release
16.8.2022
Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 30 June 2022: Premiums written growing strongly, return on investments negative, solvency remained goodThe return on Ilmarinen’s investment portfolio was -6.2 (8.9 per cent), i.e. EUR 3.8 billion negative due to falling stock prices and rising interest rates. The market value of investments fell to EUR 56.7 (60.8) billion. The long-term average return on investments was 5.9 per cent. This corresponds to an annual real return of 4.1 per cent.Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 30 June 2022: Premiums written growing strongly, return on investments negative, solvency remained good
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Article
10.5.2022
Employer contributions – How well do you know the additional employer costs?Hiring an employee entails additional employer costs. What are they? How much do they come out to? Read on to get an overview of employer contributions in 2022.Employer contributions – How well do you know the additional employer costs?
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Article
9.5.2022
Insure summer and seasonal employees in timeWith summer approaching, summer employees are ready to start their work. But when should summer employees be insured? What else should you consider when hiring a summer employee?Insure summer and seasonal employees in time
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Press release
29.4.2022
Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 31 March 2022: Premiums written grew, cost-effectiveness improved and solvency remained strong in a challenging marketThe return on Ilmarinen’s investment portfolio was -2.2 (4.8 per cent), i.e. EUR 1.4 billion negative due to falling stock prices and rising interest rates. The market value of investments fell to EUR 59.1 (60.8) billion. The long-term average return on investments was 6.1 per cent. This corresponds to an annual real return of 4.4 per cent.Ilmarinen’s Interim Report 1 January to 31 March 2022: Premiums written grew, cost-effectiveness improved and solvency remained strong in a challenging market
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- Earnings-related pension insurance contributions for 2025 confirmed
- Ilmarinen's return on investment rose to 7.4 per cent, solvency strengthened and cost efficiency improved
- Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2025 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmed
- Pensioner, the 2025 tax card goes into effect already in January