IPE's Finland Coverage
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Special ReportFinland: Government threatens indecisive social partners
The tripartite working group tasked with reforming the country’s pension system has not yet reached consensus on reforms
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InterviewsPension funds on euro fixed income: navigating the rate cycle
We asked pension funds in Spain, Germany and Finland about their current views on European fixed income and credit as the ECB looks carefully at the timing and sequence of its rate cuts
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NewsFinland’s big three pension funds uneasy about outlook, after H1 5% returns
‘The end of the year already looks considerably more restless,’ says Keva CEO Jaakko Kiander
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NewsNBIM devises corporate disclosure set around online risks for children
Norwegian SWF manager works with UNICEF to highlight companies’ impact on children’s rights through their digital activities
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Review of Sweden’s ITP occupational pension system
Skandia calls for ITP review; Sweden’s Fund Selection Agency on the look-out for sustainability/ESG platforms; Finland’s VER chief on capital market infrastructure
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NewsVER chief calls for better market infrastructure to foster European innovation
News that Europe now outperforms US on 10-year venture capital returns is ‘springboard’ for creation of better capital market infrastructure this side of the Atlantic, says Löyttyniemi
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InterviewsPreparation is key to countering pensions cyber risk
Pension funds face very real cyber security risks and must prepare for regulatory changes, such as the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act. IPE asked European pension funds about their strategies to deal with cyber crime
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NewsMajority of Finns prefer immigration to support pension financing
According to the latest Pension Barometer by the Finnish Centre for Pensions, 80% of respondents reject the notion of cutting pensions
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NewsIlmarinen homes in on remuneration policies at Finnish companies
Finnish pensions heavyweight outlines its idea of a good reward system, after focusing on executive pay in AGM season, amid greater transparency
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Country ReportSolvency rules continue to hamper Finland’s private pension funds
The Finnish retirement industry hopes that a relaxation of regulations will allow schemes to increase equity allocations
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InterviewsFinland’s Elo doubles down on sustainability
Jonna Ryhänen, CIO of Finland’s €31bn Elo, tells Pirkko Juntunen about strategic asset allocation, investing for change and in-house expertise
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NewsTela’s director is sceptical of savings and benefits of pension mergers
Jari Sokka says that the cost savings of pension mergers are not be worth the price
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NewsSwedish, Finnish real pension returns hit hardest by inflation last year
Finnish Centre for Pensions uses average monthly inflation figures to compare real pension investor returns, revealing Sweden and Finland were worst hit in international comparison
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NewsVeritas’ Vatanen joins rival Elo as head of asset allocation
As Veritas starts searching for a replaceent, Laura Wickström, portfolio manager, will be acting CIO at Veritas as of 30 April
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NewsVarma assets jump to historic high of €60.9bn with 3.6% Q1 returns
Plus: Ilmarinen reports a 3.2% Q1 return, while Keva posts 3.7%
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NewsFinland’s Elo cites hedge funds, listed equities as Q1 drivers
Pensions insurer makes 6.5% return on hedge funds as weighting increases in portfolio
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NewsFinnish pension fund CEO says defence must become more investable
With Russia’s war causing the EU to strengthen its defence industry, the sector represents an investment opportunity that must now be harnessed, argues Löyttyniemi
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InterviewsPension funds revisit allocations to China
European pension funds have reduced their allocations to China as the outlook for the country’s economy becomes more uncertain
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NewsKeva chief pushes for reform of private sector pension investment rules
Cutting pension spending would not greatly improve dire state finances, says Jaakko Kiander
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NewsVER chief welcomes private markets pause, but warns on costs
Finnish pension fund CEO says weaker performers will be pushed out of the race with halt of private markets growth
