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The successful long-term investment strategy of the Seafarers’ Pension Fund has led to a situation in which its 5-year real return was the highest among the 12 pension insurance investors included in the study conducted by the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK)
Seafarers' Pension Fund Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report 2022 is published. The 66. operational year of the Seafarers' Pension Fund was a good one.
The number of those insured by the Seafarers’ Pension Fund returned to nearly pre-COVID level
The age of retirement increased by four months to the age of 60 during 2022. Musculoskeletal diseases are traditionally the most common reason for disability, but disturbances of mental health increased to nearly the same level. The return on investments was -1.7%. The MSCI ESG rating is 8.2/10 (8.2) with an ESG rating of AA (AA). The carbon footprint of the portfolio has significantly decreased over the past three years. The Seafarers’ Pension Fund is one of Finland’s largest forest owners. The annual report for 2022 will be published on 3 April 2023.
MEL-pension contributions 2023
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the earnings-related pension index rates for 2023. The earnings-related pension index will increase by approximately 6.8 per cent in comparison to 2022. The new pension index is 2874. All currently paid earnings-related pensions are adjusted according to this index.
