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State Pension Fund of Finland (VER)
The State Pension Fund of Finland (VER) was established in 1990 to balance state pension expenditure. VER invests pension assets and helps the state prepare...
State Pension Fund of Finland (VER)
The State Pension Fund of Finland (VER) was established in 1990 to balance state pension expenditure. VER invests pension assets and helps the state prepare for financing future pensions. VER operates as a long-term investor in the prefunded Finnish pension system with a professional standard and ethical code of conduct.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1990
AUM
27108 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Finland
City
Helsinki
Corporate office
Mikonkatu 15 A, 6th Floor, Helsinki, 00100, Finland
Principals
Antti Suhonen
CEO
Vesa Vihriälä
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Timo Löyttyniemi
Former CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at VER?
Antti Suhonen serves as CEO. The Ministry of Finance appoints the board, which sets overall policy.
Does VER participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
VER commits to private-equity and infrastructure funds and holds co-investments such as Elenia Verkko Oyj.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
VER receives capital from the Finnish state to pre-fund future public pension liabilities.
What asset classes does VER target?
Public equities, private equity, hedge funds, infrastructure and real estate form the main allocation.
How is VER related to the Ministry of Finance?
The Ministry founded VER, appoints its board and maintains ongoing supervisory authority.
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