Swedish pension boss warns government to stay away from funds
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A Swedish manager of an €80bn fund has advised Finnish politicians against mixing different pension funds, describing the prospect as somewhat worrying. It is a blunt intervention from a major investor in the country’s schools and care homes, at a time when the government's fiscal math is under increasing scrutiny.
The National Coalition remains second in the latest polls, though its lead over the Finns Party is narrowing while the Social Democrats hold the top spot. The news follows reports of a 40-year-old man who allegedly murdered a victim with an electric guitar and the death of a streamer who harmed himself during a live broadcast.
International students have accused the university system of selling a faulty product, with some researchers noting that students are attending interviews specifically to provide feedback on the institutions. Separately, the healthcare provider Pihlajalinna issued a profit warning due to a challenging market, while high sick-leave rates were reported across Pirkanmaa.