The 2026 ETK Pension Research Forum showcased topical pension research
The Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK) continues to advance international collaboration in pension research by hosting the second pension research forum earlier this week.
Pensions under the loop
Size or content of the pie – amount and source of income is related to income perceptions
European pensioners get the main part of their income from pensions, but also from work, capital, and other social benefits than pensions. Our recent study shows that the perceived income adequacy depends not only on the amount but also on the source of income.
Four labour market transformations for pension policy stakeholders to keep an eye on
Working life is constantly changing. This has consequences for pensions as well. In Finland, the good news is that employment rates have been rising, careers have been relatively stable and various non-standard forms of employment are covered by the pension system. The challenge is to anticipate developments in the labour market that affect the economic and social sustainability of the pension system in the longer run.