Mindaugas Rimkus SPC legal
Economy

Merger between RIMI and IKI rejected: lessons learned

At the end of 2016 Rimi Lietuva, JSC (brand – RIMI) disclosed its strategic plan to acquire full control of Palink, JSC (brand – IKI) creating the biggest network of retail market centres (stores) in Lithuania, however becoming the second player by measured turnover in retail after Maxima LT, JSC (brand – Maxima) ahead. […]

Lithuanian Govt presents reform
Economy

Government suggests stopping insurance payments to pension funds, funds to remain

Lithuania’s government has suggested terminating payments from the state-run social insurer Sodra to second-pillar pension funds. Employees who want to continue the payments will be able to pay 4 percent of their salaries, with the state adding another 2 percent of the average monthly salary. […]

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Economy

PM expects average monthly salary to reach EUR 1,000 next year

The average monthly salary in Lithuania may reach the 1,000-euro mark next year, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Tuesday. […]

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Economy

Lithuania should encourage participation in 2nd-pillar pension scheme – finance minister

Participation in the 2nd pillar of the pension scheme should be further encouraged, says Lithuania’s Finance Minister Vilius Šapoka, citing payments made by employees and employers and the possibility redeem part of the income tax. […]