The purpose of this thesis is to examine the Swedish sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) market focusing on pension and life insurance companies. The purpose is to understand how the companies work with SRI and if there is a process in place to follow-up the investments and their possible impact. In the thesis a qualitative research method is conducted as the purpose is to understand the behaviour of the different companies relating to SRI. The empirical study consists of interviews with representatives from larger companies in the pension and life insurance space focusing on how they conduct their SRI work. The finding in this paper is that there are similarities regarding SRI strategies in place however the type of insurance being offered affects how they work. This thesis found that all companies follow-up their investments to ensure that they are sustainable. Further the process of measuring the impact of SRI is very much still in its early stage but there are initiatives taken to measure both soft and hard measurements. The future of the SRI market seems to be moving towards more transparency, both from possible legislation as well as initiatives. The other key area of focus when looking to the future of SRI in Sweden, is the sustainable development goals created by the UN.

The diploma thesis is focused on area of life insurance. First part explains main role of life insurance and defines its types. It includes information about development trends in the insurance market. The gist of the thesis is comparison of life insurance (unit linked insurace) products of five czech biggest insurance companies. Next part describes motivation of consumers to insure themselves. It also points out the rival products. Last part focuses on pension reform and how life insurance is connected with this reform.

The topic of this diploma thesis is the taxation issue in insurance which represents the specific sector of economy. The insurance helps people to deal with the financial consequencies of the realization of the random event. The first part of the thesis consists of taxation matter from the insurance company point of view. The main part focuses on the technical reserves which are the largest part of the liabilities. Consequently the attention is turned to the clients of the insurance companies and their employers In this part it is suitable to present the taxation principles of the natural person, the taxation of indemnity and the advantages resulting from the life insurance. The next chapter deals with the possible future developement and with the present situation on the insurance market. The thesis is completed with a practical example which concentrates on the taxation in 3 predefined situations.

The aim of this thesis is to describe particular financial products and compare them from the evaluation point of view. We also will review these products from the perspective of clients who differ in investment and saving attitude. We will focus on czech households and describe their habits in area of financial products and examine their behaviour during a time period in relation to phases of economic cycles and other exogenous variables. We also will describe functioning of financial system and focus on information asymmetry between houselholds and financial institutions. Further we will look at examples of moral hazard done by financial institutions. The conclusion of this thesis provides recommendations of suitable products for each client.

The target of this graduation thesis is to analyze options you have in order to ensure additional financial resources in retirement age. Public pension system is unsustainable. Pension replacement rates by earnings are unsatisfactory. It is necessary to create a financial reserve individualy. From a financial sphere life insurance and additional pension insurance are offered. It is a state contribution which makes them profitable. Also Life cycle fund is an interesting way especialy in long run. From real investment sphere alocation into real estates or small solar power station with state garanties seem to be very convenient. Investment into descendants are disappreciated nowadays, but it is historical tested way of creation added resources in retirement age.