In this issue

The industry gears up to meet the needs of retiring US baby boomers

Dec 7, 2012

When you’re 64, will your nest egg be big enough?

Many Americans have no idea how to plan for retirement

retirement greeting card Dec 7, 2012

Keep things simple to encourage saving

Regulators and the industry disagree on savings incentives

Dec 7, 2012

Disclosure of fees leads to reduced costs for investors

Department of Labor-mandated rules mean more cash for plans

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‘Decumulation’ phase moves higher up agenda

As baby boomers turn 65, firms are stepping up education

From EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS Dec 7, 2012

ETFs enter plans as part of higher risk strategies

But some schemes are finding ETFs more complex to use

Dec 7, 2012

New flavours to alphabet soup fail to stir market

Proliferation of targeted share classes has not helped flows

$100 bills ©Reuters Dec 7, 2012

Firms step up efforts to encourage more saving

Clever tactics are being used to encourage saving

Dec 7, 2012

Greater transparency boosts collective trusts

An ability to contain costs is helping them gain ground

Dec 7, 2012

Tailor-making products is distant goal

Move towards customisation could open up the market