Pensions

Ageing populations around the world are putting increasing strain on public pension systems. This is leading to business and growth opportunities for private pension providers stepping into the gap. Whether you are a pension or financial services industry player thinking of investing, forming a partnership, expanding your business or entering a new market, we have the resources you need to make informed business decisions.

The publications listed under Research and Markets’ Pensions category provide detailed analysis of key issues such as systems of state pension provision, the future of defined benefit (DB) plans, the latest trends in effective pension/retirement plan provision, market regulation, pension products and income levels, performance and prospects for pension funds, historical and forecast data for global and national pension markets, macro-economic and socio-economic indicators and much more. Show Less ... more

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Advertising/Marketing/Printing

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Automotive Manufacturing/Parts

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Credit Unions

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Financial Services

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Insurance/Reinsurance

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Manufacturing/Consumer Products

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Real Estate

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Transportation/Airlines

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Agriculture

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Consulting

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Government/Public Works - City/Municipal

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Labor Unions

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Oil & Gas/Energy/Mining

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Wholesale

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Banking - Commercial/Retail

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Business Services/Staffing

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Healthcare Organization (for profit)

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Hotels/Gaming/Entertainment/Hospitality

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Restaurants/Food Service

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 2012 Defined Contribution Benchmarking Report - Technology/Computers/Software

  EURO€ 2,306.00USD$ 3,000.00GBP£ 1,940.00AUD$ 2,934.00JPY¥ 296,199.00SEK 19 698,00CHF 2'828.00CAD$ 3,057.00 Asset International Inc, Oct 2011 , Pages: 55
  PLANSPONSOR is the trusted source for information and solutions to the global institutional retirement market. Its annual Defined Contribution (DC) Survey is the largest, most widely published survey...

• 403(b) Market Overview

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, Aug 2011
  Market Size and Segmentation An overview of the 403(b) markets Primary focus on the size, segmentation, projected new business opportunities and key trends including Vendor Consolidation and Plan design...

• Multiple Employer Plans

  EURO€ 1,153.00USD$ 1,500.00GBP£ 970.00AUD$ 1,467.00JPY¥ 148,099.00SEK 9 849,00CHF 1'414.00CAD$ 1,528.00 Retirement Research Inc, Jun 2011
  A review of how MEP Plans work and the roles of Vendors Discusses current Vendors and Points of Differentiation, detailing Vendor Programs including a Comparison Chart Also discuses Benefits to Employers,...

• US Retirement Income Market Analysis

  EURO€ 615.00USD$ 800.00GBP£ 517.00AUD$ 782.00JPY¥ 78,986.00SEK 5 253,00CHF 754.00CAD$ 815.00 RNCOS E-Services Private Limited, Jun 2011 , Pages: 50
  Despite the global economic financial turmoil, the US retirement market picked up strong pace of growth in 2010, and is also expected to accelerate further in the coming years This is due to the fact...

• Retirement Markets Overview

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, May 2011 , Pages: 49
  A data-rich overview of the retirement markets Primary focus on the size, segmentation, projected new business opportunities and key trends in the 401(k) market Enhanced focus on the 403(b) and 457...

• Evolving Trends in DC Investments, Fee Transparency and Fiduciary Services

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, May 2011
  Evolving Trends in DC Investments, Fee Transparency and Fiduciary Services DC Investments Explores variations in models around investment selection & monitoring; managed lists including large or broad...

• Pension Funds in Indonesia

  EURO€ 384.00USD$ 500.00GBP£ 323.00AUD$ 489.00JPY¥ 49,366.00SEK 3 283,00CHF 471.00CAD$ 509.00 IBISWorld, Mar 2011 , Pages: 21
  This report consists of enterprises providing old age care/pension money in order to provide for the social prosperity of business employees. Subscription contributions funds which are collected come...

• Working with Today's Retirement Plan; Third Party Administrators (TPAs)

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, Jan 2011 , Pages +: 70
  This report outlines various TPA service models, recent trends with TPA offerings by key providers including distribution and marketing strategies and our insights into the opportunities and challenges...

• Working with Today's Retirement Plan Advisors

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, Jan 2011
  Working with Today's Retirement Plan Advisors Special Focus on RIAs and other Fee-Based Advisors The role of advisors to 401(k) plans is in transition in response to rapidly changing plan sponsor needs...

• UK Life and Pensions Database 2010

  EURO€ 3,843.00USD$ 5,000.00GBP£ 3,233.00AUD$ 4,890.00JPY¥ 493,665.00SEK 32 829,00CHF 4'713.00CAD$ 5,095.00 Datamonitor, Nov 2010
  The UK Pensions and Life Interactive Database 2010 provides historical and forecast information on flows of new business premiums into pension products in the UK. Data is provided on premium flows by...

• Consumer Targeting in Life and Pensions 2010

  EURO€ 3,455.00USD$ 4,495.00GBP£ 2,907.00AUD$ 4,396.00JPY¥ 443,805.00SEK 29 513,00CHF 4'237.00CAD$ 4,580.00 Datamonitor, Oct 2010 , Pages: 74
  Introduction There has been a multitude of changes affecting the UK life and pensions industry in the last 12 months The UK life and pensions providers have realized the necessity to adapt to the new...

• Pricing and Broker Compensation in the Small Plan 401(k) Market

  EURO€ 2,690.00USD$ 3,500.00GBP£ 2,263.00AUD$ 3,423.00JPY¥ 345,565.00SEK 22 980,00CHF 3'299.00CAD$ 3,566.00 Retirement Research Inc, Aug 2010 , Pages: 90
  Analysis of the all-in cost of various products available to the small plan 401(k) market Pricing analysis includes asset-based fees (fund expense ratio, wrap fees and other) and billable service fees...

• Retirement Income Market Overview

  EURO€ 3,459.00USD$ 4,500.00GBP£ 2,910.00AUD$ 4,401.00JPY¥ 444,298.00SEK 29 546,00CHF 4'241.00CAD$ 4,585.00 Retirement Research Inc, May 2010 , Pages: 80
  A comprehensive look at the emerging Retirement Income market The shift from accumulation to distribution is gaining momentum and the retirement phase offers product and service providers the opportunity...

• Précis for Retirement Services Intermediaries 6

  EURO€ 24,981.00USD$ 32,500.00GBP£ 21,017.00AUD$ 31,787.00JPY¥ 3,208,822.00SEK 213 390,00CHF 30'632.00CAD$ 33,117.00 Brightwork Partners, Apr 2010
  Why do advisors recommend one 401(k) provider over another? How do advisors who place 401(k) business for a living view your organization? How do they view your competitors? What are these advisors...

• Pensions Market Assessment 2009

  EURO€ 1,582.00USD$ 1,479.00GBP£ 899.00AUD$ 2,153.00JPY¥ 181,450.00SEK 12 760,00CHF 2'124.00CAD$ 1,977.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Aug 2009 , Pages: 272
  The 11 8 million UK residents over state pension age in 2009 are forecast to increase to 12 5 million in 2015 and 14 6 million in 2030 To generate the financial resources needed to support the country's...

• Monthly Report on China's Real Estate Industry, Feb. 2009

  EURO€ 3,843.00USD$ 5,000.00GBP£ 3,233.00AUD$ 4,890.00JPY¥ 493,665.00SEK 32 829,00CHF 4'713.00CAD$ 5,095.00 Market Avenue, Mar 2009
  After analyzing the development environment of China's real estate industry, this report elaborates on the investment, supply, sales, prices and other aspects of the real estate market in the country...

• Turkey Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013

  EURO€ 307.00USD$ 400.00GBP£ 259.00AUD$ 391.00JPY¥ 39,493.00SEK 2 626,00CHF 377.00CAD$ 408.00 RNCOS E-Services Private Limited, Mar 2009 , Pages: 50
  The Turkish pension market is very strong and dynamic, evident from its response to the ongoing financial crisis Amidst deepening global financial crisis which has resulted into downward trend in pension...

• Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013

  EURO€ 307.00USD$ 400.00GBP£ 259.00AUD$ 391.00JPY¥ 39,493.00SEK 2 626,00CHF 377.00CAD$ 408.00 RNCOS E-Services Private Limited, Mar 2009 , Pages: 35
  Pension fund industry has a very bright future in India Favorable savings pattern, growing life expectancy and government initiatives like pension reforms are making India as one of the potential prospects...

• UK Pensions Interactive Database 2008

  EURO€ 3,455.00USD$ 4,495.00GBP£ 2,907.00AUD$ 4,396.00JPY¥ 443,805.00SEK 29 513,00CHF 4'237.00CAD$ 4,580.00 Datamonitor, Nov 2008
  The UK Pensions Interactive Database 2008 provides historical and forecast information on flows of new business premiums into pensions products in the UK Data is provided on a single and regular premium...

• Global Pensions & Funds Review 2009

  EURO€ 170.00USD$ 221.00GBP£ 143.00AUD$ 216.00JPY¥ 21,836.00SEK 1 452,00CHF 208.00CAD$ 225.00 Euromoney Trading Ltd, Oct 2008
  Pension oversight has always been important, but perhaps more so than ever Pension planning has the longest timespan of any financial decision and this review brings it all together This first edition...

• Planning for Retirement Market Assessment 2008

  EURO€ 1,582.00USD$ 1,479.00GBP£ 899.00AUD$ 2,153.00JPY¥ 181,450.00SEK 12 760,00CHF 2'124.00CAD$ 1,977.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Oct 2008 , Pages: 222
  Planning for future pensions — state, occupational and private — is extremely difficult in the context of high economic and political volatility Investments that have the best growth prospects over...

• Marketing Pensions To The Under 35s

  EURO€ 2,148.00USD$ 2,795.00GBP£ 1,808.00AUD$ 2,734.00JPY¥ 275,959.00SEK 18 352,00CHF 2'634.00CAD$ 2,848.00 Datamonitor, May 2008 , Pages: 47
  Introduction This report examines young peoples attitudes to saving for their retirement and what can be done to encourage this. Using primary consumer research from Mori and Datamonitors proprietary...

• Pensions Market Assessment 2007

  EURO€ 1,549.00USD$ 1,447.00GBP£ 880.00AUD$ 2,107.00JPY¥ 177,615.00SEK 12 490,00CHF 2'079.00CAD$ 1,935.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Oct 2007
  Commercial interest in pensions provision is increasingly focused on the management of occupational schemes, personal retirement saving for high-income individuals, and at-retirement and post-retirement...

• Market Profile: Individual Life Insurance and Pensions in Italy

  EURO€ 750.00USD$ 976.00GBP£ 631.00AUD$ 954.00JPY¥ 96,337.00SEK 6 406,00CHF 920.00CAD$ 994.00 Milliman, Feb 2005
  After more than a decade of impressive growth, the Italian life market is still considered to be one of the most attractive in Europe for financial services providers. At the same time, the market is...

• Pension Funds in China - A New Look

  EURO€ 241.00USD$ 225.00GBP£ 137.00AUD$ 328.00JPY¥ 27,609.00SEK 1 942,00CHF 323.00CAD$ 301.00 ISI Publications, Dec 2004 , Pages: 208
  "China, home to nearly half of the population aged 60 and over in Asia, will not be spared the challenges engendered by this greying phenomenon. China’s elderly population, which currently stands at...

• Financial Services Marketing to the Over 60s

  EURO€ 1,406.00USD$ 1,314.00GBP£ 799.00AUD$ 1,913.00JPY¥ 161,266.00SEK 11 341,00CHF 1'888.00CAD$ 1,757.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Jan 2004
  This report provides an analysis of the UK Financial Services Market for the Over 60s. Market information provided includes: - Contents - Executive Summary - Introduction - Strategic Overview - Annuities -...

• Pensions and Retirement Funds in Hong Kong

  EURO€ 106.00USD$ 99.00GBP£ 60.00AUD$ 144.00JPY¥ 12,148.00SEK 854,00CHF 142.00CAD$ 132.00 ISI Publications, Sep 2003 , Pages: 236
  This unique publication, compiled by leading industry experts, provides a comprehensive and definitive review of the retirement fund industry in Hong Kong, and its recent reform and development. "This...

• Pension Extenders Market Assessment

  EURO€ 1,285.00USD$ 1,201.00GBP£ 730.00AUD$ 1,748.00JPY¥ 147,339.00SEK 10 361,00CHF 1'725.00CAD$ 1,605.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Jan 2002
  Retirement Funds TOO Small For the purposes of this report, Key Note defines a pension extender as a way people devise to make their pension go further, including equity-release plans and Individual...

• Pensions Market Assessment

  EURO€ 878.00USD$ 821.00GBP£ 499.00AUD$ 1,195.00JPY¥ 100,716.00SEK 7 083,00CHF 1'179.00CAD$ 1,097.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Jan 2000
  The Government believes that stakeholder pensions will kick-start a revolution in saving for retirement. Is this confidence justified? In this report Market Assessment seeks to: review the context...

• Japans Pension Market To 2005

  EURO€ 320.00USD$ 299.00GBP£ 182.00AUD$ 435.00JPY¥ 36,689.00SEK 2 580,00CHF 429.00CAD$ 400.00 ISI Publications, Apr 1998 , Pages: 250
  "Over the next decade alone, Japanese pension assets will conservatively grow from US$1,700bn to US$4,100bn, making Japan one of the most significant pools of funded pension assets in the world." Japan's...

• Pensions Market Report

  EURO€ 392.00USD$ 367.00GBP£ 223.00AUD$ 534.00JPY¥ 45,009.00SEK 3 165,00CHF 527.00CAD$ 490.00 Key Note Publications Ltd, Jan 1998
  The UK is in the middle of the biggest review its pensions market has ever seen, with more than 1,700 responses being submitted to the Government's request for views on a new low-cost `stakeholder'...