This report looks at how consumers plan for their retirement. Its core focus is planning with regards to the pensions market although reference is also made to other forms of income for retirement.

The pensions industry is undergoing a period of change enforced by changing demographics and generally lower rates of returns on investments compared with previous decades. The double whammy of lower returns on pension investments but increased longevity past the age of retirement is putting severe pressure on individuals to plan more diligently for their retirement. These pressures are also causing a rethink within government and among pension providers about the ideal retirement age: a core concern for all interested parties is how consumers will finance their lifestyles post retirement.

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