This paper examines the policy issues, constraints and options facing policymakers in promoting the development of sound markets for retirement products. It discusses the various risks faced by pensioners and the risk characteristics of alternative retirement products and also reviews the risks...

1. UK pension schemes -- 2. UK pension funds and their investments -- 3. The regulatory environment -- 4. Public policy issues -- 5. Issues in pension fund management -- 6. The consequences of pension funds for capital markets -- 7. Future developments -- 8. A new approach to pension funding:...