DC Connections: DC plan fees: Do you (or your plan members) really know what you're paying?

A number of countries are focusing a spotlight on the billions of dollars of fees paid annually by DC plan members. The effect of fees on DC plan accounts and ultimate retirement security is not trivial -- calculations show a difference in fees of 0.5 percent per annum can add up to a 10 percent difference in account balances over 30 years. This issue of DC Connections reviews global trends in defined contribution plan fee disclosure and fee transparency, and takes a close look at how several countries are tackling this important issue.  (Perspective, 18 Nov 2008, 28 pages)

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• DC Connections website

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