The competition for retirement savings.

In 2001, mutual fund companies controlled nearly half of all IRA assets, while banks and insurers controlled 11 percent and 8 percent respectively. However, there is a distinct possibility for the tables to turn, according to a new report entitled, "Winning the Coming Battle for Retirement Assets--$11 Trillion Up for Grabs," from Conning Research and Consulting Inc., New York. www.conningresearch.com