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Continuing defined benefit scheme closures have left three in ten schemes planning to outsource administration, according to research.

Andrew Short takes a look at diversified growth funds, and outcome-driven tailored investment that is being seen as a solution to ever-shrinking retirement funds.

Hannah Brenton examines the effect of market volatility on the employer covenant and looks at whether the area faces increased scrutiny from The Pensions Regulator.

Publisher Emap has completed the wind-up of its 6,000 member Flexiplan defined contribution pension scheme with a £140m buyout.

Mercer has launched an auto-enrolment service in a bid to help firms manage eligibility and scheme data.

Companies could face provider shortages should auto-enrolment planning continue to stall, Mercer warns.

Russell Investments has expanded its advisory offering with the appointment of two additional directors to its consulting and advisory services team.

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Andrew Short looks at how pension funds can get involved in infrastructure investment

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