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The closure of defined benefit schemes hit its fastest rate ever during 2012, with the proportion of open schemes falling from 19% in 2011 to 13% by the end of last year, National Association of Pension Funds figures show.

For years, Australia's superannuation funds have collectively invested in infrastructure deals. Simon Mumme asks what their experience can teach UK pension funds joining the Pension Infrastructure Platform.

Rachel Dalton examines the forces closing in on money purchase.

In the age of instant communications and wide-spread personal publishing, campaigns are easy to start. If you want to shout about something, a couple of tweets or a blog can get the message out there fast.

Jack Jones rounds up reactions to the ONS's inflation decision.

Taxpayers could be exposed to substantial losses from government guarantees on infrastructure projects designed to attract investors like pension funds, the National Audit Office warns.

Lots of people in the industry are keen on scale. Promoting super trusts is pretty high on the agenda of the National Association of Pension Funds.

Hannah Brenton looks at what pension funds will invest in over the coming year, and why.

This year has been one of the most eventful in recent times. This round-up brings you the year in quotes, from the backbiting and baiting to the grandstanding and gerrymandering.

Trade bodies have balked at the prospect of an increase in the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap, arguing the cost will be passed onto schemes and employers.