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The Pensions Infrastructure Platform will not open to smaller pension schemes until mid-2013, after delays pushed back the fund's launch date.

Schemes are appointing independent trustees as they come under pressure from The Pensions Regulator to explain conflicts of interest during valuations, lawyers say.

The government is considering relaxing a black-and-white definition of "money purchase" to avoid shifting the goalposts on defined contribution schemes with guarantees, according to experts.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of pension schemes have no intention of using corporate wraps as part of their defined contribution platform service in the near future, according to research.

The number of trust-based DC schemes has fallen by 40% over the last 14 years but the remainder have larger memberships, The Pensions Regulator's data reveals.

The Department for Work and Pensions has promised a better working relationship between the Pensions Regulator and the Financial Services Authority and said joint thematic reviews are planned.

M&G's real estate investment arm PRUPIM has completed the freehold purchase of Heathrow Terminal 5's Hilton hotel.

The Department for Work and Pensions is considering an outright ban on consultancy charges on pensions which are borne by members.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has reiterated his opposition to a cap on scheme charges and said he prefers to "shame" or "praise" schemes and employers to encourage high quality provision.