The Pensions Trust has announced its new defined contribution offering, SmarterPensions, will be subject to a 0.45% annual management charge for the majority of its fund.

WH Smith will use Ceridian UK for its auto-enrolment payroll solution for its 16,000 employees.

Resolution Limited has announced Sir Malcolm Williamson as its chairman designate.

Cornwall Pension Fund has selected AXA Investment Managers to manage a £50 million LDI mandate.

JLT Employee Benefits has appointed Patrick Gale to its board as independent non-executive director.

Sackers has promoted Joanna Smith to the role of associate.

Allenbridge Investment Solutions has appointed Tim Gascoigne as its head of alternatives.

The Pensions Regulator has announced three non-executive directors will join the organisation from next month.

Henderson Global Investors has named Paul O'Connor as director of its multi-asset team.

The single-tier pension will bring an end to state second pension and contracting out, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed.