An independent employee benefits consultancy, specialising in delivering advice in person, has been launched.

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Schroders has strengthened its consultant relationships team with the appointment of Michelle Inskip to the newly created role of consultant relations manager.

The Pensions Regulator has published a five-step guide to help trustees of smaller schemes raise administration standards.

Trustees of the Transport for London Pension Fund have appointed Towers Watson to provide actuarial and investment advice for its £5.5bn defined benefit scheme.

Punch Taverns has made additional contributions of £9m into its Spirit and Pubmaster defined benefit schemes over the past six months.

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Mercer has appointed Patrick Race to head its UK Investment Consulting business, replacing Fiona Dunsire who has stepped back from the role.

Old Mutual Asset Managers UK has appointed Jenny Segal from AllianceBernstein as head of institutional business to boost its presence in the market.

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