Appointments
Caroline Rookes confirmed as permanent TPO chairwoman
The government has confirmed the current interim chairwoman of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO), Caroline Rookes, will continue the role in a permanent capacity.
PMI revamps board with four appointments
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has appointed three non-executive directors and an executive director to its board.
TPR expands Determinations Panel with appointment of new chair and four members
Former Financial Regulators Complaints Commissioner Antony Townsend is to become chair of an expanded Determinations Panel at The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Ross Trustees announces six trustee and support team promotions
Six members of Ross Trustees’ pension trustee and support teams have been promoted into new roles.
Butcher to serve as PLSA chair for another year; Young and Coplin join as NEDs
Richard Butcher is set to spend another year as Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) chair as the trade body proposes his term is extended to autumn 2021.
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EY expands UK actuarial team with launch of new interdisciplinary structure
EY has appointed Gareth Mee as UK actuarial leader to head up an expanded interdisciplinary team at the firm.
Scottish Widows completes master trust board
The Scottish Widows Master Trust board has completed its line-up with the appointment of Cheryl Black.
Law Debenture appoints executive to governance business
Chris Keating has been appointed as pensions executive at Pegasus, the pensions governance business of Law Debenture.
Capital Cranfield announces trio of trustee appointments
Mark Condron, Caroline Legg and Jill Mackenzie have been appointed as professional trustees at Capital Cranfield in response to growing client demand.
Hargreaves Lansdown appoints three IGC members
Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed three new members to its independent governance committee (IGC).
Stuart Heatley appointed as managing director of Capita Pensions
Capita has appointed Stuart Heatley as the managing director of its pensions business to succeed Nigel Purveur.
FCA interim chief executive Woolard to exit
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) interim chief executive Chris Woolard is set to leave the FCA after seven years at the regulator.
Smart names new UK chief executive as reshuffle continues
Smart has promoted chief operating officer (COO) Jamie Fiveash to the role of UK chief executive (CEO).
Law Debenture names Houston as COO
Trish Houston has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) at Law Debenture and will also join its board as an executive director.
UKSIF appoints James Alexander as chief executive
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has appointed James Alexander as its chief executive officer (CEO).
Smart restructures; new CEO and MD appointed
Formerly UK-centric Smart will launch in three new territories next year as part of an expansion following the close of its most recent funding round.
The Pension Superfund announces ALM committee; High-profile membership includes Martin Gilbert and Chris Hitchen
The Pension Superfund has announced the makeup of its asset and liability management (ALM) committee – unveiling names including Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert and former Railpen chief executive Chris Hitchen as part of its team....
Frank Field, Helena Morrissey and Bryn Davies to join House of Lords
Former Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Frank Field, 30% Club founder Dame Helena Morrissey, and Union Pension Services director Bryn Davies have been nominated for life peerages.
Nicky Morgan among trio to join FSCS board
Baroness Nicky Morgan has been appointed as a non-executive director of the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) alongside Cathryn Riley and Wendy Williams.
Phoenix hires Michael Eakins as CIO
Michael Eakins has been appointed as chief investment officer (CIO) at Phoenix Group, subject to regulatory approval and completion of the acquisition of ReAssure.
FCA names LSE's Nikhil Rathi as chief executive
Nikhil Rathi has been appointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following Andrew Bailey’s move to the Bank of England as governor earlier this year.
Barnett Waddingham announces nine new promotions to partner
Barnett Waddingham has promoted nine to partner level in response to growing client demand and to maintain market-leading service delivery for clients.
