Appointments
Andrew Warwick-Thompson joins Capital Cranfield
Former LGPS Central chief executive Andrew Warwick-Thompson has joined Capital Cranfield as a professional trustee.
Stephen Timms named as WPC chairman
Former pensions minister Stephen Timms has been elected chairman of the influential Work and Pensions Committee (WPC).
Maps confirms permanent CEO
Caroline Siarkiewicz has been appointed as chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service (Maps) after seven months in the position on a temporary basis.
Nest surpasses £10bn in AUM; appoints two external members to investment committee
Nest has announced it has reached £10bn of assets under management (AuM) and has also appointed two external additions to its investment committee.
FCA appoints Christopher Woolard as interim chief executive
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Christopher Woolard has interim chief executive following advice from HM Treasury.
Four candidates named for WPC chair
At least four Members of Parliament (MP) will battle it out to chair the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC), it has been confirmed.
USS names chair-elect as David Eastwood retires
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Dame Kate Barker as its trustee chair-elect after Sir David Eastwood announced his retirement.
Sir Steve Webb to join LCP
Sir Steve Webb will join Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP) as a partner, leaving Royal London where he is currently director of policy.
Work and Pensions Committee to be chaired by Labour MP
The House of Commons has confirmed that the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) will be chaired by a Labour member of parliament (MP).
FCA's Bailey confirmed as Carney successor at BoE
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief executive Andrew Bailey has been confirmed as the next Governor of the Bank of England (BoE).
TPR master trust head quits to join LGIM
The Pensions Regulator’s head of master trust authorisation Kim Brown has left the watchdog to join Legal & General Investment Management and run the L&G Mastertrust and its IGC.
Andy Briggs named Phoenix chief exec as Clive Bannister exits
Phoenix Group chief executive Clive Bannister is to leave the business and be replaced by ex-Aviva boss Andy Briggs next March.
Combined Nuclear Pension Plan appoints Aon for DB investment advice
The Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP) has appointed Aon Hewitt as an investment adviser for its defined benefit (DB) section, replacing Hymans Robertson.
PPF chief financial officer to exit after seven years in role
Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chief financial officer Andy McKinnon is stepping down from his role after seven years.
Aon promotes seven to partner
Aon has announced the promotion of seven of its UK retirement, asset management and reward team to partner.
Adrian Grace steps down as Aegon CEO
Long-serving Aegon UK chief executive (CEO) Adrian Grace will be replaced by Mike Holliday-Williams on 1 October.
Thérèse Coffey becomes work and pensions secretary after Amber Rudd resigns
Amber Rudd has resigned as secretary of state for work and pensions with immediate effect, with Thérèse Coffey named as her successor.
Muse Advisory appoints CEO and chair in management shake-up
Muse Advisory has refreshed its management structure with four senior promotions.
Ombudsman appoints Caroline Rookes as interim chair
Caroline Rookes has been appointed interim chairwoman of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO), as the organisation seeks to boost its governance.
XPS appointed as adviser for the Greene King Pension Scheme
The Greene King Pension Scheme has appointed XPS Pensions as its actuarial and investment adviser following a competitive tender process.
Guy Opperman reappointed as pensions and financial inclusion minister
Guy Opperman will remain in post as pensions and financial inclusion minister, it has been confirmed.
Amber Rudd to remain work and pensions secretary
Amber Rudd has not been moved out of her job as secretary of state for work and pensions amid concerns the pensions industry could have had its seventh politician in that office since the 2015 general election.
Kempen expands UK fiduciary team with senior hires
Kempen Capital Management has appointed Andre Keijsers as managing director in its UK office as part of business expansion.
