Appointments
Search for new TPO ombudsman begins
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened applications at The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) to replace the outgoing Anthony Arter.
Arnold Wagner to step down as PPF chairman
Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chairman Arnold Wagner will step down at the end of his five-year term in July, the lifeboat fund has announced.
Cushon names three new trustee executives
Dianne Day and Andrew Warwick-Thompson have been appointed as independent directors at workplace savings business Cushon.
Michael O'Higgins to step down as Local Pensions Partnership chairman
Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) chairman Michael O’Higgins will step down from his position in summer following a restructure.
PLSA unveils six policy board appointments
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has appointed six members to its policy board as it lays down a defined benefit (DB) funding-centric priority list for 2021.
Rodda takes over from Dromey as shadow pensions minister
Matt Rodda has taken over the role of shadow pensions minister from Jack Dromey following a Labour frontbench reshuffle.
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.