Appointments
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.
Exclusive: Michelle McGregor Smith to retire from BA pensions
Michelle McGregor Smith has announced her intention to retire from British Airways Pensions Investment Management (BAPIM) after over three decades working with the schemes.
PMI appoints Tim Phillips as vice-president and reshapes advisory council
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has elected Tim Phillips as vice-president, taking over the office from Lorraine Harper.
PPF appoints head of restructuring and publishes insolvency guidance
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has appointed Mike Ridley as head of restructuring and published a further guidance note for schemes facing insolvency events.
Kevin Wesbroom joins Capital Cranfield as a professional trustee
Capital Cranfield has appointed former Aon senior partner Kevin Wesbroom as a professional trustee.
Now Pensions chief executive steps down with immediate effect
Now Pensions chief executive (CEO) Troy Clutterbuck has stepped down from the role with immediate effect.
BBS hires Iain Tait to lead launch of London office
Bristol-based BBS Consultants & Actuaries (BBS) has announced it will open a London office later this year to meet increased demand from clients in the South East of England.
SLA UK head named group CEO at Royal London
Royal London has announced the appointment of Barry O'Dwyer, previously head of UK for Standard Life Aberdeen, as its new group chief executive to replace outgoing Phil Loney.
Barnett Waddingham appoints seven partners and promotes 28 to associate
Barnett Waddingham has appointed seven partners and promoted 28 of its employees to associate level from 1 June as part of its continued growth.
Northern LGPS appoints chairman
Northern LGPS has appointed Councillor Gerald Cooney as chairman, replacing Paul Doughty who has held the role on an interim basis since January.
Hymans Robertson appoints two equity partners and five partners
Pensions and risk consultancy Hymans Robertson has appointed two equity partners and five partners from across the firm.
