Appointments

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has appointed Ed Wilson as investment director following a recruitment drive to establish an in-house investment team.

Mercer head of UK investments Patrick Race has stepped down after four years in the position.

PwC has made four promotions within its pensions and investment team.

Former pensions minister Steve Webb is on the verge of joining Royal London, a company which last year criticised his charge cap policy as "headline-grabbing", according to reports.

Baring Asset Management has made two hires to its multi-asset team as it looks to develop a long/short strategy and replace Hartwig Kos, the outgoing manager of one of its dynamic asset allocation funds.

Alison Bostock has been appointed as a client director at Pitmans Trustees (PTL) as the firm expands its presence in London.

Alan Higham, Fidelity Worldwide Investment retirement director, is to leave the business after 18 months.

Paul O'Sullivan has been appointed regional development manager for the North by the Pensions Trust.

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) executive director for defined benefit (DB) Stephen Soper is set to depart for PwC after more than six years at the regulator.

Former shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont has been hired by Aberdeen Asset Management to the newly-created role of head of retirement savings