Appointments

Kirsty James and Andrew Worthington have been made associates at Sackers, taking the firm's total number of lawyers to 51.

Former pensions minister Steve Webb has joined Royal London as director of policy and external communications.

Former chief executive of The Pensions Regulator Tony Hobman has been made a board member of PAN Group.

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.