Appointments

The Investor Forum, set up to increase engagement from asset owners and managers, has been officially launched with Simon Fraser appointed chairman.

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has appointed Sarah Aitken as head of institutional business, Europe and Middle East.

Xafinity Consulting has appointed Ben Bramhall as commercial director to help lead the expansion of its pension advisory service.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Kevin Smith to the newly-created role of chief service delivery officer.

Former MacFarlanes partner Jane Marshall has set up a consultancy to advise employers, in-house lawyers and trustees.

MyCSP has appointed Laura Bowler as training consultant.

David Harker has been appointed chairman of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS).

Legal & General has added James Lumb to its bulk annuity and longevity insurance team.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Bertrand Biragnet as head of pan-European equities within its investment management business.

Sackers has promoted associate director Claire van Rees to partner.