Appointments

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Kathryn Graham to the newly-created role of head of strategy within investment management, beginning today.

Buck Consultants managing director (MD) Fraser Smart is set to relocate to New York to head up its worldwide business.

Pension fund investment adviser AllenbridgeEpic has appointed John Arthur as managing director just two years after he joined the firm.

Eaton Vance Management (EVM) has appointed Edward Perkin chief equity investment officer.

Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (AIP) has made nine promotions after assets under management (AUM) grew from $29.2bn (£17.5bn) to $33.72bn over 2013.

Aries Pension and Insurance Systems has appointed Helen Sudell as a technical consultant.

Charles Goodman has been appointed a pension consultant within Broadstone's corporate benefits team to deliver advice on issues including auto-enrolment (AE).

Former Skipton Building Society pension and benefits manager Paul Scott has stepped into the newly-created role of sales director at Xafinity.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has waved farewell to independent trustee Michael Butcher who retired on 31 January.

Towers Watson has promoted Chris Ford, former head of investment for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to global head of investment.