Appointments
Smart restructures; new CEO and MD appointed
Formerly UK-centric Smart will launch in three new territories next year as part of an expansion following the close of its most recent funding round.
The Pension Superfund announces ALM committee; High-profile membership includes Martin Gilbert and Chris Hitchen
The Pension Superfund has announced the makeup of its asset and liability management (ALM) committee – unveiling names including Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert and former Railpen chief executive Chris Hitchen as part of its team....
Frank Field, Helena Morrissey and Bryn Davies to join House of Lords
Former Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Frank Field, 30% Club founder Dame Helena Morrissey, and Union Pension Services director Bryn Davies have been nominated for life peerages.
Nicky Morgan among trio to join FSCS board
Baroness Nicky Morgan has been appointed as a non-executive director of the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) alongside Cathryn Riley and Wendy Williams.
Phoenix hires Michael Eakins as CIO
Michael Eakins has been appointed as chief investment officer (CIO) at Phoenix Group, subject to regulatory approval and completion of the acquisition of ReAssure.
FCA names LSE's Nikhil Rathi as chief executive
Nikhil Rathi has been appointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following Andrew Bailey’s move to the Bank of England as governor earlier this year.
Barnett Waddingham announces nine new promotions to partner
Barnett Waddingham has promoted nine to partner level in response to growing client demand and to maintain market-leading service delivery for clients.
Aviva appoints chair and trustee to master trust board
Barnett Waddingham non-executive chairwoman Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames has been named as trustee chairwoman of Aviva Master Trust.
Patrick Bloomfield elected next ACA chair
Hymans Robertson scheme actuary and partner Patrick Bloomfield has been elected chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
Hymans Robertson appoints 12 partners in largest ever single intake
Pensions and financial services consultancy Hymans Robertson has promoted three partners to the role of equity partner and nine others to partner.
Border to Coast hires five to research and investment teams
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has hired three people to its investment team and two to its research team following a series of new fund launches.
Premier appoints Alastair Aird as chief executive
Premier has appointed Alastair Aird as its chief executive to lead the firm’s plans for strategic growth.
TPR names director of AE
Mel Charles has been appointed as director of automatic enrolment (AE) at The Pensions Regulator (TPR), following Darren Ryder’s departure earlier this year.
Isio partner James Riley named SPP president
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has named James Riley as president for a two-year term beginning 1 June.
RPMI Railpen appoints chief fiduciary officer
Mads Gosvig has been named chief fiduciary officer for investments at RPMI Railpen, joining on 16 April.
Baroness Drake and Mark Condron join The People's Pension trustees
The People’s Pension (TPP) has appointed Baroness Jeannie Drake and Mark Condron to its board of trustees.
Cardano appoints Marino Valensise as group CIO
Cardano has appointed Marino Valensise as its group chief investment officer from Barings Asset Management.
LCP announces 14 partner promotions
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) has said it is focussing on riding out short-term uncertainty and has promoted 14 partners in a bid to contribute to the sustainable growth of the business.
LGIM appoints three trustees to L&G Mastertrust board
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to the L&G Mastertrust Board and a new member to its Independent Governance Committee (IGC).
Lisa Mundy appointed to Mercer Master Trust board
Mercer has appointed BESTrustees’ Lisa Mundy as a representative to the Mercer Master Trust board.
BT Pension Scheme appoints three trustees
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board.
Andrew Warwick-Thompson joins Capital Cranfield
Former LGPS Central chief executive Andrew Warwick-Thompson has joined Capital Cranfield as a professional trustee.
Stephen Timms named as WPC chairman
Former pensions minister Stephen Timms has been elected chairman of the influential Work and Pensions Committee (WPC).
Maps confirms permanent CEO
Caroline Siarkiewicz has been appointed as chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service (Maps) after seven months in the position on a temporary basis.