Appointments
Dan Mikulskis joins LCP as investment partner
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) has hired Dan Mikulskis as a partner in its investment team.
Railways Pension Scheme trustee chairman John Chilman to become RPMI chief executive
RPMI has announced the appointment of John Chilman - the current chairman of the Railways Pension Scheme - as its chief executive.
Mercer unveils leadership appointments following JLT acquisition
Mercer has announced a series of leadership appointments related to its acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group.
Pensions Action Group campaigner Andrew Parr dies aged 74
Andrew Parr, one of the founders of the Pensions Action Group (PAG) and an avid campaigner for pensions justice, has died, aged 74.
AMP Capital launches global direct investments team
AMP Capital has set up a dedicated team to help institutional investors, including pension funds, invest in infrastructure through direct equity allocations.
XPS appointed as adviser for Johnson Controls and Tyco schemes
Johnson Controls International has appointed XPS Pensions as investment and actuarial adviser for two of its schemes, following a competitive tender process.
The Pension Superfund appoints Hirons-Wood and Rookes to trustee board
Caroline Rookes CBE and Michele Hirons-Wood have joined The Pension Superfund's board of trustees to focus on maintaining governance standards and safeguarding member benefits.
Segars becomes member of L&G's IGC
Legal and General (L&G) has appointed Joanne Segars as a member of its independent governance committee (IGC).
Anthony Arter reappointed as ombudsman until 2021
Anthony Arter will continue as head of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) until 31 July 2021, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced.
Railways Pension Scheme chief quits to join AIG Life
Railways Pension Trustee Company chief executive Phil Willcock has quit the scheme after only 10 months to take up a position as head of AIG UK Life.
Lothian Pension Fund gets new chief as Scott steps down
Scotland's second largest local pension fund has appointed Doug Heron as its new chief executive to replace outgoing Clare Scott.
KPMG hires three from Mercer; sets up Bristol investment advisory practice
KPMG has announced three senior hires in its investment advisory team as the firm sets up an investment advisory practice in Bristol.
Updated: Amber Rudd named work and pensions secretary
Former home secretary Amber Rudd is to return to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary after the resignation of Esther McVey.
Esther McVey resigns as secretary of state
Secretary of state for work and pensions Esther McVey has resigned from the government.
PPF appoints Smith and Williamson to audit services panel
Smith and Williamson's pensions assurance team has been appointed to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) updated audit services panel.
Clara names suite of legal, actuarial and secretariat advisers
Defined benefit (DB) consolidator Clara has named its four inaugural providers for legal, actuarial and secretariat advice.
Mark Jaffray appointed as head of DC consulting at Hymans Robertson
Hymans Robertson has promoted Mark Jaffray to head of its defined contribution (DC) consultancy business.
The Pension Superfund names Richard Wohanka as trustee chairman
Richard Wohanka is to chair The Pension Superfund's trustee board, working alongside professional firm 2020 Trustees to safeguard members' benefits.
DWP names three single financial guidance body non-execs and completes board
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed its appointment process for the Single Financial Guidance Body's (SFGB) board, naming three non-executive directors.
Aegon promotes Kate Smith to head of master trust
Kate Smith has been named head of master trust at Aegon following the acquisition of BlackRock's defined contribution (DC) businesses.
Former NAPF-chief and ex-EON pension chair join Capital Cranfield
Capital Cranfield has hired Peter Thompson and Fiona Stark as professional trustees in response to strong demand from pension funds.
Tim Gosling joins B&CE as head of pensions policy
B&CE has hired Tim Gosling as head of pensions policy as Andy Tarrant steps down from the master trust.
Morten Nilsson appointed chief executive of BT scheme's management firm
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has appointed Now Pensions founder Morten Nilsson as chief executive of its investment management and advisory arm.
ShareAction appoints next chair as Emma Howard Boyd steps down
Paul Dickinson has replaced Emma Howard Boyd as chair of ShareAction after her three-year tenure.
