Appointments

Scotland's second largest local pension fund has appointed Doug Heron as its new chief executive to replace outgoing Clare Scott.

KPMG has announced three senior hires in its investment advisory team as the firm sets up an investment advisory practice in Bristol.

Former home secretary Amber Rudd is to return to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary after the resignation of Esther McVey.

Secretary of state for work and pensions Esther McVey has resigned from the government.

Smith and Williamson's pensions assurance team has been appointed to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) updated audit services panel.

Defined benefit (DB) consolidator Clara has named its four inaugural providers for legal, actuarial and secretariat advice.

Hymans Robertson has promoted Mark Jaffray to head of its defined contribution (DC) consultancy business.

Richard Wohanka is to chair The Pension Superfund's trustee board, working alongside professional firm 2020 Trustees to safeguard members' benefits.

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.

Kate Smith has been named head of master trust at Aegon following the acquisition of BlackRock's defined contribution (DC) businesses.