Appointments

Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jennifer Ockwell as its head of UK institutional.

First State Investments' Chris Gower has been named director for global consultants and pension funds in a newly created role at Fulcrum Asset Management.

Stephenson Harwood has named Stephen Richards as a partner in its London-based pensions practice in response to growing client demand.

Redington has promoted David Bennett to its executive board, with Patrick O'Sullivan set to replace him as head of investment consulting.

First woman in its 100-year history

Joanna Matthews will succeed Sarah Smart who leaves TPT Retirement Solutions (TPT) trustee board after eight years in the post.

Frank Oldham has been appointed as a client director at Independent Trustee Services (ITS) to lead trustee appointments in the South of England.

Kirsty Cooper has been appointed the insurance and pensions champion for the government's expanded dormant assets scheme.

Smart Pension has named Ian Digby as head of regulatory affairs as it continues to significantly expand its team.

Barnett Waddingham has promoted four staff to partners and another 25 staff to associates as it seeks to help clients cope with more "complex challenges".