Appointments

Sarah Smart, who is chairwoman of The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) audit committee, has been appointed senior adviser at Avida International.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) is calling for nominations for the position of chair of its newly created policy board.

BBS Consultants and Actuaries (BBS) has promoted three of its senior management team to its board of directors as part of an ongoing expansion.

Five executive changes have been made at Aegon to reflect its shift from a traditional life company to an intermediated, digital platform business.

Andrew Cattell has been hired as an employee engagement consultant at Barnett Waddingham to lead and develop its creative agency, DrumRoll.

Paul Budgen is set to join financial technology and auto-enrolment (AE) firm Smart Pension as director of business development.

Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Aviva Investors' Christoph Butz as director of its UK consultant relations team.

The Border to Coast Pension Partnership has selected Northern Trust as to provide third-party administration and depositary services ahead of the looming April deadline for pooling.

Hymans Robertson has appointed Michael Abramson as a partner and risk transfer specialist to grow its risk reduction offerings.

Muse Advisory has appointed Chris Fagan as associate director to expand its governance team and help grow its UK advisory offerings.