AQA scheme chooses Towers Watson as fiduciary manager

Stephanie Baxter
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The trustees of the £135m AQA Pension Scheme have outsourced its investments to Towers Watson following a competitive fiduciary management tender.

It is believed to be the first time the scheme has delegated its investments to a fiduciary manager. Towers Watson EMEA head of investment Ed Francis said in a statement: "We are delighted that ...

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