Hymans Robertson has appointed Chris King as head of charities, endowments and foundations within its investment team. The consultancy firm says this appointment reflects growing demand for independent investment advice from this secor. King will...
Adviser pension recommendations in 2025 remained concentrated among a small group of providers, with Royal London, Aviva, Quilter and Prudential dominating personal pension plan (PPP) recommendations, according to Defaqto Engage data. The...
Invesco has appointed its head of EMEA distribution, Oliver Bilal, as head of EMEA. Bilal will take on an expanded role while continuing as head of EMEA distribution. He will also chair...
Pensions UK has appointed Philip Brown as its new head of DC and master trusts, joining Nest, where he was director of policy. He has over 30 years of experience in financial...
Many providers have increased exposure to overseas equities and, more recently, to private markets, according to LCP’s fifth annual Master Trusts Unpacked report, which warns trustees to manage risks and ensure that strategies protect...
Independent Governance Group (IGG) has appointed Mark Woodhouse as trustee director. Woodhouse has more than 20 years’ experience in the pensions industry. He has worked as a professional trustee with schemes at...
Scottish Widows has launched two new workplace pension options, Lifetime Investment Plus and Lifetime Investment Extra, giving members access to private market investments. The options sit within Scottish Widows’ Lifetime Investment range,...
The ABI has launched its 2026–28 strategy to strengthen trust, boost financial resilience and create a more effective insurance market. The strategy is built around three core priorities: a trusted sector, invested...
More than half of employers, or 56 per cent are worried about serious ill-health, including cancer, affecting their workforce, according to new research from Grid. According to the research conducted in January,...
Digital workplace pension provider Penfold has appointed fintech verteran Jonathan Schneider as its new chairman as it looks to expand into the corporate market. Schneider has a 25-year career, working in the...
