Appointments

Sackers has elected David Saunders as its next senior partner, taking over from Ian Pittaway, who steps down after 16 years at the helm.

XPS Pensions Group has promoted six new partners across its actuarial, pensions, investment, and administration businesses.

Sarah Smart has been confirmed as chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) from 1 June, taking over permanently from Mark Boyle who stepped down at the end of his term earlier this year.

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has confirmed its head of defined contribution (DC) Emma Douglas has left the business.

Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) has announced a raft of partner promotions including two within its newly expanded covenant team.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened applications at The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) to replace the outgoing Anthony Arter.

Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chairman Arnold Wagner will step down at the end of his five-year term in July, the lifeboat fund has announced.

Dianne Day and Andrew Warwick-Thompson have been appointed as independent directors at workplace savings business Cushon.

Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) chairman Michael O’Higgins will step down from his position in summer following a restructure.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has appointed six members to its policy board as it lays down a defined benefit (DB) funding-centric priority list for 2021.