Appointments

Guy Opperman will remain in post as pensions and financial inclusion minister, it has been confirmed.

Amber Rudd has not been moved out of her job as secretary of state for work and pensions amid concerns the pensions industry could have had its seventh politician in that office since the 2015 general election.

Kempen Capital Management has appointed Andre Keijsers as managing director in its UK office as part of business expansion.

Michelle McGregor Smith has announced her intention to retire from British Airways Pensions Investment Management (BAPIM) after over three decades working with the schemes.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has elected Tim Phillips as vice-president, taking over the office from Lorraine Harper.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has appointed Mike Ridley as head of restructuring and published a further guidance note for schemes facing insolvency events.

Capital Cranfield has appointed former Aon senior partner Kevin Wesbroom as a professional trustee.

Now Pensions chief executive (CEO) Troy Clutterbuck has stepped down from the role with immediate effect.

Bristol-based BBS Consultants & Actuaries (BBS) has announced it will open a London office later this year to meet increased demand from clients in the South East of England.

Royal London has announced the appointment of Barry O'Dwyer, previously head of UK for Standard Life Aberdeen, as its new group chief executive to replace outgoing Phil Loney.