Aon Consulting

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has hired David Fairs as executive director for regulatory policy, analysis and advice, following Andrew Warwick-Thompson's departure last year.

Aon has appointed Mike Edwards as a partner in its risk settlement team to support the growth of its business offerings in the UK.

Chris Hitchen is to leave the investment manager of the £25bn Railways Pension Scheme within the next year.

Redington has made 20 promotions across the business following the year-end review.

Mitesh Sheth has been promoted to chief executive by Redington and will start work on 5 April.

Russell Investments has appointed Sarah Leslie as head of fiduciary management in the UK and Ireland.

Nick Clapp has been appointed to client director by MN and will work in the fiduciary manager's London office.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has launched an actuarial professional qualification and membership category to support increased demand for analysts.

Virgin Media has announced former Britvic Soft Drinks group pensions and benefits manager David Roberts joined as head of pensions and benefits yesterday.

Aon Hewitt is to merge its benefits administration and HR business process outsourcing (HRBPO) units in the UK, leading to around 45 redundancies.