Europe

Lack of an agreed definition of value for money is posing many challenges for the industry. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at research by the Pensions Policy Institute which suggests a number of solutions

Aviva Investors has appointed Florian de Chaisemartin as director of its London-based infrastructure debt team.

Three out of five pension experts will vote to remain in Europe as the 23 June referendum looms, according to research by Mallowstreet.

Matt Wilmington has joined Legal & General's (L&G) pension risk transfer business as director of strategic transactions.

Jackie Wells has left the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) after two years as head of policy and research PP has learned.

As the EU referendum looms closer it is entirely possible the UK could end up leaving Europe. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds a Brexit could be both good and bad for pensions.

Paul Farrell has been made head of UK institutional at JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM), replacing John Stainsby who stepped down in May 2015.

Ethical investing has been strengthened by the European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs (ECON) committee, which approved the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) II Directive by 47 to three votes.

Pension fund boards and executive committees across Europe have shown the strongest female representation in the capital markets sector, according to a report by New Financial.

Gerald Wellesley has been appointed a director at HR Trustees where he will help the firm grow its professional trustee services.