Redington

Investment consultants are failing to recommend products that outperform net of fees, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said as its investigation into the market continues.

Redington has appointed Natalie Flood and Jonathan Parker as part of wider plans to grow its defined benefit (DC) business.

Rob Gardner says we must think ahead and invest in long-term solutions to create a better future for our children

This week's top stories included the government suggesting it may review the order of creditors in an insolvency event, and Barclays defending plans to move responsibility for its DB scheme to its investment banking arm.

TPT Retirement Solutions has appointed Redington for independent investment consultancy services for its defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

Redington has appointed Adam Jones as chief technology officer, as it looks to harness the power of digital innovation for the benefit of its clients.

Redington has launched an investment governance service to help trustees receive "honest feedback" after many said they rarely see such comments from consultants.

Rob Gardner says the industry needs to do much more to help engage the public with pensions.

The FCA's eagerly anticipated final report of its asset management market study suggests an investigation of the investment consulting market, James Phillips reports.

Rob Gardner says the government must make financial education compulsory in primary schools to transform the long-term savings behaviour of children.