U.K. newspaper scheme selects consultant, actuary
By Drew Carter November 11, 2009Midland Independent Newspapers Pension Scheme, Birmingham, England, hired JLT Benefit Solutions as investment consultant and actuary, according to a JLT news release.Watson Wyatt Worldwide ...
Consultant, adviser on North Yorkshire radar
By Thao Hua November 11, 2009North Yorkshire County Council Pension Fund, Northallerton, England, issued RFPs for an investment consultant and an independent investment adviser, according to Tom Morrison, principal accountant of ...
Hymans Robertson names managing partner
By Drew Carter November 5, 2009James Entwisle was named managing partner at Hymans Robertson, effective Jan. 4, a spokesman confirmed.He will replace Russell Borland, who in July announced he will retire on March ...
City of London eyes possible consultant change
By Drew Carter November 2, 2009City of London Corp. is searching for an investment consultant to help it in a strategic review of investments, said Paul Mathews, corporate treasurer.The contract of current consultant John...
Hymans Robertson stays on with Suffolk County
By Drew Carter October 29, 2009Suffolk County Council Pension Fund, Ipswich, England, rehired Hymans Robertson as investment consultant, search consultant and actuary, according to Tenders Electronic Daily.Hymans...
Staffordshire seeks investment consultant
By Thao Hua October 27, 2009Staffordshire County Council Pension Fund, Stafford, England, issued an RFI for an investment consultant, according to John Wood, assistant director.The contract for Hymans Robertson, the £1.7...
Strathclyde seeks investment consultant
By Drew Carter October 22, 2009Strathclyde Pension Fund, Glasgow, Scotland, is searching for an investment consultant, according to Tenders Electronic Daily.Hymans Robertson is the incumbent, according to the £8.4 billion ($13....
Netherlands tops in global pension index; U.S. in 6th
By Jeff Nash October 15, 2009Updated with correctionThe Netherlands ranked first among 11 countries rated in a new index on their private and public retirement systems, with the U.S. coming in sixth.The Melbourne...
New hedge fund research chief at Watson Wyatt
By Drew Carter October 13, 2009Damien Loveday was named global head of hedge fund research at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a spokesman confirmed.He takes over the position from Craig Baker, who remains global head of...
Tunningley to lead global strategy for Hewitt
By Drew Carter October 12, 2009Andrew Tunningley was named global strategy leader for investment at consultant Hewitt Associates, a Hewitt spokesman confirmed. In the new position, Mr. Tunningley will focus on...
Governance adviser on U.K. local fund group’s list
By Drew Carter October 12, 2009Local Authority Pension Fund Forum issued an RFP for a corporate governance/ESG consultant, confirmed David Sellors, COO.Incumbent Pensions Investment Research Consultants, whose contract expires ...
Benard to lead Aksia Europe
By Christine Williamson September 14, 2009updated with correctionValerie Benard joined alternative investment consultant Aksia as the firm's ninth partner and head of the firm's new division, Aksia Europe.She will...
Forum focuses on retirement planning for aging population
By Timothy Inklebarger September 2, 2009Providing better financial education and retirement planning advice to employees was one of several strategies for dealing with a rapidly aging population discussed at a round table today sponsored...
Boston to join Ennis Knupp in Toronto
By Pia Sarkar September 1, 2009Rob Boston was named principal and managing director in Ennis Knupp’s new Toronto office.Mr. Boston will join Kevin Vandolder, also a principal at Ennis Knupp, in expanding...





