A new factor is developing among consultants in their assessments of money managers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The remote-working environment is forcing consultants to rethink the way they assess money managers on behalf of institutional investors.

Amy Miller was named senior vice president at Marquette Associates.

Mark Calnan was named head of investments for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Willis Towers Watson.

Outsourcing route believed to offer edge during times of volatility and dislocation.

Lisa Laird was named principal and senior adviser at investment consulting firm Hightree Advisors.

Senior executives and about 70% of other staff at Aon will take temporary pay cuts to help deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Record keeper Northwest Plan Services has acquired benefits and actuarial consultant Venuti & Associates.

Matt Scott was named senior director at Willis Towers Watson's Climate and Resilience Hub.