UK pension group 3173 appoints Phil Warner as Head of Technical Research & Policy

3173 Limited (“3173”) a leading UK pension governance, advisory, investment and technology group which includes the Dalriada Trustees, Spence & Partners and Mantle businesses, has appointed Phil Warner as Head of Technical Research & Policy.

In this role, Phil will be responsible for providing support on regulation, legislation and pensions technical policy across the Group. He will work with each of the Group’s businesses to interpret guidance, support its delivery to clients, and help identify potential new areas for service expansion.  He will also support senior executives in developing 3173’s responses to proposed regulatory change, both directly and within relevant pension industry organisations.

Phil brings more than 25 years of experience in technical research, government and industry engagement (policy and technical), legislative interpretation and implementation. He most recently served as Head of Regulatory Development and Policy for Hargreaves Lansdown. He is also a Board and Technical Group Member for the Pension Scams Industry Group (PSIG).

Bill Galvin, CEO of 3173 Group, comments: “Phil is a great addition to our team. He joins at an exciting time for the 3173 Group businesses: Dalriada, Spence and Mantle.  We are seeing an increasing demand from corporate sponsors for informed and effective trusteeship and for efficient and integrated pension scheme administration.  Phil will help ensure we deliver the best possible service to our clients, ensuring that we fully understand the complex regulatory landscape and develop the best solutions for pension scheme members and our businesses.”

Phil Warner, Head of Technical Research & Policy of 3173 Group, said: “I’m excited to join a group that has such a strong offering in the pension market that is continuing to innovate and bring new approaches and solutions to the industry. I’m looking forward to supporting the teams of Dalriada, Mantle and Spence & Partners to deliver their focused and insightful support to clients, ultimately benefiting pension scheme members across the UK.”