UK – The £26m pension scheme of international industrial seals group James Walker has appointed William M. Mercer as actuary, administrator and investment consultant to the firm’s defined benefit plan.

The fund has over 1,700 members, including 700 active members

Chris Sheppard, European partner at Mercer, comments: "We are delighted to have secured this appointment. We are looking forward to working with James Walker to deliver a comprehensive service that meets their needs."

The scheme was previously advised by Winterthur Financial Services UK Ltd.