Alan Higham exits Fidelity after 18 months

Jenna Towler
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Alan Higham, Fidelity Worldwide Investment retirement director, is to leave the business after 18 months.

Higham joined Fidelity after it bought out his Annuity Direct operation in 2014. Fidelity head of retirement Richard Parkin said: "Alan has contributed significantly to our retirement offering with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the pensions sphere. "Alan is leaving Fidelity to pursue his own projects and he goes with our best wishes and sincere thanks." He said Fidelity's Retirement Service would not be affected by his departure. Higham tweeted he would continue to help people with their retirement through his website, PensionsChamp. A statement on the site said: ...

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