Appointments

Herbert Smith has added pensions lawyer Dan Schaffer to its partnership.

City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has recruited Philippa Connaughton from rival Linklaters.

Cardano made two new hires to its London-based operation.

UK - Jack Inglis, chief executive officer of institutional asset manager Ferox Capital Management is to leave the convertible bond specialist he joined in 2007.

The Institute of Actuaries has chosen Jane Curtis as president-elect.

Norwegian fund manager Skagen is setting up an operation in the UK.

The £1.3bn Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London Trustee Company has appointed Partha Dasgupta as independent trustee and member of the investment committee.

Independent Trustee Services has appointed Nita Tinn as a director.

Mercer has hired eight senior consultants to the alternatives boutique within its investment consulting business.

Financial Services Authority chief executive Hector Sants will step down in the summer after three years in the role.