This week's Movers & Shakers

Henderson has appointed Paul O'Connor as director of multi-asset. He will report to Bill McQuaker, head of multi-asset. Paul joins from Mercer Investment Consulting where he was partner and head of asset allocation in the EMEA sector. Ashcourt Rowan has appointed David Palmer as business director for Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management, reporting to group CEO Jonathan Polin. Palmer joins from London-based portfolio management firm Generali. Independent financial research company Defaqto has appointed Patrick Gale as non-executive Chairman. Gale replaces Rupert Pennant-Rea, who served as c...