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DNV suspension lifted
A major player in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) markets has been allowed to resume validating projects, the United Nations (UN) CDM Executive Board (EB) has announced.
SEC parts ways with enforcer Thomsen
Linda Thomsen, enforcement director for the US Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC), is to step down after a 14-year stint at the regulator. Her departure follows widespread criticism of the SEC in the wake of the Bernard Madoff scandal.
FSA deputy chairman resigns over HBOS risk whistleblower
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Aviation industry calls for inclusion in Copenhagen deal
Four of the world's leading airlines have today called for carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation to be included in any new global climate change deal agreed at the UN's Copenhagen Summit in December.
Swiss Re's CEO steps down after securitisation writedowns
Jacques Aigrain, the chief executive of Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re, has resigned following the company's announcement that it expects to make a SFr 1 billion net loss for 2008.
Crosby resigns from FSA following HBOS allegations
James Crosby, the UK Financial Services Authority's (FSA) deputy chairman, has resigned. His departure comes after an accusation that he and other directors at his former employer HBOS ignored warnings the company was taking excessive risks from its ex…
Eight CEOs face congressional bonus questions
The need for discretionary pay was one of numerous thorny issues put to chief executives of eight major banks during a hearing of the US House Financial Services Committee in Washington, DC.
BBVA strengthens Asian business
BBVA Global Markets has reinforced its team in Asia by appointing Daryl Chen as head of equity derivatives sales. The hire is cited as part of the bank's build up of its team in Asia and its franchise in Greater China both in equities and fixed income.
IDCG names Ferber as general counsel and chief regulatory officer
The New York-based International Derivatives Clearing Group (IDCG) has appointed Laurie Ferber as its general counsel and chief regulatory officer.
UK FSA proposes permanent short-selling disclosure
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GFI's Asia head of oil broking departs
It has emerged that Jeremy Searle left his post as Asia head of oil broking at interdealer broker GFI in Singapore in December, but it is unknown what his next move will be.
Vincent Van Pelt
Vincent Van Pelt is recognised within the banking industry for establishing businesses from scratch. Rachel Morison finds out what drives Standard Chartered's head of equities and commodities to keep starting again