Things worth reading: 13th September 2010

Things we're reading today include …

People

Why Stephen Green really joined the Government – The Telegraph
Former HSBC chief Sir Keith Whitson joins hiring row – The Telegraph
Diamond's elevation is just part of a trend – Financial Times
Bob Diamond: the case for the defence – The Telegraph
Northern Rock ex-chief moves into property business – The Telegraph

Companies

Deutsche 'to raise 9.8bn euros' – BBC
Lehman Brothers begins hiring again – The Telegraph

Markets

Executives to drive building society mergers – Financial Times
Greece rejects debt restructuring – BBC
Economic forecast gloomy says IMF – BBC
Management consultants in hiring spree – Financial Times
Federal Reserve Reports Decrease in Consumer Credit
– Payments News
Why the East is beating the West – The Telegraph

Regulations

High-frequency trades earn $2.3m fine – Financial Times
EU to get tough on OTC derivative markets – Financial Times

Basle III

Bank heads thrash out Basle III regulations – The Independent
Bank chiefs warn Basel must not risk recovery – The Telegraph
Banks told to double their cash reserves – The Telegraph
New global rules aim to strengthen banks – Washington Post
Bank watchdogs agree Basel III capital overhaul – The Independent