The president and CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has given notice that he is to step down, Environmental Finance has learnt.

The latest appointments

The latest appointments at Trucost, BNP Paribas, Investec, HSBC, SEB, AEA and more.

The latest appointments at Citigroup, SAM, Société Génerale and more

The latest appointments at the Principles for Responsible Investment, International Council on Mining and Metals, Aon, EDF Trading and more

The latest appointments at Globalance Capital, Swiss Banking Group, Environmental Financial Products, GE, Scottish Widows Investment Partnership and more.

The latest appointments at The World Bank, Zouk Ventures, Aegon, BlueNext, Jefferies and more

PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC's) sustainability and climate change practice has grown strongly over the past 12 months and further expansion is planned for the coming year.

Verification and certification giant Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has established a sustainability and innovation division, which it expects to generate NOK1.2 billion ($210 million) in revenues by 2014.

The latest appointments at Jefferies, Osmosis, Evolution Markets, Aviva, HSBC, and more

A round-up of recent appointments

Two months after the disappointing UN climate talks in Copenhagen, YVO DE BOER is to leave his post as executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. De Boer will quit in July, two months ahead of his contract expiring, to join accountants KPMG as an advisor on climate and sustainability.

Investment consultant Towers Watson has bolstered its sustainable investment team with the hire of Emma Hunt from Mercer Investment Consulting.

Earth Capital Partners (ECP) has hired a threestrong team to advise on agriculture, forestry and biodiversity investments, with a particular focus on investing in Latin America.

Earth Capital Partners (ECP) has hired a three-strong sustainable forestry and agriculture team, in advance of the launch of a suite of funds.

Matthew Kiernan has left New York-based financial research and advisory firm RiskMetrics Group to pursue other opportunities in the field of sustainable investment.