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10/04/2013
Ex-Chief Of Failed Bank Asks To Return Knighthood
Following a critical report into the collapse of HBOS during the financial crisis, former chief executive Sir James Crosby has asked for his knighthood to be removed, will forgo 30% 30% of his £580,000-a-year HBOS pension and has resigned as a non-executive director of Compass Group.
Sir James, who served as chief executive at HBOS between 2001 and 2006, was described by the Banking Standards Commission report as the "architect" of the strategy that led to the banks downfall.
His request will now be considered by a Whitehall honours committee.
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Sir James, who served as chief executive at HBOS between 2001 and 2006, was described by the Banking Standards Commission report as the "architect" of the strategy that led to the banks downfall.
His request will now be considered by a Whitehall honours committee.
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