Stories for December 2nd 2009

Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - 12:26 UTC
Brazil's powerhouse bank

With his slicked-back hair, neatly trimmed, close-cropped beard, and impeccably pressed suits, Luciano Coutinho looks like any other obscure Brazilian banker.
But he is anything but an average banking man.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - 12:15 UTC
MSC's toothfish certification proposal criticised

Scientists and environmental groups criticised the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) last week for proposing the certification of Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish. The certification is being recommended by UK-based Moody Marine, the organisation chosen by Ross Sea fishers and accepted by the MSC.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - 12:10 UTC
EU welcomes newly qualified seafood exports

The European Union (EU) informed the National Directorate of Aquatic Resources (DINARA) that Uruguay will be able to resume shipments of seafood products to the EU market. This announcement marks the end of restrictions imposed by the European bloc in 2008.

Brazil's powerhouse bank