Perpetual's Deverall resigns


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Perpetual chief executive David Deverall has resigned.
The company announced Deverall's resignation to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today, saying he would remain until a replacement was found or until 31 March next year, whichever occurred first.
Deverall described his resignation as a personal decision made after seven years with the company.
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