sad news released today will be missed.
Seymour announces death of Richard Ratner
The respected vice-chairman and retail analyst at the stockbroker Seymour Pierce died yesterday after a heart attack last weekSteve Hawkes
Seymour Pierce said today that the City had lost one of the good guys after announcing the sudden death of Richard Ratner, its highly regarded vice-chairman and retail analyst.

The investment bank revealed in a short statement this morning that the 58-year-old, known affectionately across the Square Mile as "Ratty", had died yesterday after a heart attack last Wednesday.

Seymour Pierce said: It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of our vice-chairman Richard Ratner.

Ratty was a highly respected member of the financial community, known famously for his acerbic comment and penetrating analysis, delivered in his unique, personal, humorous and amiable style.

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The City has lost one of the good guys who will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to Jane, his wife, and their children, James, Katie and Christopher.

Recently, Mr Ratner, in his typical style, had said how clothing retailers had enjoyed a "stonking" couple of weeks, given the recent cold weather