Roger Liddell, the chief executive of LCH.Clearnet, has revealed he is to retire in July next year, marking the end of the former Goldman Sachs banker's five-year reign at the helm at the Anglo-French clearer.

Liddell, who joined LCH.Clearent as chief executive from Goldman Sachs in July 2006, has informed the board of his intention to step down, according to a company statement.