Did the Yes Men Hoaxers Strike Again?

Colleagues who attended our AQA BUSS4 CPD courses on CSR earlier in 2011 may remember us mentioning a film - Yes Men Save the World from which we featured a short clip where a hoaxer managed to convince BBC News that he was a representative of Union Carbide. The interview featured a full “apology” and offer of substantial financial compensation - much to the surprise of the real Union Carbide. Have the Yes Men struck again by getting publicity as an outspoken currency / hedge fund trader? You decide…

Here is the original Union Carbide clip:

and here is the recent BBC New clip: