Bank of England set to announce new governor
By DW
20 December 2019 |
2:49 pm
The selection of Andrew Bailey is expected to be confirmed by the treasury on Friday. The 60-year-old will become the 121st governor and will take over from Mark Carney, who leaves the prestigious post on January 31.
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