Mark Carney to Step Down as Bank of England Governor in 2019
Mark Carney, the Bank of England governor announced today that he will be stepping down from his position in June 2019, serving two years short of the eight usually served by previous governors. Carney has ended speculation about his future by making the announcement that he will stay on as the Bank of England’s governor for only three more years. Despite staying on a year longer past his initial five-year term, he will not be taking up the optional three additional years, reports the BBC. His remaining time as governor will see him staying on as the U.K. negotiates its exit from the....
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