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Carney says Bank stopped firms being ‘caught out’ by Brexit

Bank of England governor warns of 'long term' risk that UK becomes a 'rule-taker' on financial services regulation

Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England
Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England Photo: Getty Images

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said the central bank's analysis of the risks ahead of the Brexit vote helped to ensure that no major institutions were caught out.

Speaking at a Treasury Select Committee meeting on January 11, Carney defended the Bank of England's actions ahead of the UK's vote on whether or not to leave the European Union.

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