'We seek a governor of integrity': BoE advertises for top job

After months of speculation on who might be the next leader of the UK central bank, after Mervyn King announced his decision to retire in June 2013, the role will be open to applicants by the end of this week. The job spec indicates the changes ahead for the Bank of England: "The new governor will lead the Bank through major reforms to the regulatory system, including the transfer of new responsibilities that will see the Bank take the lead in safeguarding the stability of the UK financial system. "The successful candidate must demonstrate that they can successfully lead, influence an...