Bank of England Governor Mark Carney 'mystified' over London Stock Exchange leadership row

Bank of England governor Mark Carney

Holly Williams

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said he is "mystified" by the spat over succession plans for London Stock Exchange boss Xavier Rolet and has called for urgent clarity.

Presenting the bi-annual Financial Stability Report, Mr Carney said the Bank was keeping a close eye on the situation, but added that it was unlikely Mr Rolet would be able to continue as chief executive of the LSE Group past next year's departure date.