Article 2QFHD Bank of England governor falls for email prank but maintains his composure

Bank of England governor falls for email prank but maintains his composure

by
Katie Allen
from on (#2QFHD)

Mark Carney, who apparently believed he was talking with Anthony Habgood, chair of the Bank's court, refused to accept sexist comments

The Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, has fallen victim to an online prankster who got him to joke about one of his predecessor's supposed drinking habits.

Carney was caught out by the same hoaxer who tricked the Barclays boss, Jes Staley, this month.

Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney. Apparently is not up for the type of party I like to throw. pic.twitter.com/6Iam49A5rA

Apparently her face resembles that of someone who's had a 'bracing martini'.

I'd prefer a large Scotch myself.

I will drink the martini and order another two. Apparently that was Eddie George's daily in take...before lunch

Continue reading...
External Content
Source RSS or Atom Feed
Feed Location http://feeds.theguardian.com/theguardian/business/economics/rss
Feed Title
Feed Link http://feeds.theguardian.com/
Reply 0 comments