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14/09/2018
Bank Of England Governor Meets With NI Business Leaders
The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has met with senior business leaders during a private event in Belfast.
Mr Carney met with senior leaders from the business community and the voluntary sector during an event at Belfast's new Grand Central Hotel on Thursday, 13 September.
During the event, he heard about business and social issues impacting on Northern Ireland and the work of the Community Foundation in supporting local communities.
Community Foundation Director of Philanthropy, Siofra Healy, said: "Given our vision of a peaceful, shared and socially just society, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Bank of England and welcome Mark Carney to Northern Ireland, and to share with him the significant opportunities and challenges economically and politically here."
Bank Of England Northern Ireland Agent, Frances Hill, said: "Our role in NI is to make sure that the Governor and the Bank of England have a well-rounded view of economic conditions and prospects from across the country. This event was a great opportunity for the Governor to gather first hand the most up-to-date information, views and experiences from Northern Ireland."
(LM/CM)
Mr Carney met with senior leaders from the business community and the voluntary sector during an event at Belfast's new Grand Central Hotel on Thursday, 13 September.
During the event, he heard about business and social issues impacting on Northern Ireland and the work of the Community Foundation in supporting local communities.
Community Foundation Director of Philanthropy, Siofra Healy, said: "Given our vision of a peaceful, shared and socially just society, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Bank of England and welcome Mark Carney to Northern Ireland, and to share with him the significant opportunities and challenges economically and politically here."
Bank Of England Northern Ireland Agent, Frances Hill, said: "Our role in NI is to make sure that the Governor and the Bank of England have a well-rounded view of economic conditions and prospects from across the country. This event was a great opportunity for the Governor to gather first hand the most up-to-date information, views and experiences from Northern Ireland."
(LM/CM)
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