WASHINGTON: A top executive at the World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, now faces no opposition in her candidacy to lead the International Monetary Fund, the fund announced on Monday .
"The board's goal is to complete the selection process as soon as possible and at the latest by October 4, 2019," the IMF board said in a statement. The nominating period closed on Friday, a day after the fund formally lifted the age limit of 65 years for its leadership, clearing the way for the 66-year-old to take up the position.The IMF executive board will now hold meetings with Georgieva, the statement said.
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