Central Banks

Portugal Is Set to Replace Centeno as Central Bank Governor

Portugal's central bank governor Mario Centeno

Photographer: Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro plans to replace central bank Governor Mario Centeno after his first term ends July 19, according to a person familiar with the premier’s thinking.

The government could announce his successor in the coming days, said the person, who asked not to be named because the information is confidential. Deliberations are ongoing and Montenegro may still change his mind or delay the decision, the person said.