The departure of Ms. Rose, the first woman to lead a major British bank, who had been charged with transforming an institution marred by scandal, has been swift.
Less than a month ago, Mr. Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party, said that his account at Coutts, the private bank owned by NatWest, had been closed because of his political views.
The apology and a promise to review the bank’s policies was not enough to ease the pressure on Ms. Rose.
Reports late Tuesday night that the government, which has a 39 percent stake in the bank, was “significantly concerned” about Ms. Rose’s leadership seemed to seal her fate.
Before dawn, the bank announced her immediate departure.
Persons:
Alison Rose, Nigel Farage, Ms, Rose, Farage, Coutts, Rose’s
Organizations:
NatWest, European Union, UK Independence Party, BBC
Locations:
British