Lagarde 'still being pursued' for WEF top Job

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is still courting Christine Lagarde to take over as its next chair, according to people familiar with the matter. The issue was reportedly discussed at a meeting of the organisation’s board this week. The European Central Bank (ECB) head appears ready to take the role, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal business. However, Lagarde wants to be sure that tensions between the WEF and its founder and former chairman Klaus Schwab have…