Barclays

Barclays boss Jes Staley ready to talk to FBI on Jeffrey Epstein

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Barclays boss Jes Staley would be willing to tell the US authorities everything he knows about paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Victims of Epstein last night called on the banking chief to hand over any information he might have about his former client. Lawyers for the victims said Staley – … Read more

ADVFN says Lloyds, Barclays, UK Oil & Gas, Sirius Minerals and IQE are most-followed stocks

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Five most-followed UK shares revealed: Website says investors seek most information on Lloyds, Barclays, UK Oil & Gas, Sirius Minerals and IQE By Adrian Lowery for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 13:26 BST, 14 September 2019 | Updated: 13:32 BST, 14 September 2019 Two blue-chip banks, two ambitious commodity firms and a semiconductor supplier are the five most-followed … Read more

Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland hammered with share of £71m fine

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Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland hammered with share of £71m fine by the Swiss watchdog over currency rigging Citigroup,  JPMorgan and MUFG Bank are the other three banks implicated Switzerland’s WEKO said it uncovered ‘several anti-competitive practices’ By Press Association Published: 11:56 BST, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 12:09 BST, 6 June 2019 Barclays … Read more

Edward Bramson’s stalking of Barclays bank reaps him £7m in fees 

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Edward Bramson’s stalking of Barclays bank reaps him £7m in fees since securing support from investors Bramson is trying for a place on Barclays’ board at its shareholder meeting  He helped build a 5.5% stake in the bank with backing from major institutions Bramson will earn a hefty fee from the vehicle he set up to … Read more

Barclays declares war on New York raider: Edward Bramson branded flawed, disruptive and damaging

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Barclays has unleashed a furious broadside against the corporate raider seeking a seat on its board – branding him disruptive, inexperienced and damaging. In a brutal takedown released last night to the stock market, Barclays said activist investor Edward Bramson did not understand how banks work and could wreak havoc. Bramson – who controls a 5.51 … Read more

Jury in £322m fraud trial against four Barclays executives discharged

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The jury in the fraud trial against four Barclays executives has been discharged. John Varley, the bank’s chief executive from 2004 to 2011, and three of his senior staff have been on trial since January over claims they illegally sweetened the deal for Qatari investors. It was alleged that they funnelled £322m in secret payments … Read more