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Monday, May 16, 2016

Barclays Agrees to Sale of Precious Metals Storage Business

The British bank is seeking to improve its prospects by accelerating the sale of units it does not consider core operations.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Barclays to Sell Credit Card Business in Portugal and Spain

The Spanish online bank Bancopopular-e will buy the Barclaycard consumer payments business in the two countries, in Barclays’ latest exit from Continental Europe.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Atlas Mara Exploring a Bid for Barclays Africa Group

The venture backed by Robert E. Diamond Jr., the former Barclays chief executive, is trying to put together an offer with a group of investors.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Barclays Names Permanent C.E.O. for Barclaycard Business

Amer Sajed joined the British bank from Citigroup in 2006, and he has served as interim chief executive of the credit card business since May 2015.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Barclays to Sell Singapore and Hong Kong Wealth Management Business

The lender said it would sell the business to the Bank of Singapore for $ 320 million as it accelerates its exit of noncore operations.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Barclays Fined for Lax Crime Checks in ‘Deal of Century’

Britain’s financial watchdog has fined Barclays 72 million pounds, or nearly $ 109 million, for cutting corners in checking wealthy customers involved in a huge transaction.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Standard Life Chairman to Join Barclays Board of Directors

Gerry Grimstone will replace Michael Rake, who is leaving Barclays’s board after becoming chairman of Worldpay, a British payment processor.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

New Barclays C.E.O. James Staley Buys $10 Million of Bank’s Shares

New Barclays C.E.O. James Staley Buys Million of Bank’s Shares

Mr. Staley, a former top executive at JPMorgan Chase, was named to lead the British lender last month and will assume the role on Dec. 1.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

James Staley, Ex-JPMorgan Banker, Named C.E.O. of Barclays

He replaces Antony Jenkins, who was ousted this summer after directors lost confidence in his ability to improve returns at the British bank.

James Staley, Ex-JPMorgan Banker, Named C.E.O. of Barclays

He replaces Antony Jenkins, who was ousted this summer after directors lost confidence in his ability to improve returns at the British bank.

James Staley, Ex-JPMorgan Banker, Named C.E.O. of Barclays

He replaces Antony Jenkins, who was ousted this summer after directors lost confidence in his ability to improve returns at the British bank.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Review: Tidal XX Concert Proves a Thudding Marathon at Barclays

With quick sets by the likes of Jay Z, Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, the night that took its title from a streaming music service still felt underpowered.