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Barclays says search for new chief still ongoing, despite reports

(ShareCast News) - Reports suggesting Barclays was set to name US investment banker Jes Staley as its new chief over the coming fortnight weighed on the lender's shares, prompting a reaction. The lender responded to the press speculation in the afternoon, saying in a statement that "the process of a

Tuesday newspaper round-up: Barclays, Royal Dutch Shell, Santander

(ShareCast News) - Barclays has chosen a veteran American banker as its new chief executive, signalling a dramatic shift back to its controversial investment bank. Jes Staley, 58, a former JP Morgan banker, is set to be appointed in the next two weeks, subject to regulatory approval. The appointment

PRESS: Barclays Set To Name Ex-JPMorgan Investment Banker As CEO - FT

UPDATE 1-Barclays set to name ex-JPMorgan banker Staley as new CEO

(Changes source; adds details on appointment and background) By Lawrence Delevingne Oct 12 (Reuters) - Britain's third largest bank Barclays PLC is close to naming former JPMorgan Chase banker Jes Staley as its new chief executive, a person with knowledge of the situation said on Mon

Barclays to appoint ex JPMorgan banker Jes Staley as CEO -source

NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Britain's Barclays is close to naming former JPMorgan Chase banker Jes Staley as its new chief executive, a person with knowledge of the situation said on Monday. Barclays offered the position to Staley, currently managing partner of U.S. hedge fund firm BlueMou

Barclays set to name ex-JPMorgan banker Staley as new CEO -FT

Oct 12 (Reuters) - Britain's third largest bank Barclays PLC is set to appoint Jes Staley, a former JPMorgan Chase & Co investment banker, as its new chief executive, the Financial Times reported. The announcement of the appointment, if approved by regulators, is expected in the next two w

PRESS: Staveley Hits Barclays With GBP1 Billion Claim - Sunday Times

PRESS: Barclays Says EU Bank Champion Needed To Compete With US - FT

Sunday newspaper round-up: IMF, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Barclays

(ShareCast News) - The International Monetary Fund concluded its annual meeting in Lima with a warning to central bankers that the world economy risks another crash unless they continue to support growth with low interest rates. The Washington-based lender of last resort said in its final communiqué

UPDATE 1-Ontario to raise up to C$1.87 billion in Hydro One IPO

(Adds pricing details) By John Tilak and Euan Rocha TORONTO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Canadian province of Ontario expects to raise as much as C$1.87 billion ($1.44 billion) through the sale of a 15 percent stake in its electric utility Hydro One Ltd, according to a regulatory filing on

Sir Gerry Grimstone said to be in talks over top Barclays role

(ShareCast News) - Sir Gerry Grimstone, a former privatisation adviser to Margaret Thatcher, is reportedly in talks to join the board of Barclays as it prepares for a shake-up under new chairman John McFarlane. According to Sky News, the bank has approached Grimstone about becoming deputy chairman a

MOVES-FIG banker Davey takes on strategy role at Barclays

LONDON, Oct 9 (IFR) - Barclays has named Ben Davey as chief strategy officer for the investment bank, reporting to chief executive of the division Tom King. He will also join the investment bank's executive committee. The appointment formalises Davey in the position after a few months worki

MOVES-Barclays names Davey as strategy chief for investment bank

LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Barclays has appointed Ben Davey as chief strategy officer for its investment bank to help oversee the restructuring of the business, according to an internal memo. Davey will report to Tom King, chief executive of the investment bank, and join the investment bank

PRESS: Grimstone In Talks Over Top Barclays Role - Sky News

UK lawmaker asks regulator to review effect of new bank tax

* Tax should not obstruct efforts to improve competition -MP * Competition should not be impeded by regulation -MP * MP Tyrie has written to regulator about effect of new tax By Matt Scuffham LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The chairman of an influential committee of British law