Barclays Share News (BARC)

Barclays plans USD17.6 billion rescission offer after over-issuance

(Alliance News) - Barclays Bank PLC on Monday said it is planning an offer to rescind previous purchases of USD17.6 billion of securities that were issued in excess of registered amounts.

Take Five: It's a Fed hot summer

July 22 - A likely second straight 75 basis point rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep markets on their toes in the week ahead, just as investors digest a wave of earnings from corporate America and Europe.

Six banks break UK rules on giving customers correct information

(Alliance News) - Six high street banks have broken competition rules about keeping customers informed, the UK regulator has announced.

Mexican bottler Arca lifts 2022 revenue forecast after Q2 results

MEXICO CITY, July 22 (Reuters) - Mexican bottler Arca Continental on Friday raised its 2022 revenue forecast after reporting encouraging second-quarter results.

Midcaps outperform gains on UK's FTSE 100 for third week

July 22 (Reuters) - Britain's domestically focused index outperformed the blue-chip FTSE 100 for its third straight week on Friday, with insurer Beazley topping the mid-cap index following a strong annual forecast.

Week ahead: FOMC meeting, Q2 earnings reports in the spotlight

(Sharecast News) - All eyes over the coming week will be on Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee, as much for what it has to say on interest rates at the present meeting as well as for its guidance, together with a raft of corporate earnings reports on both sides of the Atlantic.

Six high street banks broke CMA information rules

(Sharecast News) - Six high street banks were found to have broken rules imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority under the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017, it was revealed on Friday.

Take Five: It's a Fed hot summer

July 22 - A likely second straight 75 basis point rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep markets on their toes in the week ahead, just as investors digest a wave of earnings from corporate America and Europe.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Get ready for tougher times, Bank of England tells banks

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Investment banks need to prepare for tougher times ahead by properly checking risks from their clients as a prolonged period of cheap money ends, Bank of England executive director Nathanael Benjamin said on Wednesday.

Barclays sets up Taiwan subsidiary, to offer brokerage services

SINGAPORE, July 20 (Reuters) - British bank Barclays Plc said on Wednesday it had received approval from Taiwanese authorities to set up a subsidiary, providing brokerage and underwriting services to its global and Taiwanese corporate and institutional clients.

New British financial taskforce to help embed market reforms

LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - The London Stock Exchange Group said on Tuesday it has launched a taskforce to drive through financial reforms announced by British government to buttress the capital's attraction for global investors.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Europe shakes off slow start; Netflix ahead

(Alliance News) - European equities found their groove by midday on Tuesday, after a stumbling open prompted by a report that Apple is slowing hiring and spending plans.

Joules shares rise as annual profit expected to top expectations

(Alliance News) - Joules Group PLC on Tuesday said sales grew at the start of its current financial year and said it has received a GBP5 million extension to its borrowing facilities.

Santander UK, Virgin Money join firms helping staff with cost of living crisis

LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - The British arm of Spanish lender Santander said on Tuesday it would award a 4% pay rise to around 11,000 UK-based employees to help with the rising cost of living, as inflation cripples household budgets across Britain and beyond.