SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Daniel Janes, the Australiaco-head of investment banking for Barclays PLC, hasresigned according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, thelatest high profile departure from the UK bank.
Janes stepped down to "pursue new challenges" and hisco-head, Tim Lindley, will take sole responsibility forinvestment banking in Australia and New Zealand, the memo said.Barclays confirmed Janes' departure.
The departure of Janes, who had helped build Barclays'merger and acquisition unit in Australia, comes after Australiacountry head Cynthia Whelan left in May.
Janes was not immediately available for comment.
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