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Jenkins appointed to lead Barclaysupdated: Thu Aug 30 2012 06:50:00

Barclays has appointed Antony Jenkins as chief executive with immediate effect, as the crisis-hit bank seeks to regain its footing in the wake of a new investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.

British bank actions in Libor scandal called 'disgraceful' updated: Sat Aug 18 2012 12:47:00

A British parliamentary report slammed Barclays bank on Saturday for its "disgraceful" actions that led to a rate-rigging scandal.

Barclays' blame gameupdated: Fri Jul 27 2012 05:35:00

CNN's Isa Soares discusses former Barclays COO Jerry del Missier testimony on the rate-rigging scandal.

Barclays embroiled in new investigationupdated: Fri Jul 27 2012 05:35:00

Barclays shares shrugged off two fresh setbacks on Friday as the disclosure of a £450m mis-selling charge and a regulatory investigation into its finance director was offset by a better than expected performance in the first six months of 2012.

Libor scandal and your moneyupdated: Wed Jul 18 2012 23:32:00

Christine Romans on how the libor rate scandal could affect credit cards, mortgages, car loans and more.

Barclays makes public apology after rate-rigging scandalupdated: Sat Jul 14 2012 11:24:00

Barclays bank took out large UK newspaper ads Saturday to say sorry to "all Barclays customers and clients" in the wake of a rate-rigging scandal which has hammered its reputation.

Looking for answers from Barclaysupdated: Wed Jul 11 2012 00:15:00

CNN's Richard Quest talks to John Mann, UK member of parliament, about Barclays business practices and false reports.

Bob Diamond defends Barclaysupdated: Tue Jul 10 2012 07:43:00

Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond defies expectations by defending his former employer. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

Barclays' ex-boss Diamond gives up $31 million bonusesupdated: Tue Jul 10 2012 07:43:00

Former Barclays bank chief executive Bob Diamond will voluntarily give up bonuses worth $31 million after he resigned in the wake of a rate-rigging scandal, the bank said Tuesday.

Dissecting Bob Diamond's testimonyupdated: Thu Jul 05 2012 07:25:00

Treasury Select Committee member David Ruffley reflects on Bob Diamond's testimony before Parliament.

Rate rigging scandal: Just the start?updated: Thu Jul 05 2012 07:25:00

Barclays former boss Bob Diamond was in the spotlight this week when he was questioned by British parliament's 13-strong Treasury Committee, but the rate-fixing scandal which lost him his job looks set to reach far further afield.

Quest: Guilty bankers should clean toiletsupdated: Thu Jul 05 2012 06:22:00

The Libor scandal has confirmed what many of us have known for some time: There is something smelly in the London financial world and the stench is now overwhelming.

Former Barclays CEO in the hot seatupdated: Wed Jul 04 2012 18:33:00

CNN's Richard Quest talks to Andrew Tyrie, Chairman of the UK Treasury Select Committee, about Bob Diamond's testimony

Lawmakers hurl furious questions at ex-Barclays CEOupdated: Wed Jul 04 2012 18:33:00

British lawmakers launched a furious, multipronged barrage of questions Wednesday at Bob Diamond, who resigned as the head of Barclays a day earlier, but Diamond steadfastly defended himself and the bank.

Why the interest rate scandal could bring real changeupdated: Tue Jul 03 2012 11:34:00

Barclays CEO Bob Diamond and COO Jerry del Missier have resigned in the wake of the interest rate-fixing scandal that has rocked the bank.

Behind the Barclays CEO departureupdated: Tue Jul 03 2012 11:34:00

Ralph Silva of the Silva Research Network discusses Bob Diamond's resignation as CEO of Barclays.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Quiet day for Wall Streetupdated: Tue Jul 03 2012 08:18:00

U.S. stocks pointed to a flat open Tuesday, with traders not expecting much market movement in the shortened trading day.

Barclays bank CEO Diamond resigns amid scandalupdated: Tue Jul 03 2012 06:05:00

The chief executive of Barclays, one of the world's largest banks, is resigning in the wake of a scandal, Barclays announced Tuesday.

Barclays chairman resigns amid rate-fixing scandalupdated: Mon Jul 02 2012 03:56:00

Barclays on Monday announced the resignation of its chairman, Marcus Agius, in the widening scandal surrounding the bank's manipulation of interbank lending rates in 2008 and 2009.

Barclays CEO still facing scandalupdated: Mon Jul 02 2012 03:56:00

CNN's Richard Quest talks to Matthew Hancock who says Barclays CEO Bob Diamond may face calls for resignation.

Barclays chairman poised to resignupdated: Sun Jul 01 2012 18:58:00

Marcus Agius will resign as chairman of Barclays on Monday, in the hope that his departure will take the sting out of mounting criticism from politicians and shareholders over the bank's role in the price-fixing of interbank lending rates.

Reports say Barclays chair to step downupdated: Sun Jul 01 2012 18:58:00

Reports say Barclay's chairman Marcus Agius will step down soon. CNN's Richard Quest has more.

As food speculators make money, the world's poorest sufferupdated: Wed Jun 22 2011 08:22:00

When food prices rise, it's the poor who pay the biggest cost.

It takes a crisis to focus on the value of Davosupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 05:53:00

It is hard to believe the 30th anniversary of the World Economic Forum at Davos is upon us.

2010: Quest goes skiingupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 05:53:00

In 2010, CNN's Richard Quest finds it's all work and no play for him on the slopes during the World Economic Forum.

Fortune: What's next for health insurersupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 11:45:00

The bellicose wing of the Republican Party would have most Americans believe that the repeal of the healthcare reform bill was basically a done deal. But most of the fighting in this tireless debate seems to be reserved for the TV cameras, as it's all but certain that the Republicans simply won't have enough votes to overturn the bill. And while Congress continues to play out a scene to score political points, the massive healthcare industry appears to be moving on, gearing up for the long and tedious implementation of the new rules.

CNNMoney: Britain's Barclays names American as CEOupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 07:38:00

British-based Barclays PLC announced Tuesday that American-born executive Robert E. Diamond Jr. will replace John Varley as chief executive officer of the global banking company next year.

CNNMoney: Barclays pays $298 million to settle criminal caseupdated: Tue Aug 17 2010 05:14:00

Barclays Bank agreed Monday to pay $298 million to settle criminal charges the U.K.-based bank facilitated financial transactions with clients in countries facing U.S. sanctions.

CNNMoney: Stocks recoup losses after Fedupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 16:45:00

Stocks pared sharp losses to close only modestly lower Tuesday after the Federal Reserve took a cautious stance about the recovery.

Jimmy Buffett: 'It's depressing'updated: Mon Jul 05 2010 09:29:00

Musician Jimmy Buffett talks to CNN's Anderson Cooper about coping with the Gulf oil disaster.

Fortune: Is BP a Buy? Wall Street isn't sure.updated: Thu Jun 17 2010 11:33:00

Simply put, the crisis in the Gulf is an environmental, political, and financial disaster. You will hear no argument on any of those counts here.

Money Magazine: The right way to play a takeoverupdated: Wed May 26 2010 10:29:00

The sharp jump in dealmaking lately -- mergers and acquisitions soared more than 20% in the first quarter -- may have you thinking about hunting for the next big takeover target.

CNNMoney: What MBA grads want: Googleupdated: Mon May 24 2010 11:35:00

Federal regulators might not think much of big banks these days, but MBA candidates sure do.

Barclays posts big profitsupdated: Fri Apr 30 2010 09:05:00

Bob Diamond, president of British lender Barclays, on annual profits and executive bonuses for this year.

CNNMoney: What Europe credit crisis?updated: Tue Feb 16 2010 12:43:00

Let's try and make sense of this. Europe is supposed to be a financial mess. That's all we've been hearing about for weeks.

Barclays agree new Premier League dealupdated: Fri Oct 23 2009 11:52:00

Barclays have agreed a new three-year title sponsorship deal with the English Premier League which will be worth around $135million to top-flight clubs.

Barclays to spin off £6.3B assetsupdated: Mon Oct 12 2009 08:27:00

Barclays is planning to spin off a £4bn ($6.3) portfolio of complex credit assets as the bank presses ahead with a process to clean up its balance sheet and ease shareholder concerns over its investments.

Rookie Simpson leads Barclays event as Tiger strugglesupdated: Sat Aug 29 2009 09:34:00

American rookie Webb Simpson took a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Barclays Classic Fedex Play-off tournament as world No. 1 Tiger Woods again struggled in difficult conditions at Liberty National on Friday.

BlackRock offers to buy Barclays' BGIupdated: Fri Jun 12 2009 01:11:00

U.S. investment management firm BlackRock has agreed to purchase Barclays Global Investors from British bank Barclays for $13.5 billion, a deal which would create one of the world's largest financial management firms.

BlackRock in talks to buy Barclays Global Investorsupdated: Thu Jun 11 2009 22:55:00

U.S. investment firm BlackRock is in talks to purchase Barclays Global Investors from British bank Barclays, a deal which would create one of the world's largest financial management firms.

Fortune: Why Barclays would sell off iSharesupdated: Wed Mar 18 2009 14:22:00

Desperate times call for desperate measures, like conducting fire sales of prized assets in order to bolster capital reserves. Then again, they also give companies cover to make tough decisions that inertia might ordinarily prevent.

Barclays leads banking stocks rallyupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 12:59:00

Banking shares in Europe and the U.S. staged a major rally Monday amid signs that investor confidence appeared is returning to the beleaguered financial sector.

Barclays profits but stops dividend payoutupdated: Mon Feb 09 2009 12:14:00

Barclays Bank has published better than expected results for 2008, with pre-tax profits of £6.1 billion ($9 billion).

Barclays to cut 2,100 jobs worldwideupdated: Wed Jan 14 2009 10:58:00

Barclays says it will cut 2,100 jobs from its UK retail and commercial banking businesses and Barclays Wealth, which is likely to take job cuts at the bank past 4,000 this week.

CNNMoney: Scrooge hits your holiday partyupdated: Thu Nov 06 2008 12:17:00

The economic crisis has put a hold on holiday parties, as companies from Wall Street to Main Street cancel or cut back their seasonal festivities.

Fortune: Doing well by clearing the airupdated: Mon Nov 03 2008 07:10:00

Has your latest brokerage statement got you down? Maybe it's time to try something completely different: a $96 billion market built entirely on the certifiable absence of a colorless, odorless gas.

Time.com: Middle East to Give Barclays 7.3 Billion Poundsupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:00:00

Middle Eastern investors will pump up to 7.3 billion pounds ($11.8 billion) into Barclays PLC, allowing the bank to strengthen its balance sheet without resorting to a bailout by the British government

UK's Barclays bank seeks $11.8B in cashupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 06:44:00

Barclays PLC said Friday it is seeking up to $11.8 billion from Middle Eastern investors as it tries to avoid resorting to a British government bailout.

Time.com: 2 Firms Selected for Mortgage Securities Programupdated: Fri Oct 03 2008 19:00:00

The Treasury Department has picked two financial institutions to manage a program it unveiled last month to provide support for beleaguered mortgage-backed securities

CNNMoney: Central banks' $180 billion dealupdated: Thu Sep 18 2008 10:11:00

Central banks around the world are pumping billions of dollars into money markets in a coordinated bid to calm global financial upheaval.

Money Magazine: Retirement: Why your 'number' doesn't matterupdated: Sat Aug 30 2008 20:26:00

Back in the '60s, when the musical "Hair" was heralding the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the popular catchphrase was "What's your sign, man?" But with Hair now a nostalgic memory (in my case literally) and boomers more concerned about retirement than about Jupiter aligning with Mars, the new mantra is "What's your number?"

Fortune: An investment that keeps givingupdated: Fri Dec 07 2007 12:00:00

Thanksgiving has just passed; the year-end holidays are around the corner. So in the spirit of the season, I've got a gift for you. Sort of. It's not spiritual or religious and doesn't even involve food. It's about money. To be specific, it's a way that average investors may one day be able to defer taxes on interest and dividends, unless Washington closes a newly opened loophole.

Barclays sub-prime losses revealedupdated: Thu Nov 15 2007 12:13:00

Banking giant Barclays says it has taken a £1.3 billion (€1.8 billion; U.S.$2.7 billion) hit amid the turmoil in credit markets, with an £800 million write-down last month alone.

CNNMoney: Stocks set back at the openupdated: Thu Nov 15 2007 09:38:00

Earnings warnings from the retail and tech sector plagued U.S. stocks at the start of trading Thursday.

Fortune: Accounting for accountabilityupdated: Thu Nov 01 2007 10:06:00

Try to find a company these days that doesn't say it's doing good for the world. After all, with trillions of dollars flowing into socially responsible investment funds and government regulators looming, what CEO doesn't have a ready list of charities or causes that the company supports to brandish in its favor?

CNNMoney: Group claims victory in ABN takeoverupdated: Mon Oct 08 2007 13:43:00

A consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotland claimed victory Monday in its takeover of Dutch bank ABN Amro, bringing an end to the biggest banking deal ever.

CNNMoney: ABN Amro: Endgame near for $101B dealupdated: Sat Oct 06 2007 11:46:00

The biggest banking deal ever is poised to close as shareholders of Dutch bank ABN Amro are expected to back a $101 billion takeover by a group led by Royal Bank of Scotland.

CNNMoney: Barclays shareholders greenlight ABN buyupdated: Thu Sep 13 2007 23:21:00

Shareholders of Barclays PLC approved a bid for ABN Amro Holding NV by a 9-to-1 margin Friday, though success of the offer remained far from certain in the face of a higher, rival bid.

CNNMoney: Barclays says trading unit profitable in Augustupdated: Mon Sep 10 2007 00:47:00

Barclays, the British bank in a bidding war for ABN Amro Holding, said Monday that its securities unit "traded profitably" last month, easing fears that the bank was overexposed to the credit crisis that has swept global markets.

CNNMoney: Barclays taps Bank of England againupdated: Thu Aug 30 2007 23:41:00

Barclays PLC has tapped the Bank of England for an emergency loan for the second time this month, borrowing $3.2 billion after a failure in a trading system, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

CNNMoney: Market talkupdated: Thu Aug 30 2007 23:41:00

Market talk

Barclays denies debt market threatupdated: Tue Aug 28 2007 07:02:00

British bank Barclays denied a report Tuesday that failed debt vehicles structured by its investment banking arm had left it with exposure worth hundreds of millions of dollars, playing down growing concerns.

CNNMoney: Barclays denies exposure to failed debt vehiclesupdated: Tue Aug 28 2007 04:23:00

British bank Barclays denied on Tuesday that failed debt vehicles structured by its investment banking arm had left it with an exposure worth hundreds of millions of dollars, playing down growing concerns.

CNNMoney: European shares dipupdated: Tue Aug 28 2007 03:53:00

European share prices fell in early trading on Tuesday, taking their cue from weaker U.S. stock markets and led by British bank Barclays after a newspaper report about its exposure to failed debt vehicles.

CNNMoney: Stocks fall for second dayupdated: Mon Aug 27 2007 21:50:00

Stocks fell for the second straight session early Tuesday as renewed credit crunch fears again kept investors jittery on Wall Street.

CNNMoney: Barclays Capital exec quits amid turmoilupdated: Fri Aug 24 2007 04:44:00

A senior official in charge of a structured finance team at Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of British bank Barclays Plc, has quit amid the recent credit market turmoil, a source familiar with the matter said.

CNNMoney: Barclays Capital exec resigns - reportsupdated: Fri Aug 24 2007 04:33:00

A senior banker in charge of complex debt vehicles at Barclays Capital quit this week amid the global credit crisis, according to published reports.

Woods decides to skip FedEx openerupdated: Fri Aug 17 2007 03:06:00

Tiger Woods has decided to miss next week's Barclays Classic outside New York, the first of four big-money playoff events that will crown the inaugural FedExCup champion.

CNNMoney: Barclays bullish on ABN takeoverupdated: Thu Aug 02 2007 08:17:00

British bank Barclays Plc said it remains confident its takeover bid for Dutch rival ABN AMRO will succeed but acknowledges that much will depend on its share price in the next two months.

CNNMoney: ABN Amro: Torn between two biddersupdated: Mon Jul 30 2007 04:00:00

Dutch bank ABN Amro withdrew its recommendation of a takeover by Barclays, leaving it neutral between the British bank's offer and a higher bid from Royal Bank of Scotland's consortium.

CNNMoney: Credit default swaps sharply widerupdated: Sun Jul 29 2007 21:39:00

The U.S. credit markets opened with an "extremely negative tone" on Monday, with credit default swaps sharply wider amid fears that fallout from subprime mortgage losses is spreading, according to Barclays.

Time.com: A New Twist in Barclays' Bidupdated: Mon Jul 23 2007 12:00:00

The biggest takeover battle in banking history gets even bigger as Asia enters the fight for ABN Amro

CNNMoney: Barclays sweetens ABN bid to $93Bupdated: Mon Jul 23 2007 03:54:00

British bank Barclays has raised its offer for ABN Amro to €67.5 billion ($93 billion) and included some cash, helped by major investment from state authorities in China and Singapore.

CNNMoney: Barclays weighs options for subprime lossesupdated: Sun Jul 22 2007 08:52:00

Barclays PLC may have tallied big losses in a Bear Stearns hedge fund that invested in risky mortgages, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

CNNMoney: ABN chief likes Barclays; RBS bid tough to beatupdated: Sat Jul 21 2007 06:02:00

Barclays would make a better merger candidate with ABN AMRO than a bid by a group led by Royal Bank of Scotland aimed at breaking up the Dutch bank, a Dutch newspaper quoted ABN's chief executive as saying on Saturday.

CNNMoney: Barclays: We'll win battle for ABNupdated: Tue Jul 17 2007 00:00:00

Barclays Bank is confident of winning the bid battle for Dutch bank ABN AMRO NV, a senior Barclays executive said Tuesday.

CNNMoney: NYSE said to scrutinize ABN tradingupdated: Tue Jul 10 2007 04:05:00

NYSE Euronext is investigating trading in ABN Amro that occurred around the time when the Dutch bank announced it was in merger talks with British bank Barclays, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

CNNMoney: Barclays bid for ABN shows progressupdated: Tue Jul 03 2007 21:07:00

Progress made by Britain's Barclays in its offer for ABN AMRO demonstrates its ability to offer the Dutch bank's shareholders "certainty and deliverability," Chief Executive John Varley said on Wednesday.

SI.com: Barclays event moves to Liberty Nationalupdated: Wed May 16 2007 21:00:00

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The PGA Tour's Barclays tournament will be played at the recently completed Liberty National course in 2009.

CNNMoney: Stocks rise anewupdated: Tue Mar 20 2007 14:26:00

Stocks gained Tuesday afternoon, climbing for a second session as investors welcomed a strong report on housing amid the two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting currently underway.

CNNMoney: More bank buyouts aheadupdated: Tue Mar 20 2007 13:32:00

Merger talks between Barclays of Britain and ABN AMRO of the Netherlands could lead to the biggest banking deal in European history and spark another round of consolidation in the industry, analysts said Tuesday.

CNNMoney: Stocks hang on to gainsupdated: Tue Mar 20 2007 13:17:00

A strong report on housing starts and some strength in technology boosted stocks Tuesday afternoon, however gains were limited by concerns about the Federal Reserve policy meeting, due to start later this afternoon.

CNNMoney: Stocks recharge advanceupdated: Tue Mar 20 2007 11:06:00

Stocks gained early Tuesday afternoon as investors welcomed a strong report on housing starts. However, gains were limited by concerns about the Federal Reserve policy meeting, which will start later this afternoon.

CNNMoney: A stadium name bubble?updated: Fri Jan 19 2007 13:45:00

Corporations have developed an edifice complex once again.

Money Magazine: The Best Mutual Funds You Can Buyupdated: Thu Jan 18 2007 17:12:00

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Fortune: Barclays Plc ranks No. 103 on FORTUNE's 2006 Global 500updated: Tue Sep 26 2006 10:30:00

Barclays Plc ranks no. 103 on FORTUNE's Global 500 this year, with $50.6 billion in revenues, up 28.7% from the previous year. The London, Britain-based company was ranked no. 110 on the 2005 list. Its 2005 profits were $6.3 billion, up 4.6% from a year earlier. 2005 was a banner year for most Global 500 companies.

CNNMoney: $700 gold: Want in? Think twiceupdated: Tue May 09 2006 13:07:00

There was a time when investors didn't want gold bars anywhere near their portfolios, but it's long forgotten now.

Business 2.0: Cooking Up a Better Teamupdated: Mon May 01 2006 00:01:00

Sharing food is an age-old bonding ritual, but preparing it can be intensely competitive. Which is why Bibby Gignilliat, the founder of Parties That Cook (www.partiesthatcook.com), thinks an event ...

CNNMoney: Barclay ETF assets spike in 2005updated: Fri Dec 16 2005 11:46:00

Assets under management in Barclays Global Investors' iShares unit have grown $44 billion in 2005, said Lee Kranefuss, who runs the iShares operation for Barclays.

Commodities join the mainstreamupdated: Tue Oct 25 2005 10:41:00

Long regarded as risky alternatives, commodities are moving into the mainstream as ever more investors buy into the asset class and bouts of selling are viewed as consolidation in an enduring bull trend.

CNNMoney: What's in a first name? Money, actuallyupdated: Wed Jun 29 2005 14:14:00

We've heard tall men get paid more than short men, skinny people get paid more than fat people and smug marrieds rake in more than their Bridget Jones colleagues.

Black hole-in-the-wall at Barclaysupdated: Mon Mar 28 2005 02:51:00

Millions of customers with Barclays Bank in the UK were left unable to withdraw money from cash machines over the Easter holidays as a computer glitch stopped them from accessing their accounts.

CNNMoney: Cashing in on the gold rushupdated: Fri Nov 12 2004 09:03:00

As gold prices hover near 16-year highs, it's been difficult for the average investor to get pure exposure to the precious metal, but that will change next week.

E-learning's increasing popularityupdated: Thu Nov 04 2004 08:41:00

At the height of the dotcom boom, e-learning was tipped as the next big thing in workplace education, with experts predicting that the future was online.

Fortune: The Best Investors You've Never Heard of Here's how Barclays Global beats the market--and why you can't.updated: Mon Jun 16 2003 00:01:00

It's the kind of record that would do almost any team proud: For 14 of the past 17 years, the Alpha Tilts large-cap stock fund managed by Barclays Global Investors in San Francisco has beaten the ...

Fortune: The Revenge Of The Nerds In which Wall Street's ugly ducklings gain respect and help keep the economy afloat.updated: Mon Dec 24 2001 00:01:00

After years as relative paupers in a land where Mary Meeker was queen, the bond guys are back this year--big time. That is what's supposed to happen in a recession, when declining interest rates ma...

Fortune: All Your Stocks In One Basket Exchange-traded funds have revitalized the industry and attracted billions from investors. Which oupdated: Mon Mar 05 2001 00:01:00

If you've watched any non-Tivo TV lately, you have no doubt seen the omnipresent Barclays commercials for exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. In one spot a well-dressed woman prowls a high-end store an...

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