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Behind the theatrics on Barclays, what needs to be done?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Matthew

Predictably enough the Barclays Libor scandal is generating rampant theatrics amongst both journalists and politicians.  It is not easy to keep grip on what actually matters.  And yet this is vital when it comes to deciding what the next steps … Continue reading →

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Barclays scandal: culture isn’t the problem, it’s the money

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Matthew

City traders live in a world of their own.  After the news of Barclays Bank’s fine for falsifying LIBOR returns, its share price rose slightly.  The scandal had been rumbling on for months, and they were relieved that it had … Continue reading →

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