Coverage dated October 31, 2021

Barclays CEO stepping down after Epstein probe

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Barclays CEO Jes Staley is stepping down from his post following an investigation into his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Hill
Barclays CEO stepping down after Epstein probe (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 31, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Barclays CEO Jes Staley is stepping down from his post following an investigation into his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
NBC News
Barclays CEO steps down after Epstein probe, latest financier to lose job over ties (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 31, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Barclays CEO Jes Staley is stepping down, following the release of preliminary results of a regulatory probe into his relationship with convicted sex offender
NBC 6 South Florida
Barclays CEO Jes Staley to Step Down After Epstein Probe (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Oct 31, 2021
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Barclays CEO Jes Staley will stand down following an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement Monday.
Forbes
Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley Steps Down Over Epstein Investigation (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Forbes's feed description
The investigation examined how Staley characterized his relationship with the disgraced financier to Barclays.
The Guardian
Barclays chief Jes Staley steps down after Epstein investigation (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 31, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Executive plans to challenge findings of FCA inquiry and will be replaced by head of global markets Venkat
The Daily Caller
Barclays CEO Resigns Over Alleged Ties To Jeffrey Epstein (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 31, 2021
The Daily Caller's feed description
Barclays chief executive Jes Staley will resign after reports of an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the bank announced Monday.
CBS News
Barclays bank CEO quits in shadow of probe of Jeffrey Epstein ties (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 31, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Jes Staley says he'll contest the yet-to-be-released findings of an investigation into those links by British regulators.
FOX Business
Barclays CEO Jes Staley steps down amid pressure over Epstein ties (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 31, 2021
FOX Business's feed description
Jes Staley stepped down as chief executive of Barclays PLC under pressure from regulators about how he characterized his relationship with the convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Newsweek
Who is Jes Staley and how is he linked to Jeffrey Epstein? Explained (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
Barclay's share price fell three percent in response to the news of the chief executive's departure, but subsequently rallied.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Barclays CEO Steps Down Over Epstein Report by UK Regulators (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 31, 2021
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
“It should be noted that the investigation makes no findings that Mr. Staley saw, or was aware of, any of Mr. Epstein’s alleged crimes,” the bank said in a statement.
Quartz
Why is Jes Staley resigning from Barclays? (opens Quartz)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Quartz's feed description
The Barclays CEO was subject to an investigation by UK regulators over his business relationship with Epstein.
Deutsche Welle
Jes Staley, head of Barclays bank, steps down amid Jeffrey Epstein probe | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The CEO of a major British bank has quit as investigators look into his dealings with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Barclays said CEO Jes Staley had not been aware of the sex crime accusations against Epstein.
The Guardian
Jes Staley’s exit from Barclays amid Epstein scrutiny raises eyebrows (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 31, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Even veteran bankers touting for deals should be careful about the company they keep
CNN
Barclays CEO Jes Staley quits after investigation into links with Jeffrey Epstein (opens CNN)
Published Oct 31, 2021
CNN's feed description
The American chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is stepping down with immediate effect following an investigation by British regulators into his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said on Monday.
Insider
The boss of Barclays just quit amid an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein (opens Insider)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Insider's feed description
Barclays said it had seen "preliminary conclusions" from a regulatory probe into CEO Jes Staley's ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Deutsche Welle
Head of Barclays bank steps down amid Jeffrey Epstein probe | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The CEO of a major British bank has quit as investigators look into his dealings with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Barclays has said CEO Jes Staley was not aware of Epstein's sex crimes.
Al Jazeera
Jeffrey Epstein ties cost Barclays CEO his job (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
Jes Staley had a 15-year professional relationship with deceased convicted sex offender Epstein.
Towleroad Gay News
Barclays CEO Staley Departs After Epstein Probe (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
By Lawrence White
Newsweek
Jes Staley, departing Barclays CEO, will contest Jeffrey Epstein probe (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
Barclays says Staley intends to contest the findings of the investigation, and says he did not see "or was aware of, any of Mr Epstein's alleged crimes."
The Week
Epstein investigation leads Barclays CEO to resign (opens The Week)
Published Oct 31, 2021

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