Ex-Barclays CEO Faces Ban Over Epstein Ties
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley is appealing against a proposed ban and fine from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA claims Staley misled them regarding his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Staley defends his relationship with Epstein as professional amidst evidence suggesting a deeper personal connection.
Ex-Barclays CEO Staley didn’t mislead UK watchdog about Epstein, lawyer says
Former Barclays boss Jes Staley did not mislead the UK’s financial watchdog over his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, Staley’s lawyers said on Monday at the start
Ex-Barclays CEO Staley should be banned over Epstein statements, UK's FCA says
Former Barclays boss Jes Staley should be banned from Britain's finance industry for misleading statements about his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday.
Former Barclays CEO Fights Finance Ban Over Epstein Links
Jes Staley, former Barclays executive, is appealing against a proposed ban by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority due to alleged misleading statements about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The appeal involves evidence and testimony from key financial figures and references to other prominent Epstein associates.
Ex Barclays CEO Jes Staley argues bank had ‘clear understanding’ of his Epstein ties
Staley is appealing against a lifetime FCA ban from City roles over his disclosure of links to the disgraced financier
Ex-Barclays chief did not mislead FCA over Epstein relationship, tribunal told
The former chief executive of Barclays did not attempt to mislead the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over the nature of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a tribunal has heard. Jes Staley was fined more than £1.
Former Barclays boss Jess Staley to challenge City ban over Jeffrey Epstein links
The legal battle will see City figures including Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey give evidence at the hearing in London.
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