Steve Slater

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StanChart CEO plans to cut about 1,000 top staff

StanChart CEO plans to cut about 1,000 top staff

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2015

Disposals also likely, clients to be cut -CEO memo to staff

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

Barclays is not alone in trying to decide the best size and shape of its investment bank in a changed regulatory landscape.

Greece may find it is easier to close banks than re-open them

Greece may find it is easier to close banks than re-open them

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2015

Closing banks and restricting the flow of capital can build pressure for a solution as finances get squeezed.

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The bank is expected to report a pre-tax profit of $21 bn.

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2015

HSBC's Swiss bank routinely allowed clients to withdraw "bricks" of cash

Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul

Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2013

Seeks to cut 1.7 billion pounds in annual costs and improve standards.