Steve Slater

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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.

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