The previously rumored layoffs at BarCap, expected to affect 7% of the global staff, are apparently going down circa now in New York. That’s all the info we have right at the moment.
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Russian Spy Will Not Be Able To Visit With Ex-Husband, Work For Barclays Again Anytime Soon
By Bess Levin
Well, this is a set-back. Anna Chapman, the only Russian spy anyone cares about, has had her British citizenship revoked, and the U.K.’s Home Secretary apparently has plans to “exclude” her from the region entirely, as it would be “conducive to the public good.” Read more »
The (Alleged) Secret To Barclays’ Success: Strict Enforcement Of Hiring Rule Generally Waived At Other Banks
By Bess Levin
This is the first bold claim in a Financial Times article today on how Barclays Capital has done so well for itself over the last 14 years: “most investment banks claim to have a ‘no-jerk’ policy on hiring.” Of course, on occasion, said rule is overlooked. Not too many times, once, maybe twice at Goldman Sachs. But at BarCap? NEVER (“at BarCap the policy is taken seriously from the top executive suites on down.”) It’s just one of the many ways the firm keeps its people grounded and in doing so has been able to consistently make it rain. Others include: Read more »
In the former category: almost everyone. No specific numbers yet, but Barclays is expected to announce next week that only about 38% of revenue generated will go towards payouts (one of the lowest levels in the firm’s history). In the latter category: Bob Diamond. The Barclays Capital chief’s take home will be clocking in at about £20m, though it’s going to be deferred for three years so, you know, it’s not that great. Certainly nothing to be envious about, unless you’re this li’l fella, who’s making less than everyone this year. But lest any of the Barclettes think Bobby’s not worth every penny, let us remind you, he works hard for the money.
[Bob] has a habit of taking off his suit jacket and slinging it over his shoulder before sitting on the edge of one of the trading desks — a habit that his traders describe as his move, as in, “he has this thing he does with his jacket, when he wants to talk to us, it’s his move…”
Just who does Bob Diamond think he is, some overheated junior rainmakers at BarCap would like to know? Salaries for IB first years are apparently being upped to 70k while S&T employees (3 months counts) are remaining at 60k, a “snub” (obviously not my words) they are “none too happy about.” What are they going to do about it?
- Use the Bloomberg command
NH BLG_DEALBREAKER <GO>
to access Dealbreaker
