07 October 2008
BARCLAYS PLC
John Varley speaks at London investor conference
John Varley, Group Chief Executive of Barclays PLC, will today speak at the Merrill Lynch Banking & Insurance CEO Conference in London.
A copy of Mr Varley's remarks, which contain no material new information, will be available for viewing from later today in the investor relations section of the Barclays Group website.
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Mark Merson Howell James
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John McIvor Alistair Smith
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About Barclays
Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 150,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for over 42 million customers and clients worldwide. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com.