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Barclays boss Maru warns against UK ring-fencing reforms

By Phoebe Seers ( May 20, 2025, 13:40 GMT | Insight) -- The UK has ridden out recent global financial shocks thanks in part to its ring-fencing regime, Barclays CEO Vim Maru said today as he cautioned lawmakers against repealing one of the more significant regulatory burdens that lenders face. The Bank of England is said to be exploring ways to relax the rules that force UK banks to separate their retail operations from other activities.The UK has ridden out recent global financial shocks thanks in part to its ring-fencing regime, the head of Barclays said today as he cautioned lawmakers against repealing one of the more significant regulatory burdens that lenders face. The Bank of England is said to be exploring ways to relax the rules that force UK banks to separate their retail operations from other activities....

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