Barclays CEO Venkat Says Bank 'Firing on All Cylinders'
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AI-PoweredBarclays CEO Venkatakrishnan expressed optimism about the bank's performance, citing a strong trading quarter and plans to return £15 billion to shareholders by 2028.
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Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan discusses fourth quarter results that beat earnings expectations, helped by a strong performance by its traders. The UK lender said it will return at least £15 billion ($20.5 billion) to shareholders through 2028 as it continues to work through a long-term plan to slash costs and improve profitability. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Venkatakrishnan also comments on the use of AI in the financial industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
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