Barclays

Barclays has bowed to pressure from shareholders ahead of its AGM by putting a new clause into boss Bob Diamond's bonus package which could cut his payout in half.

Barclays has launched a structured products service allowing financial advisers to tweak its product suite to suit the needs of clients.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has joined the shareholder revolt over Barclays chief Bob Diamond's £17.7m pay deal.

Standard Life Investments and other major shareholders in Barclays are understood to be preparing to vote against CEO Bob Diamond's pay package after the award of a tax-related lump sum.

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