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    Only HBOS Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc have fallen more among the UK's biggest banks, and both companies have ousted their CEOs after being forced to participate in the government-assisted program, Bloomberg News said. "It is important to ensure self determination and our destiny" Barclays Chairman Marcus Agius told analysts on a conference call yesterday. Full Article at Shanghai Daily
    It is important to ensure self determination and our destiny
    SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 13 months ago
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Barclays to raise funds to avoid bailout
  1. On the other hand, instead of being diluted by the UK government, shareholders are being diluted by sovereign wealth funds.
    SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 13 months ago
  2. The good news is they have managed to raise the money and have avoided going cap in hand to the government or pursuing a heavily discounted rights issue
    SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 13 months ago

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