IN BRIEF: Barclays starts up to GBP1 billion buyback
Barclays PLC - London-based financial services company - Commences an up to GBP1.00 billion share buyback programme, which will end no later than January 28. Says the buyback's purpose is to reduce its share capital, so the repurchased shares will be cancelled. Citigroup Global Markets Ltd has agreed to conduct the buybacks on Barclays' behalf. Company can repurchase up to 1.38 billion shares under the programme. Read More