12 May 2008
BARCLAYS PLC
John Varley speaks at New York investor conference
John Varley, Group Chief Executive of Barclays PLC, will today speak at the UBS Global Financial Services conference in New York.
A copy of Mr Varley's remarks, which contain no material new information, will be available for viewing from later today in the investor relations section of the Barclays Group website.
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Mark Merson Alistair Smith
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About Barclays
Barclays PLC is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs 135,000 people, We move, lend, invest and protect money for over 38 million customers and clients worldwide. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com.