8 September 2008
BARCLAYS PLC
Bob Diamond speaks at New York investor conference
Robert E Diamond Jr., President of Barclays PLC, will make reference to the performance and prospects of Barclays investment banking and investment management businesses at the Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services investor conference in New York today.
A copy of Mr Diamond's presentation and 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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About Barclays
Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 147,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for over 42 million customers and clients worldwide. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com.