Barclays to Cut Banker Bonuses: FT

The video discusses the focus on cost cutting in the banking sector, particularly as trading revenues are expected to decline. Barclays' performance is analyzed, highlighting the inclusion of credit card operations in their investment banking division. The video also touches on the underperformance of French banks and the role of activist shareholders in influencing investment banks. Finally, it compares Barclays' equity trading performance with its European peers and US banks.

What is the expected decline in US equities trading according to the transcript?

• More than 21%

• Between 10% and 15%

• Less than 15%

• Exactly 20%

Which bank includes part of their credit card operations in their investment banking division?

• Deutsche Bank

• Barclays

• UBS

• HSBC

What has been a significant issue for French banks according to the transcript?

• High cost-income ratios

• Leadership stability

• Underperformance in equities

• Overperformance in equities

What does the activist shareholder want in relation to Barclays?

• A seat on the board

• Increased dividends

• More investment in equities

• Reduction in fixed income trading

How has Barclays' equity trading performance compared to its European peers?

• Matched performance

• Massively outperformed

• Slightly underperformed

• Significantly underperformed