Barclays Said to Choose Dublin as Post-Brexit EU HQ

Barclays Said to Choose Dublin as Post-Brexit EU HQ

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The video discusses the impact of Brexit on London's status as a financial center. Barclays plans to move a small number of employees to Dublin, indicating a minor shift rather than a major change. Cities like Dublin and Frankfurt are emerging as new financial hubs. Some UK banks, including Lloyds, are establishing subsidiaries in the EU, but London remains a key financial center.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point discussed regarding Barclays in the first section?

Barclays is hiring thousands of employees in London.

Barclays is unaffected by Brexit predictions.

Barclays is closing its London office.

Barclays is moving its headquarters to Dublin.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people is Barclays planning to move or hire in Dublin?

150

500

1000

2000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of Barclays' move on its overall structure?

It will completely overhaul the company's structure.

It will slightly alter the company's structure.

It will significantly change the company's structure.

It will have no impact on the company's structure.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities are emerging as potential winners in the financial sector post-Brexit?

Paris and Berlin

Amsterdam and Brussels

Dublin and Frankfurt

Madrid and Rome

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the conclusion about London's status as a financial center?

London remains Europe's financial center.

London is no longer a financial center.

London has lost all its financial influence.

London is the only financial center in Europe.