Barclays Close to Closing Non-Core Business, CEO Says

The transcript discusses Barclays' first quarter performance, highlighting strong growth and the nearing closure of non-core businesses. It outlines the strategy for separating from Barclays Africa, pending regulatory approval. The investment banking sector showed improvement, with notable achievements in capital markets, despite a strong previous year comparison.

What challenges does Barclays face regarding its operations in Africa?

How did Barclays' investment banking revenue perform compared to the same quarter in 2016?