Barclays vows fresh course, axes 3,700 jobs

LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays new chief executive pledged a fresh course for the British lender on Thursday, axing at least 3,700 jobs and pruning its investment bank as he seeks to rebuild its reputation and boost profitability after a series of scandals. Full story

Insight: Lessons from ancient history as Barclays boss plots revival

LONDON (Reuters) - When Barclays' <BARC.L> new boss Antony Jenkins wanted to tell his senior bankers what was in store for them, he gathered all 125 around him on specially built tiered seats, styled like an ancient Greek agora to guarantee eye contact and conversation. Full story

Barclays CEO wants to keep large investment bank

HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays <BARC.L> wants to remain a big player in investment banking even though the British bank is cutting costs and jobs in that business, including at least 70 in its Asian division. Full story