Barclays CEO: Bank must ward off Apple and Amazon in payments


Tech watch: Staley says all the banks are very focused on the payments space. — Bloomberg

LONDON: Barclays Plc will need to defend its advantages in the payments business from encroachment by technology companies including Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc, according to chief executive officer Jes Staley.

“There are some tectonic shifts going on, driven by tech and the geopolitical environment,” Staley said during a panel discussion last Saturday at the annual meeting of the Institute of International Finance in Washington.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Business , Amazon , banks , payment system , technology

   

Next In Business News

Oil gains 1% on hopes of firmer demand
JPMorgan investors weigh CEO Dimon’s strategy, succession plan
Muhibbah rides on Cambodian tourism uptick
Feytech gears up for expansion to meet growing demand
Ready to rise up the ranks again
SC working overtime to combat spread of scams
Russia and Malaysia sign tax agreement
MGB ACHIEVES 23% PROFIT SURGE IN 1Q24
GDP up 4.2% in 1Q24
Chinese firms invest in ‘green’ jet fuel

Others Also Read