Barclays says avoided worst of leverage finance hits - Reuters
Story date: 2008-06-25 08:56:00
Added on: 2008-06-25 12:00:53
LONDON (Reuters) - British bank Barclays (BARC.L: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) said it avoided many of the leveraged finance deals that left rivals with big losses as it defended itself against criticism its writedowns have not been ...
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