2008 Financial Crisis Archives

Realistic and high-definition illustration showing a symbolic representation of a large bank being fined due to financial misconduct during a major fundraising event in 2008. The scene may contain elements such as a symbolic representation of a large-scale financial institution, a sign or document indicating a fine, and the sensation of the chaos and disarray typical of a large fundraising event.

Barclays Fined for Financial Misconduct During 2008 Fundraising Drive

25 November 20241 April 2025Holly Scott

Barclays has been fined a substantial sum for conduct during a fundraising drive in 2008, characterized as “reckless” by the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA discovered that Barclays failed to disclose arrangements with Qatari investors while seeking capital at the peak of the financial crisis. This incident had a significant impact on Barclays as it […]