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Barclays has announced the appointment of Alexander Altmann as Managing Director and Global Head of Equities Tactical Strategies. Mr. Altmann will start in June and will be based in New York, reporting to Ronnie Wexler. In this new role, he will be responsible for generating thematic ideas to capture market opportunities across Equities and Global Markets. Mr. Altmann brings nearly two decades of experience, having previously worked at Millennium Capital Management, Citigroup, Royal Bank of Scotland, and JPMorgan. Barclays expects this appointment to deepen client relationships and enhance market content delivery.
Barclays has appointed David King as Global Head of Technology M&A. With 25 years of investment banking experience, King brings deep client relationships and industry knowledge. Based in San Francisco, he will report to Ihsan Essaid, Global Head of M&A, and collaborate with Kristin Roth DeClark, Global Head of Technology Investment Banking. King transitions from Bank of America, where he led TMT M&A, having advised on over $300bn in transactions. His expertise spans software, hardware, semiconductors, and the internet. Recent major deals include advising Intel, Amazon, Alphabet, and Cisco. Barclays emphasizes the importance of technology in its M&A strategy, with King’s appointment reflecting its commitment to leadership and client service in the sector.
Barclays Bank PLC has announced an increase in the Purchase Price for certain series of its exchange-traded notes (ETNs) as part of ongoing cash tender offers and consent solicitations. The new Purchase Prices exceed the Closing Indicative Note Values as of May 20, 2024, for several ETNs, including iPath Global Carbon ETN (GRNTF) and iPath Bloomberg Agriculture ETN (JJATF). The expiration date for these offers remains June 5, 2024, with payments due on June 12, 2024. Noteholders who have already tendered their notes need not take further action.
Barclays Bank PLC announced a change to the Coupon Ex-Date for its iPath® Select MLP ETNs (ticker: ATMP) effective May 28, 2024. The new definition aligns the Coupon Ex-Date with the Coupon Record Date to the ninth business day after each Coupon Valuation Date. This adjustment follows SEC amendments to shorten the securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1. The ETNs are traded on the CBOE BZX Exchange and carry significant risks, including the lack of principal protection.
