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FCA Bars Ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley Over Epstein Ties

7/23/2026

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Jes Staley testified before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) accused Staley of lying about any friendship with Epstein.
The Financial Conduct Authority barred Staley from UK jobs after a June 2025 appeal loss, citing over 1,000 emails that called Epstein “family” and their friendship “profound.”
Staley resigned as Barclays CEO in November 2021 and forfeited £18 million in pay and bonuses.

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Jes Staley testified before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) accused Staley of lying about any friendship with Epstein.
The Financial Conduct Authority barred Staley from UK jobs after a June 2025 appeal loss, citing over 1,000 emails that called Epstein “family” and their friendship “profound.”
Staley resigned as Barclays CEO in November 2021 and forfeited £18 million in pay and bonuses.