Banks Not Returning to Skyscrapers Anytime Soon, Staley Says

  • Barclays CEO says large headquarters may be thing of the past
  • Largest banks grapple with how to adhere to social distancing

    

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Bankers yearning to return to their high-rise offices should brace for disappointment.

Headquarters built to house thousands of staff might be a “thing of the past” if social distancing means only two people can take an elevator at a time, says Barclays Plc Chief Executive Officer Jes Staley, echoing rivals’ concerns.