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Blaming Bankers Who Say `End the Blame Game'
Former Barclays CEO Robert Diamond, who once called for an end to blaming banks, is wanted for questioning by U.K. prosecutors.
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The next time you read about a well-known banker calling for an end to banker-bashing, remember Robert Diamond, the former chief executive officer of Barclays Plc. Back in January 2011, Diamond appeared before the House of Commons Treasury Committee in London, where he told lawmakers it was time to move on and stop beating up on the financial-services industry.
"There was a period of remorse and apology for banks. That period needs to be over," he said. "The biggest issue is `How do we put some of the blame game behind us?' There's been apologies and remorse. Now we need to build some confidence."