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Barclays asks dealmakers to spend five days a week in the office

The UK lender is responding to regulatory moves in the US, but has echoed many Wall Street rivals with its new in-office policy

Barclays has asked dealmakers to return to the office full time
Barclays has asked dealmakers to return to the office full time Photo: Jason Alden via Getty Images

Barclays has asked its dealmakers to return to the office five days a week in the latest reversal of hybrid working arrangements by a large investment bank.

The UK lender has told its global team of dealmakers to either return to the office five days a week or travel to see clients, according to a memo sent to staff on 23 May.

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