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London bank bosses are split on return to office: ‘It’s a shock to the system’

Banks including Citigroup, HSBC and Deutsche Bank have touted hybrid working as a selling point to employees

After a series of false starts, banks have pushed for a broader return to the office in the City since September
After a series of false starts, banks have pushed for a broader return to the office in the City since September Photo: Getty Images

Three months on from a widespread reopening of London’s financial districts, and banks are taking different paths on the new normal.

Goldman Sachs and Bank of America have asked dealmakers to come in five days a week, according to people familiar with the matter, preferring to maintain more ad-hoc flexibility for staff rather than mandated work from home days.

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