Barclays investment bank profits halve ahead of strategy overhaul

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Barclays' profits have fallen in the first quarter with the investment bank suffering almost a 50% drop in profits, according to its quarterly report.

The investment bank's adjusted profit before tax was £668m in the three months to the end of March, compared with £1.32bn over the same period last year. Investment bank income fell 28%, to £2.49bn.  The group has attributed the decline to a sharp drop in revenues from its fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC) business as well as changes in business mix ahead of a strategic review. The group's total adjusted profit before tax fell 5%, to £1.69bn. Group chief executive Antony Jenkins said: "Profits have been impacted by the restructuring and de-risking activity we complete...

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