Barclays steps up digitalisation drive
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Desai
The bank’s board chairman, Rizwan Desai told a strategy session of stakeholders on Friday that with global connectivity, digital banking will be critical in facilitating business for modern companies, especially modern entrepreneurs.
He noted that the bank’s digital operating model is meaningful for serving customers both onshore and offshore.
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