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Jes Staley

Former CEO of Barclays Bank · American/British · Resigned from Barclays 2021

James Jes Staley (born December 27, 1956) is an American banker who served as Chief Executive Officer of Barclays bank from 2015 until his resignation in November 2021. Before joining Barclays he spent over three decades at JPMorgan Chase, rising to head its investment bank.

Staley had a documented professional and personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein stretching back to his time at JPMorgan, where Epstein was a client. JPMorgan subsequently faced civil litigation alleging the bank facilitated Epstein's trafficking by maintaining his accounts despite red flags. JPMorgan settled those claims for $290 million in 2023 without admitting liability.

Email correspondence between Staley and Epstein spanning 2008 to 2012 -- after Epstein's conviction -- was cited in litigation and described as indicating a warm personal relationship. Staley disputed characterisations of that relationship.

Staley resigned from Barclays following a UK regulatory investigation into his description of his relationship with Epstein to the board. Financial Conduct Authority proceedings were ongoing as of 2024. No criminal charges have been brought against Staley.

▶ What the Evidence Shows -- Tier 3: Documented Association

Resigned from Barclays in November 2021 after it emerged he had maintained close personal ties with Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction. British regulators concluded in a May 2023 report that Staley had acted with "reckless" disregard for integrity and had misled regulators about the nature of his friendship with Epstein. Barclays was fined in connection with the matter. Staley was not charged with any criminal offence.

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▷ Public Denials & Counter-Statements

Staley has denied any wrongdoing and contested the regulatory findings.