Barclays’s Staley: Feel Good About Overall 1Q Performance

The transcript discusses the bank's positive performance in the first quarter, highlighting earnings, profits, and capital ratios. It addresses challenges in investment banking due to market conditions and outlines reorganization efforts. Cost management and compensation strategies are discussed, emphasizing alignment with revenue. The bank's capital management and shareholder return strategies, including dividends and potential buybacks, are explored. The performance of equity trading and market share gains are also covered.

How would you characterize the overall performance of the bank in the first quarter?

What were the earnings generated by the bank in the first quarter?

What was the return on tangible equity for the bank in the first quarter?

What challenges did the corporate and investment bank face during the quarter?

How did the bank perform in the macro space compared to its US peers?

What were the two main objectives behind the reorganization announced by the bank?

How does the bank plan to manage costs and compensation in light of revenue fluctuations?

What is the bank's stance on initiating a buyback program amidst current uncertainties?

What is the bank's target for return on tangible equity for 2019?

What factors contributed to the bank's performance in equity trading during the first quarter?