Jes Staley
BCS1,100+ emails with Epstein 2008-2012 (FCA count; USVI says 1,200+). Total including Barclays-era exceeds 1,700. Visited Epstein in Palm Beach during prison work-release Jan 2009. Permanently banned from UK financial services senior roles.
Current Status: Permanently banned from UK financial services senior roles. Subject of outstanding JPMorgan cross-claims. Deferred Barclays shares forfeited. No criminal charges.
Key Dates
$0.1B
2022 (Estimated)
| Year | Amount | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2013 | $20,000,000 | JP Morgan banking relationship fees | Court documents |
| 2004 | $15,000,000 | Epstein fee for facilitating JPMorgan's ~$1.3B Highbridge acquisition (unconfirmed in court filings) | Vanity Fair, September 2019 |
Lost Position
Resigned as Barclays CEO November 1, 2021. First-ever Big Four UK bank CEO to receive such action. (2021-11)
Regulatory Action
FCA Decision Notice (Oct 2023): 'recklessly approved misleading statements' about Epstein relationship. Upper Tribunal upheld ban June 26, 2025. FCA Final Notice July 23, 2025: £1,107,306.92 fine + permanent prohibition from senior financial management roles. Prior FCA/PRA fine of £642,430 (2018) for separate whistleblower incident.
Civil Litigation
Named in JP Morgan Epstein litigation; confidential settlement with JPMorgan to resolve cross-claims (2023); JPMorgan cross-lawsuit pending
Criminal Charges
Current Status
Permanently banned from UK financial services senior roles. Subject of outstanding JPMorgan cross-claims. Deferred Barclays shares forfeited. No criminal charges.
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