# BoE examines claim Barclays traders misrepresented private credit risk, FT reports

https://mins.news/en/item/106284

- Reuters, 2026-10-19 13:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/boe-scrutinises-barclays-over-claim-traders-misrepresented-private-credit-2026-10-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad617e475a7df0001b124bc

> The Bank of England is investigating whether Barclays traders inaccurately described illiquid private credit loans to make their risks appear lower, after an insider at the British bank raised concerns, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

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