Ex-Barclays traders' rate-rigging convictions quashed

Five former Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have had their convictions quashed by the Court of Appeal in London. Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon and Colin Bermingham were acquitted a year after the Supreme Court overturned trader Tom Hayes's conviction.

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Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed

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Guardian Published 7 October 2026

Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed

BBC Published 7 October 2026

Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed

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