Barclays to relocate European HQ from Dublin to Paris

Bank employs 350 staff in Dublin and move likely to affect only a 'small number' 

Barclays will relocate its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris, the bank confirmed on Wednesday, following what the bank called a "comprehensive review". Picture: Ian West/PA 

Barclays will relocate its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris, the bank confirmed on Wednesday, following what the bank called a "comprehensive review" of operations.

"Barclays Europe (Barclays Bank Ireland PLC) has now started formal legal and regulatory processes to redomicile its headquarters from Dublin to Paris," a statement said. The bank said the move would strengthen oversight and governance by bringing decision-making closer to the majority of its investment banking operations in continental Europe.