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Why is barclays a bad company?
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Barclays has been under scrutiny for a series of misconduct allegations, including money-laundering, fixing LIBOR interest rates, and failing to prevent market abuses. The company has recently paid substantial fines and settlements, damaging its reputation and trustworthiness. Barclays has also been accused of unfairly treating customers with unequal access to products and services. Finally, the company has had some of its financial practices, such as investing in fossil fuel exploration, called into question.