` Despite having no personal culpability , he recognizes more than anyone the negative attention that they have generated and has taken characteristically strong action to address that , '' Agius said . NEW : Barclays will pay the legal costs of former chief executive Diamond if necessary , a source says . Chairman Marcus Agius is giving evidence on a rate - rigging scandal . He says Barclays deeply regretted the circumstances that led to Diamond leaving . Diamond will still receive a year 's salary , the bank says .
NEW : Barclays will pay the legal costs of former chief executive Diamond if necessary , a source says . Chairman Marcus Agius is giving evidence on a rate - rigging scandal . He says Barclays deeply regretted the circumstances that led to Diamond leaving . Diamond will still receive a year 's salary , the bank says .