Christian Bittar has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed

October 7, 2026 · 3:19 pm 3 sources

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• Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed
  The Guardian · October 7, 2026 15:19
  Acquittals of five former bankers come year after supreme court overturned ruling against City trader Tom Hayes Five more former traders who were jailed for rigging interest rates have had their convictions quashed by the court of appeal in London, after a long battle to clear their names. The…
• Christian Bittar has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed
  The Guardian · October 9, 2026 15:59
  Former City banker becomes eighth to clear their name, just days after five others were acquitted Former City trader Christian Bittar has become the eighth person to have his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed, just days after five other former bankers also successfully cleared their…

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• Options traders are betting on a dramatic drop in interest rates
  MarketWatch · October 7, 2026 20:36
  Recent options activity points to bullish positioning for long-term bonds and utilities.