Soviet Union: Soviet Interest in Western Banking: Barclays Bank International Interest in Establishing a Marketing Office in Moscow

A file of correspondence and reports concerning British business concerns in the Soviet Union. The documents cover the wish of Barclays Bank to establish itself in Moscow; Barclays' previous development of good relations with Soviet export and import agencies; its role as a clearing house; and its aim to become a focal point for Western businessmen working in the Soviet Union. Other documents in the file cover meetings on the proposed plans with Foreign Office representatives; the initial plan to place a Barclays representative at the offices of International Computers Limited in Moscow; and dealings with the Soviet Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology, Dzhermen Gvishiani.