NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors who purchased Barclays PLC ("Barclays" or the "Company") (NYSE:BCS) common stock between August 2, 2011 and June 25, 2014.

Click here to learn about the case: http://docs.wongesq.com/BCS-Info-Request-Form-354. There is no cost or obligation to you.

The complaint alleges that defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the Company used its dark pool to favor high-frequency traders over its other clients, (b) that the Company routed a disproportionately high percentage of client orders to its own dark pool while falsely representing that it routed client orders in a manner that did not favor Barclays LX; and (c) that Barclays' practices subjected it to regulatory scrutiny and significant reputational harm.

If you suffered a loss in Barclays you have until September 26, 2014 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. To obtain additional information, contact Vincent Wong, Esq. either via email vw@wongesq.com, by telephone at 212.425.1140, or visit http://docs.wongesq.com/BCS-Info-Request-Form-354.

Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney that has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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