Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Barclays Bank PLC Step Up Notes - BXS.NT.A

TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

Issuer Name: Barclays Bank PLC Step Up Notes
    TSX Ticker Symbol: BXS.NT.A
    Time of Halt: 8:30am ET
    Reason for Halt: Pending Closing

For further information: contact - IIROC Inquiries (416) 646-7299 - * Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.