Barclays

since 1690
  • 10,001+ employees
  • Financial Services

Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.

With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

Expertise

Banking, Wealth and Investment Management, Private Equity and Investment Management, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Credit Cards, and Corporate Banking

Content

Q4 2024 Global Outlook: As goes America, so goes the world
  • 7 days ago

The US will dominate investor focus over the next couple of months, but a new global trade war is the most obvious risk to markets according to our Research analysts.

AI is hungry for power
  • 22 days ago

Data centres could make up 9% of US electricity consumption by 2030. Our Research analysts examine the implications for investment and sustainability mandates.

Shareholder activism continues at record pace in 2024
  • 1 month ago

Our Investment Banking Shareholder Advisory team sees record activity but notably lower success in contested elections.

The future of the UK retail sector
  • 2 months ago

E-commerce boomed during the pandemic, but the retail sector has moved on to a new era. Hear from our International Corporate Banking team about what it means for treasury strategy

Q3 2024 Global Outlook: Calm on the surface
  • 2 months ago

Steady global growth has resulted in a solid macro backdrop, but there are concerning developments below the surface according to our Research analysts.

150 trends to 2030: Adjusting for the effect of AI
  • 3 months ago

Trends from cybersecurity to mining technology are being disrupted by AI. Our analysts explore what’s important for investors to know this decade.

Three trends driving FinTechs' new era
  • 3 months ago

Global instant payments, increased M&A and IPO activity, enhanced user experience and a smarter, more strategic treasury will define FinTech’s evolution.

Shareholder activists take aim at Boards
  • 4 months ago

Our Investment Banking Shareholder Advisory Group’s Q1 2024 Review of Shareholder Activism shows a surgical approach to enacting Board change.

Five forces reshaping fixed income markets
  • 4 months ago

Our Research team explores five forces behind fundamental changes in fixed income markets.