Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in London, England. It was founded by James Barclay in 1690, making it one of the oldest banks in the world. Barclays has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Industry

Banking and Financial Services

Company Size

With a workforce exceeding 85,000 employees, the company boasts a vast talent pool.

Product, Services and Operations

Barclays offers a range of financial services including retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, and wealth management. It operates through two divisions: Barclays UK and Barclays International.

Funding Details

As a publicly-traded company, Barclays raises funds through the issuance of shares and bonds. As of 2021, its market capitalization is approximately £32 billion.

Acquisitions

Notable acquisitions include the purchase of Lehman Brothers' North American investment-banking and capital-markets businesses in 2008 and the credit card business of Egg Banking in 2011.

Awards and Achievements

Barclays has received numerous awards over the years, including "Bank of the Year" at The Banker Awards 2019 and "Best Investment Bank in the UK" by Global Finance in 2020.

Revenue

Barclays revenue for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023 was US $31.304 Billion.