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Barclays’ new NDF algorithms put the bank at the forefront of a significant evolution in FX algos

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, August 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 18-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British universal bank Barclays (LSE: BARC / NYSE: BCS) has announced the launch of new non-deliverable forwards (NDF) algorithms on the BARX electronic trading platform. The NDF algorithms are the latest addition to … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens senior client coverage in Asia Pacific region with new appointments

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, March 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays announces the appointment of Carrie Chen as Vice Chairman of Greater China Banking; and Sung-Min Chung as Head of Technology in Banking for Asia Pacific. The appointments will strengthen senior client coverage … Read the full press release

Barclays to offer its U.S. clients alternative liquidity pool in euro interest rate swap clearing via EurexOTC Clear

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, June 2019

Barclays to offer its U.S. clients alternative liquidity pool in euro interest rate swap clearing via EurexOTC Clear
Barclays to offer the Eurex’s OTC clearing services through its U.S. registered FCM (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 14-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — EurexOTC Clear has just announced that the transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank Barclays has joined its OTC clearing … Read the full press release

Swiss Federal Statistical Office: 0.3% decline in retail sales in January 2019 YoY

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, March 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) NEUCHÂTEL, 4-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The retail sales in Switzerland have seen a slight decline of 0.3% in nominal terms in January 2019 as compared with the same month last year. The data is from the Swiss Federal … Read the full press release

Conception X by Barclays and UCL to create investable, early-stage deep tech start-ups

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 27-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — PhDs in University College London’s top-ranked Computer Science programme will now be able to turn their dissertation into a deep tech start-up. This will become possible thanks to the new initiative launched by … Read the full press release

CaixaBank reports nearly 50% increase of the money loaned to the hotel industry in Spain for 2018 YoY

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 19-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — CaixaBank has just released information about its loan exposition to the Spanish hotel industry for 2018. According to data from the bank, it has loaned 2,186 billion euros to the hotel industry in Spain during 2018, … Read the full press release

Barclays research: getting ahead with your Christmas prep in the Boxing Day and January sales can be well worth it

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, December 2018

Shopping for the following Christmas in the Boxing Day and January sales could save you £13,000 across your lifetime One in three Brits (34%) admit that they have done all their Christmas shopping in the Boxing Day and January sales … Read the full press release

Barclays to launch ‘AvTech’ Eagle Lab at Cranfield University to support rapid prototyping, product development and specialised AvTech equipment

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2018

Barclays will launch an ‘AvTech’ Eagle Lab at Cranfield University, a co-working space for ambitious entrepreneurs to scale and grow, drawing on the University’s aerospace heritage stretching over 70 years The Lab, located at the heart of the University campus, … Read the full press release

Barclays Corporate Banking doubles its SVOD (subscription video on demand) fund to support UK TV producers

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2018

LONDON, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays Corporate Banking has announced a doubling of its SVOD (subscription video on demand) fund to support UK TV producers. The £100m fund was launched in March 2017 in response to the rapidly evolving TV … Read the full press release

Barclays launches new digital platform to boost its Corporate Banking operations in Western Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, September 2018

European footprint improved through increased investment Digital Corporate Banking platform developed to support multi-country banking More complete range of services available to institutional clients and global corporates Enhanced offering boosted by new hires in Europe LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays … Read the full press release

Barclays is one of only four banks on the Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, August 2018

LONDON, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays has been named on Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List.  The list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Barclays is one of only four … Read the full press release

Claudio de Sanctis appointed Head of Europe at Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, August 2018

Frankfurt am Main, 17-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank announced today that it has hired Claudio de Sanctis as Head of Europe. In this newly formed role, de Sanctis will help boost growth in the region by building on its leading … Read the full press release

Barclays takes significant minority stake in fintech company MarketInvoice

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, August 2018

LONDON, 06-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays has today announced that it is partnering with leading fintech business MarketInvoice, Europe’s largest online invoice financing platform, in a deal that is set to transform the way small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the … Read the full press release

The EBRD is the first multilateral development bank to become a TCFD supporter

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2018

Ahead of landmark conference on TCFD guidance, Bank announces commitment to climate-related financial disclosures The EBRD commits to launching climate-related financial disclosure during 2018 The Bank’s Sustainability Report outlines a clear approach for transparency on climate risks LONDON, 24-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Matt Pecot appointed Head of Equities Asia Pacific at Barclays

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, May 2018

HONG KONG, 10-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announces the appointment of Matt Pecot as Head of Equities Asia Pacific. Mr. Pecot is based in Hong Kong and is responsible for leading the Equities franchise in Asia Pacific, a region that … Read the full press release

CaixaBank becomes the first Spanish bond issuer to place a Euro issue callable after 8 years

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2018

CaixaBank returned to the Additional Tier 1 capital markets, becoming the first Spanish issuer to place a Euro issue callable after 8 years, having marked a new milestone in the Spanish market in 2017 with its inaugural 7-year issuance. This … Read the full press release

CurveGlobal secures additional £20 million in financing

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, February 2018

£20 million raised in platform’s latest funding round Demonstrates customer commitment to CurveGlobal Secures platform’s long-term growth and product development, supporting modernisation of the futures market Open access model contributes to over 300% rise in open interest on platform in … Read the full press release

Barclays, HSBC and RBS loan €165 million for new Center Parcs constructed in County Longford, Ireland

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, December 2017

LONDON, 18-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays Corporate Banking has arranged a €165 million bank financing facility for a new Center Parcs which is being constructed in County Longford in the Republic of Ireland. Barclays acted as Co-ordinator, Agent and Security … Read the full press release

Barclays Corporate Banking launches suite of Green Finance products to help its clients fund more sustainable projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, December 2017

Green Corporate Banking products including loans, deposits, asset finance and innovation finance set to hit the market Product eligibility backed by Barclays’ industry-leading Green Product Framework, developed with Sustainalytics Move builds on success of recent €500m green bond, the first … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange welcomes listing of the world’s first Indonesian offshore rupiah-denominated bond – Komodo bond

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, December 2017

London Stock Exchange welcomes world’s first Komodo bond by an Indonesian State Owned Enterprise to its new International Securities Market Jasa Marga issues IDR 4 trillion bond to fund country’s infrastructure development plans Komodo bonds are Indonesian offshore rupiah-denominated bonds … Read the full press release