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Barclays Corporate Banking research: vast majority of travel businesses have faced talent shortages over the past 12 months

New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals recruitment and staffing issues have been the biggest disruptors to the travel sector over the past 12 months alongside travel restrictions Nine in ten (92%) travel firms have faced talent shortages in the … Read the full press release

Investigación de Barclays Corporate Banking: la gran mayoría de las empresas de viajes se han enfrentado a la escasez de talento en los últimos 12 meses

Una nueva investigación de Barclays Corporate Banking revela que los problemas de contratación y dotación de personal han sido los mayores obstáculos para el sector de los viajes en los últimos 12 meses junto con las restricciones de viaje. Nueve … Read the full press release

Hossein Zaimi to lead the Markets business for Barclays across the APAC region

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 12-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Hossein Zaimi as Head of Markets for Asia Pacific as the bank continues to build on its leading position and … Read the full press release

Hossein Zaimi dirigera l’activité Markets de Barclays dans la région APAC

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 12-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON : BARC), une banque universelle multinationale britannique, a annoncé la nomination de Hossein Zaimi au poste de responsable des marchés pour l’Asie-Pacifique alors que la banque continue pour renforcer sa position … Read the full press release

Aytac Ilhan to lead Quantitative Investment Strategies for Barclays in London

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Aytac Ilhan as its new Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) based in London. “Barclays is recognised as a global … Read the full press release

Aytac Ilhan leitet quantitative Anlagestrategien für Barclays in London

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 11-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), eine britische multinationale Universalbank, hat die Ernennung von bekannt gegeben Aytac Ilhan als neuer Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) mit Sitz in London. „Barclays gilt als weltweit führend im Bereich … Read the full press release

Themistoklis Fiotakis dirigera la recherche FX chez Barclays

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON : BARC), une banque universelle multinationale britannique, a annoncé un nouveau chef pour sa recherche FX basée à Londres. Themistoklis (Themos) Fiotakis, nouvellement nommé, sera responsable de la conduite des prévisions … Read the full press release

Themistoklis Fiotakis to lead FX Research at Barclays

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced a new head for its FX Research based in London. Newly appointed Themistoklis (Themos) Fiotakis will be responsible for driving FX forecasts across … Read the full press release

Studie von Barclays Partner Finance: Jüngere Käufer gaben mehr aus als erwartet, wenn sie unregulierte BNPL-Darlehen (buy now, pay later) nutzten

18- bis 24-jährige Verbraucher, die „Jetzt kaufen, später bezahlen“-Produkte (BNPL) verwenden, geben 20 Prozent ihres frei verfügbaren Einkommens für Rückzahlungen aus 29 Prozent sind besorgt über ihre Fähigkeit, das Geliehene zurückzuzahlen, und fast 8 Prozent wurden von Inkassounternehmen kontaktiert 50 … Read the full press release

Barclays Partner Finance research: younger shoppers spent more than they anticipated when used unregulated BNPL (buy now, pay later) loans

18–24 year-old consumers who use ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) products spend 20 per cent of their discretionary income on repayments 29 per cent are concerned about their ability to pay back what they borrowed, and nearly 8 per cent … Read the full press release

Pushkaraj Gumaste dirigera les services bancaires aux entreprises de Barclays dans les régions Asie-Pacifique et Moyen-Orient

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SINGAPORE, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON : BARC), une banque universelle multinationale britannique, a annoncé une nouvelle direction pour ses services bancaires aux entreprises en Asie-Pacifique et au Moyen-Orient. Pushkaraj (Push) Gumaste, avec la banque depuis 2004, … Read the full press release

Pushkaraj Gumaste to lead Corporate Banking of Barclays across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced a new lead for its Corporate Banking across the Asia Pacific and Middle East. Pushkaraj (Push) Gumaste, with the bank since 2004, will … Read the full press release

Barclays a sélectionné Rainmaking comme partenaire d’innovation pour la Rise Start-Up Academy, un accélérateur virtuel de développement des compétences numériques destiné aux entreprises FinTech en démarrage

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 4-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON : BARC), une banque universelle multinationale britannique, a annoncé que Rainmaking, l’un des principaux constructeurs de capital-risque, rejoindra la Rise Start-Up Academy, un programme numérique sans capital destiné aux entreprises FinTech … Read the full press release

Barclays selected Rainmaking as an innovation partner for the Rise Start-Up Academy, a virtual digital skills-building accelerator aimed at early-stage FinTech companies

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced that Rainmaking, a leading corporate venture builder, will be joining the Rise Start-Up Academy, a non-equity digital programme targeted to early-stage FinTech companies, … Read the full press release

François Baroin wird zum Chairman von Barclays in Frankreich befördert

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), eine britische multinationale Universalbank, hat die Beförderung von angekündigt François Baroin zum Vorsitzenden von Barclays in Frankreich. François wurde 2018 zum Senior Advisor von Barclays ernannt und hat seitdem einen beeindruckenden … Read the full press release

François Baroin promoted to the role of Chairman of Barclays in France

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the promotion of François Baroin to the position of Chairman of Barclays in France. François was appointed as a Senior Advisor to Barclays … Read the full press release

Indie games developers to showcase their work to investors and industry experts during the 2nd Ukie Games Demo Day

Barclays has partnered with Ukie to launch the second Ukie Games Demo Day, to find and support up and coming innovative indie games developers and to help the UK Games Industry grow and develop. The virtual event will see innovative … Read the full press release

Executive changes at Barclays’ investment banking franchise in Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) SYDNEY, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced two new appointments at its investment banking franchise in Australia. Duncan Beattie and Duncan Connellan will be appointed as Managing Directors of Investment … Read the full press release

Angela Liu to lead Barclays China

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Angela Liu as Country CEO, China. As Barclays continues to reinforce its Asia Pacific franchise the leadership change will strengthen … Read the full press release

Barclays research: not the older generation but the younger Brits were scammed the most in the past three months

Majority of Brits incorrectly assume older people are more likely to be scammed, leaving younger generations more susceptible Barclays data reveals that those aged between 21 and 30 were scammed the most in the past three months Barclays is reminding … Read the full press release

Bronson Albery to lead Real Estate Banking EMEA at Barclays Investment Bank

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays Investment Bank, a British multinational investment bank, has announced the appointment of Bronson Albery as Head of Real Estate Banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He joins in August and … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial acquires precision agriculture technology leader Raven Industries

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON/ SIOUX FALLS, SD, U.S.A., 21-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial will acquire 100% of the capital stock of the US-based leader in precision agriculture technology for US$58 per share, representing a 33.6% premium to the Raven Industries … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered welcomes Michael Spiegel as its Global Head, Transaction Banking

Kai Fehr joins Bank as Head of Trade Lisa Robins retires from banking after distinguished career (PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 6-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational banking and financial services company, Standard Chartered announces the appointment of Michael Spiegel as Global … Read the full press release

Barclays to support farmers reach carbon net zero goal through Agri-Tech

Campaign launched as research reveals that UK farmers could be carbon neutral within 15 years 8 in 10 farmers believe they will be carbon neutral by 2035 Two-thirds of farmers say sustainability is one of their top priorities Shoppers willing … Read the full press release

Barclays to invest 28 million EUR in Barrenjoey, an Australia-based full-service financial services firm

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 21-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational investment bank and financial services company, Barclays to become a foundation investor in Barrenjoey Capital Partners (“Barrenjoey”), a newly-established Australia-based full-service financial services firm. Barrenjoey, launching in mid-2021, will provide corporate … Read the full press release

Kieran Doran to lead Barclays’ Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational investment bank and financial services company Barclays announces the appointment of Kieran Doran as a Managing Director in Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking. Based in New York, Mr. Doran will report … Read the full press release

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

(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) 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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barclays takes significant minority stake in fintech company MarketInvoice

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

Matt Pecot appointed Head of Equities Asia Pacific at Barclays

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

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

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 survey: efforts by hoteliers to lure customers to book directly through their websites are paying off

Almost two fifths (37%) of UK holidaymakers plan to book their holiday accommodation directly with hoteliers this year, more than double on ten years ago when 17% booked direct Online travel agents are the preferred booking method (52%) for international … Read the full press release

Filippo Zorzoli appointed Barclays Head of Macro Distribution for EMEA and APAC

LONDON, 03-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announces the appointment of Filippo Zorzoli as Head of Macro Distribution for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. In addition, Filippo will also be Head of Solutions Sales globally.Barclays’ Macro business is … Read the full press release