(IN BRIEF) Barclays has introduced the Demo Directory, a novel online platform that allows UK businesses to connect with potential investors, regardless of their banking affiliation. This free service aims to simplify and expedite access to capital, offering opportunities for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anthony Newman, Ape2o, Barclays, Benjamin Storey, Demo Directory, Financial, investment, partnership, sustainability, UK businesses
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Denise Wong as the Head of Sustainable and Impact Banking for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Hong Kong, Wong will advise corporate and institutional clients on sustainability initiatives as they transition to a low-carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays LifeSkills is introducing a new strategy to address unemployment and social inequality, with a focus on underrepresented and underserved groups in the UK. The program aims to provide skills and employment opportunities to individuals facing barriers to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Barclays LifeSkills, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, David Holmes CBE, partnership, society, unemployment
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Emma Taylor as the Global Head of Internet Coverage and Carmen Chan as a Managing Director of Internet Coverage within the Technology Investment Banking division. Emma Taylor, with nearly 20 years of experience in Technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, Carmen Chan, Emma Taylor, Kristin Roth DeClark, leadership
(IN BRIEF) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are expected to contribute to significant employment growth this quarter, with the potential to hire up to 3.5 million people. This positive projection is based on data from the Barclays Business Barometer, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Industrial, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Colin O’Flaherty, employment growth, SMEs, UK
(IN BRIEF) A new study from Barclays reveals that 76% of UK citizens feel unsafe on social media platforms due to scams, with 87% of scams originating on tech platforms. Scams have risen by 24% in the past quarter, led … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged anti-scam protocols, Barclays, scams, social media, study, UK citizens, unsafe, Victim Reimbursement Fund
(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK grew by 4.0% YoY in July, driven by the hospitality and leisure sector as Brits spent more on getaways, dining out, and entertainment like concert tickets. Spending on supermarkets grew at a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Financial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Abbas Khan, Barclays, Esme Harwood, Hospitality, leisure, live entertainment, Shrinkflation, Summer Spending, UK, “drinkflation
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed James Edmonds as the Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance within its Corporate and Investment Bank. Based in New York, Edmonds will collaborate across the organization to offer project financing solutions that aid clients in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Daniel Hanna, James Edmonds, leadership, Tom Johnson, Travis Barnes
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the expansion of its M&A franchise through the appointment of Dan Grabos as Co-Head of Americas M&A, alongside Larry Hamdan. In addition to his new role, Grabos will continue serving as Co-Head of Industrials M&A. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, Dan Grabos, Gary Posternack, Ihsan Essaid, Jonathan Gerst, Larry Hamdan, leadership, M&A Franchise
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has conducted research revealing that over 65s in the UK could potentially earn nearly £700 by selling unwanted items online. However, despite having an average of 18 items they would like to sell, only a quarter of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Clear Clutter, Digital Eagles, Kirsty Adams, Online Marketplaces, online selling, Sabrina Grant
(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK showed a year-on-year growth of 5.4% in June, driven by warm weather and increased socializing at pubs and bars. Spending on groceries surged by 9.5%, although shoppers remain concerned about “shrinkflation” and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, economy, Esme Harwood, inflation, Shrinkflation, Will Hobbs
(IN BRIEF) A study by Barclays and Ipsos has identified misconceptions as a key factor preventing homeowners from making energy efficiency retrofitting upgrades to their homes. The research highlights that homeowners overestimate the cost of common energy efficiency modifications and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Homeowners, Ipsos, Matt Hammerstein, Misconceptions
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has provided a £95.5 million loan to Moray West, an offshore wind farm development in the Moray Firth, Scotland. The project aims to supply 50 percent of Scotland’s electricity, powering approximately 1.33 million homes and reducing CO2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Morrison, Barclays, Jamie Grant, Moray West, offshore wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier as Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading. Torsten brings over 15 years of experience, previously serving in key roles at BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank. Jerry, with more than 18 years … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, G10 FX Trading, Global Macro, Jerry Minier, Michael Lublinsky, Torsten Schöneborn
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Yuri Shakhmin as a Managing Director in the Global Industrials Group within its Investment Banking division. Shakhmin’s extensive experience and track record in advising industrial clients make him a valuable addition to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced its investment in Trade Ledger’s working capital orchestration platform, aiming to enhance its working capital finance solutions for corporate clients globally. The partnership will bring industry-leading credit management automation and end-to-end solutions to Barclays Corporate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Asset Based Lending, Barclays, credit management automation, credit solutions, Invoice Discounting, James Binns, Martin McCann, Selected Debtor Finance, Trade Ledger, Working capital finance solutions, working capital offering, working capital orchestration platform
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Scott McDavid as Global Head of Equities and Ronnie Wexler as Global Head of Equities Distribution. Scott, formerly from Morgan Stanley, will lead the Barclays Global Equities team, while Ronnie, previously at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Adeel Khan, appointment, Barclays, equities, equities trading, leadership, NYDIG, Ronnie Wexler, Scott McDavid, Stephen Dainton
(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Barclays have entered into a new multi-year strategic partnership to enhance delivery for customers and clients and prepare for the next generation in financial services. The agreement includes a wide range of capabilities to support Barclays … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, customer solutions, LSEG, Microsoft, partnership, Paul Compton, Ron Lefferts
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced a strategic partnership with British Gas aimed at promoting energy efficiency for homes. The partnership will offer a 50% discount on a Hive Thermostat Mini for Barclays UK residential mortgage customers. The partnership is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Middleton, Barclays, British Gas, Nick Stace, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has released new insight into consumer trends that have endured since the start of the UK’s first lockdown three years ago. The bank’s data shows that almost one in three Brits has started a new small business … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Habits, lockdown, Marc Pettican, pandemic, small business, UK
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