Barclays is a UK-based financial services group, with a significant international presence in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia. It engages primarily in banking, investment banking, and investment management.
In terms of market capitalisation, Barclays is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It has been involved in banking for over 300 years; operates in more than 60 countries; and employs more than 110,000 permanent colleagues (including 32,500 at Absa).
Several business groupings comprise Barclays. They are managed as international businesses to reflect changing customer needs and developments in global financial services.
- UK Banking
- Wealth Management
- Barclaycard
- Barclays Capital
- International Retail and Commercial Banking
