Barclays

Barclays

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+0.02 -55
Industry: Commercial Banks
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2018

Barclays, established as Barclays and Co. Limited in 1896 following the merger or evolution of multiple entities, is a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm operates principally in the sectors of Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth Management, and Investment Banking, maintaining a strong focus on these key business areas. The primary brand used for all operations is Barclays, under which the company provides a consistent and unified suite of financial products and services. The United Kingdom and the United States are the most significant markets where Barclays offers its products and services. Additionally, the company has a substantial presence across several countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, where it operates through a network of international branches and subsidiaries, ensuring a broad global reach in the banking and financial services industry. (Powered by AI)

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Purchasing a house is sometimes regarded as the first step toward financial independence and the creation of long-term, intergenerational wealth1. A mortgage, also known as a home/housing loan, is a loan that enables an individual to purchase or m...

Ayomide M. February 26th, 2024
32 ratings
Barclays

An average of 6 billion (Bn) payment cards, most of which contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), are produced each year1. PVC is one of the most hazardous plastics whose production and disposal release chlorine-based chemicals that are toxic2. Plastic ...

David E. January 9th, 2024
12 ratings
Barclays

Although access to credit boosts economic growth in the short term, the associated value of such credits fades in the medium term, increasing the "odds of a financial crisis"1. Consumer credit in the UK reached USD 1,594 billion (Bn) in September ...

Bayonle B. December 27th, 2023
20 ratings
Barclays

Around 1.6 billion adults worldwide lack access to financial services1. Having access to credit and loans enables one to buy assets, start a business, and receive social security benefits2. In the UK, around 7.1 million (Mn) people are financially...

Adedayo _. November 24th, 2023
44 ratings
Barclays

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes acco...

Feyisayo Favour F. November 1st, 2023
22 ratings
Barclays

Around 3.3 billion (Bn) people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher rate of consumer spending3, it reduces poverty as...

Honey S. October 24th, 2023
28 ratings
Barclays

Due to their central function in the economy and society, financial institutions have a transformative role in transitioning to a more sustainable planet, especially in financing the energy transition1;p4. Energy production accounts for 72% of car...

Emmanuel C. October 5th, 2023
52 ratings
Barclays

A diverse workplace space gives equal rights and opportunities to staff and employees regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, and colour1. Workplace diversity is essential as it brings together different people and acknowledges their skill...

Deborah D. December 1st, 2023
58 ratings
Barclays

According to the ILO, an organization needs 40-60% representation of either gender to achieve gender balance1;pxii. Female underrepresentation limits economic development, squanders human potential & leads to an unequal share of economic growth be...

Kithembe M. May 22nd, 2023
26 ratings
Barclays

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap the Sun’s heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to about 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Industries must develop...

John A. April 10th, 2023
24 ratings

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