Barclays in brief
Listed in London and New York, Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, United States, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs 156,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for 48 million customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is made up of two ‘Clusters’: Global Retail and Commercial Banking (GRCB), and Investment Banking and Investment Management (IBIM), each of which has a number of Business Units.
The third major area of the business is Group Centre. From Human Resources to Corporate Affairs, this area comprises all the essential Head Office support functions that help Barclays maintain strategic momentum.
To find out more about Barclays click on the links below, which will direct you to the About us section of Barclays.com.
Our vision and strategy
Barclays strategy focuses on growing the business by diversification and increasing its presence in fast-growing markets, in line with its company-wide Guiding Principles.
Corporate governance
As a listed company on the London Stock Exchange, Barclays complies with the UK Combined Code on Corporate Governance.
Group organisation
Barclays Group comprises two business Clusters and our Group Centre operations.
Global presence
More about our businesses, operations and career opportunities all over the world.
Products and services
With a vast, international reach, Barclays offers innovative products and services to meet the needs of its diverse base of customers and clients.
