Barclays

Barclays plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in London. Apart from investment banking, Barclays is organised into four core businesses: personal banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and investment management.

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Contactless Cards Dominate in UK as Mobile Wallets Poised to Increase

Contactless Cards Dominate in UK as Mobile Wallets Poised to Increase
Contactless Cards Dominate in UK as Mobile Wallets Poised to Increase
March 02, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Contactless card usage is firmly entrenched in the U.K. and goes as far back as 2007, when the popular OnePulse was launched. Get the Full...

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Fines, Interest Rate Hike Set 2023 Tone as UK Big Four Cap Year
Fines, Interest Rate Hike Set 2023 Tone as UK Big Four Cap Year
February 22, 2023  |  Banking

In this report, PYMNTS takes a look at the 2022 full-year performance of the U.K.’s “Big Four” banks — Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest. Get...

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Barclays ‘Bitterly Disappoints’ With 15% Drop in Profit
Barclays ‘Bitterly Disappoints’ With 15% Drop in Profit
February 15, 2023  |  Earnings

British bank Barclays is apparently still suffering the cost of an $361 million administrative error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK Mortgage Lenders Agree on Measures to Help Struggling Borrowers
UK Mortgage Lenders Agree on Measures to Help Struggling Borrowers
December 28, 2022  |  Loans

The U.K.’s largest mortgage lenders have agreed on measures to help struggling borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Major Banks Incorporate New UK Company to Promote Shared Hubs
Major Banks Incorporate New UK Company to Promote Shared Hubs
December 19, 2022  |  Banking

The U.K.’s major banks have joined forces to protect consumers’ access to cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK Regulator Fines Barclays $10.3M for Violating Card-Fee Rules
UK Regulator Fines Barclays $10.3M for Violating Card-Fee Rules
December 02, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K.’s payments regulator has fined Barclays 8.4 million pounds ($10.26 million). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FinTech Mercury Financial Hires Barclays Exec Jason Whiting as CFO
FinTech Mercury Financial Hires Barclays Exec Jason Whiting as CFO
November 14, 2022  |  Personnel

FinTech company Mercury Financial is reportedly adding Barclays veteran Jason Whiting as chief financial officer (CFO).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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UK Big 4 Beef Up Loan-Loss Reserves as Calls for Windfall Tax Intensify
UK Big 4 Beef Up Loan-Loss Reserves as Calls for Windfall Tax Intensify
November 01, 2022  |  Banking

Due to interest rate hikes by the Bank of England (BoE) this year, all four of the largest U.K. banks — HSBC, Barclays, NatWest and...

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Barclays Backs Illuminate’s Latest Investment Vehicle
Barclays Backs Illuminate’s Latest Investment Vehicle
October 26, 2022  |  Partnerships

Illuminate Financial, the London-based venture capital firm which specializes in FinTech investments, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Barclays. Get the Full Story...

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