Barclays is a UK-based financial services group, with a very large international presence in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia.

It is engaged primarily in banking, investment banking and investment management. In terms of market capitalisation Barclays is one of the top ten largest banks in the world.

Barclays has been involved in banking for over 300 years and operates in over 60 countries.

Barclays has six major divisions:

UK Banking

Barclaycard - one of the largest global credit card companies

Barclays Capital - a leading global investment bank

Barclays Global Investors - one of the world’s largest asset managers

Private Clients - 375,000 affluent and high net worth clients.

International Retail and Commercial Banking provides a range of services across Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Africa and the Middle East.