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Barclays joins bank rivals in buying stake in United Fintech

It has bought two fintechs this year, bringing its total to seven and giving it more than 200 employees across 11 locations globally

Africa is managing to pull investment from large Middle Eastern sovereign funds, ultra high net-worth individuals and corporates seeking expansion, according to Barclays.

Barclays sees surge in Africa, Asia cross-border deal flows

The Middle East, India and Singapore are doing more transactions in the region, and this will likely increase in 2026

Yields on Singapore’s 10-year sovereign debt have fallen by around 100 basis points this year, the largest decline in emerging Asia.

Singapore’s bonds set to gain on tighter supply, more liquidity: Barclays

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s government bonds may see elevated demand through the end of the year, said Barclays.

Barclays reports its third-quarter pretax profit slipped 7% to £2.1 billion, down from £2.232 billion a year ago and in line with the average of analysts’ forecasts.

Barclays announces £500 million buyback, upgrades 2025 guidance on strong income

The British bank aims to make a return on equity of greater than 11% this year

Barclays is in the process of setting up a booking centre in Singapore, which it aims to make operational next year.

Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore

British lender also relocates senior banker from London as it expands coverage across Asia

Evonne Tan, head of Barclays Private Bank Singapore.
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Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium emphasised a shift in the Fed’s reaction function, with greater weight now placed on labour market risks.

Barclays, BNP pivot to September Fed rate cut on Powell’s labour warning

The rate-setting FOMC is scheduled to meet again on Sep 16 and 17

Barclays says Asia "remains a central priority" for its global private banking business.

Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit

UK lender says Nitin Singh’s departure is part of restructuring to simplify local business structures

Half of US high-grade bonds now trade electronically and exchange-traded funds are injecting steady liquidity, boosting flows, according to Barclays.

Barclays says credit liquidity premium gone as e-trading thrives

This premium has shrunk as electronic credit trading has boomed, bringing more liquidity to the market, according to the report

The bank says that its commitment to be net zero by 2050 remained unchanged and that it still saw a commercial opportunity for itself and its clients in the energy transition.

Barclays latest British lender to quit climate banking alliance

The NZBA lists more than 100 members on its website, including leading international financial institutions