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Barclays Capital is led by [[CEO]] [[Robert Diamond|Robert (Bob) Diamond]], an [[United States|American]] who had been vice-chairman of [[Credit Suisse First Boston]] prior to joining Barclays. Barclays Capital had 2004 income of [[Pound sterling|GBP]] 3.4 billion/[[United States dollar|USD]] 6.4 billion primarily driven by the structured tax and rates businesses. Barclays Bank as a whole had 2004 income of GBP 13.9 billion/USD 26.4 billion. |
Barclays Capital is led by [[CEO]] [[Robert Diamond|Robert (Bob) Diamond]], an [[United States|American]] who had been vice-chairman of [[Credit Suisse First Boston]] prior to joining Barclays. Barclays Capital had 2004 income of [[Pound sterling|GBP]] 3.4 billion/[[United States dollar|USD]] 6.4 billion primarily driven by the structured tax and rates businesses. Barclays Bank as a whole had 2004 income of GBP 13.9 billion/USD 26.4 billion. |
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Barclays Capital (Barcap) has offices in over 29 countries and since the acquisition of [[Lehman Brothers]]' main U.S. division in September 2008, employs over 20,000 people<ref>{{cite web |first= |last= |url=http://www.barcap.com/sites/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2bdb15cd3f4f8010VgnVCM1000002581c50aRCRD|title= Our Firm |publisher=Barclays Capital|date=|accessdate=}}</ref> . This has made Barcap the |
Barclays Capital (Barcap) has offices in over 29 countries and since the acquisition of [[Lehman Brothers]]' main U.S. division in September 2008, employs over 20,000 people<ref>{{cite web |first= |last= |url=http://www.barcap.com/sites/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2bdb15cd3f4f8010VgnVCM1000002581c50aRCRD|title= Our Firm |publisher=Barclays Capital|date=|accessdate=}}</ref> . This has made Barcap the biggest investment bank in the United States <ref>{{cite web |first= |last= |url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article4776142.ece|title= Barclays' deal gives hope to UK staff of Lehman Brothers|publisher=The Times |date=Sept 18, 2008|accessdate=}}</ref> and one of the top five investment banks in the world.{{fact|date=January 2009}} |
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Revision as of 13:43, 28 May 2009
| Barclays Capital logo | |
| Company type | Investment bank |
|---|---|
| Industry | Finance |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters |  5, The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, UK |
| Products | Financial services |
 $4.077 billion USD (2006) | |
Number of employees | 20,000 |
| Parent | Barclays Plc |
| Website | BarCap.com |
Barclays Capital is a leading global investment bank. It is the investment banking division of Barclays plc which has a balance sheet of over £1.2 trillion (2008 BARCAP figures). Barclays Capital provides financing and risk management services to large companies, institutions and government clients. It is a primary dealer in U.S. Treasury securities and various European Government bonds.
Barclays Capital is led by CEO Robert (Bob) Diamond, an American who had been vice-chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston prior to joining Barclays. Barclays Capital had 2004 income of GBP 3.4 billion/USD 6.4 billion primarily driven by the structured tax and rates businesses. Barclays Bank as a whole had 2004 income of GBP 13.9 billion/USD 26.4 billion.
Barclays Capital (Barcap) has offices in over 29 countries and since the acquisition of Lehman Brothers' main U.S. division in September 2008, employs over 20,000 people[1] . This has made Barcap the biggest investment bank in the United States [2] and one of the top five investment banks in the world.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Our Firm". Barclays Capital.
- ^ "Barclays' deal gives hope to UK staff of Lehman Brothers". The Times. Sept 18, 2008.
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