DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/96m647/barclays_capital) has announced the addition of the "Barclays Capital: Building on a success story" company profile to their offering.
This case study describes how Barclays PLC has developed its investment banking operation from the somewhat marginalized BZW division to its current powerhouse status as Barclays Capital today.
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Highlights
- Barclays Capital has been a resounding success story for Barclays PLC, accounting for over 43% of total revenue in 2010 as well as giving the company a major global presence.
- Barclays Capital is seeking to consolidate its position as a major player in the global investment banking sector mainly through the diversification of its operations.
- Barclays Capital has targeted the Asia Pacific market to expand its operations in its aim of becoming a world-leading investment bank.
Your key questions answered
- How significant is Barclays Capital to the financial performance of Barclays PLC as a whole?
- In what business areas does Barclays Capital specialize?
Key Topics Covered:
ANALYSIS
- From humble beginnings, Barclays Capital has gone on to become the major producer of revenue for Barclays PLC
- In 1997, Barclays PLC's investment banking division was rebranded from BZW to Barclays Capital
- Barclays Capital accounted for over 43% of Barclays PLC's revenue in
- Barclays Capital cushioned Barclays PLC through 2008 to give an overall rise in profits
DIVERSIFICATION
- Barclays Capital continues to diversify its business
- Barclays Capital continues investments in technology
- The success of BARX has been recognized with several awards
- In 2010, Barclays Capital moved into major equity capital raising and advisory roles
- Barclays Capital becomes a major player in the US mergers and acquisitions market
- Barclays Capital aims for greater returns by
EXPANDING IN ASIA
- Barclays Capital has focused on its Asia operations in order to expand
- Barclays Capital focuses on broadening its reach in Asia in a bid to become a top-tier global investment bank
- Barclays Capital has launched a major recruitment drive in Asia to become a major global force across mergers and acquisitions
- Barclays Capital's acquisition of Lehman Brothers has strengthened its position in Asia
CONCLUSIONS
- Barclays Capital seeks to consolidate its status as a major player in the global investment banking scene
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