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Incentivising investment: Driving decarbonisation of SME-occupied premises
Leveraging its broad and deep relationships with UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial landlords, Barclays has identified barriers and enablers to improving energy efficiency in commercial properties and sets out six policy recommendations to the UK Government to drive investment in SME-occupied premises.
Retail access to Corporate bonds
In our latest report, “Retail access to Corporate bonds”, we have combined our experience as an advisor to corporates issuing bonds, our role supporting the placement of those issuances and our position as a provider of retail investor solutions and wealth management advice and services, to consider whether these proposals will be effective.
Black Friday frenzy makes shoppers susceptible to scams – collaboration is the only way to keep them safe
Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays UK, highlights the threat scammers pose to shoppers this Black Friday and shares his views on the cross-industry and Government action needed to co-ordinate the UK’s fight against fraud.
Zoom in: how retailers can engage Gen Z consumers
From social media to spending on experiences: Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays, sheds light on the purchasing patterns of Gen Z – and explains why a strong social strategy is crucial for retailers striving to attract this digitally native cohort.
Right-sizing revolution: unlocking untapped capacity in the housing market
As the UK grapples with a significant shortage in housing supply, Mark Arnold, Head of Savings and Mortgages at Barclays, takes a look at the opportunities presented by right-sizing – and the bank’s policy recommendations for better incentives in the UK.
