NS&I UK (National Savings and Investments)
With its presence in Europe, North America, Middle East, Latin America, Australia, Asia and Africa, Barclays Bank is a global financial institution based in Britain. It is listed on the London as well as New York stock exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.[br]
With its headquarters at One Churchill Place in Canary Wharf in London’s Docklands, (after moving from Lombard Street in May 2005,) Barclays has sculpted a strong global image with consumers and corporate houses alike.
Ever since the 2008 recession took place, the list of UK banks has diminished. With the nationalizing of Northern Rock by the UK government and the acquisition of Bradford and Bingley by Lloyds bank, the UK banking sector has become even more concentrated. This is nothing new, since UK banks have been known for their consolidation since the early 20th century, when the UK banking scene did not have many independent players.[br]
Santander Bank, or Banco Santander SA, is a bank holding company and the largest and most profitable subsidiary of Grupo Santander (NYSE: STD). Banco Santander operates principally from Spain, and serves the UK, Portugal, the Eurozone, the US and the Latin American countries. The bank provides a wide range of financial products from credit cards to investment banking.[br]