Barclays has announced a new multi-year strategic agreement with S&P Global, aiming to enhance its business offerings. The agreement grants Barclays access to a wide range of S&P Global products and solutions, powered by the S&P Capital IQ platform. This partnership is designed to support various Barclays businesses and improve services for customers.
Stephen Dainton, President of Barclays Bank PLC and Head of Investment Bank Management, stated: “We are delighted to execute this strategic deal with S&P Global, a trusted long-term partner of Barclays.” He emphasized the importance of S&P's data and innovation in helping Barclays achieve its business strategy and assist clients in navigating changing market conditions.
Sally Moore, Chief Client Officer at S&P Global, remarked: “S&P Global and Barclays’ strategic agreement marks an exciting milestone that further strengthens a relationship between two deeply trusted and longstanding institutions.” She highlighted the benefits of the agreement in providing deeper insights and accelerating innovation for Barclays.
This collaboration also involves Barclays contributing data to S&P Global’s pricing services, which will enhance accuracy in bonds, loans, credit, and derivative pricing.
Barclays describes itself as a UK-centered leader in global finance with diversified operations across consumer banking, corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and US consumer banking. More information about the bank can be found on their website.
Press contacts for more details include Oksana Poltavets from Barclays (US) at +1 (212) 526-0945 or oksana.poltavets@barclays.com, and April Kabahar from S&P Global at 1-917-796-3121 or april.kabahar@spglobal.com.