Close Brothers

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. At Close Brothers, we are here to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term. This means supporting our colleagues, customers and clients, and the communities and environment in which they operate. It means helping people and businesses unlock their potential and plan for the future with confidence, building relationships that stand the test of time. It also means that we continue to be there for the long term, whatever the economic climate, making decisions that are right for today and for generations to come. What we do Banking Banking provides specialist lending and deposits across three businesses: Commercial offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market; Retail provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and Property offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans. Asset Management Close Brothers Asset Management is a leading, vertically integrated wealth manager, providing investment management and financial planning services to private clients in the UK. Securities Winterflood is a leading liquidity provider, also offering corporate advisory services to investment trusts and institutional sales trading. Winterflood Business Services provides outsourced dealing and custody solutions to c.60 corporate clients www.closebrothers.com