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Barclays Private Clients International Ltd. Jul 05
Standard & Poors, July 2005
Abstract
Core subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC; Relatively low-risk profile, reflecting the bank's liability-driven strategy; Sound profitability and capitalization; and Strong franchise in the U.K. offshore banking markets. Relatively concentrated business profile; and Barclays Private Clients International Ltd.'s franchise could be exposed to unforeseen changes in offshore tax or regulatory regimes. The ratings on Barclays Private Clients International Ltd. (BPCI) reflect its position as a core subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays; AA/Stable/A-1+), its relatively low-risk profile, and its sound financials. BPCI is an Isle of Man-incorporated offshore banking subsidiary of Barclays. The scale of its business significantly increased in May 2003, when the phased consolidation of Barclays' branches and subsidiaries in Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man into BPCI...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Barclays Private Clients International Ltd.,Barclays Bank PLC,Barclays Global Investors Trust & Banking Co. Ltd.,Barclays Capital (Cayman) Ltd. ,Barclays Bank PLC (Australian Branch),Barclays Financial LLC,Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
Action: Review
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