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At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK.
See what we doSee what we do- Lending
Our specialist businesses offer a wide range of lending solutions designed to support most types of businesses with their commercial growth ambitions.
- Customer Finance
Our specialist teams work with motor dealers and insurance brokers to help them offer flexible finance options and implementation advice for a broad range of clients and customers.
- Savings
Our range of specialist deposit products provides UK businesses, institutions and individuals with consistently competitive interest rates and a level of personal service that builds lasting relationships.
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Winterflood, part of Close Brothers Group, provides access to securities and a range of related services to retail brokers, asset managers and institutional investors.
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Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading.
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