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At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK.
Our Purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term
Our PurposeAt Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK.
See what we doOur specialist businesses offer a wide range of lending solutions designed to support most types of businesses with their commercial growth ambitions.
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.
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.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading.
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| Agency | Long term | Short term | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch (at 15 December 2025) | BBB | F3 | Negative |
| Moody's (at 17 October 2025) | Baa2 | P2 | Negative |
| Agency | Long term | Short term | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch (at 15 December 2025) | BBB | F3 | Negative |
| Moody's (at 17 October 2025) | A3* | P2* | Negative |
* Bank deposit rating.
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