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    Who we are

    Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

    Our purpose


    Our purpose is to help people and businesses thrive.

     

    Our values


    Our values embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.


    • Deep expertise: Our deep industry knowledge and specialist expertise help people and businesses unlock their potential and plan for the future with confidence.
    • Consistent service: We pride ourselves on delivering the highest levels of service in specialist sectors we know and understand.
    • Long-term relationships: We take the time to understand and build strong long-term relationships with our customers.

    Our strategy


    Our strategy is centred on three clear priorities: Simplify, Optimise and Grow. By simplifying and optimising our operating model, while pursuing growth in carefully selected markets, our strategy aims to deliver sustainable, long-term value for all our stakeholders.


    Simplify

    Optimise

    Grow

    Our leadership

    Learn more about the leaders guiding our strategy, shaping our culture and ensuring we deliver specialist expertise and strong, sustainable performance across Close Brothers.

    Our history

    Explore our history since 1878 and discover how our experience continues to shape the way we support customers and businesses across the UK and Ireland.

    Our awards and recognition

    Discover the awards and recognition that reflect our commitment to supporting customers, delivering expertise and building long-term relationships.

    Proud supporter of British horse racing since 2016

    The Jockey Club

    Close Brothers has remained a proud partner of The Jockey Club since 2016.

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    Who We Are | Close Brothers Group