Barclays PLC is a prominent international consumer, corporate, and investment bank headquartered in the United Kingdom, with a significant presence in the European Union through its Brussels office. With over 300 years of history, Barclays offers a wide array of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management. The bank’s lobbying activities in the EU are focused on influencing public policy and regulatory frameworks that directly impact its operations, clients, and the broader financial sector. Barclays’ lobbying efforts are particularly concentrated on issues such as banking and prudential regulation, capital markets, retail payments, investment funds, data protection, cybersecurity, and the digital agenda. The bank’s approach to lobbying is rooted in its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, transparency, and constructive engagement with policymakers and stakeholders across the EU.
Since its registration with the EU Transparency Register on August 3, 2011, Barclays has actively participated in policy debates and consultations, aiming to contribute its expertise to the development of sound and effective financial regulations. The bank’s lobbying team, supported by external intermediaries, engages with EU institutions, including the European Commission and Parliament, to advocate for policies that foster economic prosperity and financial stability. Barclays is also a member of various influential trade associations and policy forums, reflecting its extensive networking within the financial sector. Financially, Barclays has consistently reported significant expenditures on lobbying activities, underscoring its commitment to shaping the regulatory environment in which it operates. The bank’s lobbying activities are governed by strict internal codes of conduct and transparency requirements, ensuring alignment with both EU and internal ethical standards
