Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC. With a distinctive business model, Barclays Capital provides corporates, financial institutions, governments and supranational organisations with solutions to their financing and risk management needs. Barclays Capital has the support of an AA rated parent bank with a balance sheet of over £520 billion. With offices in 22 countries, the firm employs over 7,000 people and has the global reach and distribution power to meet the needs of issuers and investors worldwide.

“In an industry with increasingly high barriers to entry, precious few firms have the courage and confidence to challenge the incumbent investment banking oligopoly on its own terms. One firm did just that in 2004, forcing its way towards the top of its chosen businesses and aggressively pushing its own agenda, with stunning results. Barclays Capital is IFR’s 2004

Barclays Capital is delighted to be supporting Tom Avery and his team on this exciting expedition. Jerry del Missier, a Managing Director at Barclays Capital, says “This challenge fits well with Barclays Capital in that it represents expert strategic planning, risk assessment and executional excellence. To succeed, Tom and his team are committed to delivering results via a combination of teamwork, determination, communication and thorough planning.”