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Vanquis Banking Group

VANQBankingBradford, United Kingdom

Headquartered in Bradford, UK, Vanquis Banking Group plc focuses on providing personal credit solutions to the non-prime lending sector throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Its product portfolio encompasses credit cards, unsecured personal loans, and vehicle financing for automobiles, motorcycles, and light commercial vehicles. The company, which dates back to its founding in 1880, operated as Provident Financial plc until its rebranding to Vanquis Banking Group plc in March 2023.

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Vanquis Banking Group at a glance

Vanquis Banking Group is a banking company headquartered in Bradford, United Kingdom, founded in 1960. It is publicly listed (VANQ) with a market capitalisation of $400.5M. Xcout tracks 8 named people at Vanquis Banking Group, including Ian McLaughlin (CEO).

Industry
Banking
Headquarters
Bradford, United Kingdom
Market cap
$400.5M
Employees
1,294
Ticker
VANQ
Founded
1960

Vanquis Banking Group leadership

  • Ian McLaughlinCEO
  • Dave WattsCFO
  • Sir Peter EstlinNon-Executive Chairman
  • Graham LindsayIndependent Non-Executive Director
  • Jackie NoakesIndependent Non-Executive Director
  • Karen BriggsIndependent Non-Executive Director

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SECURE TRUST BANK PLCSTB · BankingSolihull, United Kingdom
66% matchPublic

Secure Trust Bank PLC is a UK-based financial institution offering a diverse array of banking and financial solutions. Its operations are structured across five key divisions: Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance, Vehicle Finance, Retail Finance, and Debt Management. The Real Estate Finance division specializes in providing capital for property ventures, including residential and commercial investments, new developments, and mixed-use projects. Within Commercial Finance, the bank offers businesses flexible working capital through invoice discounting and factoring, alongside participation in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Vehicle Finance facilitates vehicle acquisitions through hire purchase agreements, which are secured by the asset itself; these motor finance products reach customers via a network of dealerships, brokers, and online platforms. The Retail Finance arm, operating under the V12 brand, supplies unsecured point-of-sale credit solutions for both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers, supporting a broad spectrum of retail sectors from cycling, music, and furniture to outdoor goods, electronics, dental services, jewelry, home improvement, and even football season ticket purchases. Debt Management offers specialized services in the area of debt recovery. Additionally, the company is involved in property leasing and rental activities. Established in 1952, Secure Trust Bank PLC maintains its corporate headquarters in Solihull, United Kingdom.

Market cap$403M
Employees915
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Barclays Technology CentreBCY · BankingLondon, United Kingdom
62% matchPublic

Barclays PLC is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services. It operates through the following segments: Barclays United Kingdom (UK), Barclays United Kingdom (UK) Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, Barclays United States (US) Consumer Bank, and Head Office. The Barclays UK segment represents businesses that sit within the UK ring-fenced bank entity, Barclays Bank UK PLC, and comprises personal banking, business banking and Barclaycard consumer UK. The Barclays UK Corporate Bank segment focuses on bringing together lending, trade and working capital, liquidity, payments, and FX solutions for UK corporate clients. The Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management segment serves UK and international private banking clients. The Barclays Investment Bank segment incorporates the global markets, investment banking, and international corporate banking businesses. The Barclays US Consumer Bank segment relates to co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States. The Head Office segment comprises central support, central treasury operations, Barclays Execution Services assets and legacy businesses. The company was founded on 1690 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Market cap$93.7B
Employees93,000
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