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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.
Winterflood, part of Close Brothers Group, provides access to securities and a range of related services to retail brokers, asset managers and institutional investors.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading.
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Our 3,700 employees are primarily based in the UK and work out of one of our 50+ offices.
Read more| Agency | Long term | Short term | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch (at 19 February 2025) | BBB+ | F2 | Rating watch negative |
| Moody's (at 27 March 2025) | Baa1 | P2 | Rating under review* |
*Close Brothers Group plc and Close Brothers Limited placed on "Review for downgrade" by Moody's.
| Agency | Long term | Short term | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch (at 19 February 2025) | BBB+ | F2 | Rating watch negative |
| Moody's (at 27 March 2025) | A2** | P1** | Rating under review* |
*Close Brothers Group plc and Close Brothers Limited placed on "Review for downgrade" by Moody's.
** Bank deposit rating.
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