Strong Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE)
Barclays U.K. delivered a return on tangible equity of 23.4% for Q3 2024 and over 20% year-to-date.
Increased NII Guidance
Barclays upgraded its full year group net interest income (NII) to be greater than £11 billion and increased NII guidance for Barclays U.K. to circa £6.5 billion.
Investment Bank Performance
Investment Bank showed a RoTE of 8.8% with improved RWA and operational productivity, delivering positive cost-to-income jaws and improved market share.
Cost Efficiency Achievements
Barclays achieved a further £300 million of gross cost savings in Q3, making a total of £700 million for the first nine months, on track for the targeted £1 billion for 2024.
Completion of Tesco Bank Acquisition
Barclays is on track to complete the acquisition of Tesco Bank by November 1st, enhancing its distribution channels for unsecured lending and deposit businesses.