ATMP.BTSBarclays Bank PLC
20-F/A: Barclays Bank PLC Files Amendment to Form 20-F, Details Financial Performance and Risk Management
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Annual Report (Form 20-F/A)
Barclays Bank PLC files an amendment to its Form 20-F, providing detailed insights into its financial performance, risk management strategies, and key financial metrics for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Summary
- Barclays Bank PLC has filed an amendment to its Form 20-F, offering a comprehensive overview of its financial standing and risk management practices.
- The document details the company's corporate governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and key committees.
- It provides an in-depth analysis of the company's financial performance, covering various aspects such as net interest income, fee and commission income, and operating expenses.
- The report also outlines the company's approach to managing different types of risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
- Key financial metrics, such as capital ratios and liquidity coverage ratio, are disclosed to provide insights into the company's financial health.
- The document also addresses the impact of regulatory changes and legal proceedings on the company's operations.
- The company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is highlighted, including its efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.
- The report includes a detailed analysis of the company's pension plans and related obligations.
- The document also provides information on the company's related party transactions and the remuneration of key management personnel.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The document is largely factual and descriptive, presenting financial data and regulatory information. While there are mentions of challenges and risks, the overall tone is neutral, reflecting a standard reporting format. The sentiment is therefore rated as 6.
Positives
- The document provides a comprehensive overview of Barclays Bank PLC's financial performance and risk management strategies.
- The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and is taking steps to incorporate ESG factors into its business operations.
Risks
- The document highlights several risks facing Barclays Bank PLC, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
- The company is subject to regulatory scrutiny and legal proceedings, which could have a material adverse effect on its business.
- The company's performance is sensitive to changes in economic conditions and interest rates.
Future Outlook
The document contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's future financial position, business strategy, and plans. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially.
Industry Context
The announcement provides insights into the competitive landscape of the banking and financial services industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing Barclays Bank PLC in a rapidly evolving market.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Executive Director | NA | Marc Moses | 2023-01-23 | Appointment |
| Non-Executive Director | NA | Julia Wilson | 2023-04-01 | Appointment |
| Non-Executive Director | Mike Ashley | NA | 2023-05-03 | Stepped down |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishment of Board Sustainability Committee | The Board Sustainability Committee was established with effect from 23 March 2023. | 2023-03-23 | The committee will support and advise the Board on its oversight of climate and sustainability matters. |
Legal Proceedings
- The Barclays Bank Group is engaged in various legal proceedings, both in the UK and a number of other overseas jurisdictions, including the US.
- The Barclays Bank Group is also subject to requests for information, investigations and other reviews (including skilled person reviews) by regulators, governmental and other public bodies.
- There are two US Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) related civil actions arising from unresolved repurchase requests submitted by Trustees for certain RMBS, alleging breaches of various loan-level representations and warranties (R&Ws) made by Barclays Bank PLC and/or a subsidiary acquired in 2007.
- Civil actions have been filed against Barclays Bank PLC and BCI and other financial institutions alleging the defendants conspired or colluded to artificially inflate interest rates set for Variable Rate Demand Obligations (VRDOs).
Related Party Transactions
- The Barclays Bank Group provides banking services to Barclays Bank Group pension funds and other entities, providing loans, overdrafts, interest and non-interest bearing deposits and current accounts to these entities as well as other services.
- Barclays Bank Group companies also provide investment management and custodian services to the Barclays Bank Group pension schemes.
- All of these transactions are conducted on the same terms as third party transactions.
Stakeholder Impact
- The document provides information relevant to key stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, and regulators.
- The company's commitment to ESG factors and sustainable finance may impact its relationships with stakeholders who prioritize these issues.
- The disclosure of risks and legal proceedings may affect investor confidence and the company's reputation.
Next Steps
- The company will continue to monitor and manage its risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
- The company will continue to adapt to regulatory changes and legal proceedings.
- The company will continue to work towards achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the US entered into force in March 2003. |
| 2005-03-15 | 140,000 Euro non-cumulative callable preference shares of 100 each were issued on 15 March 2005. |
| 2005-06-08 | 100,000 US Dollar non-cumulative callable preference shares of $100 each were issued on 8 June 2005. |
| 2006-06-06 | iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total ReturnSM Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) were first sold on June 6, 2006. |
| 2006-06-09 | iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total ReturnSM Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) were first issued on June 9, 2006. |
| 2008-01-01 | BDC Finance L.L.C. filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York (NY Supreme Court) in 2008. |
| 2009 | The current UK framework for recovery and resolution was established by the Banking Act 2009, as amended. |
| 2010 | The UK Bribery Act 2010 introduced a new form of corporate criminal liability focused broadly on a companys failure to prevent bribery on its behalf. |
| 2012 | A putative class action was filed in the SDNY against Barclays Bank PLC and other Japanese Yen LIBOR panel banks in 2012. |
| 2013-03-12 | iPath Select MLP Exchange-Traded Notes (the ETNs) were first sold on March 12, 2013. |
| 2013-03-15 | iPath Select MLP Exchange-Traded Notes (the ETNs) were first issued on March 15, 2013. |
| 2013 | The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 put in place a framework for ring-fencing certain operations of large banks. |
| 2014 | The court dismissed the plaintiffs antitrust claims in a putative class action filed in the SDNY against Barclays Bank PLC and other Japanese Yen LIBOR panel banks. |
| 2014 | The EU framework was established by the 2014 Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), as amended by BRRD II. |
| 2015 | A second putative class action, making similar allegations to the above class action, was filed in the SDNY against Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC and BCI. |
| 2015 | A putative class action was filed against several international banks, including Barclays PLC and BCI, on behalf of a proposed class of individuals who exchanged currencies on a retail basis at bank branches. |
| 2016 | Two putative class actions filed in the SDNY against Barclays Bank PLC, BCI and other Sterling LIBOR panel banks alleging, among other things, that the defendants manipulated the Sterling LIBOR rate in violation of the Antitrust Act, CEA and RICO, were consolidated. |
| 2017 | Tera Group Inc. (Tera) filed a separate civil antitrust action in the SDNY claiming that certain conduct alleged in the IRS cases also caused Tera to suffer harm with respect to the Credit Default Swaps market. |
| 2017 | The Criminal Finances Act 2017 introduced new corporate criminal offences of failing to prevent the facilitation of UK and overseas tax evasion. |
| 2018 | The court ruled in 2018 that Barclays Bank PLC was not a defaulting party, which was affirmed on appeal. |
| 2018 | A group of plaintiffs, who opted out of the Consolidated FX Action, filed a complaint in the SDNY against Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC, BCI and other defendants in 2018. |
| 2018 | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued notices that have the effect of either removing certain Barclays overseas subsidiaries that have operations in the UK from Barclays UK VAT group or preventing them from joining it in 2018. |
| 2019 | Legal proceedings have been brought or are threatened against Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC, BCI and Barclays Execution Services Limited (BX) in connection with alleged manipulation of Foreign Exchange in the UK, a number of other jurisdictions in Europe, Israel, Brazil and Australia in 2019. |
| 2020-03 | Barclays Group announced its ambition to be a net zero bank by 2050 in March 2020. |
| 2020 | A putative antitrust class action was filed against BCI, together with other financial institutions, in 2020. |
| 2021-03 | A new UK framework introduced in March 2021 requires firms to be able to remain within impact tolerances set for their important business services, in severe but plausible disruption scenarios such as a cyber attack, by no later than 31 March 2025. |
| 2021-04 | The trial court entered judgment in favour of Barclays Bank PLC for $3.3 m in April 2021. |
| 2021-04-23 | Barclays Bank PLC implemented a 1 for 4 reverse split of the VXX ETNs, effective at the open of trading on April 23, 2021. |
| 2021-07 | The FPC and PRA published a policy statement setting out changes to the leverage ratio framework in July 2021. |
| 2022-01-01 | The PRA finalised their implementation of the CRR II package through Policy Statement 22/21, which took effect from 1 January 2022. |
| 2022-03 | The court granted the defendants motion to dismiss the amended complaint in March 2022. |
| 2022-05-23 | The IASB issued amendments to IAS 12 on 23 May 2023. |
| 2022-06 | The BoEs assessment on the 2021 report, published in June 2022, concluded that there were no shortcomings, deficiencies or substantive impediments identified in the Barclays Groups resolution capabilities that could impede its ability to execute the preferred resolution strategy. |
| 2022-09 | The RDC issued Decision Notices finding that Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC breached certain disclosure-related listing rules in September 2022. |
| 2022-12-20 | The PRA granted permission for leverage minimum requirements to be set at the sub-consolidated level for Barclays Bank PLC effective from 1 January 2023 on 20 December 2022. |
| 2023-01-23 | Marc Moses was appointed to the Board and as a member of the Board Audit and Risk Committees with effect from 23 January 2023. |
| 2023-03-07 | Barclays Bank PLC implemented a second 1 for 4 reverse split of the VXX ETNs, effective at the open of trading on March 7, 2023. |
| 2023-03-23 | The Board Sustainability Committee was established with effect from 23 March 2023. |
| 2023-04-01 | Julia Wilson was appointed to the Board, as Chair of the Board Audit Committee and a member of the Board Risk, Nominations and Sustainability Committees with effect from 1 April 2023. |
| 2023-05-03 | Mike Ashley stepped down as Chair of the Board Audit Committee with effect from 31 March 2023 and retired from the Board and as a member of the Board Audit and Risk Committees with effect from 3 May 2023. |
| 2023-05-31 | Barclays Bank PLC acquired the entire issued share capital of Barclays Asset Management Limited and Barclays Investment Solutions Limited on May 31, 2023. |
| 2023-07-01 | Julia joined the Board Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 July 2023. |
| 2023-07-31 | The FCAs new Consumer Duty came into force for new and existing products or services that are open to sale or renewal on 31 July 2023. |
| 2023-08 | A new sub-committee of the BPLC Group Risk Committee was established in August 2023 to provide oversight on LRR Risk. |
| 2023-09 | The court approved the settlement in October 2023 and dismissed the matter. |
| 2023-10 | The court denied Barclays motion to dismiss the other repurchase action in October 2023. |
| 2023-11 | Barclays received requests for arbitration from two Jersey special purpose vehicles connected to PCP International Finance Limited asserting claims in relation to the October 2008 capital raising in November 2023. |
| 2023-11 | The FCA published final rules on the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regime in November 2023. |
| 2023-12 | The SEC adopted rule amendments under the Exchange Act in December 2023. |
| 2023-12 | The European Council and Parliament institutions reached political agreement on the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence in December 2023. |
| 2024-01 | The court ruled in Barclays favour in January 2024. |
| 2024-02-20 | The Company declared a 852m dividend to its parent, Barclays PLC, in respect of 2023, which is expected to be paid on or around 21 February 2024. |
| 2024-02-21 | The filing of this Amendment No. 1, and the inclusion of newly executed certifications, should not be understood to mean that any other statements or disclosure contained in the Form 20F are true and complete as of any date subsequent to the Original Filing Date, except as expressly noted above. |
| 2024-06 | Public disclosures by both Barclays Group and the PRA/BoE on the most recent report are due in June 2024. |
| 2025-07-01 | The implementation date for these standards has been extended to 1 July 2025. |
| 2025-03-31 | The Barclays Groups next submission of the US Resolution Plan in respect of its US operations will be a full plan due 31 March 2025, unless the FRB and FDIC provide a further extension. |
| 2027 | Any tender is expected to be in respect of the 2027 financial year onwards and is likely to take place in 2025. |
Keywords
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