Close Brothers Group was founded in 1878 by William Brooks Close and his brothers, Fred and James. It operates as a leading independent merchant banking group, primarily in the UK. Close Brothers specializes in providing financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals, focusing on markets and services it understands well. The company provides a range of finance solutions, including asset finance, motor finance, premium finance, property finance, and invoice finance.
Overview
- Ticker: LSE: CBG
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- Swift Code: CBRLGB2L
- Market Cap: ~ Approx. £678.27 M
- Founders: William Brooks Close and his brothers, Fred and James
- Alternate Names: Close Brothers Bank
- Category: Public Company
Headquarters
- Location: 10 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4FT, United Kingdom
- City: London
- Website: Close Brothers Official Website
Accreditation & Regulation
Close Brothers Group operates as an approved bank holding company, primarily in the UK. Its main banking entity, Close Brothers Limited, is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- FCA Firm Reference Number (FRN) 221006.
- FCA/PRA Firm Reference Number (FRN) 124750.
Customer Support
- Phone: 0333 321 8566 | 020 3857 3050
- Email: customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com
- Online Help: Close Brothers Help & Support