Close Brothers Group plc is a leading UK merchant banking group that provides a range of financial services to businesses and individuals. Established in 1878, the company has a long history of providing specialist lending, deposit taking, wealth management and securities trading services. Close Brothers operates through three divisions: Commercial Finance, Retail Finance and Asset Management. The Commercial Finance division provides lending services to small and medium-sized businesses, while the Retail Finance division offers personal loans and motor finance. The Asset Management division offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals and institutions. Close Brothers is headquartered in London and has operations across the UK, Ireland, Germany and the Channel Islands. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
