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Barclays Women in Leadership ETN (symbol: WIL) is an exchange-traded note that is designed to reflect the performance of companies with women in leadership roles. The ETN tracks the Barclays Women in Leadership Total Return Index, which is composed of U.S.-based companies with a female CEO or at least 25% female board membership. This innovative financial product aims to promote gender diversity in corporate leadership while offering investors a unique opportunity to invest in equality-driven firms.
The ETN provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies that meet specific criteria for female representation in leadership positions. By investing in WIL, shareholders support gender diversity initiatives and potentially benefit from the positive performance of these inclusive companies.
Recent Achievements:
- The ETN has consistently tracked its underlying index, showing stable performance over time.
- Barclays has partnered with various gender equality organizations to promote the inclusion of women in corporate leadership roles.
- WIL has been recognized as a unique financial product that blends social responsibility with investment opportunities.
Current Projects:
- Expansion of the Women in Leadership index to include more international companies.
- Development of educational resources for investors focused on the importance of gender diversity in corporate governance.
By investing in the Barclays Women in Leadership ETN, shareholders not only diversify their portfolios but also contribute to a broader social impact, pushing for greater gender equality in business leadership.
Barclays Bank PLC has announced it will exercise its issuer call option to fully redeem 21 series of iPath® ETNs on June 14, 2023. Effective immediately, the bank will waive the minimum redemption size for these ETNs, allowing holders to redeem any number. The cash payment for each ETN will be based on the closing indicative value on June 7, 2023, the valuation date. Trading will cease on June 8, 2023, prior to the redemption date. Investors are advised to consult the prospectus for detailed instructions on the redemption process and to recognize that the ETNs involve significant risks, including no principal protection and reliance on Barclays' creditworthiness. The bank intends to continue selling the ETNs from its inventory until the valuation date.
Barclays Bank PLC has announced a 1 for 4 reverse split of its iPath® Series B S&P 500® VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETNs, effective on March 7, 2023. The ETNs currently trade under the ticker symbol VXX on the CBOE BZX Exchange. The record date for this reverse split is set for March 6, 2023, with holders receiving a new reverse-split adjusted ETN for every four held, plus cash payments for any partial holdings. The ETNs pose significant risks, including lack of principal protection and exposure to fluctuations in the underlying index. For details on risks and processes, refer to the relevant prospectus.
Barclays has appointed Taylor Wright and Cathal Deasy as Co-Heads of Investment Banking, effective March 27, pending regulatory approvals. Both leaders will manage business operations across various coverage and product groups, aimed at enhancing client relationships and global deal-making. Reporting to Paul Compton, Barclays' Global Head of Corporate & Investment Bank, their appointments signal a strategic move towards building a stronger investment banking franchise.
Wright has been with Barclays since 2019, previously serving as Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, while Deasy comes from Credit Suisse, where he led significant M&A initiatives in Europe.
Barclays Bank PLC has announced the exercise of its issuer call option to fully redeem its iPath® S&P GSCI® Crude Oil Total Return Index ETNs (Ticker: OILNF) on January 25, 2023. The redemption will occur after obtaining consent for amendments to the ETNs’ indenture, allowing Barclays to redeem all outstanding ETNs. The valuation date for the redemption is set for January 18, 2023. Investors are advised to review the associated risks and procedures outlined in the ETNs’ prospectus before making investment decisions.
Barclays has appointed 85 new Managing Directors in the Corporate and Investment Bank, effective January 1, 2023. This class is recognized for guiding clients through challenging economic environments while exemplifying the company's core values. Paul Compton, Global Head of the division, emphasized their leadership and accountability, noting their role will be pivotal in achieving Barclays' ambitious growth targets in the sector.
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