NatWest Group plc, trading internationally under the symbol RBSPF, is a leading UK-based banking and financial services organization. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the group offers a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individual, business and institutional clients. Its retail and commercial banking operations are centered on customer current accounts, savings, mortgages, unsecured lending and card services, while its corporate arm delivers working capital solutions, trade finance and structured lending to small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporates.
In addition to core banking, NatWest Group provides wealth management, insurance and specialist lending through its subsidiaries. Its private banking division serves high-net-worth clients with tailored investment management, trust and estate planning services. The group’s markets business offers foreign exchange, interest rate and risk management products, supporting the treasury and capital markets needs of corporate and wholesale clients both in the UK and internationally.
Originally formed in 1968 by the merger of National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank, the NatWest brand became part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in 2000. Following a major recapitalization by the UK government during the 2008 financial crisis, the group underwent a strategic restructuring and rebranded as NatWest Group in 2020 to reflect its renewed focus on its core retail and commercial franchise. Today, NatWest Group’s operations span the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, underpinned by a digital banking platform that supports millions of customers through online and mobile channels.
The group is led by Chief Executive Officer Dame Alison Rose, the first woman to hold the CEO role in its history, and is overseen by Chairman Sir Howard Davies. Under their stewardship, NatWest Group continues to invest in technology and responsible banking initiatives, with a commitment to supporting sustainable finance and promoting financial inclusion across its key markets.
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