Industry leaders don’t meet expectations — they redefine them. Introducing: Barclays — Insights from the Top. A group of 4,039 C-level executives and senior managers from Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies participated in a one-of-a-kind study. They rated Barclays’ wholesale banking performance on six key success factors: client-centricity, external engagement, competitiveness, leadership and employee quality, innovativeness, and business model efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., Barclays’ reliability as a business partner, its agility, client responsiveness, and resilience). In short, Barclays — Insights from the Top reveals what it takes to succeed in wholesale banking (i.e., commercial, corporate, and investment banking).

For those seeking an even deeper understanding of the drivers behind excellence in wholesale banking, seen through the lens of clients, I strongly recommend reviewing the ‘Extended Edition’ of the Goldman Sachs report, Goldman Sachs — The Blueprint for Leadership. Ranked first in this extensive, multi-year study, Goldman Sachs received the most nominations, offering valuable insights for every leading bank, financial behemoth or boutique bank.