Barclays (BARC LN) reportedly pulls back on asset-based lending after MFS and Tricolor, Bloomberg reports; Shifting its focus to loans and securitizations for larger corporates

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  • Barclays could reverse course in the future if the risk profile changes, sources said

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Barclays' decision to pull back on asset-based lending indicates a strategic shift towards catering to larger corporates with loans and securitizations. This could signal a more cautious approach amid risk concerns, potentially affecting its competitive positioning in the market. Should conditions improve, they may consider reversing this strategy, which emphasizes the dynamic nature of banking operations in response to economic signals.

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