Our strategy is to deliver strong returns, by building on our strength as a British universal bank: a bank with a proud history and deep roots in the UK, but also with the scale and diversity to help our customers and clients across the broadest range of financial needs, all around the world. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.