Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited (BARCLAYS) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited (Barclays Bank of Botswana) provides banking services in Botswana. The bank offers retail and commercial banking, cash management, trade finance, bonds and guarantees, credit cards, and treasury services. The bank operates in four business segments, namely, Retail banking, Corporate banking, Treasury and Barclaycard. Barclays Bank of Botswana operates 52 branches, including sales and service centers and 101 automated teller machines (ATMs) in Botswana. The bank also operates in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited is a subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC. Barclays Bank of Botswana is headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana.

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Key Facts 4
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Key Employees 5
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Major Products and Services 6
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - History 7
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Company Statement 8
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 13
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Business Description 13
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - SWOT Analysis 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview 14
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Strengths 14
Strength - Portfolio of Products and Services 14
Strength - Market leadership 14
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Weaknesses 14
Weakness - Sub-Standard Loans and Advances 14
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Opportunities 14
Opportunity - Financial systems Reforms 14
Opportunity - Macro Economic Environment 15
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Threats 15
Threat - Competitive Environment 15
Threat - Global Economic Conditions 15
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited - Key Competitors 16
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 17
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 17
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 17
Performance Chart 18
Financial Performance 18
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 20
Section 4 – Appendix 21
Methodology 21
Ratio Definitions 21
About GlobalData 25
Contact Us 25
Disclaimer 25

List of Tables

Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Key Facts 4
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Key Employees 5
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Major Products and Services 6
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, History 7
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Other Locations 11
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Subsidiaries 12
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Key Competitors 16
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Ratios based on current share price 17
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Annual Ratios 17
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Interim Ratios 19
Currency Codes 21
Capital Market Ratios 21
Equity Ratios 22
Profitability Ratios 22
Cost Ratios 23
Liquidity Ratios 23
Leverage Ratios 24
Efficiency Ratios 24

List of Figures

Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 18
Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, Ratio Charts 20