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BCS• H1 2026 fixed income investor call highlights
- Barclays’ H1 2026 fixed income investor call featured Group Finance Director Anna Cross, joined by Group Treasurer Dan Fairclough.
- Cross raised the 2026 Group income target to about GBP 31.5 billion, citing momentum across UK businesses and the Investment Bank.
- Cross reiterated confidence in delivering Group RoTE above 12% in 2026, flagging additional cost actions later in 2026 to boost flexibility from 2027.
- Cross put Q2 impairment at GBP 571 million, a 51 bps loan loss rate, keeping 2026 guidance near the top of the 50-60 bps range.
- Fairclough reported a 14.3% CET1 ratio, 14.0% pro-forma for a GBP 1 billion buyback, keeping the operating aim near the top of 13%-14%.
