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Close Brothers Group plc is a UK merchant banking group providing a range of financial services to individuals, SMEs, and professional firms. Its core activities are divided into three main areas: Banking, Asset Management, and Securities. The Banking division offers specialist lending solutions, including property finance, invoice finance, premium finance, and asset finance, primarily serving the SME market. Close Brothers Asset Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment services. The Securities division operates through Winterflood Securities, a leading market maker in UK equities. The group is known for its conservative, relationship-led approach to lending and its long-standing presence in the UK financial sector.