Barclays

Barclays PLC is a British multinational universal bank founded in 1690, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Barclays explores quantum computing for financial services including portfolio optimization, derivatives pricing, risk analysis, and trading optimization. The company collaborates with quantum computing providers developing quantum algorithms for banking applications and quantum-safe security for financial transactions. Barclays investigates post-quantum cryptography protecting financial data and banking infrastructure against quantum computing threats. The company serves global banking markets requiring quantum-enhanced computational capabilities and quantum-safe security for financial services. Barclays advances quantum technology adoption in banking industry contributing to quantum computing research in finance and preparing for quantum-safe security transitions protecting banking operations and customer data against emerging quantum computing threats to financial security.