# Barclays defends £15 billion private credit book after reported Bank of England scrutiny

https://mins.news/en/item/106672

- Reuters, 2026-10-19 17:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/barclays-defends-15-billion-private-credit-book-after-reported-boe-scrutiny-2026-10-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad6585675a7df0001b12760

> Barclays said its £15 billion ($19.97 billion) private credit exposure was handled in line with accounting and regulatory capital requirements. A report said the Bank of England was examining whether the bank’s traders had understated the risk.

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