James Penny

Managing Director, Head of UK International Private Bank, Barclays Private Bank

Part of a group United Kingdom

1

Distinction listed

39

years in current expertise

Profile

James Penny is Managing Director and Head of UK International Private Bank at Barclays Private Bank, based in London. He serves global ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking UK market access, advising across estate and succession planning, investment strategy, wealth structuring, global investing, lending, private assets, and next-generation wealth.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and a Fellow of the London Institute of Banking and Finance. He has been ranked Top Recommended 2026 for UHNW Wealth Managers by Spear's 500 and is included in Citywealth's Top 25 Private Bankers list (2024).

Specialisms

Currency & FX

Recognition

Citywealth Leaders List 2025 — Private Bankers & Investment Managers — Leaders List 2025 View source ↗