NWG
NYSE · Financial Services · Banks - Diversified · GB
NatWest Group plc (LSE:NWG) is one of the United Kingdom's largest retail and commercial banking institutions, with roots tracing back to 1727. Originally known as The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, the company underwent significant restructuring following the 2008 financial crisis and was renamed NatWest Group in July 2020. The bank has been gradually returning to private ownership, with the UK government's shareholding reduced from over 80% post-crisis to under 16% as of 2024. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, NatWest operates approximately 800 branches and 16,000 physical points of presence across the UK and internationally, serving millions of personal, commercial, corporate, and institutional customers.