Citigroup
Citigroup targets hedge funds, private equity in FX growth push
Options have become a growing focus within FX as trading activity accelerates, making it a priority for the Wall Street bank
Citigroup’s Japan banking head seeks expansion despite talent crunch
Besides investment banking, the firm’s other main businesses there include trading, corporate and commercial banking as well as transaction services
Citigroup lifts AI market forecast to more than US$4.2 trillion
This is due to faster-than-expected enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence tools for coding and automation
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
The firm is pushing ahead with growing its in-market presence in Asia
Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
The banks’ willingness to trim headcount shows they are eyeing AI to help them do more with less
Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue
Profit increased to US$3.06 per share in the three months ended March 31
Big US banks set to temper bond sales after strong 2026 debut
Sales will occur after the six firms release first-quarter results
Wall Street strategists wrestle with war’s toll on 2026 outlook
Consumer sentiment has plunged to the lowest on record
Top Citigroup Asia banker Jan Metzger leaves for role at StanChart
He is stepping into a bank with an underwhelming investment banking franchise
Talent fight intensifies in Hong Kong’s US$1 trillion wealth hub
The city is re-emerging as a primary destination for shifting capital, amid geopolitical volatility in the Middle East and regulatory tightening in Singapore
