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Citigroup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Citigroup. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Jane Fraser

CEO / Managing Director

Jane Fraser

CFO / Finance Director

Mark Mason

Industry

Banking, Financial Services, Fund & Asset Management

Website

citigroup.com

Headquarters address

388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013, USA

Stock Code

NYSE:C

Year founded

1812

in partnership with:

Citi Hong Kong

Citi Hong Kong, established in 1902, is a leading foreign bank providing comprehensive financial services and serving as Citigroup's key Asia Pacific hub.

C-Suite Member

Aveline San
CEO, HK & Macau

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Citigroup has been seeking a license to establish a wholly owned securities firm in China for several years. Photo: Reuters

Banking & finance

Citigroup gets Beijing’s approval for wholly owned securities firm in China

Long-awaited move to make Citi seventh foreign securities firm owner in mainland China, where stock markets are worth US$15.6 trillion.

23 Oct 2026 - 8:45PM

China property

A 2027 pivot? Goldman, Citi see warming signs in China’s housing market

21 Oct 2026 - 3:15PM

CATL

Battery giant CATL hit by profit slowdown, mainland China shares tumble over 10%

21 Oct 2026 - 10:46AM

Banking & finance

Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land in Asia-Pacific top 10

HSBC’s app drops from third to eighth place among Hong Kong rivals as additional features translate to poor experience, consulting firm says.

6 Oct 2026 - 5:51PM

Mox Bank’s app is the best in the city and fifth best in Asia-Pacific, according to Sia. Photo: Instagram/moxbank

Wealth management

Hong Kong banks set lures for golden week visitors despite new levies

Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.

30 Sep 2026 - 11:39PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.

25 Sep 2026 - 9:15AM

Banking & finance

Some family offices eyeing Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

European, Middle Eastern and African family offices are increasing their exposure to China as they diversify their portfolios, report finds.

22 Sep 2026 - 8:31PMvideocam

Some family offices are planning to increase their exposure to the Chinese market this year, according to a new report. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong stock market

Investors await ‘super-central-bank week’ as US rate increase appears done deal

Traders are bracing for central bank decisions in the US, the UK and Japan and are weighing whether a Fed rate increase marks one-off move or new cycle.

16 Sep 2026 - 4:18PMvideocam

Banking & finance

Citigroup hires veteran banker Sophia Wang to lead China institutional sales

Wang has more than 20 years of experience in the field, and her hire comes after Citi announced plans to expand its corporate headcount.

15 Sep 2026 - 12:19PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks face double threat: US inflation and a stronger yen

Investors are bracing for higher borrowing costs and further volatility as US and Japanese rate expectations shift.

8 Sep 2026 - 4:11PM

A giant electronic monitor shows the Hang Seng Index in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

Banking & finance

Citi boosts headcount, Invesco names new executive in Asia expansion

US financial firms Citigroup and Invesco are continuing to expand in Asia even amid geopolitical uncertainties.

1 Sep 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

A Citibank building in New York. Photo: AP

Banking & finance

Why Citi’s China-US corporate activity remains resilient despite trade headwinds

Chinese firms lean on global banks to manage trade friction and expand supply chains, keeping corporate activity resilient, Citi says.

31 Aug 2026 - 7:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong stock market

Dovish or Hawkish? Markets await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut for policy clues

Investors are watching closely for shifts in interest-rate and monetary policy during Friday’s symposium.

27 Aug 2026 - 4:17PM

Artificial intelligence

Macroscope | Could China be a hedge against risk of AI investment boom going bust?

The more ‘DeepSeek moments’ there are in China, the likelier markets are to doubt the AI-related revenues and financing of US hyperscalers.

13 Aug 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

A customer looks at a board with the menu at AGI Bar in Beijing’s Zhongguancun district on August 9. AI users are shopping around as US giants face fierce competition from Chinese rivals -- and in Beijing’s tech district, customers at an AI-themed bar can even plug into DeepSeek for free. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

Macroscope | US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good

Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic.

6 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM

A person walks past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart in Tokyo on August 6. At a time when the US is the main source of volatility in global markets, Washington’s participation in the Japanese currency intervention adds another layer of uncertainty. Photo: AP

India

The View | Affordable housing a critical gap in India’s real estate boom

While the premium to luxury end of India’s property market is thriving, the dramatic shortage at the low-to-mid-end is coming under scrutiny.

4 Aug 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

US-listed Chinese stocks

Fed uncertainty, AI doubts: the twist benefiting US-listed Chinese stocks

Chinese shares trading overseas are being cast as defensive plays as Fed path confusion shifts money away from US equities and bonds.

30 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

Banking & finance

Finance firms set to pour more into AI amid ‘data divide’ fears

A majority of surveyed asset managers said they would raise their AI budgets next year, affecting data management and workforce dynamics.

30 Jul 2026 - 5:14PMvideocam

A majority of surveyed global asset managers said they planned to raise their AI budgets by at least 50 per cent, according to a study by US fintech firm Clearwater Analytics. Photo: Shutterstock

China stock market

Investors eye China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues

‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says.

22 Jul 2026 - 3:12PM

Hong Kong stock market

SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivoting

Heavyweights such as Alibaba gain as analysts bet on business models of locally listed tech companies that differ from US counterparts.

21 Jul 2026 - 4:21PM

China stock market

Citi bets on China amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction

Wall Street giant adjusts emerging market asset allocation recommendation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally.

20 Jul 2026 - 12:18PM

An electronic board shows Shanghai stock indices in the city's Lujiazui financial district. Citgroup has upgraded China to 'overweight' as it looks for assets poised to benefit from a broadening market rally. Photo: Reuters

Asia housing and property

The View | Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property

The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage.

13 Jul 2026 - 4:30PM

A view of residential buildings in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong and Singapore, many mainland Chinese buyers have become a key source of domestic demand in the property market. Photo: Reuters

China property

China’s developers eagerly line up to offer commercial-property Reits

Exchanges receive 19 listing applications after enthusiastic investor reception for first four such trusts.

12 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM

Japan

Macroscope | 3 reasons behind the Japanese yen’s persistent decline

The continued slide in the yen has raised concern, but what happens in the bond market will determine whether the bearishness extends far beyond Japan.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:12PMvideocam

China exports

EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms

The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms.

8 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

Employees at a rubber tyre manufacturing facility in Dongying in China’s eastern Shandong province on June 20. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

Banking & finance

AI races are shaping the future of banking, Citi CEO says

Jane Fraser says first race is to use technology to drive revenue growth; second one is to make sure the financial ecosystem is secure.

6 Jul 2026 - 3:39PM

Citi CEO Jane Fraser at Citibank’s office in Central, Hong Kong, on June 24. Photo: May Tse

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left Beijing feeling optimistic

Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation.

4 Jul 2026 - 11:07AM

Asia housing and property

The View | Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong.

29 Jun 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

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Citigroup

Citigroup gets Beijing’s approval for wholly owned securities firm in China

Long-awaited move to make Citi seventh foreign securities firm owner in mainland China, where stock markets are worth US$15.6 trillion.

A 2027 pivot? Goldman, Citi see warming signs in China’s housing market

Battery giant CATL hit by profit slowdown, mainland China shares tumble over 10%

Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land in Asia-Pacific top 10

HSBC’s app drops from third to eighth place among Hong Kong rivals as additional features translate to poor experience, consulting firm says.

Hong Kong banks set lures for golden week visitors despite new levies

Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.

Some family offices eyeing Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

European, Middle Eastern and African family offices are increasing their exposure to China as they diversify their portfolios, report finds.

Investors await ‘super-central-bank week’ as US rate increase appears done deal

Traders are bracing for central bank decisions in the US, the UK and Japan and are weighing whether a Fed rate increase marks one-off move or new cycle.

Citigroup hires veteran banker Sophia Wang to lead China institutional sales

Wang has more than 20 years of experience in the field, and her hire comes after Citi announced plans to expand its corporate headcount.

Hong Kong stocks face double threat: US inflation and a stronger yen

Investors are bracing for higher borrowing costs and further volatility as US and Japanese rate expectations shift.

Citi boosts headcount, Invesco names new executive in Asia expansion

US financial firms Citigroup and Invesco are continuing to expand in Asia even amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Why Citi’s China-US corporate activity remains resilient despite trade headwinds

Chinese firms lean on global banks to manage trade friction and expand supply chains, keeping corporate activity resilient, Citi says.

Dovish or Hawkish? Markets await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut for policy clues

Investors are watching closely for shifts in interest-rate and monetary policy during Friday’s symposium.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Macroscope | Could China be a hedge against risk of AI investment boom going bust?

The more ‘DeepSeek moments’ there are in China, the likelier markets are to doubt the AI-related revenues and financing of US hyperscalers.

Macroscope | US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good

Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic.

The View | Affordable housing a critical gap in India’s real estate boom

While the premium to luxury end of India’s property market is thriving, the dramatic shortage at the low-to-mid-end is coming under scrutiny.

Fed uncertainty, AI doubts: the twist benefiting US-listed Chinese stocks

Chinese shares trading overseas are being cast as defensive plays as Fed path confusion shifts money away from US equities and bonds.

Finance firms set to pour more into AI amid ‘data divide’ fears

A majority of surveyed asset managers said they would raise their AI budgets next year, affecting data management and workforce dynamics.

Investors eye China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues

‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says.

SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivoting

Heavyweights such as Alibaba gain as analysts bet on business models of locally listed tech companies that differ from US counterparts.

Citi bets on China amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction

Wall Street giant adjusts emerging market asset allocation recommendation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally.

The View | Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property

The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage.

China’s developers eagerly line up to offer commercial-property Reits

Exchanges receive 19 listing applications after enthusiastic investor reception for first four such trusts.

Macroscope | 3 reasons behind the Japanese yen’s persistent decline

The continued slide in the yen has raised concern, but what happens in the bond market will determine whether the bearishness extends far beyond Japan.

EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms

The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms.

AI races are shaping the future of banking, Citi CEO says

Jane Fraser says first race is to use technology to drive revenue growth; second one is to make sure the financial ecosystem is secure.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left Beijing feeling optimistic

Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation.

The View | Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong.

Macroscope | Could China be a hedge against risk of AI investment boom going bust?

Exclusive | Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left Beijing feeling optimistic