Yahoo Finance · 7 Sep, 11:46 · Finance briefing

Citigroup seeks China brokerage licence – report

Reports indicate that Citigroup is actively pursuing a Chinese brokerage licence, aiming to deepen its operational footprint within the mainland market.

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Reports indicate that Citigroup is actively pursuing a Chinese brokerage licence, aiming to deepen its operational footprint within the mainland market. This strategic move follows broader efforts by global financial institutions to capitalise on China’s regulatory opening. Securing such a licence would enable the bank to offer comprehensive securities services directly to domestic clients, bypassing current joint-venture limitations. The development signals intensifying competition in the Asian financial sector and underscores Citigroup’s long-term commitment to the region’s growing wealth management landscape.

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