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Akira Hoshino Takes Helm at Citigroup Japan Markets

3/25/2025

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Akira Hoshino has been appointed head of markets for Japan at Citigroup, starting March 25, 2025.
With over 30 years of global trading experience, he aims to enhance business growth.
Hoshino will report to Paul Smith and Robert Nakamura, targeting corporates, institutional investors, and governments.
He previously led FX and rates sales at Citi and held senior positions at MUFG Bank.

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Akira Hoshino has been appointed head of markets for Japan at Citigroup, starting March 25, 2025.
With over 30 years of global trading experience, he aims to enhance business growth.
Hoshino will report to Paul Smith and Robert Nakamura, targeting corporates, institutional investors, and governments.
He previously led FX and rates sales at Citi and held senior positions at MUFG Bank.