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Citigroup to Boost North Asia and Japan Banking Staff 25%

9/1/2026

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Citigroup will increase North Asia and Japan corporate banking staff by 25%.
It will add Brazil and Europe as new hubs to its China desk network.
The expansion targets AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, consumer electronics and green-energy projects.
Analysts say U.S. tariffs and wars create uncertainty that drives supply-chain diversification.

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Citigroup will increase North Asia and Japan corporate banking staff by 25%.
It will add Brazil and Europe as new hubs to its China desk network.
The expansion targets AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, consumer electronics and green-energy projects.
Analysts say U.S. tariffs and wars create uncertainty that drives supply-chain diversification.