Citigroup Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Mark Mason, CFO of Citi, will present at the 2021 Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern). The event will be held virtually, and a live webcast can be accessed at www.citigroup.com/citi/investor. Following the presentation, a replay and transcript will be made available. Citi serves around 200 million customer accounts globally, providing a wide range of financial products and services in over 160 countries.

The year 2020 saw global demand for non-U.S. equities surge, with issuers raising $48.2 billion in depositary receipts, a 179% increase from 2019. The Asia-Pacific region led this growth, contributing $40.4 billion or 84% of the total. Chinese issuers accounted for 76% of that amount, with Lufax Holding Ltd's $2.7 billion IPO being the largest. Total DR trading volume rose by 53%, and value increased by 68%. The JOBS Act facilitated capital access for Emerging Growth Companies, with China-based issuers dominating the market.

Citibank, N.A. announced the complete redemption of $1.25 billion in 3.165% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes and $500 million in Floating Rate Notes, both due February 2022, effective February 19, 2021. This move aligns with Citibank's liability management strategy aimed at enhancing capital and funding efficiency. The cash redemption price will equal par plus accrued interest, and interest on the notes will cease post-redemption. Citibank continues to evaluate opportunities for further securities redemption based on economic, regulatory, and market conditions.

Citi has partnered exclusively with four Black-owned firms to facilitate a $2.5 billion bond issuance, reinforcing its commitment to racial equity in financial markets. This initiative is part of Citi's broader Action for Racial Equity program, which aims to address racial gaps and potentially add $5 trillion to U.S. GDP over five years. The bond, issued on January 21, features a fixed-to-floating rate structure. Since 2015, Citi has collaborated with over 30 minority-owned firms, issuing more than $150 billion in bonds.

Citi has expanded its investments through the Citi Impact Fund, a $200 million initiative aimed at addressing societal challenges. The fund has selected seven new companies, including Clerkie, KETOS, MedHaul, Perch, Shift, Superpedestrian, and Vyv, enhancing its portfolio to 11 companies in total. The fund focuses on workforce development, financial capability, social infrastructure, sustainability, and economic opportunity, particularly for companies led by women and minorities. This initiative underscores Citi's commitment to social impact and community development.

Citi (NYSE: C) has launched a new Dynamic Allocation and Fund Order Processing service for advisor clients. This service automates cash allocation across various funds and streamlines order processing with fund providers. Clients can send orders via standard messaging, and Citi will enhance these orders with additional details before routing them. The initiative aims to reduce errors and simplify client connections with numerous fund providers. This service complements Citi's suite of middle and back office solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and client focus on growth.

The Board of Directors of Citigroup declared a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share on its common stock, payable on February 26, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 1, 2021. Additionally, dividends on various preferred stocks were announced, with rates ranging from 4.000% to 7.125%. Payment dates for these dividends are scheduled between February and March 2021, benefiting shareholders holding depositary receipts. This move reflects Citigroup's ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors.

Citi has introduced a new suite of intelligent execution algorithms for global listed derivatives, enhancing its electronic execution capabilities. These algorithms are designed specifically for the futures markets and are available across major exchanges in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

The flagship algorithm, Arrival, minimizes slippage by balancing costs and price volatility. This initiative is part of a strategic investment aimed at catering to the unique microstructures of listed derivatives, while also addressing diverse client needs.