Citigroup Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Citigroup has announced its fourth quarter 2020 earnings release, available on its investor relations website. The global bank serves approximately 200 million customer accounts across over 160 countries, offering a diverse range of financial services. A conference call regarding the earnings will take place today at 11:30 AM ET, with details for both live participation and telephonic replay provided. In-depth financial data is also present in a Quarterly Financial Data Supplement on their site, reflecting the company's performance and business trends.

Citi has formed a unified wealth management entity named Citi Global Wealth, integrating teams from Global Consumer Banking and the Institutional Clients Group. This new structure aims to serve clients at all wealth levels, from affluent individuals to ultra-high-net-worth clients. Jim O’Donnell will lead this organization, reporting to top executives Anand Selva and Paco Ybarra. The initiative follows a strategy by Citi’s executives to enhance wealth management as a core differentiator for increased returns, leveraging Citi's extensive offerings for clients worldwide.

Citigroup is redeeming all $1.035 billion of its Series S Noncumulative Preferred Stock and 18,600 of its Series R Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Noncumulative Preferred Stock, totaling $465 million. The Series S redemption date is February 12, 2021, with a cash redemption price of $25 per share, while Series R will be redeemed on February 16, 2021, at $1,000 per share. These actions align with Citigroup's liability management strategy aimed at enhancing funding efficiency and capital structure. Dividends will cease accruing for redeemed shares.

CitiDirect BE, Citi's online and mobile banking platform, has been recognized for the fifteenth consecutive year as the top digital banking solution in the Greenwich Associates’ 2020 Digital Banking Benchmarking study.

This survey evaluates over 50 factors across digital banking platforms. Citi’s portfolio, including CitiDirect BE Mobile and CitiConnect connectivity suite, was praised for its comprehensive capabilities, especially during the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Investments in innovation and co-creation with clients contributed to this accolade.

Citibank, N.A. has announced the complete redemption of its $1.3 billion 2.850% Notes and $1.25 billion Floating Rate Notes, both maturing in February 2021. The redemption will take place on January 12, 2021, at par plus accrued interest. This move aligns with Citibank's liability management strategy, aimed at enhancing funding efficiency and capital structure. The bank will continue evaluating opportunities for security redemptions or repurchases based on economic value, regulatory factors, and market conditions, effective immediately after the redemption date.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an extension until March 31, 2021, for notifying Citigroup regarding its Stress Capital Buffer recalculation. During Q1 2021, Citi is authorized to make certain capital actions not exceeding the average net income from the last four quarters. CEO Michael Corbat emphasized Citi's resilience amid uncertainties, committing to support economic recovery while continuing planned capital actions, including quarterly dividends of $0.51 per share and potential share repurchases subject to conditions.

Citi has expanded its ETF Fund Services by supporting the launch of the first actively managed SPAC ETF, the SPAC and New Issue ETF (NYSE:SPCX), on December 16. This new ETF provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of SPACs and traditional IPOs. Tuttle Tactical Management, the issuer, chose Citi for its top-tier ETF services and SPAC underwriting capabilities. With over $24.9 trillion in assets under custody, Citi aims to deliver innovative ETF solutions.

Citi (NYSE: C) has introduced the Citi Fleet Card, a mobile-first solution designed to revolutionize the fuel card industry. Combining a contactless card and a mobile app from The Miles Consultancy, it allows usage at any Visa/Mastercard outlet, enhancing mileage tracking and reporting.

Available in 24 countries, the card simplifies the process for company car drivers, eliminating the need for multiple fuel cards and reducing fuel consumption. It offers automated reporting and integrates seamlessly with clients' ERP systems, streamlining fleet management.

Citigroup will release its fourth quarter results on January 15, 2021, at 8:00 AM ET, followed by a live webcast at 11:30 AM ET. The press release, along with presentation materials, will be accessible on its investor relations website. Interested parties can join the teleconference by dialing specified numbers, with a replay available for a week following the event. Citigroup serves approximately 200 million customer accounts across over 160 countries, offering a wide range of financial products and services.