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Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says

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Citigroup said it will direct a significant share of global wealth management hiring to Asia, where its private bank is growing faster and generating higher productivity than other regions. The comments signal an upbeat outlook for the franchise and suggest continued investment in a higher-growth market. The news is strategic and supportive for Citigroup, but unlikely to move the stock materially on its own.

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Citigroup said it will direct a significant share of global wealth management hiring to Asia, where its private bank is growing faster and generating higher productivity than other regions. The comments signal an upbeat outlook for the franchise and suggest continued investment in a higher-growth market. The news is strategic and supportive for Citigroup, but unlikely to move the stock materially on its own.

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