Citigroup to Boost Asia-Pacific Prime Brokerage Staff by 10%, Targeting Hedge Fund Growth

Deep News05-14 22:41

Citigroup plans to increase its Asia-Pacific prime brokerage workforce by approximately 10% by year-end, aiming to capture more business from hedge funds in the region. The expansion is centered on Singapore and India, with the bank actively recruiting front-office and technology personnel to strengthen its global platform.

Focus on Singapore and India Sue Lee, Head of South Asia Markets at Citigroup, stated that the staff expansion is focused on Singapore and India, with the bank recruiting talent for front-office and technology roles to enhance its global business platform. Paul Smith, Head of Japan, North Asia, and Australia Markets at Citigroup, added that after hiring key front-line personnel across the region last year, the bank is now focused on filling remaining vacancies. Citigroup has been investing in client coverage, its balance sheet, and its platform, as hedge fund clients seek options for multiple prime brokerage relationships.

Aligning with Global Strategic Goals This Asia-Pacific expansion aligns with Citigroup's global strategic goal: to grow its prime brokerage business from $450 billion in 2025 to over $700 billion by 2028. In the first quarter, Citigroup also recorded record client equity inflows in mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, a significant portion of which was themed around artificial intelligence and technology. Demand from quantitative funds and multi-strategy hedge funds for investing in Chinese equities has also been notably strong.

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