# Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China investment banking teams.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-27 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Citigroup will selectively add senior bankers in Japan to strengthen technology, media, and telecom coverage.
- Citi is waiting for regulatory approval to operate its own securities unit and onshore banking team in China.
- Hong Kong's equity capital markets raised over HK$140 billion in IPOs by late April, a 400% annual increase.
- Citi plans further senior hires in Australia to finish its sector leadership build-out after healthcare and resources hires.

**Companies:** Citigroup
**Countries:** Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia

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