Core Viewpoint - Citibank (China) has terminated its membership with China UnionPay as part of its strategic adjustment to exit the personal banking business in mainland China, while its corporate banking operations remain unaffected [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - Citibank (China) stated that with the closure of its personal banking business, it will no longer be a member of China UnionPay [1] - The bank will continue to focus on providing cross-border banking services to corporate and institutional clients in the Chinese market [1] Group 2: Global Trends - Citigroup has been gradually exiting personal banking businesses in multiple global markets, including a restructuring announcement in 2021 that affected over ten markets, excluding Hong Kong [1] - In 2022, Citibank (China) announced the gradual closure of its personal banking operations [1] Group 3: Business Operations - As of the 2024 annual report, Citibank (China) has sold its personal mortgage, personal wealth management, and installment credit card businesses, and has ceased further transactions in non-installment credit card business [1]

Group 1 - The National Financial Supervisory Administration has approved Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. to establish a branch in Shenzhen, which will enhance its cross-border financial layout and enrich the foreign capital ecosystem in Qianhai [1] - Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which is the second-largest financial holding company in Taiwan by total assets and the largest by market capitalization [1] - The establishment in Qianhai is driven by the potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aiming to leverage Qianhai's cross-border financial advantages to improve service quality and products for cross-border enterprises [1] Group 2 - With the continuous improvement of financial reform and the integration of financial rules between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Qianhai is strengthening its role as a pilot demonstration window for the opening of the financial industry and an innovation zone for cross-border RMB business [2] - The added value of the financial industry in Qianhai is projected to double from 20.8 billion yuan in 2022 to 49.2 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining a growth rate of 13.8% in the first half of 2025 [2] - Currently, there are 503 financial institutions in Qianhai, with nearly 30% being Hong Kong and foreign financial institutions [2]

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup announced a significant reduction of approximately 3,500 technical staff in its global technology and business support departments located in Shanghai and Dalian as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations [1][3][4] Group 1: Workforce Reduction Details - The layoffs will occur in phases, with the first group of employees who sign termination agreements by June 25 receiving a severance package of "N+6," which includes three months of base salary [3] - The second group, signing between June 26 and July 16, will receive "N+3," while the third group, signing between July 17 and September 19, will receive "N+1" [3] - The severance calculation for "N" is based on the average monthly income over the past 12 months multiplied by years of service, with no cap on either [3] Group 2: Strategic Objectives - The adjustments aim to simplify the organizational structure, reduce reliance on third-party personnel, and decrease the scale of software used [4] - The changes will not affect Citigroup's operations in Guangzhou or its banking services in China [4][5] Group 3: Future Plans and Support - Citigroup plans to complete the workforce adjustments by the fourth quarter of 2025 and will subsequently reduce office space in Shanghai and Dalian [5] - The company is committed to supporting affected employees with above-average compensation, one-on-one meetings, and reemployment assistance programs [5]