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Wealth managers in Hong Kong are ramping up hiring to accommodate a surge in mainland Chinese clients seeking offshore investments and residency options. With private wealth net inflows nearly tripling to HK$341 billion in 2023, banks like UBS and Julius Baer are expanding their teams and services to cater to this growing demand. Amid geopolitical concerns and economic challenges in China, affluent individuals are increasingly looking to diversify their assets and secure better opportunities abroad.
UBS has raised its price target for American Airlines to $19, citing the exclusive partnership with Citi for AAdvantage credit cards starting in 2026 as a key driver for loyalty growth and improved financial stability. The airline's EPS forecast for December has also been increased, reflecting positive momentum in the industry. Despite significant debt, American Airlines is positioned for sustainable growth, with analysts expressing confidence in its revenue potential.
Citigroup Inc. advises investors to bet against the market's expectations of rapid interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) next year. Currently, money markets anticipate cuts at every meeting until June, followed by one more in the latter half of 2025. Analyst Jamie Searle believes this positioning is overly aggressive, especially in light of potential trade tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump.
Box, Inc. shares opened at $32.50, with a market cap of $4.65 billion and a P/E ratio of 40.63. Insiders have sold 51,500 shares worth $1.7 million in the last ninety days, while UBS Asset Management reduced its holdings by 45.5%, now owning 0.26% of the company. Analyst ratings vary, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and target prices ranging from $21 to $42.
Citigroup has appointed 344 new managing directors, marking the largest cohort in at least six years. This significant increase highlights the bank's commitment to global diversity and reflects the varied backgrounds of its employees, clients, and communities.
Cary Kochman, head of global mergers and acquisitions at Citigroup, is retiring after 13 years with the bank. His departure comes as Citigroup aims to revitalize its investment banking division. Kevin Cox will take over as interim M&A head while a search for a permanent replacement begins.
Rich investors from the Middle East are actively pursuing deals in Africa, focusing on agricultural projects, critical minerals, and renewable energy. Countries like Kenya are being targeted to bolster food security, while South Africa is seen as a key market for industrial transactions and diversifying economies away from oil.
Citigroup Inc. secured the largest block trade in Australia in seven years by outbidding rivals for a stake in Goodman Group, offering a discount of 1.4% to 1.5% below the closing price. However, the deal fell apart, leaving the bank with unsold stock, resulting in a loss of $17 million. Other banks had proposed larger discounts of 3.5% to 4%.
Citigroup Inc. is facing potential losses of up to A$41 million ($26 million) after struggling to sell a block of shares in Australia’s Goodman Group, which it underwrote for China’s sovereign wealth fund. The bank initiated the sale of 50.4 million Goodman shares at a floor price of A$37.55, reflecting a slight discount of 1.5% from the previous close of A$38.12.
CVS Health Corp. is exploring the sale of bonds while simultaneously offering to buy back up to $2 billion of its notes. The company has engaged Barclays, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs to facilitate investor calls, with plans to potentially issue junior subordinated debt shortly thereafter.
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