<div id="readability-page-1">02:57 PM EST, 12/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Citigroup ( C ) plans to boost its investment banking division in Japan by about 30% by H1 of 2026, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing an interview with Japan Vice Chair Masuo Fukuda.The executive did not provide a headcount figure, according to the report.Citigroup's ( C ) Japan securities unit has around 900 employees, the report said.Citigroup ( C ) did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: 119.72, Change: +1.63, Percent Change: +1.38 MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

Citigroup plans to increase its investment banking division in Japan by 30% by H1 2026, according to Japan Vice Chair Masuo Fukuda. The current headcount of Citigroup's Japan securities unit is around 900 employees. Citigroup did not comment on the report.

Market Chatter: Citigroup to Boost Japan Investment Banking Division by 30%