Citigroup Inc. (C) |
Citigroup Inc. provides a range of financial products and services to consumer and corporate customers. The company operates through four segments: Global Cards, Consumer Banking, Institutional Clients Group, and Global Wealth Management. The Global Cards segment offers MasterCard, VISA, Diners Club, private label, and American Express card products. The Consumer Banking segment involves in retail banking, consumer finance, real estate lending, and small and middle market commercial banking; and provides personal and auto loans, student loans, investment services, and Primerica financial services. As of December 31, 2008, it operated 7,730 branches. The Institutional Clients Group segment engages in various securities and banking activities comprising investment banking, debt and equity, lending, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, structured products, and managed funds. It also offers transaction services, including cash management services, trade services, custody and fund services, clearing services, agency and trust services, and equity and fixed income research services. The Global Wealth Management segment provides advisory, financial planning, brokerage, and wealth management services. Citi has operations in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa |