Citigroup Inc. is a major American financial services company based in New York City, formed from the merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group on April 7, 1998. According to Forbes Global 2000 in March 2007, it is tied for the world's largest company, with total assets of US $2.02 trillion. The company employs just under 300,000 staff around the world, and holds over 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries. It is a primary dealer in US Treasury securities and its stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Group provides services for consumers, corporations and governments, its brands include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex and Nikko.
Headquarters:
San Antonio, USA
Address:
100 Citibank Drive San Antonio, TX 78245
Phone:
1-800-374-9700
Founded:
1998
Web:
www.citibank.com
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