Citigroup to Offer Enhanced Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) Trustee and Administrative Services in Europe
London– May 17, 2006 — Global Transaction Services, a business of Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking, today announced it would provide enhanced Trustee and Collateral administration services to the collateralized debt obligation (CDO) marketplace in Europe. As a leading agency and trust provider in the region, Citigroup will compliment its existing capabilities for managed synthetic deals with full functionality for cash CDOs. As a part of its offering, Citigroup will be providing Trustee, Paying Agency, Portfolio Administration and Calculation Agency services to its clients.
Dirk Jones, Managing Director and Global Sales Head of Citibank Agency and Trust said, “The CDO market represents a key component of Citigroup’s European expansion strategy for the Agency and Trust business. Our decision to enhance CDO services is a direct response to our client’s requests for a full suite of products from a single relationship bank. Citigroup’s CDO expansion is a testament to our commitment to the business and to developing solutions to meet the growing needs of our clients.”
Citibank Agency and Trust is a leading provider of corporate trust services with a unique blend of experience, financial strength, global reach and superior service. Citibank Agency and Trust manages in excess of US$3 trillion in fixed income and equity investments on behalf of 2,500 corporations worldwide.
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