Citigroup is transferring its final $80 billion in internally managed client assets to BlackRock, effectively closing its last in-house investment division. This strategic partnership marks a significant shift in how major banks structure their wealth management offerings. The move underscores the growing trend of outsourcing investment management to specialized firms.
- Eliminates Citigroup's last internally managed investment division
- Expands BlackRock's existing management of Citigroup's $635B client portfolio
- Affects thousands of Citigroup's highest-net-worth clients
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