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Equity Products

Cutting Edge and Value-Added Services Utilizing Our Global Network

Our cutting edge and value-added equities-related financial services include products for listed and over-the-counter (OTC) equities, convertible bonds (CBs), derivatives, structured products, prime brokerage, securities financing, on-line trading in Japanese and overseas markets, equity research, investor relations (IR), a wealth of on-line services and more. Rapidly changing financial markets and a fluctuating business environment mean that our clients constantly face new challenges and opportunities. Citigroup Global Markets Japan meets clients’ increasingly demanding requirements with an array of high-quality products, timely information, proven trading and risk management capabilities, and access to customer channels both in Japan and overseas.

Financial Services and Distribution

Working closely with our partners in Investment Banking, and Investment Research & Analysis, we offer global-based financial services to a broad base of clients, ranging from large institutional investors such as domestic and overseas trust banks, life and non-life insurance companies, unit trusts, investment advisory companies, hedge funds, corporations and governments.
We provide extremely competitive business opportunities in the equities markets, through both our domestic channel reaching individual investors and Citi’s global client channel. This is a capability unique to Citigroup Global Markets Japan.

Leading the Way in Equities and Equity-Related Products

Citigroup Global Markets Japan’s Equity businesses are underpinned by access to a powerful network of individual and institutional customers, both in Japan and abroad. Results from equities and equities-related sales and trading, research and other areas have consistently outperformed those of our peers, earning top rankings in numerous surveys and winning high praise from issuers, investors and media.

Our extensive client network, comprehensive product offering and proven trading record come together to make Citigroup Global Markets Japan a uniquely positioned global investment bank, based in Japan.

* For more information on Citi’s on-line equity services, please access “Citi GEO” (Global Equity Online).