Citi China bolsters team
19 February 2019 Shanghai
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Citibank (China) has appointed Ji Yang as head of markets and securities services (MSS), and Vicky Tsai as head of securities services.
In his new role, Yang will be responsible for planning and delivering the key priorities of Citi’s MSS business in China.
Yang will report to Christine Lam and Stuart Staley, head of markets and securities services for Citi Asia Pacific.
According to Citi, in his most recent role, Yang distinguished himself by building out Citi’s Greater China corporate sales business, which has delivered significant growth over the last four years.
Meanwhile, Tsai will lead the China team to deliver on strategic initiatives and business plans as well as to grow and deepen Citi’s securities services presence in China.
Additionally, Tsai will work in partnership with clients, infrastructure providers and regulators.
Tsai will report to Harry Peng, head of prime, futures and securities services for Hong Kong and China, and will also report to Ji Yang and Aashish Mishra, head of direct custody and clearing of Asia Pacific.
Lam, president and CEO of Citi China, said: “I am confident that Yang and Tsai and their teams will continue to enhance standards in client service and to further contribute to the development and prosperity of the financial services market in China.”
Staley cited: “Yang brings a wealth of experience to the China market and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment in the country. His deep client connectivity and cross product experience position him well to lead Citi as we offer clients the full range of opportunities across our China Franchise.”
“Under his leadership, we will aim to deepen the connections between China and other markets within the region and around the globe.”
Peng commented: “Tsai has rich experience in the securities services space and this appointment adds to our team’s ability to serve clients, demonstrating our commitment to providing them with complete market access solutions for China. We are in a unique position and are able to offer complete solutions set to international investors looking to invest in China.”
In his new role, Yang will be responsible for planning and delivering the key priorities of Citi’s MSS business in China.
Yang will report to Christine Lam and Stuart Staley, head of markets and securities services for Citi Asia Pacific.
According to Citi, in his most recent role, Yang distinguished himself by building out Citi’s Greater China corporate sales business, which has delivered significant growth over the last four years.
Meanwhile, Tsai will lead the China team to deliver on strategic initiatives and business plans as well as to grow and deepen Citi’s securities services presence in China.
Additionally, Tsai will work in partnership with clients, infrastructure providers and regulators.
Tsai will report to Harry Peng, head of prime, futures and securities services for Hong Kong and China, and will also report to Ji Yang and Aashish Mishra, head of direct custody and clearing of Asia Pacific.
Lam, president and CEO of Citi China, said: “I am confident that Yang and Tsai and their teams will continue to enhance standards in client service and to further contribute to the development and prosperity of the financial services market in China.”
Staley cited: “Yang brings a wealth of experience to the China market and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment in the country. His deep client connectivity and cross product experience position him well to lead Citi as we offer clients the full range of opportunities across our China Franchise.”
“Under his leadership, we will aim to deepen the connections between China and other markets within the region and around the globe.”
Peng commented: “Tsai has rich experience in the securities services space and this appointment adds to our team’s ability to serve clients, demonstrating our commitment to providing them with complete market access solutions for China. We are in a unique position and are able to offer complete solutions set to international investors looking to invest in China.”
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