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HSBC to Acquire Citigroup's China Wealth Management Business

  • HSBC set to acquire Citigroup's China consumer wealth management business, managing over $3 billion in assets.

  • Deal could be announced as soon as next month.

  • HSBC to take over hundreds of Citi's China-based staff.

  • Acquisition expands HSBC's presence in key China market.

  • Citi looking to exit consumer banking business in 14 markets including China.

  • Citi selling portfolios as it winds down China retail banking operations.

reuters.com
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