Citigroup to Partner With Swiss Bourse in Private Markets Push
Citigroup Inc. is partnering with Switzerland's stock exchange SIX Group AG as part of a push by the Wall Street lender to make it easier for investors to settle and store their private markets holdings.
The New York-based bank will use a platform operated by SDX, a subsidiary of SIX, to offer shares in late-stage, pre-IPO companies to investors, according to a statement. The offering will be available starting in the third quarter.
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