Citigroup Inc. is a leading global investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate Travelers Group in 1998, though it has since spun off its insurance and other legacy assets. It operates through the primary segments of Institutional Clients Group and Personal Banking & Wealth Management.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 95/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Financial Services
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 1812 (as City Bank of New York) / 1998 (modern Citigroup)
Headquarters: New York, NY