
Citigroup Sells 25% Stake in Banamex to Mexican Billionaire for $2.3 Billion
Citigroup has sold a 25% stake in its Mexican retail banking unit, Banamex, to billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo for $2.3 billion. This strategic move allows Citigroup to exit the retail banking sector and refocus its resources, while enhancing Banamex's local presence and potential for growth. The sale reflects confidence in the Mexican economy and may lead to new investments and competition in the banking landscape.

Citigroup Sells 25% Stake in Banamex to Mexican Billionaire for $2.3 Billion
Citigroup has sold a 25% stake in its Mexican retail banking unit, Banamex, to billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo for $2.3 billion. This strategic move allows Citigroup to exit the retail banking sector and refocus its resources, while enhancing Banamex's local presence and potential for growth. The sale reflects confidence in the Mexican economy and may lead to new investments and competition in the banking landscape.
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