Citigroup has cut about 500 jobs in Singapore as part of a big global restructuring plan. This brings their total staff in Singapore to 8,000, down from 8,500 last October. Key Points: • Job Cuts Explained: The job cuts are part of Citigroup’s plan to make its operations simpler and faster by reducing the number of management layers and roles that focus on the Asia Pacific region. • Streamlined Operations: Tibor Pandi, who heads Citi in Singapore, mentioned that the restructuring will make decision-making quicker and governance easier across the company. • New Hiring Plans: Despite these cuts, Citi Singapore is looking to hire more people for its growing wealth management business and to support companies expanding in the region. What This Means: • For Employees: While some employees are moving to new roles within Citi’s international division, others may face uncertainty. • For Citi: The changes aim to make Citi more efficient and competitive, espec...