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Citigroup’s investment bank climbs 60% on debt underwriting surge

The US bank saw gains across its dealmaking unit in the second quarter

Chief executive Jane Fraser has led a major shake-up at Citigroup
Chief executive Jane Fraser has led a major shake-up at Citigroup Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images

A 90% surge in debt underwriting fees at Citigroup in the second quarter pushed its investment banking unit up as Wall Street banks have been boosted by a rebound in dealmaking.

Citigroup posted $935m in revenue within its dealmaking unit for the period, which was up by 63%.

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