Securities lending involves facilitating the loan of securities from lenders to fulfill the borrowing requirements of selected brokers, banks, broker/dealers, and other financial institutions and investment firms worldwide to support trading strategies and/ or settlement obligations. The depth and breadth of Citibank’s global presence differentiates our capabilities and provides direct benefits in servicing your international and domestic portfolios. We currently lend securities in over 25 countries through our global trading centers in North America, Europe and Asia providing 24-hour coverage to meet the demands of borrowers worldwide. By utilizing local market expertise through Citibank's local presence, we are able to track market movements and trading strategies.