Citigroup GTS and Lloyds TSB Announce Network Linkup
London, August 30, 2005 – Citigroup
Global Transaction Services (GTS) and Lloyds TSB Bank plc today
announced a deal to join forces in providing payments and cash management
services in the United Kingdom.
Under the terms of the deal, Citigroup GTS will utilize Lloyds TSB's
unrivalled UK branch network and domestic payments capabilities
to enhance the range of services offered by the U.S. bank to corporate
and institutional clients around the world.
Meanwhile, Lloyds TSB will look to leverage the global reach of
Citigroup GTS as one of its preferred providers of product in selected
areas, using these to distinguish itself from domestic competitors
and support the ever more international needs of its client base.
Both parties will work together to provide end-to-end solutions
for selected clients, including public sector clients, in the United
Kingdom.
Commenting on the deal, Mr. Francesco Vanni d'Archirafi, Chief Executive
Officer of Citigroup Global Transaction Services in EMEA said, "This
deal is an example of our successful Borderless Banking approach
which seeks to build ‘win-win' partnerships. We are able to
leverage the domestic strengths of Lloyds TSB, a leading financial
institution, while they are able to differentiate themselves by
plugging into our unparalleled international network."
Mr. Ernie Battey, Head of Transaction Services at Lloyds TSB said:
"This is a unique tie-up between two leading banks –
utilizing our domestic lead in UK cash management and Citigroup's
international presence."
Mr. Naveed Sultan, Head of EMEA Cash Management at Citigroup Global
Transaction Services added, "This partnership with Lloyds TSB
is a core part of our overall cash management strategy in Europe
– we are very excited about the numerous further joint opportunities
that will unfold over time."
Implementation of the new arrangement will begin immediately and
both parties have committed themselves to identifying additional
joint working opportunities in the transaction services space.
Citigroup
Citigroup, the leading global financial services company has some
200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries,
providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with
a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer
banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage,
and wealth management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark
red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney
and Banamex. Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com.
Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking
Our Corporate and Investment Banking group achieves the extraordinary
for our clients around the world. No financial institution is more
committed to understanding and advancing the goals of its clients
– our diverse and talented staff in some 100 countries advises
companies, governments, and institutional investors on the best way
to realize their strategic objectives. We create solutions for and
provide the broadest possible capital and market access to thousands
of issuer and investor clients, and no institution better executes
the increasingly complex payment and cash management solutions required
in today's global economy.
Lloyds TSB Corporate
Lloyds TSB Corporate provides financial, banking and advisory services
to businesses with a turnover greater than £2 million per year.
Its services include acquisition finance, capital markets, treasury,
structured finance and registrar services. Lloyds TSB Corporate Transaction
Services provides a superior banking experience for corporate customers
with cash and trade solutions that are innovative, customer-focused
and flawlessly executed.
