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3 speeches by Jane Fraser listed between 20 May 2023 and 31 October 2025. Roles covered: Chief Executive Officer of the Citigroup (since 1 March 2021). Most frequent topics: development and emerging economies, financial stability, trade, fragmentation and geopolitics.

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· Jane Fraser · Citigroup WikiRemarks by Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser at APEC 2025 in Korea

ContextRemarks at the APEC CEO Summit 2025 in Gyeongju, Korea; APEC's mission is to promote trade and investment among 21 Asia-Pacific economies, and the meeting came amid US tariff tensions.

Why it mattersOne of the few major-event speeches by a global bank chief on the world economy: Citi's CEO describes how globalisation is changing.

Problems raised
  1. Globalisation is being reshaped by shocks, tariffs and uncertainty.
  2. Firms must rewire supply chains to stay resilient.
  3. Growth risks leaving many people and places behind.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build resilience through multi-hub supply chains and trade agreements.
  2. Invest in AI, clean energy and digital infrastructure across the region.
  3. Spread growth through small-business finance and services trade.
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· Jane Fraser · Citigroup WikiDemand for Resilience Ushers in New Era of Diversification

ContextAPEC CEO Summit 2023, San Francisco.

Why it mattersCiti's chief argues for diversifying supply chains rather than decoupling.

Problems raised
  1. Geopolitical and economic shocks exposed over-concentrated supply chains.
  2. Excessive self-reliance in the name of security could hurt growth and affordability.
  3. Building new supply chains and trade links takes years.
Solutions proposed
  1. Diversify supply chains and open new trade corridors instead of decoupling.
  2. Bring smaller firms and developing-country suppliers into global trade.
  3. Sign regional trade agreements that open market access.
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· Jane Fraser · Citigroup WikiCEO Jane Fraser Speaks at the 2023 G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan

ContextG7 Summit, Hiroshima (session with G7 leaders on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment).

Why it mattersCiti's chief urges development banks to attract private capital rather than lend more.

Problems raised
  1. Developing countries have huge unmet infrastructure needs.
  2. Private capital flows to these markets are only a trickle.
  3. Projects take too long to get approved and built.
Solutions proposed
  1. Use development bank money to attract private capital rather than simply lending more.
  2. Align bank capital rules and lower charges on development bank risk cover.
  3. Pool expertise of banks and development banks, and standardise contracts and permits.
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