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Remarks by Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser at APEC 2025 in Korea

· Jane Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of the Citigroup (United States)

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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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