Citi Australia appoints Nicki Ashton as Head of Financial Institutions Sales and Solutions

11 April, 2024: — Citi Australia’s Markets business today announces the appointment of Nicki Ashton to Head of Financial Institutions Sales and Solutions (FISS).

As the Head of FISS, Nicki will provide strategic oversight of Citi’s engagement and support for Markets clients. She will work closely with institutional partners such as superannuation funds, asset managers, insurers and wealth platforms, ensuring they are supported to take full advantage of Citi’s extensive service offering, comprehensive product suite, and unmatched global network.

With over 25 years' experience in financial services, Nicki has a wealth of experience across banking and asset management and a deep understanding of the challenges facing institutional clients and the opportunities for growth.

Since returning to Citi in 2022, Nicki has led Citi’s engagement in the superannuation and asset management sector. This appointment expands Nicki’s remit to include driving engagement and delivering outcomes for the Markets function’s key client segments. Nick will report to Cristina Chang, Citi Australia and New Zealand Head of Markets.

Cristina said, “I congratulate Nicki on this appointment. She is an outstanding leader with a proven track record, and our clients will benefit from her extensive knowledge and experience. Our clients have increasingly complex needs, and in this role, Nicki will work closely with clients to ensure Citi delivers the products and solutions they need to deliver on their investment commitments.”

The Citi Markets business provides customized solutions that support the diverse investment and transaction strategies of corporations, governments, investors and intermediaries globally. The strength of Citi’s sales and trading distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, sectors and products including Equities, Spread Products, Commodities, Rates and Currencies with a physical presence of trading floors in almost 80 countries.