City official aims to make Citi Bike implement a system to prevent children from riding
Brooklyn Lawmakers Urge Lyft for Age Verification on City Bikes Lawmakers in Brooklyn are calling on Lyft to implement an age verification system. This move aims to stop individuals under 16 from renting city bikes or creating accounts. “We need to ensure that riders under 16 have to set up accounts, which would restrict immediate […]
Citi Launches Strata Elite in the Luxury Card Market
Citi Launches Strata Elite Credit Card to Compete with Amex and Chase Citi is stepping up its game with the new Strata Elite credit card, which has an annual fee of $595. This card aims to attract high spenders interested in travel and fine dining perks, competing directly with offerings from American Express and JPMorgan […]
Citi compels senior trader to remove post regarding starvation in Gaza
Citigroup is currently evaluating the actions of senior traders after the company posted a controversial message on social media that condemned Israel’s military operations in Gaza and underscored the escalating humanitarian crisis in the area. This post, which included distressing images of malnourished children, was promptly deleted on the same day it appeared due to […]
First pitch at Citi Field escalates into WWE-like brawl in amusing moment
Tiffany Stratton’s latest attempt at the ceremonial first pitch at CIT Field took a humorous turn Monday night, thanks to a cameo by WWE rivals. The scene was quite the spectacle as Stratton found herself interrupted by Nia Jax, with Mr. and Mrs. Met involved, all donning wrestling gear. This was Stratton’s second attempt at […]
Citi takes action against junior bankers for frequently changing private equity jobs.
City is reportedly inquiring whether their resources align elsewhere, especially regarding their use of junior staff to combat aggressive recruitment by private equity firms. A Bloomberg News report indicates that the major bank, under CEO Jane Fraser, shared a memo with analyst managers aimed at creating a “fair and transparent environment.” The bank’s verification process […]
Citi and Ant International Test AI-Driven FX Risk Management Tool
Citi and Ant International have teamed up to create an artificial intelligence-enhanced risk management solution for forex (FX) aimed at helping businesses with e-commerce. Their first application is in the aviation sector. Airlines testing the solution have found it helpful in reducing costs associated with fixed FX rate hedging for online ticket sales, as mentioned […]
Citi predicts $40 silver in the near future, but is cautious about gold.
Citigroup analysts are predicting that silver prices could surpass $40 in the next few months, driven by tighter physical supply and an uptick in investment demand. In a memo released on Wednesday, a team of analysts led by Max Leighton raised their three-month price forecast for silver from $38 to $40, noting the solid fundamentals […]
Citi is introducing a new premium rewards card. Here’s what I expect will set it apart from other high-end cards.
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Premium Rewards Credit Cards, and, honestly, I really enjoy seeing competition in this space. To kick things off, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has seen a major overhaul, now including a Business version, which is a first for premium business cards. Additionally, American Express is gearing […]
Ways to watch the Yankees-Mets Subway Series for free from Citi Field
The 2025 Subway Series wraps up with a finale after the Mets lost to the Yankees in two of three games earlier this year. This three-game matchup kicks off today at Citifield on July 4th. Both teams are in a bit of a slump, but the Mets managed to secure two crucial wins against the […]
Former Met Jose Quintana’s return to Citi Field with the Brewers was ‘intense’
Mets Triumph Over Familiar Faces On Thursday night, the Mets faced a pitcher they know well. Jose Quintana, who spent two years with New York, was back on the mound—this time as a member of the Brewers. In the end, the Mets triumphed over their former teammate and secured a 3-2 victory in their series. […]