Publications
Publications
- July 2006
- HBS Case Collection
Citigroup: Euro Zone Bond Trading (A)
By: Lynn S. Paine, Christopher Bruner and Aldo Sesia
Abstract
Describes the development and execution of a bond trading strategy by a London-based team of Citigroup eurozone bond traders. The trades, which involved two of Europe's leading electronic trading platforms, gave rise to a European-wide controversy over the traders' conduct and Citigroup's role in the eurozone bond market. Describes the idea behind the strategy.
Keywords
Debt Securities; Financial Markets; Bonds; Ethics; Values and Beliefs; Decision Making; Lawfulness; Business Strategy; Banking Industry; Financial Services Industry; Europe
Citation
Paine, Lynn S., Christopher Bruner, and Aldo Sesia. "Citigroup: Euro Zone Bond Trading (A)." Harvard Business School Case 307-004, July 2006.