Citigroup warns HK staff after arrest of investment banker in protests

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HONG KONG: Citigroup Inc warned Hong Kong staff to steer clear of dangerous places after police grabbed one of its investment bankers off a sidewalk.

One of its bankers is the person seen in a video that has circulated widely on social media, according to the people.He tries to break away, at one point grabbing and swinging one of their batons as they wrestle him to the ground. “While investigations continue it would be inappropriate to comment further. We expect all our employees to abide by the law.”

Standard Chartered Plc also advised staff to reschedule meetings and travel as appropriate, a Hong Kong-based spokeswoman said in an email. “Thank you for pulling together and supporting each other, and our clients, during what has been a difficult period in the city.”

 

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