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James Yeh to Retire After Distinguished 25-Year Career with Citadel

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

James joined Citadel in 1993, having completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

Key Points: 
  • James joined Citadel in 1993, having completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Over the years, he became a senior member of Citadel's management team, responsible for many of Citadel's investment strategies.
  • James's past roles included leadership of Citadel Global Equities and Global Quantitative Strategies.
  • "I am profoundly grateful to James for the enormous contributions he has made to Citadel over more than 25 years," said Ken Griffin.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Partner with Thrive Scholars to Unlock Opportunities for High-Achieving Students of Color From Low-Income Communities

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

By working with Thrive, Citadel and Citadel Securities will open opportunities to students with an interest in STEM and finance and invest in increasing industry diversity over time.

Key Points: 
  • By working with Thrive, Citadel and Citadel Securities will open opportunities to students with an interest in STEM and finance and invest in increasing industry diversity over time.
  • Internship opportunities will also be available to Citadel Thrive Scholars, and they will be able to participate in selected firm programming as well.
  • Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin said, "Thrive empowers exceptionally talented students regardless of background to best pursue high-impact careers.
  • This commitment builds on the Citadel team's ongoing support of Thrive Scholars and represents an extension of Citadel and Citadel Securities' significant commitment to increasing access and opportunity.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Teams Commit More Than $40 Million to Support The Asian American Foundation

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Friday, May 21, 2021

"\n"We have seen what is possible when talent and ambition meet opportunity," said Sonal Shah, President of TAAF.

Key Points: 
  • "\n"We have seen what is possible when talent and ambition meet opportunity," said Sonal Shah, President of TAAF.
  • "Support from Citadel and the broader business community is critical to ensuring members of the AAPI community can thrive.
  • "\nThis commitment from the Citadel and Citadel Securities teams builds on the firms\' longstanding support of organizations and initiatives that expand access to resources and opportunities.
  • Citadel manages the capital of prominent investors from around the world, including retirement programs, endowments and foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.

Citadel and Citadel Securities and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Increase the Supply of Medical Oxygen in India

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'CHICAGO, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced new commitments totaling $5.5 million to increase the supply of medical oxygen in India.

Key Points: 
  • b'CHICAGO, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced new commitments totaling $5.5 million to increase the supply of medical oxygen in India.
  • As the nation experiences a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases, the demand for medical oxygen has risen to unprecedented levels.\nThe grants from Citadel and Citadel Securities, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Gates Philanthropy Partners have been directed to the global health nonprofit PATH.
  • "\n"Lack of access to medical oxygen is one of the defining health challenges of our age," said Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • We are grateful for the support Citadel and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have shown so that we can continue our lifesaving work where it is needed most.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Expand Global Footprint with Paris Office

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel, a leading alternative investment manager, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, today announced plans to open an office in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel, a leading alternative investment manager, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, today announced plans to open an office in Paris.
  • "Paris is one of the leading financial centers in Europe, and we are excited to be opening an office there as we continue to expand in the region and globally," said Edwin Lin, Head of Global Fixed Income, Citadel.
  • Both Citadel and Citadel Securities have long histories of operating in Europe.
  • Citadel Securities also has a leading global FICC business that provides liquidity to 1400+ institutional investors across more than 50 countries.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Expand Global Footprint with Paris Office

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 5, 2020

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel, a leading alternative investment manager, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, today announced plans to open an office in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel, a leading alternative investment manager, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, today announced plans to open an office in Paris.
  • "Paris is one of the leading financial centers in Europe, and we are excited to be opening an office there as we continue to expand in the region and globally," said Edwin Lin, Head of Global Fixed Income, Citadel.
  • Both Citadel and Citadel Securities have long histories of operating in Europe.
  • Citadel Securities also has a leading global FICC business that provides liquidity to 1400+ institutional investors across more than 50 countries.

Chicago Launches Groundbreaking Initiative To Bridge Digital Divide, Providing Free High-Speed Internet Access To Over 100,000 CPS Students

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

'Chicago Connected' sustainably tackles the persistent access issue through a public-private investment in broadband, with philanthropic partners bridging the program's initial costs.

Key Points: 
  • 'Chicago Connected' sustainably tackles the persistent access issue through a public-private investment in broadband, with philanthropic partners bridging the program's initial costs.
  • I hope 'Chicago Connected' will inspire other communities across the country to come together to eliminate the digital divide."
  • "To build on our students' academic progress, we are launching an unprecedented effort to provide stable, high-speed internet access to 100,000 CPS students over the next four years.
  • Expanding access to CPS households who need it the most represents the first phase of a larger effort by the City of Chicago to expand internet access more broadly.

Citadel and Citadel Securities, in Collaboration with EVERFI, Announce Nationwide Expansion of MarketWorks Financial Education Program

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Monday, May 18, 2020

CHICAGO, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel and Citadel Securities, in collaboration with EVERFI, todayannounced the nationwide expansion of the MarketWorks investment education program.

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  • CHICAGO, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Citadel and Citadel Securities, in collaboration with EVERFI, todayannounced the nationwide expansion of the MarketWorks investment education program.
  • Launched in 2018, MarketWorks is a free digital learning course that equips high school students with an understanding of how the financial markets work.
  • MarketWorks takes students through a step-by-step learning curriculum that sets a foundation for building good financial health and capability.
  • More than 13,000 students have completed the MarketWorks course since the program launched in 2018, across 325 schools in Chicago, Dallas and New York.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Accelerate COVID-19 Research and Vaccine Development Initiatives at Leading UK Medical Institutions

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Friday, May 1, 2020

LONDON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced 3 million of support to advance scientific initiatives at two of London's leading medical institutions.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced 3 million of support to advance scientific initiatives at two of London's leading medical institutions.
  • With this UK donation, the Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities have mobilized $20 million in support of COVID-19 relief efforts globally since mid-January.
  • An saRNA vaccine makes multiple copies of itself once injected, making it possible to induce immunity with very low doses.
  • By capitalizing on this innovative vaccine platform, this initiative aims to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that could be scaled tomillions of doses in 2020.

Citadel and Citadel Securities Accelerate COVID-19 Research and Vaccine Development Initiatives at Leading UK Medical Institutions

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 1, 2020

LONDON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced 3 million of support to advance scientific initiatives at two of London's leading medical institutions.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities today announced 3 million of support to advance scientific initiatives at two of London's leading medical institutions.
  • With this UK donation, the Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities have mobilized $20 million in support of COVID-19 relief efforts globally since mid-January.
  • An saRNA vaccine makes multiple copies of itself once injected, making it possible to induce immunity with very low doses.
  • By capitalizing on this innovative vaccine platform, this initiative aims to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that could be scaled tomillions of doses in 2020.