Successful Launches, Exercise of Stock Options, Appointments, and Index Updates - Research Report on Citigroup, Barclays, TD, First Republic, and Credit Suisse

NEW YORK, September 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS), The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC), and Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Citigroup Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Citigroup Inc. (Citigroup) reported that Citibank (China) Co., Ltd. (Citi) has introduced the Renminbi (RMB) cross-border auto sweeping services to facilitate RMB cross-border lending transactions. Citi informed that it is the first bank in the market to offer this kind of liquidity management solution in the currency. Yigen Pei, Country Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for China at Citi, said, "Citi is a global leader in liquidity management because of our capability to perform end-of-day cross-border sweeps offering same day value propositions for more than 10 years. And in light of the RMB becoming an increasingly important global currency, this launch reinforces our industry leadership in cross-border liquidity management solutions and brings greater process efficiency to our clients for their RMB cross-border lending activities." The Full Research Report on Citigroup Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/C]

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Barclays PLC Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Barclays PLC (Barclays) announced the launch of two new features within its mobile app, Barclays Pingit. The Company informed that the new features are 'mobile checkout,' a payment feature for quick and easy purchases from a mobile web or app checkout page, and 'buy it,' which enables the consumers to purchase advertised goods and services immediately. Mike Walters, Head of UK Corporate Payments at Barclays, said, "For mobile enabled businesses, this is a great way to increase sales conversion by reducing payment input errors and increased consumer assurance at checkout. For new players to the market, it is an easy, low risk way to enter into mobile commerce." The Full Research Report on Barclays PLC - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/BCS]

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank Research Report

On September 16, 2013, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) announced that TD Bank Group President and CEO Ed Clark will exercise up to 619,288 options for TD common shares. According to TD, Clark plans to donate a portion of the shares he acquires to charity, and to hold the remaining shares, net of the number of shares sold to meet the cash outflows required to cover exercise costs and taxes. TD informed that the exercise of options covers 50% of Clark's outstanding options. The Full Research Report on The Toronto-Dominion Bank - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/TD]

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First Republic Bank Research Report

On September 16, 2013, First Republic Bank (First Republic) announced that it has appointed James Meany as the Company's Regional Managing Director. According to the Company, to serve the role, Meany will be based in the First Republic's Palm Beach office and will manage its banking and wealth management operations in the region. First Republic informed that prior to joining the Company Meany served as the President of Sabadell Bank & Trust, Palm Beach, where he was a member of the bank's Investment, Trust and Fiduciary committees. The Company further added that Meany holds 25 years of private banking and wealth management experience. The Full Research Report on First Republic Bank - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/FRC]

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Credit Suisse Group AG Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Credit Suisse Group AG (Credit Suisse) announced that the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index (Broad Index) fell down 0.54% for August 2013, compared to an increase of 0.88% in July 2013. The Company informed that in August 2013, no funds were added to the Broad Index, while BBVA & Partners Equity Arbitrage Master Ltd., Henderson European Absolute Return Fund Limited, Matthes Capital Management, and Traxis Fund LP were dropped from the Broad Index. The Full Research Report on Credit Suisse Group AG - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/CS]

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