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Libor rigging scandal: Tom Hayes found guilty and sentenced to 14 years in prison
The former Citi and UBS trader was diagnosed with Aspergers and argued that he was operating in grey areas.
Libor rigging scandal: Tom Hayes admits he tried to be charged in the UK to avoid extradition
The former trader has been charged with eight criminal counts of conspiracy for allegedly rigging the average London interbank interest rate between 2006 and 2010.
Codename Citicoin: Banking giant built three internal blockchains to test Bitcoin technology
Citigroup technology briefing reveals internal blockchains and transactions without bank accounts.
Fx fixing scandal: Citigroup paid $2.5bn in fines for rigging currency rates as bank made just $1m from misconduct
Bank's fine was 2,500 times more than what it made from FX rigging.
Citigroup likely to shut down Banamex USA over weak money laundering controls
Banamex USA has been accused of its weak money laundering controls and is facing number of probes.
Banks hit with record $5.7bn fines for rigging forex markets
The US Department of Justice has come down heavily on the banks.
US shale oil drillers may get $26bn in insurance if crude prices stay low
Over a dozen energy firms buy hedges from lenders, including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and the Bank of America.
Macquarie to cut half its Asia investment-banking workforce
The Australian group's move comes in the wake of a drop in revenue from the advisory and capital markets unit, amid a slump in deals.
Europe's big banks cut 21,500 jobs in 2014 as banking sector woes continue
Six of the biggest banks in the US cut a total of 37,500 jobs in 2014, compared to 45,700 in 2013.
Citi sells Nicaraguan businesses to Grupo Financiero Ficohsa
Citi's operations in Nicaragua include $255m in assets, a loan portfolio of $171m and over 600 employees.
Citigroup gets US court's approval to process two Argentine bond payments
Ruling expected ease tensions between bank and Argentina, which is seeking to overcome deadlock brought by lawsuit with hold-out funds.
Citigroup plans Argentina business exit amid bond turmoil
Citigroup could sell portions of its Argentine custody business or end some customer relationships.
FX fixing scandal: US seeking about $4bn from RBS and other global banks
RBS, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and UBS would have to pay about $1bn each.
A housing bubble in Hong Kong won't topple its economy
Market watchers believe even a "collapse" in house prices will not set off a prolonged "economic downturn" in the city.
SMBC to buy Citi's Japan retail business for about $332m
Citi's Japanese consumer banking arm has been hit by weak loan demand and falling interest margins.
JCDecaux may bid for rival Clear Channel Outdoor's European assets
Deal will help Paris-based JCDecaux ride out an economic downturn on the continent.
Hong Kong is in a recession, says China expert Andy Xie
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah has warned that 2014's economic growth could miss revised forecasts.
Citi Axing 35 London Trading Jobs Amid FX Fixing Fine
Citi is paying around $1bn in fines to three separate authorities for currency market manipulation
Barack Obama to Nominate Loretta Lynch as First African-American Female Attorney-General
55-year-old Harvard graduate who rose to prominence prosecuting police brutality to be formally announced on Saturday.
Citi's Shares Drop After it Earmarks $600m More to Cover Legal Costs
Citi revises down third-quarter net income to $2.84bn from the $3.44bn.
UBS Wealth Assets Grow by $30bn Boosted by Chinese and Indian Millionaire Rise
UBS gain the most out of any wealth management operation, including Credit Suisse and HSBC.
Citigroup to Exit Consumer Banking in 11 Markets
Japan, Peru and Egypt are three of the businesses that will go.
Morgan Stanley Bonuses Boosted While Wall Street Rivals Cut Back
Bloomberg data reveals that JPMorgan's bond traders will share the fastest shrinking bonus pot.
Rio Tinto Shares Jump on News It Turned Down Glencore Merger Proposal
Rio's London shares rise 6% while Australian shares end 4.31% higher.
Citigroup Seeks to Halt US Order on Argentina Debt Fearing Penalties and Sanctions
Citigroup says it had "a gun to its head" which would "probably go off" if US court did not allow payment of blocked funds.
US Treasury Keeping Tabs on Swap Loopholes at Banks
Banks moving trading operations overseas to doge swap rules under Treasury scanner.
Citigroup Fined $1.85m for Failing to Offer Best Prices to Customers
The bank will be forced to pay more than $2m in total.
Federal Reserve Mounts Pressure on Banks to Govern Data
Banks are hiring people with experience in data governance and analytics.
Citigroup Plans Japan Retail Banking Exit amid Low Interest Rates
Bank will retain its commercial and investment banking businesses in Japan.
Carlyle Hires Citigroup and Goldman for Axalta IPO
Axalta Coating Systems floatation could raise about $1bn.