Citi warns some employees about misconduct by staff, contractors, memo says

Published On Sep 27, 2024, 3:28 PM

Citigroup has warned its employees about misconduct involving fraud and unethical behavior, particularly concerning the work of contractors. This follows their ongoing struggles with risk management and compliance, highlighted by a fine of $136 million by regulators for not making sufficient regulatory progress. The memo emphasizes Citi's zero tolerance for such behaviors and indicates steps to enhance controls over sourcing work and ensuring correct payment practices. Employees are encouraged to report any misconduct.

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Given Citi's ongoing issues with compliance and risk management, alongside the recent warning memo about misconduct, investor confidence could be negatively impacted. The company appears to be in a phase of tightening controls, which may hinder operational efficiency in the short term.

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Citigroup warned some employees about fraud and unethical behavior and said it is considering tighter scrutiny on work done by contractors to ensure the company is billed accurately, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Friday. Citi has struggled to fix weaknesses in its controls and risk management. "Citi has zero tolerance for fraudulent and unethical behavior from our employees, non-employees and suppliers," according to the internal Citi memo seen by Reuters.

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