Another 'near miss': Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion
Published On Mar 1, 2025, 12:33 PM
Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer's account with $81 trillion instead of the intended $280. This error, which occurred last April, was rectified within 90 minutes, and the bank reported it as a 'near miss' to regulators. This incident adds to a pattern of operational blunders that Citigroup has been dealing with, emphasizing their ongoing struggles with internal controls and automated systems. The bank has been under scrutiny since a major mishap in which it accidentally sent $900 million to creditors of Revlon's debt, leading to significant reputational damage and regulatory fines.
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Despite the incident being resolved without significant financial impact, the repeated operational errors at Citigroup raise concerns about their management practices and control measures. This ongoing issue could result in negative sentiment toward the stock, particularly in light of past penalties and regulatory actions. Investors may view the operational weaknesses as a risk.
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