The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified in a 2020 order.
Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies
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Citigroup Faces $60.6 Million Fine from Federal Reserve for Risk Management Shortcomings
In a recent examination, the Federal Reserve found that Citigroup’s measures to enhance its data quality management and regulatory reporting were inadequate. Despite a plan submitted by Citigroup to address these issues, the bank has failed to implement effective compensating controls, leading to ongoing deficiencies in compliance and risk management.
This latest penalty stems from Citigroup’s inability to meet the milestones and measures outlined in the 2020 Order to Cease and Desist. The order highlighted significant weaknesses in various areas, including data governance, compliance risk management, capital planning, and liquidity risk management. The recent examination by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirmed that these issues persist, warranting the new penalty.
“The Board’s action is being taken in coordination with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The penalties announced by the Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency total approximately $135.6 million,” the Fed stated on Wednesday.
Citigroup has consented to the fine and is reportedly taking steps to rectify the cited violations. However, the Federal Reserve indicated that further enforcement actions could be pursued if Citigroup fails to achieve substantial compliance with its risk management and data quality obligations. The Federal Reserve emphasized the importance of Citigroup operating in a safe and sound manner.
The news comes after federal regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), issued warnings to four major banks regarding their living wills. Citigroup was one of the banks scrutinized in the investigation. The financial penalty will be remitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as stipulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
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