Citigroup Warns of Hefty Charges From South Korea Consumer Business Closing

Citigroup Warns of Hefty Charges From South Korea Consumer Business Closing
The logo for Citibank is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, on Aug. 3, 2021. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
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Citigroup Inc on Monday warned of significant charges related to the closing of its consumer banking business in South Korea, months after announcing its exit from 13 markets across Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The Wall Street lender’s plan is part of Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser’s turnaround strategy to bring the bank’s profitability and share price in line with its peers.