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2021 ANNUAL REPORT

Citi is working with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as the financial advisor for  
its COVAX Facility, which is supporting the fair and equitable distribution  
of COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

Citi’s Value Proposition

A Mission of Enabling Growth  
and Economic Progress

What You Can Expect From Us and What We Expect From Ourselves

Citi’s mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly 
providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core 
activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing 
the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience 
helping our clients meet the world’s toughest challenges and embrace its greatest 
opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank — an institution connecting millions of 
people across hundreds of countries and cities.

We protect people’s savings and help them make the purchases — from everyday 
transactions to buying a home — that improve the quality of their lives. We advise 
people on how to invest for future needs, such as their children’s education and 
their own retirement, and help them buy securities such as stocks and bonds.

We work with companies to optimize their daily operations, whether they need 
working capital, to make payroll or export their goods overseas. By lending to 
companies large and small, we help them grow, creating jobs and real economic 
value at home and in communities around the world. We provide financing and 
support to governments at all levels, so they can build sustainable infrastructure, 
such as housing, transportation, schools and other vital public works.

These capabilities create an obligation to act responsibly, do everything possible 
to create the best outcomes, and prudently manage risk. If we fall short, we will 
take decisive action and learn from our experience.

We strive to earn and maintain the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the 
highest ethical standards. We ask our colleagues to ensure that their decisions 
pass three tests: they are in our clients’ interests, create economic value, and 
are always systemically responsible. When we do these things well, we make a 
positive financial and social impact in the communities we serve and show what 
a global bank can do.

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Principles Guiding  
Citi’s Strategic Refresh 

Being clinical in assessing which 
businesses Citi can retain or secure 
leading market positions.

Being focused by directing resources 
to higher-returning businesses and 
away from the others.

Ensuring Citi’s businesses are 
connected and generate synergies.

Simplifying Citi to unlock value  
for shareholders.

We continued to build out our leading custody platform, 
winning key mandates to provide post-trade services for 
some of our financial institution clients such as BlackRock. 
Citi Velocity, our digital platform for institutional clients, 
attracted about 200,000 unique client users in 2021, a  
64% increase over 2020 and a 138% increase compared  
with 2019, before the pandemic.

For our consumer franchise, the picture was more mixed.  
Our wealth businesses continued their momentum. In our 
U.S. Retail and Cards businesses, government stimulus 
programs helped consumers accumulate additional  
savings, which translated into elevated payment rates  
and, consequently, a 5% decrease in loans and a 9% 
decrease in revenues.

But other key drivers were more encouraging, including higher 
purchase sales across our cards products and a pickup in 
cards loans at the end of the year. Customers clearly were 
reaching for their Citi card over other options in their wallet, 
a testament to our dynamic portfolio of products, which we 
further strengthened with the launch of the Citi Custom Cash 
card and renewals of key retail partnerships such as AT&T, 
Macy’s and Tractor Supply Company.

“ We are confident we have put Citi on the right path to improve  
returns over the long term and deliver the full benefits of our firm  
to all our stakeholders.”

Our institutional franchise had a very active year, advising 
and underwriting many significant deals. That included the 
largest spin-off and second-largest M&A transaction of 2021 
and successful capital raises for the IPOs of a number of 
high-growth companies, such as the dating app Bumble and 
the game developer Krafton. We also served as joint global 
coordinator on the largest overnight trade on record, and we 
were an active bookrunner for the year’s biggest U.S. dollar 
corporate bond offering, which was also the sixth-largest U.S. 
dollar transaction of all time.

Despite the headwinds of the low rate environment, our 
Treasury & Trade Solutions business maintained strong 
momentum. We saw robust client engagement and digital 
adoption, including a 96% year-over-year increase in digital 
account openings and a 62% increase in user engagement 
through our CitiDirect mobile banking platform. As transaction 
flows across CitiConnect digital channels grew by 38% 
compared with the prior year, we expanded our instant 
payments capability to 28 markets, now the largest footprint 
in the industry.

In 2021, we also benefited from double-digit growth in 
deposits across our consumer franchise in the U.S. Our 
strategy to complement the great service we provide in our 
U.S. retail branches with best-in-class digital tools continued 
to pay off: We’ve received $20 billion in digital deposits, and 
more than two-thirds have come from customers outside of 
our branch footprint, with about half of those deposits from 
our cardholders who did not previously have a retail 
relationship with us.

Realizing our full potential
In March 2022, one year after I assumed the role of CEO, we 
held our first Investor Day since 2017. It was an opportunity 
to update our investors after a year of refreshing our 
strategy to focus our resources and energies on a compelling 
mix of businesses that can drive growth and higher returns. 
Going forward, we will be a firm focused on five core units – 
Services, Markets, Banking, U.S. Personal Banking and Global 
Wealth Management – with strong connectivity among them 
to bring the full power of Citi to our clients.

1  RoTCE represents annualized net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of average tangible common equity 
and is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation to reported results, see page 44 of Citi’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. 
In addition, net income excluding reserve releases is a non-GAAP financial measure.

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Jane Fraser  
Chief Executive Officer

Letter to Shareholders

2021 was a year when Citi reaffirmed its vital place in the 
world. As COVID-19 barreled along an unpredictable path, 
Citi continued to help clients and customers navigate the 
impacts of economic lockdowns, inflationary pressures and 
supply chain disruptions and access the short- and long-term 
liquidity they’ve needed to manage through the pandemic.

At the same time, we have seen more permanent shifts 
across our industry. Companies are going global at a record 
pace. Digitization has made scale and agility a competitive 
necessity. The line dividing business and politics has all 
but disappeared, creating an entirely new paradigm for 
multinationals. And companies are responding to calls from 
all stakeholder groups to become more purpose driven and 
take a leading role in sustainable practices.

In my conversations with clients and world leaders, they tell me 
this is the most complex landscape they can remember – but 
this is precisely the kind of environment in which Citi shines. 
For over 200 years, our global network has demonstrated the 
flexibility and resilience to adapt to the times. And with our 
unique global perspective, our on-the-ground knowledge, and 
our empathy and expertise, we are able to develop solutions 

to the toughest of problems. I am so proud of how our people 
have continued to step up and deliver for our clients and 
customers despite the challenges they have faced at home  
and in their personal lives.

Stability in unstable times
From an economic perspective, 2021 was a less volatile year, 
with a normalization of many but not all of our key business 
drivers and the release of much of the loan-loss reserves 
that we had set aside during the pandemic. That enabled us 
to generate net income of $22 billion on revenues of $71.9 
billion, with a Return on Tangible Common Equity (RoTCE) 
of 13.4%. Excluding those reserve releases, our net income 
was $14.9 billion, and we had an RoTCE of 8.9%1.

We ended 2021 with a solid balance sheet and a liquidity 
coverage ratio of 115%. Our Common Equity Tier 1 capital 
ratio at year-end was 12.2% as we prepared to adopt a new 
capital rule, the Standardized Approach for Counterparty 
Credit Risk (SA-CCR). During the year, we were able to return 
nearly $12 billion of capital to common shareholders.

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Jane Fraser became CEO
and set a path for Citi  
to win in the digital world 

Created Global Wealth Management
to capitalize on the extraordinary  
rise in wealth creation

Launched Citi Self Invest, 
a no-fee digital app that expands  
access to wealth management 

Streamlined Citi’s 
consumer presence
to focus on businesses 
with higher-return 
opportunities 

Launched Citi  
Custom Cash card
to meet evolving needs  
of the digital consumer 

Reached $20 billion  
in digital deposits 
in the U.S. Retail bank 

Submitted our Transformation 
plans to regulators 
to create a best-in-class risk  
and controls environment 

Established a new, hybrid  
model for the future of work
and welcomed nearly 47,000  
new colleagues

Won two key  
custodial mandates
including the management  
of nearly $1 trillion in ETFs 

BUILDING  
A BANK

FOR THE
DIGITAL WORLD

Expanded the industry’s largest 
instant payment network
now present in 28 markets

Facilitated landmark  
deals of 2021
including the largest merger  
of two Asian internet  
companies to date

Served as the active 
bookrunner for the largest 
USD transaction of 2021
which was also the sixth-largest 
USD transaction of all time

Grew Prime Finance  
balances by 23%
outperforming the market  
index by 3%

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Our vision for Citi is to be the pre-eminent banking partner 
for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in 
wealth management and a valued personal bank in our home 
market. A key part of our strategy is investing in the Services 
businesses that are the heart of our global network and 
generate strong, fee-based returns. Through our Commercial 
Bank, we will expand our work with mid-sized companies who 
have aspirations to go global.

Another priority is our ambition in wealth management. 
By combining our Private Bank and consumer wealth 
businesses, we are creating a single, integrated platform 
to serve affluent consumers up through the ultra-high net 
worth segment. This also allows us to target clients in the 
middle of the wealth continuum, which to date has been 
largely untapped territory for us despite already having 
relationships with them in the Commercial Bank.

As we focus our resources in a more targeted way, we also 
have made some hard decisions about which businesses 
no longer fit into our vision for Citi. We have announced 
our intention to exit 14 of our consumer businesses in Asia, 
Europe and Mexico where there was not clear connectivity 
to the rest of our franchise. In every case, we are working 
to reach solutions that will provide optimal results for our 
people, clients and shareholders. Notwithstanding these 
decisions, Citi will continue to serve clients and invest in 
these markets through our institutional franchise and our 
Global Wealth Management business.

For our strategy to unlock the greatest possible value, we 
know we need an infrastructure that is scaled and agile and 
delivers a great user experience. The Consent Orders issued in 
2020 by two of our U.S. regulators – the Federal Reserve Board 
(FRB) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – 
underscored how we have underinvested in some of those 
areas for too long. In 2021, we launched an effort to address 
those deficiencies and simplify and modernize our operating 
model for the digital age. This work is so fundamental and 
consequential in nature that we call it our Transformation.

As part of our Transformation, we are enhancing our 
risk and controls environment to be more intuitive and 
automated. We are also improving how we organize and 
leverage the incredible amount of data we have as a global 
bank. Data can be a competitive advantage for us, helping 
us manage risk more efficiently, comply with regulations, 
deliver with excellence for our clients, identify revenue 
opportunities and achieve efficiencies.

Ensuring we have a culture characterized by excellence 
underpins the success of our Transformation. We have 
updated our leadership principles and adjusted our 
performance rating system, part of an effort to raise 
expectations and to increase accountability for how our 
people should approach their work. And by breaking down 
silos and deepening the sense of ownership that our people 
feel for the firm, we are building a culture that’s focused on 
delivering the best outcomes for all our stakeholders.

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A Snapshot of Citi’s 2021

Financial Performance

Key Financial Metrics

REVENUE 

NET INCOME

$71.9 billion

$22 billion

Key Highlights across  
Our Businesses (YoY)

INVESTMENT  
BANKING  
REVENUES 

 30%

SECURITIES  
SERVICES  
REVENUES 

 6%

EPS

$10.14

ROTCE 

13.4%2

EQUITIES MARKETS REVENUES 

 25%

CET1 CAPITAL  
RATIO 

LIQUIDITY  
COVERAGE RATIO 

12.2%3

115%

GREW OUR TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE  
PER SHARE BY

7%

RETURNED NEARLY 

$12 billion

IN CAPITAL TO OUR  
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

In 2021, we submitted our plan to the FRB and OCC. From the 
beginning of this work, we have been staying close to our 
regulators and keeping them updated on our progress. But 
it’s also important to note that our Transformation goes far 
beyond remediation. This is about modernizing our systems 
and structures so that we can better manage the speeds and 
complexities of the digital world. This is about putting Citi in 
the position to compete and win.

Taking into account our growth plan, the investments we 
are making in our businesses and efficiencies that will come 
out of our work, we believe we can increase shareholder 
value and achieve an RoTCE of 11%-12% in the next three to 
five years. Over the longer term, I believe that our strategy 
will lead to a higher-quality earnings mix, and we’ll further 
increase our returns as a result.

TREASURY & TRADE SOLUTIONS  
AVERAGE TRADE LOANS 

 5%

AVERAGE 
U.S. CONSUMER  
DEPOSITS  

U.S. 
CREDIT CARD  
SPEND VOLUME  

 17%

 21%

PRIVATE  
BANK  
REVENUES  

 6%4

U.S. INVESTMENT  
ASSETS UNDER  
MANAGEMENT 

 8%

A bank with a brain and a soul
Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda 
builds on decades of leadership and is a reflection of the 
special responsibility we feel as a global bank to help solve 
many of society’s toughest challenges, such as the impending 
climate crisis. On my first day as CEO, we committed Citi to 
achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Over 
the past year, we have been hard at work mapping out how 
we are going to get there, rolling up our sleeves to partner 

with our clients and guide the industry forward. Earlier this 
year, we released our initial plan, setting 2030 targets for our 
energy and power loan portfolios.

Our commitment to societal progress has also led us to take 
on the challenge of economic inclusion. Since launching our 
Action for Racial Equity initiative in 2020, we have invested 
more than $1 billion to help close the racial wealth gap in 
the U.S. That includes investing in Black-founded companies 
through our Citi Impact Fund, investing in minority 
depository institutions and inviting them to participate 
in revenue-generation opportunities alongside Citi, and 
committing equity to Black real estate developers to preserve 
affordable and workforce housing.

Across the globe, we have continued maximizing the impact 
we can make through financial innovation, particularly in our 
most underserved communities. Since 2007, we have helped 
3.7 million women around the world launch or grow their 
businesses. In 2021, we issued a first-of-its-kind $1 billion 
social finance bond to increase access to essential services in 
emerging markets – part of a goal we set last year to expand 
access to housing, education and healthcare for 15 million 
low-income households, including 10 million women. Our 
recently announced plan to eliminate overdraft fee charges 
in the U.S. will also increase financial inclusion.

All told, we have committed $1 trillion to sustainable financing 
by 2030, which includes $500 billion toward environmental 
activities and $500 billion toward social activities. And every 
day, we are seeing how our ESG agenda is such a strong 
selling point for Citi in the perennial battle for talent.

Ensuring we have the right talent is critically important to 
our firm’s success. Over the past year, we have attracted 
some tremendous new leaders to Citi and promoted our 
highest-performing leaders within the firm to new roles. 
I’m also proud that we recently met and exceeded goals to 
increase the representation of women and Black colleagues 
in our senior ranks – and we did so by embedding these goals 
in our business strategy, strengthening our talent pipelines, 
evolving our recruitment and hiring, promoting internally and 
making Citi a more attractive place to work. In other words, 
we lifted everyone up.

As we look to the horizon, the stakes could not be higher – 
the world is only becoming more complex and more 
competitive. But at Citi, we are determined to seize this 
moment. We are excited about the work we have done over 
the past year to focus our strategy on where we can win.  
And we are confident we have put Citi on the right path to 
improve returns over the long term and deliver the full 
benefits of our firm to all our stakeholders.

Sincerely,

2  See page 11 of Citi’s 2021 Form 10-K.
3   See page 11 of Citi’s 2021 Form 10-K.
4   See page 16 of Citi’s 2021 Form 10-K.

Jane Fraser 
Chief Executive Officer, Citigroup Inc.

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Through Bridge Built by Citi, Citi aims to 
expand access to capital for small and 
medium-sized businesses in the U.S. while 
widening the customer base for lenders, 
helping to democratize the loan process.

EMBEDDING ESG ACROSS OUR BUSINESSES

Unveiled initial  
plans to achieve 

T
E

EMISSIONS BY

20500N

Issued a first-of-its-kind 
$1 billion social 
finance bond
to increase access to essential 
services in emerging markets

Invested over $1 billion
in our Action for 
Racial Equity
initiative to help close the 
racial wealth gap in the U.S.  

Expanded portfolio of the  
$200 million 
Citi Impact Fund 
to provide capital for “double-
bottom-line” companies 

Served as the financial advisor to 
Gavi’s COVAX FACILITY, 
which is working on the equitable 
distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
Successfully met and exceeded 3-year goals  
to increase representation of Black and women 
talent at the firm

Committed $1 trillion  
to sustainable finance  
by 2030 ($500 billion for 
environmental activities and  
$500 billion for social activities) 

Named leading 
affordable housing 
lender in the U.S.  
for 11th consecutive 
year and financed
$5.64 billion
for affordable housing 
units across the U.S.  
in 2021

Granted $275 million  
to date to support the  
Citi Foundation’s 
Pathways to 
Progress initiative 
to improve economic 
opportunities for 
underserved youth

Named one of the top

15 most responsible  

and purpose-driven
companies by JUST Capital

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Co-founded the  
Net Zero Banking 
Alliance to help 
guide the industry  
to net zero

Supported 3.7 million 
women entrepreneurs 
globally to date in launching  
and growing their businesses 

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F O R   T H E   L O V E   O F

changing

perceptions.

for the love of progress

See how Team Citi is making history 
and helping change perceptions at 
citi.com/ParaSport

© 2022 Citigroup Inc. Citi and Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc.

UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

OR

 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  

 to

Commission file number 1-9924

Citigroup Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

52-1568099 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

388 Greenwich Street, New York NY 
(Address of principal executive offices)

10013 
(Zip code)

(212) 559-1000  
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 formatted in Inline XBRL: See Exhibit 99.01
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: none

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 
of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit 
such files).  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, 
or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging 
growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  

Accelerated filer  

Non-accelerated filer  

Smaller reporting company  
Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any 
new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  Yes  

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal 
control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that 
prepared or issued its audit report. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes    No  

The aggregate market value of Citigroup Inc. common stock held by non-affiliates of Citigroup Inc. on June 30, 2021 was approximately $143.2 billion.

Number of shares of Citigroup Inc. common stock outstanding on January 31, 2022: 1,980,894,613

Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on 
April 26, 2022 are incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K in response to Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III.

Available on the web at www.citigroup.com

 
 
FORM 10-K CROSS-REFERENCE INDEX

Item Number

Part I

1.

Business

1A. Risk Factors

1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

2.

3.

Properties

Legal Proceedings—See Note 27  
to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements

4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Part II

5. Market for Registrant’s Common 

Equity, Related Stockholder Matters 
and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities

6.

[Reserved]

7. Management’s Discussion and 

Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations

7A. Quantitative and Qualitative 

Disclosures About Market Risk

8.

9.

Financial Statements and 
Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements with 
Accountants on Accounting and 
Financial Disclosure

9A. Controls and Procedures

9B. Other Information

9C. Disclosure Regarding  

Foreign Jurisdictions that  
Prevent Inspections

Page

Part III

4–26, 122–128,
131, 159, 309–310

10. Directors, Executive Officers and 

Corporate Governance

313–315*

43–56

11. Executive Compensation

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

12. Security Ownership of Certain 

Beneficial Owners and Management 
and Related Stockholder Matters

290–296

Not Applicable

13. Certain Relationships and Related 

Transactions, and Director 
Independence

14. Principal Accountant Fees and 

Services

Part IV

**

***

****

*****

15. Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules

*

For additional information regarding Citigroup’s Directors, see “Corporate Governance” and 
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors” in the definitive Proxy Statement for Citigroup’s Annual 
Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on April 26, 2022, to be filed with the SEC 
(the Proxy Statement), incorporated herein by reference.

** See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “The Personnel and Compensation Committee 
Report,” and “2021 Summary Compensation Table and Compensation Information” and 
“CEO Pay Ratio” in the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.

*** See “About the Annual Meeting,” “Stock Ownership,” and “Equity Compensation Plan 

Information” in the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.

**** See “Corporate Governance—Director Independence,” “—Certain Transactions and 

Relationships, Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and 
“—Indebtedness” in the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.

***** See “Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accountants” in 

the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.

140–141,  
165–167, 311–312

7–26, 64–121

64–121, 160–164, 
184–224, 230–281

136–308

Not Applicable

129–130

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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CITIGROUP’S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

129

MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON  
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER  
FINANCIAL REPORTING

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED  
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES  
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED  
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL DATA SUPPLEMENT

SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND OTHER

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Executive Officers
Citigroup Board of Directors

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

130

131

132

135

136

144

308

309

313
313
314

316

OVERVIEW

Citigroup Segments
Strategic Refresh

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS

Executive Summary
Citi’s Consent Order Compliance
Summary of Selected Financial Data

SEGMENT AND BUSINESS—INCOME (LOSS)  
AND REVENUES

SEGMENT BALANCE SHEET
Institutional Clients Group
Global Consumer Banking 

North America GCB
Latin America GCB
Asia GCB

Corporate/Other

CAPITAL RESOURCES

RISK FACTORS

SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER ESG MATTERS

HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND 
MANAGEMENT

Managing Global Risk Table of Contents

MANAGING GLOBAL RISK

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5
6

7
7
9
10

12
13
14
18
20
22
24
26

27

43

57

59

63

64

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND 
SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES

122

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OVERVIEW

Citigroup’s history dates back to the founding of the City Bank of New York 
in 1812.

Citigroup is a global diversified financial services holding company whose 

businesses provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions 
with a broad, yet focused, range of financial products and services, including 
consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities 
brokerage, trade and securities services and wealth management. Citi has 
approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more 
than 160 countries and jurisdictions.

At December 31, 2021, Citi had approximately 223,400 full-time 
employees, compared to approximately 210,000 full-time employees at 
December 31, 2020. For additional information, see “Human Capital 
Resources and Management” below.

Throughout this report, “Citigroup,” “Citi” and “the Company” refer to 

Citigroup Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

For a list of terms and acronyms used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K 
and other Citigroup presentations, see “Glossary of Terms and Acronyms” at 
the end of this report.

Additional Information
Additional information about Citigroup is available on Citi’s website at 
www.citigroup.com. Citigroup’s recent annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly 
reports on Form 10-Q and proxy statements, as well as other filings with 
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are available free of 
charge through Citi’s website by clicking on the “Investors” tab and selecting 
“SEC Filings,” then “Citigroup Inc.” The SEC’s website also contains current 
reports on Form 8-K and other information regarding Citi at www.sec.gov.

For a discussion of 2020 versus 2019 results of operations of ICG, GCB in 

North America, Latin America and Asia, and Corporate/Other, see each 
respective business’s results of operations in Citi’s 2020 Annual Report on 
Form 10-K.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior periods’ financial 
statements and disclosures to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Please see “Risk Factors” below for a discussion of material 

risks and uncertainties that could impact Citi’s businesses, 
results of operations and financial condition.

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As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup was managed pursuant to two operating segments—Institutional Clients Group and Global Consumer Banking—with 
the remaining operations in Corporate/Other. (For information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure effective for the first quarter of 2022, see 
“Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” below.)

For a further description of the operating segments and the products and services they provide, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 

Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Citigroup Operating Segments

Institutional  
Clients Group  
(ICG)

Global  
Consumer Banking  
(GCB)

• Banking

-  Investment banking
-  Treasury and trade solutions
-  Corporate lending
-  Private bank

• Markets and securities services

-  Fixed income markets
-  Equity markets
-  Securities services

• North America

• Latin America(1)

• Asia(2)

Consisting of:

•  Retail banking and wealth 
management, including

-   Residential real estate
-   Small business banking

•  Branded cards in all regions

•  Retail services in North America

Corporate/Other

•  Corporate Treasury

•  Operations and technology

•  Global staff functions and other corporate expenses

•  Legacy non-core assets:

-  Consumer loans
-  Certain portfolios of securities, loans and other assets

•  Discontinued operations

The following are the four regions in which Citigroup operates. The regional results are fully reflected in the segment and Corporate/Other results above.

Citigroup Regions(3)

North 
America

Europe,
Middle East
and Africa
(EMEA)

Latin  
America

Asia

(1)  Latin America GCB consists of Citi’s consumer banking business in Mexico.
(2)  Asia GCB includes the results of operations of GCB activities in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.
(3)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Latin America includes Mexico and Asia includes Japan.

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Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned 
Revision to Reporting Structure
As part of its strategic refresh, Citi is making management reporting changes 
to align with its vision and strategy, including to assist Citi in decisions about 
resources and capital allocation and to assess business performance. In the 
first quarter of 2022, Citi will revise its financial reporting structure to align 
with these management reporting changes to enable investors and others to 
better understand the performance of Citi’s businesses (see the table below for 
additional information on the revised financial reporting structure):

•  First, Citi is creating a Personal Banking and Wealth Management 
segment. It will consist of two distinct reporting units: U.S. Personal
Banking businesses and a Global Wealth Management business, which 
will include the private bank.

• Second, with respect to Institutional Clients Group (ICG), Citi will begin 
reporting under three reporting units: Services, Banking and Markets. 
Services will include treasury and trade solutions and securities services, 
reflecting the importance of these businesses to Citi’s future.

• Finally, Citi is creating Legacy Franchises, a segment that will consist of 
all the businesses Citi intends to exit (see below), including its remaining 
Legacy Holdings assets.

In conjunction with the strategic refresh, in 2021 Citi announced that it 
will focus its consumer banking franchises in Asia and EMEA on four wealth 
centers: Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and London. 
As a result, Citi is pursuing exits of its consumer franchises in the remaining 
13 markets across these two regions.

In 2021 and early 2022, Citi announced sale agreements for or exit of 
a majority of the 13 markets (for additional information, see “Executive 
Summary” and “Asia GCB” below). ICG will continue to serve clients, 
including its commercial banking clients, in all of these markets.

In addition, in January 2022, Citi announced that it intends to exit 
the consumer, small business and middle-market banking operations 
of Citibanamex. The businesses in the intended exit include the Mexico 
consumer and small business banking operations, reported as part of Citi’s 
GCB segment, as well as the Mexico middle-market banking business, 
reported in Citi’s ICG segment. These operations represent the entirety 
of the Latin America GCB unit. Citi will continue to operate a locally 
licensed banking business in Mexico through its global ICG (for additional 
information, see “Executive Summary” and “Latin America GCB” below).
For additional information regarding the exit markets, see Note 2 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. For information regarding risks related to 
the exit markets, see “Risk Factors” below.

The following table summarizes both Citi’s reporting structure during 2021 and its planned 2022 financial reporting structure:

Current Reporting Structure as of 2021

New Reporting Structure Effective in 2022

North America

Retail Services

Personal Banking 
& Wealth 
Management

Equity Markets

Markets

Fixed Income Markets

Institutional Clients 
Group

Banking

Securities Services

Treasury & Trade Solutions

Investment Banking

Corporate Lending

Private Bank

Branded Cards

Global Consumer 
Banking

Asia

Latin America

Corporate/Other

Retail Banking

Branded Cards

Retail Banking

Branded Cards

Retail Banking

Institutional Clients 
Group

Markets

Treasury & Trade Solutions

Services

Securities Services

Equity Markets

Fixed Income Markets

Investment Banking

Corporate Lending

Branded Cards

Retail Services

Retail Banking

Private Bank

Wealth Management

Asia Consumer

Banking

U.S. Personal 
Banking

Global Wealth 
Management

Legacy Franchises

Mexico Consumer, Small Business & Middle-Market 
Banking

Legacy Holdings Assets

Corporate/Other

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As described further throughout this Executive Summary, Citi demonstrated 
continued progress across the franchise during 2021:

•  Citi’s earnings increased significantly versus the prior year, largely 

reflecting an allowance for credit loss (ACL) release of approximately 
$8.8 billion as a result of continued improvement in both the 
macroeconomic environment and portfolio credit quality.

•  Citi’s revenues declined 5% from the prior year. Excluding a pretax loss of 
approximately $0.7 billion (approximately $0.6 billion after-tax) related to 
Citi’s agreement to sell its Australia consumer banking business in Asia Global 
Consumer Banking (GCB) (see “Citigroup” below), Citi’s revenues declined 
4%, as strength in investment banking, equity markets, the private bank and 
securities services in Institutional Clients Group (ICG) was more than offset 
by normalization in market activity in fixed income markets within ICG, as 
well as the impact of lower deposit spreads and card loans across GCB.
•  Citi’s expenses included pretax costs of approximately $1.2 billion 

($1.1 billion after-tax) primarily related to charges incurred from the 
voluntary early retirement program (VERP) in connection with the 
wind-down of the Korea consumer banking business (for additional 
information, see “Asia GCB” below).

•  Citi continued to invest in its transformation, including 

infrastructure supporting its risk and control environment, and make 
business-led investments.

•  Citi had broad-based deposit growth across ICG and GCB (up 3% and 5%, 
respectively), reflecting continued engagement across both corporate and 
consumer clients.

•  Citi returned approximately $11.8 billion of capital to its common 

shareholders in the form of $4.2 billion in dividends and $7.6 billion in 
common share repurchases, totaling approximately 105 million common 
shares, while maintaining robust regulatory capital ratios.

•  In addition to the sale announcements related to Asia GCB, Citi also 

announced it intends to exit the consumer, small business and middle-
market banking operations of Citibanamex in Mexico. Citi’s planned 
divestitures of its consumer businesses across Mexico, Asia and EMEA 
are aligned with the repositioning of its consumer operations to focus on 
global wealth centers, as well as payments and lending and a targeted 
retail presence in the U.S. (For additional information on the exit markets 
and Citi’s revised reporting structure effective for the first quarter of 2022, 
see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Revised Reporting Strategy” 
above and “Latin America GCB” and “Asia GCB” below.)

Although economic growth and employment rates have continued 
to recover from pandemic-related lows, particularly in the U.S., various 
macroeconomic and other challenges and uncertainties related to, among 

other things, the duration and severity of the pandemic-related public health 
crisis, disruptions of global supply chains, inflationary pressures, increasing 
interest rates and geopolitical tensions involving Eastern Europe, will 
continue to create uncertainty around Citi’s businesses and results.

For a discussion of trends, uncertainties and risks that will or could 

impact Citi’s businesses, results of operations and financial condition during 
2022, see “2021 Results Summary,” “Risk Factors,” each respective business’s 
results of operations and “Managing Global Risk” below.

2021 Results Summary

Citigroup
Citigroup reported net income of $22.0 billion, or $10.14 per share, 
compared to net income of $11.0 billion, or $4.72 per share, in the prior year. 
The increase in net income was driven by lower cost of credit, partially offset 
by higher expenses and lower revenues. Citigroup’s effective tax rate was 
20%, up modestly from 19% in the prior year. Earnings per share increased 
significantly, primarily driven by net income.

Citigroup revenues of $71.9 billion decreased 5% from the prior year. Excluding 

the Australia loss on sale, Citigroup revenues decreased 4%, primarily driven 
by lower revenues in both ICG and GCB, partially offset by higher revenues in 
Corporate/Other.

As discussed above, Citi’s 2021 results include the impacts of divestitures 
of Citi’s consumer banking businesses in Asia. Reported revenues include the 
Australia loss on sale (approximately $0.7 billion pretax, $0.6 billion after-
tax), primarily reflecting the impact of a currency translation adjustment 
(CTA) loss (net of hedges) already reflected in the Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (AOCI) component of equity. Upon closing, the CTA 
balance will be removed from the AOCI component of equity, resulting in a 
neutral impact to Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital.

Reported expenses include the impact of the Korea VERP of approximately 
$1.1 billion (approximately $0.8 billion after-tax) and contract modification 
costs related to the Asia divestitures of approximately $119 million 
(approximately $98 million after-tax). (As used throughout this Form 10-K, 
Citi’s results of operations and financial condition excluding the impact 
of the Australia loss on sale, Korea VERP and other Asia divestiture-related 
costs are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes the presentation of its 
results of operations and financial condition excluding the divestiture-related 
impacts described above provides a meaningful depiction of the underlying 
fundamentals of its broader results and Asia GCB businesses’ results for 
investors, industry analysts and others.)

Citigroup’s end-of-period loans decreased 1% from the prior year to 
$668 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation into 
U.S. dollars for reporting purposes (FX translation), Citigroup’s end-of-
period loans were largely unchanged, as growth in ICG was offset by lower 
loans in GCB and Corporate/Other. Citigroup’s end-of-period deposits 

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increased 3% to $1.3 trillion. Excluding the impact of FX translation, 
Citigroup’s end-of-period deposits increased 4%, reflecting growth in both 
GCB and ICG. (As used throughout this Form 10-K, Citi’s results of operations 
excluding the impact of FX translation are non-GAAP financial measures. 
Citi believes the presentation of its results of operations and financial 
condition excluding the impact of FX translation provides a meaningful 
depiction of the underlying fundamentals of its businesses for investors, 
industry analysts and others.)

Expenses
Citigroup operating expenses of $48.2 billion increased 9% versus the 
prior year. Excluding the impact of the Asia divestitures, expenses of 
$47.0 billion increased 6%, primarily reflecting investments in Citi’s 
transformation, including infrastructure supporting its risk and control 
environment, business-led investments and revenue- and transaction-related 
expenses, partially offset by productivity savings. Citi expects expenses 
in 2022 to continue to be impacted by its transformation-related and 
business-led investments.

Cost of Credit
Citi’s total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims were a 
benefit of $3.8 billion, compared to a cost of $17.5 billion in the prior year 
primarily related to the pandemic. The decreased cost of credit was driven by 
a net ACL reserve release of $8.8 billion (versus a build of $9.8 billion in the 
prior year) as well as lower net credit losses. Citi’s net ACL release primarily 
reflected improvement in Citi’s macroeconomic outlook and portfolio credit 
quality. Citi could experience higher credit costs in 2022, as the level of ACL 
releases from 2021 are unlikely to continue, and Citi expects to build ACL 
reserves for new lending volumes.

For further information on the drivers of Citi’s ACL, see “Significant 
Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates—Citi’s Allowance for Credit 
Losses (ACL)” below.

Net credit losses of $4.9 billion declined 36% from the prior year. 

Consumer net credit losses of $4.5 billion decreased 32%, primarily reflecting 
lower loan volumes and improved delinquencies in the North America 
cards portfolios. Corporate net credit losses of $395 million decreased 60%, 
primarily reflecting improvements in portfolio credit quality.

For additional information on Citi’s consumer and corporate credit 
costs and ACL, see each respective business’s results of operations and 
“Credit Risk” below.

Capital
Citigroup’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio was 12.2% as of December 31, 
2021, based on the Basel III Standardized Approach framework for determining 
risk-weighted assets, compared to 11.5% as of December 31, 2020, based on 
the Basel III Advanced Approaches for determining risk-weighted assets. The 
increase in the ratio primarily reflected actions to reduce risk-weighted assets 
(RWA) and a temporary pause in common share repurchases in the fourth 
quarter of 2021, in preparation for the implementation of the Standardized 
Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) on January 1, 2022. Citi 
resumed common share repurchases in January 2022.

Citigroup’s Supplementary Leverage ratio was 5.7% as of December 31, 
2021, compared to 7.0% as of December 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily 
driven by the expiration of temporary relief granted by the Federal Reserve 
Board (FRB) as of the end of the first quarter of 2021. For additional 
information on SA-CCR and Citi’s capital ratios, see “Capital Resources” below.

Institutional Clients Group
ICG net income of $15.7 billion increased 36%, reflecting lower cost of 
credit, partially offset by higher expenses and lower revenues. ICG operating 
expenses increased 8% to $26.5 billion, reflecting continued investments 
in Citi’s transformation, business-led investments and revenue- and 
transaction-related expenses, partially offset by productivity savings.

ICG revenues of $43.9 billion decreased 3%, as a 7% increase in Banking 
revenues was more than offset by an 11% decline in Markets and securities 
services revenues. The increase in Banking revenues included the impact of 
$144 million of losses on loan hedges related to corporate lending and the 
private bank, compared to losses of $51 million in the prior year.

Banking revenues of $23.3 billion (excluding the impact of losses on 
loan hedges) increased 7%, as higher revenues in investment banking and 
the private bank were partially offset by lower revenues in treasury and trade 
solutions and corporate lending. Investment banking revenues of $7.5 billion 
increased 30%, reflecting growth across products, particularly in advisory and 
equity underwriting. Advisory revenues increased 78% to $1.8 billion, equity 
underwriting revenues increased 53% to $2.4 billion and debt underwriting 
revenues increased 3% to $3.3 billion.

Treasury and trade solutions revenues of $9.4 billion declined 4%, as 
higher fee revenues, including a recovery in commercial card revenues, as 
well as growth in trade were more than offset by the impact of lower deposit 
spreads. Private bank revenues increased 5%. Excluding the impact of gains 
on loan hedges, private bank revenues of $4.0 billion increased 6%, driven 
by higher loan volumes and spreads, as well as higher managed investments 
and deposits, partially offset by lower deposit spreads. Corporate lending 
revenues decreased 3%. Excluding the impact of losses on loan hedges, 
corporate lending revenues of $2.3 billion decreased 1%, as lower cost of 
funds was more than offset by lower loan volumes.

Markets and securities services revenues of $20.8 billion decreased 11%. 

Fixed income markets revenues of $13.7 billion decreased 22%, reflecting 
a normalization in market activity across rates and spread products. 
Equity markets revenues of $4.5 billion increased 25%, driven by growth 
across all products, reflecting solid client activity and favorable market 
conditions. Securities services revenues of $2.7 billion increased 6%, as 
strong fee revenues, driven by higher settlement volumes and higher assets 
under custody, were partially offset by lower deposit spreads. For additional 
information on the results of operations of ICG in 2021, see “Institutional 
Clients Group” below.

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Global Consumer Banking
GCB net income was $6.1 billion, compared to net income of $667 million in 
the prior year, reflecting lower cost of credit, partially offset by lower revenues 
and higher expenses. GCB operating expenses of $20.0 billion increased 12%. 
Excluding the impact of FX translation and the Asia divestitures, expenses 
increased 5%, reflecting continued investments in Citi’s transformation, as 
well as business-led investments and volume-related expenses, partially offset 
by productivity savings.

GCB revenues of $27.3 billion decreased 10% from the prior year. 
Excluding the impact of FX translation and the Australia loss on sale, 
revenues decreased 9%, as continued solid deposit growth and growth 
in assets under management were more than offset by lower card loans 
and lower deposit spreads. For additional information on GCB’s results of 
operations, including the impact of FX translation, see “Global Consumer 
Banking” below.

North America GCB revenues of $17.5 billion decreased 9%, with lower 
revenues across branded cards, retail services and retail banking. Branded 
cards revenues of $8.2 billion decreased 7%, reflecting continued higher 
payment rates. Retail services revenues of $5.1 billion decreased 15%, 
reflecting continued higher payment rates and lower average loans as well as 
higher partner payments. Retail banking revenues of $4.2 billion decreased 
7%, as the benefit of stronger deposit volumes was more than offset by lower 
deposit spreads and lower mortgage revenues.

North America GCB average deposits of $206 billion increased 17% 
year-over-year and average retail banking loans of $50 billion decreased 4% 
year-over-year, while assets under management of $87 billion increased 8%. 
Average branded cards loans of $81 billion decreased 4% and average retail 
services loans decreased 7%, reflecting higher payment rates. Branded cards 
spend volume of $411 billion increased 21% and retail services spend volume 
of $92 billion increased 18%, reflecting a recovery in sales activity from the 
pandemic-driven low levels in the prior year. For additional information 
on the results of operations of North America GCB in 2021, see “Global 
Consumer Banking—North America GCB” below.

International GCB revenues (consisting of Latin America GCB and 

Asia GCB (which includes the results of operations in certain EMEA countries)) 
of $9.8 billion declined 11% versus the prior year. Excluding the impact of 
FX translation and the Australia loss on sale, international GCB revenues 
declined 7%. Excluding the impact of FX translation, Latin America GCB 
revenues decreased 9%, driven by lower average loans and lower deposit spreads. 
Excluding the impact of FX translation and the Australia loss on sale, Asia 
GCB revenues decreased 6%, reflecting lower spreads, partially offset by higher 
investment revenues. For additional information on the results of operations 
of Latin America GCB and Asia GCB in 2021, including the impacts of FX 
translation, see “Global Consumer Banking—Latin America GCB” and 
“Global Consumer Banking—Asia GCB” below. For additional information 
on Citi’s consumer banking business in Australia, see “Global Consumer 
Banking—Asia GCB” below.

Year-over-year, excluding the impact of FX translation, international GCB 
average deposits of $146 billion increased 5%, average retail banking loans 
of $72 billion decreased 3% and assets under management of $145 billion 
increased 5%. On this basis, international GCB average card loans of 
$20 billion decreased 13%, while credit card spend volumes of $100 billion 
increased 9%, reflecting a continued recovery in credit card spend activity 
from the pandemic-related low levels in the prior year.

Corporate/Other
Corporate/Other net income was $215 million, compared to a net loss of 
$1.1 billion in the prior year, reflecting higher revenues, lower expenses, 
lower cost of credit, and the release of a foreign tax credit (FTC) valuation 
allowance. Operating expenses of $1.6 billion decreased 14%, reflecting the 
absence of the prior year’s civil money penalty and the wind-down of legacy 
assets, partially offset by increases related to Citi’s transformation.

Corporate/Other revenues of $667 million compared to $71 million in 
the prior year, primarily driven by higher net revenue from the investment 
portfolio. For additional information on the results of operations of 
Corporate/Other in 2021, see “Corporate/Other” below.

CITI’S CONSENT ORDER COMPLIANCE
Citi has embarked on a multiyear transformation, with the target outcome to 
change Citi’s business and operating models such that they simultaneously 
strengthen risk and controls and improve Citi’s value to customers, clients 
and shareholders.

This includes efforts to effectively implement the October 2020 FRB and 

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) consent orders issued to 
Citigroup and Citibank, respectively. In the second quarter of 2021, Citi 
made an initial submission to the OCC, and submitted its plans to address 
the consent orders to both regulators during the third quarter of 2021. 
Citi continues to work constructively with the regulators, and will continue to 
reflect their feedback in its project plans and execution efforts.

As discussed above, Citi’s efforts include continued investments in its 
transformation, including the remediation of its consent orders. Citi’s CEO 
has made the strengthening of Citi’s risk and control environment a strategic 
priority and has established a Chief Administrative Officer organization to 
centralize program management. In addition, the Citigroup and Citibank 
Boards of Directors each formed a Transformation Oversight Committee, 
an ad hoc committee of each Board, to provide oversight of management’s 
remediation efforts under the consent orders.

For additional information about the consent orders, see “Risk Factors—

Compliance Risks” below and Citi’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with 
the SEC on October 7, 2020.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Citigroup Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts

Net interest income(1)
Non-interest revenue

Revenues, net of interest expense
Operating expenses(1)
Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income taxes(2)

Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Citigroup’s net income (loss)(2)

Earnings per share
Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)

Diluted 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)
Dividends declared per common share 

Common dividends
Preferred dividends
Common share repurchases

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

$42,494
29,390

$71,884
48,193
(3,778)

$27,469
5,451

$22,018
7

$22,025
73

$44,751
30,750

$75,501
44,374
17,495

$13,632
2,525

$48,128
26,939

$75,067
42,783
8,383

$23,901
4,430

$46,562
27,474

$74,036
43,023
7,568

$23,445
5,357

$11,107
(20)

$19,471
(4)

$18,088
(8)

$11,087
40

$19,467
66

$18,080
35

$45,061
28,632

$73,693
43,481
7,451

$22,761
29,388

$ (6,627)
(111)

$ (6,738)
60

$21,952

$11,047

$19,401

$18,045

$ (6,798)

$ 10.21
10.21

$ 10.14
10.14
2.04

$ 4,196
1,040
7,600

$

$

4.75
4.74

4.73
4.72
2.04

$

$

8.08
8.08

8.04
8.04
1.92

$

$

6.69
6.69

6.69
6.68
1.54

$ 4,299
1,095
2,925

$ 4,403
1,109
17,875

$ 3,865
1,174
14,545

$ (2.94)
(2.98)

$ (2.94)
(2.98)
0.96

$ 2,595
1,213
14,538

Table continues on the next page, including footnotes.

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SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Continued)

Citigroup Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts, ratios and direct staff

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

At December 31:
Total assets
Total deposits 
Long-term debt
Citigroup common stockholders’ equity(2)
Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity(2)
Average assets

Direct staff (in thousands)

Performance metrics
Return on average assets
Return on average common stockholders’ equity(2)(3)
Return on average total stockholders’ equity(2)(3)
Return on tangible common equity (RoTCE)(2)(4)
Efficiency ratio (total operating expenses/total revenues, net)

Basel III ratios(2)(5)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(6)
Tier 1 Capital(6)
Total Capital(6)
Supplementary Leverage ratio

Citigroup common stockholders’ equity to assets(2)
Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity to assets(2)
Dividend payout ratio(7)
Total payout ratio(8)
Book value per common share(2)
Tangible book value (TBV) per share(2)(4)

$2,291,413
1,317,230
254,374
182,977
201,972
2,347,709

$2,260,090
1,280,671
271,686
179,962
199,442
2,226,454

$1,951,158
1,070,590
248,760
175,262
193,242
1,978,805

$1,917,383
1,013,170
231,999
177,760
196,220
1,920,242

$1,842,465
959,822
236,709
181,487
200,740
1,875,438

223

210

200

204

209

0.94%
11.5
10.9
13.4
67.0

12.25%
13.91
16.04
5.73

7.99%
8.81
20
56
92.21
79.16

$

0.50%
5.7
5.7
6.6
58.8

11.51%
13.06
15.33
6.99

7.96%
8.82
43
73
86.43
73.67

$

0.98%
10.3
9.9
12.1
57.0

11.79%
13.33
15.87
6.20

8.98%
9.90
24
122
82.90
70.39

$

0.94%
9.4
9.1
11.0
58.1

11.86%
13.43
16.14
6.40

9.27%
10.23
23
109
75.05
63.79

$

(0.36)%
(3.9)
(3.0)
8.1
59.0

12.36%
14.06
16.30
6.68

9.85%
10.90
NM
NM
70.62
60.16

$

(1)  Revenue previously referred to as net interest revenue is now referred to as net interest income. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi reclassified deposit insurance expenses from Interest expense to Other operating 
expenses for all periods presented. Amounts reclassified for each year were $1,207 million for 2021, $1,203 million for 2020, $781 million for 2019, $1,182 million for 2018 and $1,249 million for 2017. See Note 1 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)  2017 includes the one-time impact related to enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform). 2020, 2019 and 2018 reflect the tax rate structure post Tax Reform. RoTCE for 2017 excludes the one-time impact 

from Tax Reform and is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates—Income Taxes” below. 

(3)  The return on average common stockholders’ equity is calculated using net income less preferred stock dividends divided by average common stockholders’ equity. The return on average total Citigroup stockholders’ 

equity is calculated using net income divided by average Citigroup stockholders’ equity.

(4)  RoTCE and TBV are non-GAAP financial measures. For information on RoTCE and TBV, see “Capital Resources—Tangible Common Equity, Book Value Per Share, Tangible Book Value Per Share and Returns on Equity” 

below.

(5)  Citi’s risk-based capital and leverage ratios for 2017 are non-GAAP financial measures, which reflect full implementation of regulatory capital adjustments and deductions prior to the effective date of January 1, 2018.
(6)  Citi’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were derived under the Basel III Standardized Approach, and the reportable Total Capital ratio was the lower derived under the Basel III Advanced 
Approaches framework as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019 to 2017. Citi’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III 
Advanced Approaches framework as of December 31, 2020. 

(7)  Dividends declared per common share as a percentage of net income per diluted share.
(8)  Total common dividends declared plus common share repurchases as a percentage of net income available to common shareholders (Net income, less preferred dividends). See “Consolidated Statement of Changes in 

Stockholders’ Equity,” Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Equity Security Repurchases” below for the component details. 

NM  Not meaningful

11

SEGMENT AND BUSINESS—INCOME (LOSS) AND REVENUES

CITIGROUP INCOME

In millions of dollars

Income (loss) from continuing operations

Institutional Clients Group

North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total

Global Consumer Banking

North America
Latin America
Asia(1)

Total
Corporate/Other

Income from continuing operations

Discontinued operations
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Citigroup’s net income

(1)  Asia GCB includes the results of operations of GCB activities in certain EMEA countries. 
NM Not meaningful

CITIGROUP REVENUES

In millions of dollars

Institutional Clients Group

North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total

Global Consumer Banking

North America
Latin America
Asia(1)

Total
Corporate/Other

Total Citigroup net revenues

(1)  Asia GCB includes the results of operations of GCB activities in certain EMEA countries.
NM Not meaningful

2021

2020

2019

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

$ 5,781
4,347
2,429
3,206

$ 3,310
3,280
1,390
3,573

$ 3,407
3,836
2,101
3,432

$15,763

$11,553

$ 12,776

$ 5,934
798
(686)

$ 6,046
209

$

(46)
241
468

$

663
(1,109)

$ 3,157
885
1,537

$ 5,579
1,116

$22,018

$11,107

$ 19,471

$

7
73

$

(20)
40

$

(4)
66

$21,952

$11,047

$ 19,401

75%
33
75
(10)

36%

NM
NM
NM

NM
NM

98%

NM
83%

99%

(3)%
(14)
(34)
4

(10)%

NM
(73)%
(70)

(88)%
NM

(43)%

NM
(39)%

(43)%

2021

2020

2019

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

$ 16,748
13,094
4,946
9,099

$ 17,476
13,041
4,981
9,590

$ 13,603
12,157
5,275
8,789

$ 43,887

$ 45,088

$ 39,824

$ 17,481
4,250
5,599

$ 27,330
667

$ 19,284
4,466
6,592

$ 30,342
71

$ 20,460
5,334
7,427

$ 33,221
2,022

$ 71,884

$ 75,501

$ 75,067

(4)%
—
(1)
(5)

(3)%

(9)%
(5)
(15)

(10)%
NM

(5)%

28%
7
(6)
9

13%

(6)
(16)
(11)

(9)%
(96)

1%

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SEGMENT BALANCE SHEET(1)—DECEMBER 31, 2021

Institutional 
Clients 
Group

Global 
Consumer 
Banking

Corporate/Other
and
consolidating
eliminations(2)

Citigroup parent
company-issued
long-term debt and
stockholders’equity(3)

In millions of dollars

Assets

Cash and deposits with banks, net of allowance
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell,  
net of allowance
Trading account assets
Investments, net of allowance
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance for credit losses on loans 
Other assets, net of allowance
Net inter-segment liquid assets(4)

Total assets

Liabilities and equity

Total deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt(3)
Other liabilities, net of allowance
Net inter-segment funding (lending)(3)

Total liabilities
Total stockholders’ equity(5)

Total liabilities and equity

$

90,714

$

7,953

$ 163,366

326,937
318,495
132,357
393,681
112,901
386,448

118
1,186
1,218
253,721
51,480
116,728

233
12,264
379,247
3,910
41,632
(503,176)

$1,761,533

$432,404

$ 97,476

$ 949,522
188,784
160,353
27,309
89,720
88,443
257,402

$1,761,533
—

$361,808
2,498
763
109
482
32,325
34,419

$432,404
—

$1,761,533

$432,404

$

5,900
3
413
555
(773)
15,582
75,096

$ 96,776
700

$ 97,476

Total 
Citigroup 
consolidated

$ 262,033

327,288
331,945
512,822
651,312
206,013
—

$2,291,413

$1,317,230
191,285
161,529
27,973
254,374
136,350
—

$2,088,741
202,672

$

$

$

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
164,945
—
(366,917)

$ (201,972)
201,972

$

—

$2,291,413

(1)  The supplemental information presented in the table above reflects Citigroup’s consolidated GAAP balance sheet by reporting segment. The respective segment information depicts the assets and liabilities managed by 

each segment. 

(2)  Consolidating eliminations for total Citigroup and Citigroup parent company assets and liabilities are recorded within Corporate/Other. 
(3)  Total stockholders’ equity and the majority of long-term debt of Citigroup are reflected on the Citigroup parent company balance sheet. Citigroup allocates stockholders’ equity and long-term debt to its businesses 

through inter-segment allocations as shown above.

(4)  Represents the attribution of Citigroup’s liquid assets (primarily consisting of cash, marketable equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities) to the various businesses based on Liquidity Coverage Ratio 

(LCR) assumptions.

(5)  Corporate/Other equity represents noncontrolling interests.

13

INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS GROUP

As of December 31, 2021, Institutional Clients Group (ICG) included 
Banking and Markets and securities services (for additional information 
on these businesses, see “Citigroup Segments” above). ICG provided 
corporate, institutional, public sector and high-net-worth clients around the 
world with a full range of wholesale banking products and services, including 
fixed income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime 
brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed income research, corporate 
lending, investment banking and advisory services, private banking, cash 
management, trade finance and securities services. ICG transacted with 
clients in both cash instruments and derivatives, including fixed income, 
foreign currency, equity and commodity products.

For information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure, 

including the reporting of the private bank as part of a new reporting 
segment, Personal Banking and Wealth Management, see “Strategic 
Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above.
ICG revenue is generated primarily from fees and spreads associated with 
these activities. ICG earns fee income for assisting clients with transactional 
services and clearing and providing brokerage and investment banking 
services and other such activities. Such fees are recognized at the point 
in time when Citigroup’s performance under the terms of a contractual 
arrangement is completed, which is typically at the trade/execution date or 
closing of a transaction. Revenue generated from these activities is recorded in 
Commissions and fees and Investment banking. Revenue is also generated 
from assets under custody and administration, which is recognized as/when 
the associated promised service is satisfied, which normally occurs at the point 
in time the service is requested by the customer and provided by Citi. Revenue 
generated from these activities is primarily recorded in Administration and 
other fiduciary fees. For additional information on these various types of 
revenues, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In addition, as a market maker, ICG facilitates transactions, including 
holding product inventory to meet client demand, and earns the differential 
between the price at which it buys and sells the products. These price 
differentials and the unrealized gains and losses on the inventory are 
recorded in Principal transactions. Mark-to-market gains and losses on 
certain credit derivatives (used to hedge the corporate loan portfolio) are also 

recorded in Principal transactions (for additional information on Principal 
transactions revenue, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). 
Other primarily includes realized gains and losses on available-for-sale 
(AFS) debt securities, gains and losses on equity securities not held in 
trading accounts and other non-recurring gains and losses. Interest income 
earned on assets held, less interest paid on long- and short-term debt and to 
customers on deposits, is recorded as Net interest income.

The amount and types of Markets revenues are impacted by a variety of 
interrelated factors, including market liquidity; changes in market variables 
such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, commodity prices 
and credit spreads, as well as their implied volatilities; investor confidence 
and other macroeconomic conditions. Assuming all other market conditions 
do not change, increases in client activity levels or bid/offer spreads generally 
result in increases in revenues. However, changes in market conditions 
can significantly impact client activity levels, bid/offer spreads and the fair 
value of product inventory. For example, a decrease in market liquidity may 
increase bid/offer spreads, decrease client activity levels and widen credit 
spreads on product inventory positions.

ICG’s management of the Markets businesses involves daily monitoring 

and evaluation of the above factors at the trading desk as well as the 
country level.

In the Markets businesses, client revenues are those revenues directly 

attributable to client transactions at the time of inception, including 
commissions, interest or fees earned. Client revenues do not include the 
results of client facilitation activities (e.g., holding product inventory 
in anticipation of client demand) or the results of certain economic 
hedging activities.

ICG’s international presence is supported by trading floors in approximately 

80 countries and a proprietary network in 95 countries and jurisdictions. At 
December 31, 2021, ICG had $1.8 trillion in assets and $950 billion in deposits. 
Securities services and issuer services managed $24.0 trillion in assets under 
custody and administration at December 31, 2021, of which Citi provides both 
custody and administrative services to certain clients related to $1.9 trillion of 
such assets. Managed assets under trust were $3.8 trillion at December 31, 2021. 
For additional information on these operations, see “Administration and Other 
Fiduciary Fees” in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

14

 
2020

2019

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Commissions and fees 
Administration and other fiduciary fees
Investment banking
Principal transactions
Other(1)

Total non-interest revenue
Net interest income (including dividends)

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses(2)

Net credit losses on loans
Credit reserve build (release) for loans
Provision for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Provisions for credit losses on HTM debt securities and other assets

2021

$ 4,750
3,351
6,741
10,064
1,384

$26,290
17,597

$43,887

$26,513

$

396
(2,533)
(777)
1

Provisions for credit losses

Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Noncontrolling interests

Net income

Balance Sheet data and ratios
EOP assets (in billions of dollars)
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio

Revenues by region
North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total

Income from continuing operations by region

North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total

Average loans by region (in billions of dollars)

North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total

EOP deposits by business (in billions of dollars)
Treasury and trade solutions
All other ICG businesses

Total

(1)  2019 includes an approximate $350 million gain on Citi’s investment in Tradeweb.
(2)  2020 includes an approximate $390 million operational loss related to certain legal matters.
NM Not meaningful

$ 4,412
2,877
5,009
13,308
1,149

$26,755
18,333

$ 4,462
2,756
4,440
8,562
1,829

$22,049
17,775

$45,088

$39,824

$24,617

$22,961

$

987
3,172
1,435
21

$14,856
3,303

$11,553
50

$

394
71
98
—

$

563

$16,300
3,524

$12,776
40

$11,503

$12,736

$ (2,913)

$ 5,615

$20,287
4,524

$15,763
83

$15,680

$ 1,762
1,812
0.87%
60

$ 1,730
1,706
0.67%
55

$ 1,447
1,493
0.85%
58

$17,476
13,041
4,981
9,590

$13,603
12,157
5,275
8,789

$45,088

$39,824

$ 3,310
3,280
1,390
3,573

$ 3,407
3,836
2,101
3,432

$11,553

$12,776

$

$

$

$

201
88
39
71

399

651
273

924

$

$

$

$

188
87
40
73

388

536
232

768

$16,748
13,094
4,946
9,099

$43,887

$ 5,781
4,347
2,429
3,206

$15,763

$

$

$

$

202
89
32
73

396

636
314

950

15

8%
16
35
(24)
20

(2)%
(4)

(3)%

8%

(60)%
NM
NM
(95)

NM

37%
37

36%
66

36%

2%
6

(4)%
—
(1)
(5)

(3)%

75%
33
75
(10)

36%

—%
1
(18)
3

(1)%

(2)%
15

3%

(1)%
4
13
55
(37)

21%
3

13%

7%

NM
NM
NM
100%

NM

(9)%
(6)

(10)%
25

(10)%

20%
14

28%
7
(6)
9

13%

(3)%
(14)
(34)
4

(10)%

7%
1
(3)
(3)

3%

21%
18

20%

 
 
 
ICG Revenue Details

In millions of dollars

Investment banking revenue details
Advisory
Equity underwriting
Debt underwriting

Total investment banking
Treasury and trade solutions
Corporate lending—excluding gains (losses) on loan hedges(1)
Private bank—excluding gains (losses) on loan hedges(1)

2021

2020

2019

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

$ 1,796
2,434
3,283

$ 7,513
9,444
2,291
4,005

$ 1,010
1,593
3,184

$ 5,787
9,824
2,310
3,794

$ 1,259
973
2,984

$ 5,216
10,513
2,985
3,487

78%
53
3

30%
(4)
(1)
6

7%

Total Banking revenues (ex-gains (losses) on loan hedges)(1)

$ 23,253

$ 21,715

$ 22,201

 Losses on loan hedges(1)

$

(144)

$

(51)

$

(432)

NM

Total Banking revenues (including gains (losses) 
on loan hedges), net of interest expense

Fixed income markets(2)
Equity markets
Securities services
Other

Total Markets and securities services revenues, 
net of interest expense

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Commissions and fees
Principal transactions(3)
Other(2)

Total non-interest revenue 
Net interest income

Total fixed income markets(4)

Rates and currencies
Spread products/other fixed income

Total fixed income markets

Commissions and fees
Principal transactions(3)
Other

Total non-interest revenue 
Net interest income

Total equity markets(4)

$ 23,109

$ 21,664

$ 21,769

$ 13,720
4,545
2,720
(207)

$ 17,588
3,624
2,562
(352)

$ 13,074
2,908
2,642
(569)

$ 20,778

$ 23,424

$ 18,055

$ 43,887

$ 45,088

$ 39,824

$

793
7,692
831

$ 9,316
4,404

$

677
11,518
579

$ 12,774
4,814

$

782
7,661
1,117

$ 9,560
3,514

$ 13,720

$ 17,588

$ 13,074

$ 8,903
4,817

$ 12,162
5,426

$ 9,242
3,832

$ 13,720

$ 17,588

$ 13,074

$ 1,231
1,986
191

$ 3,408
1,137

$ 1,245
1,281
322

$ 2,848
776

$ 1,121
775
172

$ 2,068
840

$ 4,545

$ 3,624

$ 2,908

7%

(22)%
25
6
41

(11)%

(3)%

17%
(33)
44

(27)%
(9)

(22)%

(27)%
(11)

(22)%

(1)%
55
(41)

20%
47

25%

(20)%
64
7

11%
(7)
(23)
9

(2)%

88%

—%

35%
25
(3)
38

30%

13%

(13)%
50
(48)

34%
37

35%

32%
42

35%

11%
65
87

38%
(8)

25%

(1)  Credit derivatives are used to economically hedge a portion of the private bank and corporate loan portfolio that includes both accrual loans and loans at fair value. Gains (losses) on loan hedges include the 

mark-to-market on the credit derivatives and the mark-to-market on the loans in the portfolio that are at fair value. The fixed premium costs of these hedges are netted against the private bank and corporate lending 
revenues to reflect the cost of credit protection. Gains (losses) on loan hedges include $(131) million and $(74) million related to the corporate loan portfolio and $(13) million and $23 million related to the private bank 
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. All of gains (losses) on loan hedges are related to the corporate loan portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2019. Citigroup’s results of operations 
excluding the impact of gains (losses) on loan hedges are non-GAAP financial measures.

(2)  2019 includes an approximate $350 million gain on Citi’s investment in Tradeweb.
(3)  Excludes principal transactions revenues of ICG businesses other than Markets, primarily treasury and trade solutions and the private bank.
(4)  Citi assesses its Markets business performance on a total revenue basis, as offsets may occur across revenue line items. For example, securities that generate Net interest income may be risk managed by derivatives 

that are recorded in Principal transactions revenue. For a description of the composition of these revenue line items, see Notes 4, 5 and 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

NM  Not meaningful

16

 
The discussion of the results of operations for ICG below excludes (where noted) the impact of gains (losses) on hedges of accrual loans, which are non-
GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2021 vs. 2020
Net income of $15.7 billion increased 36% versus the prior year, primarily driven 
by lower cost of credit, partially offset by higher expenses and lower revenues.

Revenues decreased 3%, reflecting lower Markets and securities services 

revenues, partially offset by higher Banking revenues. Banking revenues 
were up 7% (both including and excluding the impact of losses on loan 
hedges), driven by higher revenues in investment banking and the private 
bank, partially offset by lower revenues in treasury and trade solutions and 
corporate lending. Markets and securities services revenues were down 
11%, primarily reflecting a normalization in fixed income markets revenues, 
partially offset by growth in equity markets and securities services.

Citi expects that revenues in its markets and investment banking 

businesses will continue to reflect the overall market environment 
during 2022.

Within Banking:

•  Investment banking revenues were up 30%, reflecting growth in the 

overall market wallet. Advisory revenues increased 78%, reflecting strength 
in North America and EMEA, driven by growth in the market wallet as 
well as wallet share gains. Equity underwriting revenues increased 53%, 
reflecting strength in North America and EMEA, driven by growth in the 
market wallet, as well as wallet share gains. Debt underwriting revenues 
increased 3%, reflecting strength in EMEA, as growth in the market wallet 
was partially offset by a decline in wallet share.

•  Treasury and trade solutions revenues decreased 4% (both including and 
excluding the impact of FX translation), reflecting a decline in revenues 
in the cash business, partially offset by an increase in trade revenues. Cash 
revenues decreased, driven by the ongoing impact of lower deposit spreads. 
The decrease was partially offset by strong growth in fee revenues reflecting 
solid client engagement and growth in transaction volumes, including 
growth in USD clearing, commercial cards and cross-border solutions. The 
increase in trade revenues was driven by improved trade spreads and growth 
in loans, reflecting an increase in trade flows and originations, primarily 
in Asia and EMEA. Average trade loans increased 5% (both including and 
excluding the impact of FX translation).

•  Corporate lending revenues decreased 3%, including the impact of losses 
on loan hedges. Excluding the impact of losses on loan hedges, revenues 
decreased 1%, as lower cost of funds was more than offset by lower loan 
volumes, reflecting muted demand given strong client liquidity positions. 
Average loans decreased 20% during the current year.

•  Private bank revenues increased 5%. Excluding the impact of gains 
(losses) on loan hedges, revenues increased 6%, driven by strong 
performance in North America and EMEA. The higher revenues reflected 
continued momentum with new and existing clients, resulting in higher 
loan volumes and spreads, higher managed investments revenues and 
higher deposit volumes. The increase in revenues was partially offset by 
lower deposit spreads due to the ongoing low interest rate environment 
and lower capital markets revenue.

Within Markets and securities services:

•  Fixed income markets revenues decreased 22%, reflecting lower revenues 

across all regions, largely driven by a comparison to a strong prior 
year, as well as a normalization in market activity, particularly in rates 
and currencies, and spread products. Non-interest revenues decreased, 
reflecting lower investor client activity across rates and currencies and 
spread products. Net interest income also decreased, largely reflecting a 
change in the mix of trading positions.

Rates and currencies revenues decreased 27%, driven by the 

normalization in market activity, and a comparison to a strong prior year 
that included elevated levels of volatility related to the pandemic. Spread 
products and other fixed income revenues decreased 11%, driven by a 
comparison to a strong prior year and the normalization in market activity, 
particularly in flow trading and structured products, reflecting lower 
volatility and spreads, partially offset by strong securitization activity.
•  Equity markets revenues increased 25%, driven by growth across all 

products. Equity derivatives revenues increased reflecting higher client 
activity, particularly in EMEA and North America. Prime finance 
revenues increased due to favorable market conditions as well as growth 
in client balances. Cash equities revenues increased modestly, reflecting 
higher client activity. Non-interest revenues increased, primarily due to 
higher principal transactions revenues, reflecting higher client activity.
•  Securities services revenues increased 6%. Excluding the impact of FX 
translation, revenues increased 7%, as an increase in fee revenues with 
both new and existing clients, driven by growth in assets under custody 
and settlement volumes, was partially offset by lower deposit spreads.

Expenses were up 8%, primarily driven by continued investments in Citi’s 
transformation, business-led investments and higher incentive compensation, 
as well as transactional related expenses, partially offset by productivity savings.
Provisions reflected a benefit of $2.9 billion compared to costs of $5.6 billion in 

the prior year, driven by an ACL release and lower net credit losses.

Net credit losses declined to $396 million from $987 million in the prior 

year, driven by improvements in portfolio credit quality.

The ACL release was $3.3 billion compared to a build of $4.6 billion 
in the prior year. The release was primarily driven by improvements in 
portfolio credit quality as well as Citi’s improved macroeconomic outlook. 
For additional information on Citi’s ACL, see “Significant Accounting Policies 
and Significant Estimates” below.

For additional information on trends in ICG’s deposits and loans, see 
“Managing Global Risk—Liquidity Risk—Loans” and “—Deposits” below.

 For additional information on ICG’s corporate credit portfolio, see 

“Managing Global Risk—Credit Risk—Corporate Credit” below.

For additional information about trends, uncertainties and risks related 
to ICG’s future results, see “Managing Global Risk—Other Risks—Country 
Risk—Argentina” and “Risk Factors” below.

17

 
GLOBAL CONSUMER BANKING

As of December 31, 2021, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) consisted of consumer banking businesses in North America, Latin America (consisting of Citi’s 
consumer banking business in Mexico) and Asia. GCB provided traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, branded cards and, in 
the U.S., retail services (for information on consumer market exits related to Latin America GCB and Asia GCB as well as Citi’s planned revision to its reporting 
structure, see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above).

GCB’s markets in the U.S., Mexico and Asia had a combined 2,154 branches in 19 countries and jurisdictions as of December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2021, 
GCB had $267 billion in loans and $362 billion in retail banking deposits (excluding approximately $10 billion of loans and $8 billion of deposits reclassified to 
held-for-sale as a result of Citi’s agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines).

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims (PBC)

$ (496)

$11,702

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses

Net credit losses on loans
Credit reserve build (release) for loans
Provision for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Provisions for benefits and claims, and other assets

2021

$24,238
3,092

$27,330

$20,035

$ 4,582
(5,174)
—
96

Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Noncontrolling interests

Net income

Balance Sheet data and ratios 
EOP assets (in billions of dollars)
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio
Average retail banking deposits (in billions of dollars)
Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans

Revenue by business
Retail banking
Cards(1)

Total

Income from continuing operations by business
Retail banking
Cards(1)

Total

$ 7,791
1,745

$ 6,046
(11)

$ 6,057

$

$

432
440
1.38%
73
352
1.72%

$10,776
16,554

$27,330

$ (830)
6,876

$ 6,046

2020

2019

$26,551
3,791

$30,342

$28,455
4,766

$33,221

$17,834

$18,039

$ 6,646
4,951
—
105

$

$

$

$

$

806
143

663
(4)

667

434
426
0.16%
59
311
2.39%

$ 7,382
439
1
73

$ 7,895

$ 7,287
1,708

$ 5,579
6

$ 5,573

$

$

407
389
1.43%
54
277
2.60%

$11,996
18,346

$12,758
20,463

$30,342

$33,221

$

$

557
106

663

$ 1,741
3,838

$ 5,579

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

(9)%
(18)

(10)%

12%

(31)%
NM
—
(9)

NM

NM
NM

NM
NM

NM

—%
3

13

(10)%
(10)

(10)%

NM
NM

NM

(7)%
(20)

(9)%

(1)%

(10)%
NM
100
44

48%

(89)%
(92)

(88)%
NM

(88)%

7%
10

12

(6)%
(10)

(9)%

(68)%
(97)

(88)%

Table continues on the next page, including footnotes.

18

Foreign currency (FX) translation impact
Total revenue—as reported
Impact of FX translation(2)

Total revenues—ex-FX(3)

Total operating expenses—as reported

Impact of FX translation(2)

Total operating expenses—ex-FX(3)

Total provisions for credit losses and PBC—as reported

Impact of FX translation(2)

$27,330
—

$27,330

$20,035
—

$20,035

$ (496)
—

$30,342
323

$30,665

$17,834
212

$18,046

$11,702
87

$33,221
(157)

$33,064

$18,039
(80)

$17,959

$ 7,895
(51)

Total provisions for credit losses and PBC—ex-FX(3)

$ (496)

$11,789

$ 7,844

Net income—as reported

Impact of FX translation(2)

Net income—ex-FX(3)

$ 6,057
—

$ 6,057

$

$

667
12

679

$ 5,573
(11)

$ 5,562

Includes both branded cards and retail services.

(1) 
(2)  Reflects the impact of FX translation into U.S. dollars at the 2021 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
(3)  Presentation of this metric excluding FX translation is a non-GAAP financial measure.
NM  Not meaningful

(10)%

(11)%

12%

11%

NM

NM

NM

NM

(9)%

(7)%

(1)%

—%

48%

50%

(88)%

(88)%

19

NORTH AMERICA GCB

As of December 31, 2021, North America GCB provided traditional retail banking and branded and retail services card products to retail and small business 
customers in the U.S. North America GCB’s U.S. cards product portfolio included its proprietary portfolio (Double Cash, Custom Cash, ThankYou and 
Value cards) and co-branded cards (including, among others, American Airlines and Costco) within branded cards, as well as its co-brand and private label 
relationships (including, among others, The Home Depot, Sears, Best Buy and Macy’s) within retail services. For information on Citi’s planned revision to its 
reporting structure, including the reporting of North America GCB’s consumer banking businesses as part of a new reporting segment, Personal Banking and 
Wealth Management, see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above.

At December 31, 2021, North America GCB had 658 retail bank branches concentrated in the six key metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Miami, 
Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. Also, as of December 31, 2021, North America GCB had $48.1 billion in retail banking loans and $219.3 
billion in retail banking deposits. In addition, North America GCB had $133.9 billion in outstanding card loan balances.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses

Net credit losses on loans
Credit reserve build for loans
Provision for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Provisions for benefits and claims, and other assets

2021

$ 17,393
88

$ 17,481

$ 10,832

$ 2,937
(3,974)
—
19

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims

$ (1,018)

$ 9,122

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

(8)%
(75)

(9)%

6%

(41)%
NM
—
12

NM

NM
NM

NM
—%

NM

—%

17

(7)%
(7)
(15)

(9)%

(95)%
NM
NM

NM

(5)%
(35)

(6)%

(1)%

(11)%
NM
100
(11)

50%

NM
NM

NM
—%

NM

15%

15

(1)%
(4)
(11)

(6)%

NM
(99)%
(86)

NM

2020

2019

$ 18,938
346

$ 19,931
529

$ 19,284

$ 20,460

$ 10,237

$ 10,305

$ 5,583
469
1
19

$ 6,072

$ 4,083
926

$ 3,157
—

$ 3,157

$ 4,990
4,115
—
17

(75)
(29)

(46)
—

(46)

$

$

$

$

$

266
(0.02)%
53
176
2.72%

$

$

232
1.36%
50
153
2.97%

$ 4,519
8,800
5,965

$ 4,558
9,184
6,718

$ 19,284

$ 20,460

$ 7,667
1,733

$ 5,934
—

$ 5,934

$

$

266
2.23%
62
206
1.69%

$ 4,211
8,189
5,081

$ 17,481

$

(453)
3,903
2,484

$

(232)
12
174

$

145
1,734
1,278

$ 5,934

$

(46)

$ 3,157

20

Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Noncontrolling interests

Net income

Balance Sheet data and ratios
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio
Average retail banking deposits (in billions of dollars)
Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans

Revenue by business
Retail banking
Branded cards
Retail services

Total

Income (loss) from continuing operations by business
Retail banking
Branded cards
Retail services

Total

NM Not meaningful

 
 
 
 
 
 
2021 vs. 2020 
Net income was $5.9 billion, compared to a net loss of $46 million in the 
prior year, reflecting significantly lower cost of credit, partially offset by lower 
revenues and higher expenses.

Revenues decreased 9%, reflecting lower revenues in retail banking, 

branded cards and retail services.

Retail banking revenues decreased 7%, as the benefit of strong deposit 
growth and growth in assets under management (increase of 8%, reflecting 
favorable market conditions and strong client engagement) was more than 
offset by lower deposit spreads, as well as lower mortgage revenues. Average 
deposits increased 17%, driven by higher levels of consumer liquidity due 
to government stimulus, as well as continued strategic efforts to drive 
organic growth. 

Cards revenues decreased 10%. Branded cards revenues decreased 7%, 
primarily driven by continued higher payment rates, reflecting increased 
customer liquidity from government stimulus and relief programs, partially 
offset by higher spending-related revenues. Credit card spend volume 
increased 21%, reflecting a continued recovery in sales activity from the 
pandemic-driven low levels in the prior year. 

Retail services revenues decreased 15%, primarily driven by lower average 

loans (down 7%), reflecting higher payment rates from the increased 
customer liquidity from government stimulus and relief programs, as well 
as higher partner payments, reflecting higher income sharing as a result of 
lower net credit losses. For additional information on partner payments, see 
Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Credit card spend volume 
increased 18%, reflecting a continued recovery in sales activity from the 
pandemic-driven low levels in the prior year.

Expenses increased 6%, primarily driven by continued investments 
in Citi’s transformation, as well as business-led investments and higher 
volume-related expenses, partially offset by productivity savings.

Provisions reflected a benefit of $1.0 billion, compared to costs of 

$9.1 billion in the prior year, primarily driven by a net ACL release compared 
to a net ACL build in the prior year, as well as lower net credit losses. Net 
credit losses decreased 41%, consisting of lower net credit losses in both 
branded cards (down 39% to $1.7 billion) and retail services (down 46% 
to $1.2 billion), primarily driven by lower loan volumes and improved 
delinquencies, primarily as a result of the higher payment rates. 

The net ACL release was $4.0 billion, compared to a net build of 
$4.1 billion in the prior year, reflecting improvement in portfolio credit 
quality and the continued improvement in the macroeconomic outlook. 
For additional information on Citi’s ACL, see “Significant Accounting 
Policies and Significant Estimates” below.

For additional information on North America GCB’s retail banking, and 
its branded cards and retail services portfolios, see “Credit Risk—Consumer 
Credit” below.

For additional information about trends, uncertainties and risks related 
to North America GCB’s future results, see “Executive Summary” above and 
“Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” below.

21

LATIN AMERICA GCB

As of December 31, 2021, Latin America GCB provided traditional retail banking and branded card products to consumer and small business customers in 
Mexico through Citibanamex. 

As discussed above, Citi intends to exit its consumer, small business and middle-market banking operations in Mexico. For additional information, see 
Citi’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 11, 2022. For information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure, including the 
reporting of the Mexico consumer, small business and middle-market banking operations as part of a new reporting segment, Legacy Franchises, see “Strategic 
Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above.

At December 31, 2021, Latin America GCB had 1,276 retail branches in Mexico, with $8.6 billion in retail banking loans and $24.8 billion in deposits. In 

addition, the business had $4.7 billion in outstanding card loan balances.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses

Net credit losses on loans
Credit reserve build (release) for loans
Provision for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Provisions for benefits and claims, and other assets

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims (PBC)

Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Noncontrolling interests

Net income

Balance Sheet data and ratios
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio
Average deposits (in billions of dollars)
Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans

Revenue by business
Retail banking
Branded cards

Total

Income from continuing operations by business
Retail banking
Branded cards

Total

FX translation impact
Total revenues—as reported
Impact of FX translation(1)

Total revenues—ex-FX(2)

Total operating expenses—as reported

Impact of FX translation(1)

Total operating expenses—ex-FX(2)

Provisions for credit losses and PBC—as reported

Impact of FX translation(1)

Provisions for credit losses and PBC—ex-FX(2)

Net income—as reported

Impact of FX translation(1)

Net income—ex-FX(2)

(1)  Reflects the impact of FX translation into U.S. dollars at the 2021 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
(2)  Presentation of this metric excluding FX translation is a non-GAAP financial measure.
NM  Not meaningful

22

2021

$2,874
1,376

$4,250

$2,949

$ 920
(825)
—
80

$ 175

$1,126
328

$ 798
—

$ 798

2020

$3,172
1,294

$4,466

$2,871

$ 866
316
—
87

$1,269

$ 326
85

$ 241
—

$ 241

2019

$3,735
1,599

$5,334

$3,001

$1,109
(38)
—
54

$1,125

$1,208
323

$ 885
—

$ 885

$

$

35
2.28%
69
24
6.87%

$

$

32
0.75%
64
23
5.97%

$

$

35
2.53%
56
23
6.45%

$3,119
1,131

$4,250

$ 435
363

$ 798

$4,250
—

$4,250

$2,949
—

$2,949

$ 175
—

$ 175

$ 798
—

$ 798

$3,103
1,363

$4,466

$ 120
121

$ 241

$4,466
211

$4,677

$2,871
129

$3,000

$1,269
66

$1,335

$ 241
9

$ 250

$3,681
1,653

$5,334

$ 586
299

$ 885

$5,334
(246)

$5,088

$3,001
(132)

$2,869

$1,125
(58)

$1,067

$ 885
(37)

$ 848

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

(9)%
6

(5)%

3%

6%

NM
—
(8)

(86)%

NM
NM

NM
— %

NM

9 %

4

1%
(17)

(5)%

NM
NM

NM

(5)%

(9)%

3%

(2)%

(86)%

(87)%

NM

NM

(15)%
(19)

(16)%

(4)%

(22)%
NM
—
61

13%

(73)%
(74)

(73)%
—

(73)%

(9)%

—

(16)%
(18)
(16)%

(80)%
(60)

(73)%

(16)%

(8)%

(4)%

5%

13%

25%

(73)%

(71)%

 
 
 
 
 
 
The discussion of the results of operations for Latin America GCB below excludes the impact of FX translation for all periods presented. Presentations of 
the results of operations, excluding the impact of FX translation, are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of certain of these metrics to 
the reported results, see the table above.

2021 vs. 2020 
Net income was $798 million, compared to $250 million in the prior year, 
reflecting significantly lower cost of credit and modestly lower expenses, 
partially offset by lower revenues.

Revenues decreased 9%, reflecting lower cards and retail banking 

revenues, largely due to the continued impact of the pandemic.

Retail banking revenues decreased 4%, primarily driven by lower loan 

volumes and deposit spreads, partially offset by growth in assets under 
management. Average loans decreased 13%, reflecting the impact of the 
pandemic on customer activity. Assets under management increased 8%, 
reflecting favorable market conditions, as well as strong client engagement.
Cards revenues decreased 21%, primarily driven by lower average loans 

(down 11%), reflecting higher payment rates. Credit card spend volume 
increased 16%, reflecting a continued recovery in sales activity from the 
pandemic-driven low levels in the prior year.

Expenses decreased 2%, as productivity savings more than offset 

continued investments in Citi’s transformation. 

Provisions of $174 million decreased 87%, primarily driven by a net 
ACL release compared to a net ACL build in the prior year, partially offset by 
higher net credit losses resulting from pandemic-related charge-offs.

The net ACL release was $826 million, compared to a build of $329 
million in the prior year. The release reflected an improvement in portfolio 
credit quality, as well as continued improvement in the macroeconomic 
outlook and lower loan volumes. For additional information on Citi’s ACL, 
see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” below.

For additional information on Latin America GCB’s retail banking and 

its branded cards portfolios, see “Credit Risk—Consumer Credit” below.

For additional information about trends, uncertainties and risks related 
to Latin America GCB’s future results, see “Executive Summary” above and 
“Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” below.

23

ASIA GCB

As of December 31, 2021, Asia GCB provided traditional retail banking and branded card products to retail and small business customers. Included within Asia GCB 
were traditional retail banking and branded card products provided to retail customers in certain EMEA countries, primarily the UAE, Poland and Russia. 

As discussed above, Citi is pursuing exits of its consumer franchises in 13 markets across Asia and EMEA and will focus its consumer banking franchise in the 

two regions on four wealth centers: Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and London. In 2021, Citi entered into agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses 
in Australia and the Philippines, and made a decision to wind down and close its Korea consumer banking business (for additional information, see Note 2 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements). 

In addition, in January 2022, Citi entered into agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. 
For information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure, including the reporting of the 13 exit markets as part of a new reporting segment, Legacy 
Franchises, see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above.

At December 31, 2021, on a combined basis, the businesses had 220 retail branches, $58.9 billion in retail banking loans and $117.7 billion in deposits. 
In addition, the businesses had $13.1 billion in outstanding card loan balances. These amounts exclude approximately $10 billion of loans ($7 billion of 
retail banking loans and $3 billion of credit card loan balances) and $8 billion of deposits reclassified to held-for-sale (HFS) as a result of Citi’s agreements 
to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines. Australia and the Philippines are the only consumer businesses reclassified as HFS at 
December 31, 2021. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted (1)

Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses

Net credit losses on loans
Credit reserve build for loans
Provisions for other assets

Provisions for credit losses

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes (benefits)

Income (loss) from continuing operations
Noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss)

Balance Sheet data and ratios
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio
Average deposits (in billions of dollars)
Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans

Revenue by business

Retail banking
Branded cards

Total

Income (loss) from continuing operations by business

Retail banking
Branded cards

Total

2021

$ 3,971
1,628

$ 5,599

$ 6,254

$

725
(375)
(3)

$

347

$(1,002)
(316)

$ (686)
(11)

$ (675)

2020

$4,441
2,151

$6,592

$4,726

$ 790
520
1

$1,311

$ 555
87

$ 468
(4)

$ 472

2019

$4,789
2,638

$7,427

$4,733

$ 690
8
—

$ 698

$1,996
459

$1,537
6

$1,531

$

$

139
(0.49)%
112
122
0.92%

$ 129

0.37%
72
$ 113

0.99%

$ 122

1.25%
64
$ 101

0.88%

$ 3,446
2,153

$ 5,599

$ (812)
126

$ (686)

$4,374
2,218

$6,592

$ 669
(201)

$ 468

$4,519
2,908

$7,427

$1,010
527

$1,537

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

(11)%
(24)

(15)%

32%

(8)%

NM
NM

(74)%

NM
NM

NM
NM

NM

8%

8

(21)%
(3)

(15)%

NM
NM

NM

(7)%
(18)

(11)%

—%

14%
NM
—

88%

(72)%
(81)

(70)%
NM

(69)%

6%

12

(3)%
(24)

(11)%

(34)%
NM

(70)%

Table continues on the next page including footnotes.

24

 
 
 
 
 
FX translation impact
Total revenues—as reported
Impact of FX translation(2)

Total revenues—ex-FX(3)

Total operating expenses—as reported

Impact of FX translation(2)

Total operating expenses—ex-FX(3)

Provisions for credit losses—as reported

Impact of FX translation(2)

Provisions for credit losses—ex-FX(3)

Net income (loss)—as reported
Impact of FX translation(2)

Net income (loss)—ex-FX(3)

$ 5,599
—

$ 5,599

$ 6,254
—

$ 6,254

$

$

347
—

347

$ (675)
—

$ (675)

$6,592
112

$6,704

$4,726
83

$4,809

$1,311
21

$1,332

$ 472
3

$ 475

$7,427
89

$7,516

$4,733
52

$4,785

$ 698
7

$ 705

$1,531
26

$1,557

(15)%

(16)%

32%

30%

(74)%

(74)%

NM

NM

(11)%

(11)%

—%

1%

88%

89%

(69)%

(69)%

(1)  Asia GCB includes the results of operations of GCB activities in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.
(2)  Reflects the impact of FX translation into U.S. dollars at the 2021 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
(3)  Presentation of this metric excluding FX translation is a non-GAAP financial measure.
NM Not meaningful

The discussion of the results of operations for Asia GCB below excludes the impact of FX translation for all periods presented. Presentations of the results 
of operations, excluding the impact of FX translation, are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of certain of these metrics to the reported 
results, see the table above.

2021 vs. 2020
Net loss was $675 million, compared to net income of $475 million in the 
prior year. The net loss included the following items related to the 13 exit 
markets: (i) approximately $1.1 billion (approximately $0.8 billion after-
tax) related to charges incurred from the voluntary early retirement program 
(VERP) in connection with the wind-down of the Korea consumer banking 
business; (ii) an approximate $0.7 billion pretax loss ($0.6 billion after-tax) 
related to the agreement to sell the Australia consumer banking business, 
largely reflecting the impact of a CTA loss (net of hedges); and (iii) contract 
modification costs related to the Asia divestitures of $119 million 
($98 million after-tax).

Excluding the above items, net income was $807 million compared to net 
income of $475 million in the prior year, reflecting significantly lower cost of 
credit, partially offset by higher expenses and lower revenues.

Revenues decreased 16%, including the Australia loss on sale. Excluding 

the Australia loss on sale, revenues declined 6%, reflecting lower retail 
banking and cards revenues, largely due to the continued impact of the 
pandemic, including lower interest rates. 

Retail banking revenues decreased 22%, including the Australia loss 
on sale. Excluding the Australia loss on sale, revenues decreased 7%, as 
growth in both investment revenues and deposits was more than offset by 
lower deposit spreads due to lower interest rates and lower FX and insurance 
revenues. Assets under management increased 3%, reflecting the impact of 
improved market conditions, as well as client engagement. Average deposits 
increased 6% and average loans decreased 2%. The decline in retail banking 
revenues was also impacted by a 3% decrease in retail lending revenues, 
reflecting a decline in personal loans driven by spread compression.

Cards revenues decreased 5%, as lower average loans (down 14%, 
including the reclassification to held-for-sale related to Australia and the 
Philippines and higher payment rates) were partially offset by higher 
spending-related revenues (credit card spend volume up 8%), reflecting a 
continued recovery in sales activity from the pandemic-driven low levels in 
the prior year.

Expenses increased 30%, including approximately $1.2 billion of 
costs related to the Asia divestitures. Excluding the costs related to the 
Asia divestitures, expenses increased 6%, primarily driven by continued 
investments in Citi’s transformation, as well as business-led investments, 
partially offset by productivity savings.

Provisions decreased 74%, primarily driven by a net ACL release compared 

to a net ACL build in the prior year, as well as lower net credit losses. Net 
credit losses decreased 10%, primarily reflecting lower cards loan volumes 
and improved delinquencies.

The net ACL release was $376 million, compared to a build of 
$528 million in the prior year. The release reflected an improvement 
in portfolio credit quality. For additional information on Citi’s ACL, see 
“Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” below.

For additional information on Asia GCB’s retail banking portfolios and its 

branded cards portfolios, see “Credit Risk—Consumer Credit” below.

For additional information about trends, uncertainties and risks related 

to Asia GCB’s future results, see “Executive Summary” above and “Risk 
Factors—Strategic Risks” and “Significant Accounting Policies and 
Significant Estimates” below.

25

 
CORPORATE/OTHER

Activities not assigned to the operating segments (ICG and GCB) are included in Corporate/Other. As of December 31, 2021, Corporate/Other included 
certain unallocated costs of global staff functions (including certain finance, risk, human resources, legal and compliance), other corporate expenses and 
unallocated global operations and technology expenses and income taxes, as well as results of Corporate Treasury, certain North America legacy consumer loan 
portfolios, discontinued operations and other legacy assets. For information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure, including the reporting of the 
North America legacy consumer loan portfolios, discontinued operations and other legacy assets as part of a new reporting segment, Legacy Franchises, see 
“Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above. At December 31, 2021, Corporate/Other had $97 billion in assets.

In millions of dollars

Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Total operating expenses

Net credit losses (recoveries) on loans
Credit reserve build (release) for loans
Provision (release) for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Provisions (releases) for benefits and claims, HTM debt securities and other assets

2021

$ 659
8

$ 667

$1,645

$ (83)
(291)
(11)
16

Provisions (releases) for credit losses and for benefits and claims

$ (369)

$ 178

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes (benefits)

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss)

NM  Not meaningful

$ (609)
(818)

$ 209
7

$ 216
1

$ 215

2020

2019

$ (133)
204

$1,898
124

$

71

$2,022

$ 1,923

$1,783

$

(22)
188
11
1

$(2,030)
(921)

$(1,109)
(20)

$(1,129)
(6)

$

(8)
(60)
(7)
—

$

(75)

$ 314
(802)

$1,116
(4)

$1,112
20

$(1,123)

$1,092

% Change 
2021 vs. 2020

% Change 
2020 vs. 2019

NM
(96)%

NM

(14)%

NM
NM
NM
100%

NM

70%
11

NM
NM

NM
NM

NM

NM
65%

(96)%

8%

NM
NM
NM
—%

NM

NM
(15)%

NM
NM

NM
NM

NM

For additional information on Citi’s ACL, see “Significant Accounting 

Policies and Significant Estimates” below.

For additional information about trends, uncertainties and risks related to 
Corporate/Other’s future results, see “Executive Summary” above and “Risk 
Factors—Strategic Risks” below.

2021 vs. 2020 
Net income was $215 million, compared to a net loss of $1.1 billion in the 
prior year, reflecting higher revenues, lower expenses and lower cost of credit. 
Revenues of $667 million compared to $71 million in the prior year, 

primarily driven by higher net revenue from the investment portfolio.

Expenses decreased 14%, reflecting the absence of a civil money penalty in 
the prior year and the wind-down of legacy assets, partially offset by increases 
related to Citi’s transformation.

Provisions reflected a net benefit of $369 million, compared to costs 
of $178 million in the prior year, primarily driven by a net ACL release in 
the current year ($286 million compared to a net build of $200 million 
in the prior year). The release reflected the continued improvement in the 
macroeconomic outlook.

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview
Capital is used principally to support assets in Citi’s businesses and to 
absorb credit, market and operational losses. Citi primarily generates capital 
through earnings from its operating businesses. Citi may augment its 
capital through issuances of common stock and noncumulative perpetual 
preferred stock, among other issuances. Further, Citi’s capital levels may 
also be affected by changes in accounting and regulatory standards, as well 
as U.S. corporate tax laws and the impact of future events on Citi’s business 
results, such as changes in interest and foreign exchange rates, as well as 
business and asset dispositions. For additional information on capital-related 
trends, uncertainties and risks related to Citi’s legacy and exit businesses, 
including the impact of CTA losses, see “Executive Summary” above and 
“Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” and “—Operational Risks” below. 

During 2021, Citi returned a total of $11.8 billion of capital to common 
shareholders in the form of $4.2 billion in dividends and $7.6 billion in share 
repurchases totaling approximately 105 million common shares. 

Capital Management
Citi’s capital management framework is designed to ensure that Citigroup 
and its principal subsidiaries maintain sufficient capital consistent with 
each entity’s respective risk profile, management targets and all applicable 
regulatory standards and guidelines. Citi assesses its capital adequacy 
against a series of internal quantitative capital goals, designed to evaluate its 
capital levels in expected and stressed economic environments. Underlying 
these internal quantitative capital goals are strategic capital considerations, 
centered on preserving and building financial strength. 

The Citigroup Capital Committee, with oversight from the Risk 

Management Committee of Citigroup’s Board of Directors, has responsibility 
for Citi’s aggregate capital structure, including the capital assessment 
and planning process, which is integrated into Citi’s capital plan. Balance 
sheet management, including oversight of capital adequacy, for Citigroup’s 
subsidiaries is governed by each entity’s Asset and Liability Committee, where 
applicable. 

For additional information regarding Citi’s capital planning and stress 
testing exercises, see “Stress Testing Component of Capital Planning” below.

Current Regulatory Capital Standards
Citi is subject to regulatory capital standards issued by the Federal Reserve 
Board, which constitute the U.S. Basel III rules. These rules establish an 
integrated capital adequacy framework, encompassing both risk-based 
capital ratios and leverage ratios.

Risk-Based Capital Ratios
The U.S. Basel III rules set forth the composition of regulatory capital 
(including the application of regulatory capital adjustments and deductions), 
as well as two comprehensive methodologies (a Standardized Approach and 
Advanced Approaches) for measuring total risk-weighted assets. 

Total risk-weighted assets under the Advanced Approaches, which are 
primarily models based, include credit, market and operational risk-weighted 
assets. The Standardized Approach generally applies prescribed supervisory 
risk weights to broad categories of credit risk exposures. As a result, credit 
risk-weighted assets calculated under the Advanced Approaches are more risk 
sensitive than those calculated under the Standardized Approach. Market 
risk-weighted assets are currently calculated on a generally consistent basis 
under both approaches. The Standardized Approach excludes operational 
risk-weighted assets.

Under the U.S. Basel III rules, both Citi and Citibank, N.A. (Citibank) 
are required to maintain stated minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, 
Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital ratios of 4.5%, 6.0% and 8.0%, respectively. 
Further, the U.S. Basel III rules implement the “capital floor provision” of 
the so-called “Collins Amendment” of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires 
Advanced Approaches banking organizations to calculate each of the three 
risk-based capital ratios (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and 
Total Capital) under both the U.S. Basel III Standardized Approach and 
the Advanced Approaches and comply with the more binding of each of the 
resulting risk-based capital ratios.

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
Under the U.S. Basel III rules, Citi is also required to maintain a minimum 
Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 4.0%. The Tier 1 Leverage ratio, a non-risk-based 
measure of capital adequacy, is defined as Tier 1 Capital as a percentage 
of quarterly adjusted average total assets less amounts deducted from 
Tier 1 Capital. 

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Supplementary Leverage Ratio
Citi is also required to calculate a Supplementary Leverage ratio, which 
differs from the Tier 1 Leverage ratio by also including certain off-balance 
sheet exposures within the denominator of the ratio (Total Leverage 
Exposure). The Supplementary Leverage ratio represents end-of-period Tier 
1 Capital to Total Leverage Exposure, with the latter defined as the sum of 
the daily average of on-balance sheet assets for the quarter and the average 
of certain off-balance sheet exposures calculated as of the last day of each 
month in the quarter, less applicable Tier 1 Capital deductions. Advanced 
Approaches banking organizations are required to maintain a stated 
minimum Supplementary Leverage ratio of 3.0%.

Further, U.S. GSIBs, including Citi, are subject to enhanced 
Supplementary Leverage ratio standards. These enhanced standards 
establish a 2.0% leverage buffer in addition to the stated 3.0% minimum 
Supplementary Leverage ratio requirement, for a total effective minimum 
Supplementary Leverage ratio requirement of 5.0%. If a U.S. GSIB fails to 
exceed this requirement, it will be subject to increasingly onerous restrictions 
(depending upon the extent of the shortfall) regarding capital distributions 
and discretionary executive bonus payments. 

Temporary Supplementary Leverage Ratio Relief
In April 2020, the Federal Reserve Board issued an interim final rule that 
temporarily changed the calculation of the Supplementary Leverage ratio for 
bank holding companies, including Citigroup, by excluding U.S. Treasuries 
and deposits at Federal Reserve Banks from Total Leverage Exposure. 
The interim final rule was effective for Citigroup’s Supplementary 
Leverage ratio, as well as for Citigroup’s leverage-based total loss absorbing 
capacity (TLAC) and long-term debt (LTD) requirements, and expired as 
scheduled on March 31, 2021. Citigroup’s reported Supplementary Leverage 
ratio of 7.0% during the fourth quarter of 2020 benefited 109 basis points, as 
a result of the temporary relief. 

Regulatory Capital Treatment—Modified Transition of the 
Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology
In September 2020, the U.S. banking agencies issued a final rule 
(substantially unchanged from a March 2020 interim final rule) that 
modified the regulatory capital transition provision related to the current 
expected credit losses (CECL) methodology. The September 2020 final rule 
does not have any impact on U.S. GAAP accounting. 

The final rule permitted banks to delay for two years the “Day One” 
adverse regulatory capital effects resulting from adoption of the CECL 
methodology on January 1, 2020 until January 1, 2022, followed by a 
three-year transition to phase out the regulatory capital benefit provided by 
the delay.

In addition, for the ongoing impact of CECL, the agencies utilized a 25% 

scaling factor as an approximation of the increased reserve build under 
CECL compared to the previous incurred loss model and, therefore, allowed 
banks to add back to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital an amount equal 
to 25% of the change in CECL-based allowances in each quarter between 
January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Beginning January 1, 2022, the 

cumulative 25% change in CECL-based allowances between January 1, 2020 
and December 31, 2021 will be phased in to regulatory capital (i) at 25% 
per year on January 1 of each year over the three-year transition period, and 
(ii) along with the delayed “Day One” impact.

Citigroup and Citibank elected the modified CECL transition provision 

provided by the rule beginning with the quarter ended March 31, 2020. 
Accordingly, the Day One regulatory capital effects resulting from adoption 
of the CECL methodology, as well as the ongoing adjustments for 25% of the 
change in CECL-based allowances in each quarter between January 1, 2020 
and December 31, 2021, started to be phased in on January 1, 2022 and will 
be fully reflected in Citi’s regulatory capital as of January 1, 2025.

As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup’s reported Common Equity Tier 1 
Capital ratio of 12.2% benefited from the deferrals of the CECL transition 
provision by 24 basis points (bps), which resulted in an approximate 6 
bps decrease to Citigroup’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio upon 
commencement of the phase-in on January 1, 2022. In addition, this 
phase-in is expected to result in an additional 6 bps decrease to Citigroup’s 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio on January 1 of each year through 
January 1, 2025. For additional information on Citigroup’s and Citibank’s 
regulatory capital ratios excluding the impact of the CECL transition 
provision, see “Capital Resources (Full Adoption of CECL)” below. 

TLAC Holdings
As previously disclosed, in January 2021, the U.S. banking agencies issued 
a final rule that created a new regulatory capital deduction applicable to 
Advanced Approaches banking organizations for certain investments in 
covered debt instruments issued by GSIBs. The final rule became effective 
for Citigroup and Citibank on April 1, 2021, and did not have a significant 
impact on either Citigroup’s or Citibank’s regulatory capital.

Regulatory Capital Buffers
Citi and Citibank are required to maintain several regulatory capital buffers 
above stated minimum capital requirements. These capital buffers would 
be available to absorb losses in advance of any potential impairment 
of regulatory capital below the stated minimum regulatory capital 
ratio requirements. 

Banking organizations that fall below their regulatory capital buffers 
are subject to limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus 
payments to executive officers based on a percentage of “Eligible Retained 
Income” (ERI), with increasing restrictions based upon the severity of 
the breach. ERI is equal to the greater of (i) the bank’s net income for the 
four calendar quarters preceding the current calendar quarter, net of any 
distributions and tax effects not already reflected in net income, and (ii) the 
average of the bank’s net income for the four calendar quarters preceding the 
current calendar quarter.

As of December 31, 2021, Citi’s regulatory capital ratios exceeded effective 
regulatory minimum requirements. Accordingly, Citi is not subject to payout 
limitations as a result of Basel III requirements. 

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Stress Capital Buffer
Citigroup is subject to the Federal Reserve Board’s Stress Capital Buffer 
(SCB) rule, which integrates the annual stress testing requirements with 
ongoing regulatory capital requirements. The SCB equals the peak-to-trough 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio decline under the Supervisory Severely 
Adverse scenario used in the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review 
(CCAR) and Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing (DFAST), plus four quarters of 
planned common stock dividends, subject to a floor of 2.5%. SCB-based 
minimum capital requirements will be reviewed and updated annually 
by the Federal Reserve Board as part of the CCAR process. For additional 
information regarding CCAR and DFAST, see “Stress Testing Component 
of Capital Planning” below. The fixed 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer 
(for additional information, see below) will continue to apply under the 
Advanced Approaches. 

In August 2021, the Federal Reserve Board finalized and announced Citi’s 

SCB requirement of 3.0%. Accordingly, effective October 1, 2021, Citigroup 
is required to maintain a 10.5% effective minimum Common Equity Tier 1 
Capital ratio under the Standardized Approach. Previously, from October 1, 
2020 through September 30, 2021, Citi had been subject to a 2.5% SCB, and 
a 10.0% effective minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio under the 
Standardized Approach.

Capital Conservation Buffer and Countercyclical 
Capital Buffer
Citigroup is subject to a fixed 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer under 
the Advanced Approaches. Citibank is subject to the fixed 2.5% Capital 
Conservation Buffer under both the Advanced Approaches and the 
Standardized Approach. 

In addition, Advanced Approaches banking organizations, such as 

Citigroup and Citibank, are subject to a discretionary Countercyclical Capital 
Buffer. The Federal Reserve Board last voted to affirm the Countercyclical 
Capital Buffer amount at the current level of 0% in December 2020.

GSIB Surcharge
The Federal Reserve Board imposes a risk-based capital surcharge upon 
U.S. bank holding companies that are identified as global systemically 
important bank holding companies (GSIBs), including Citi. The GSIB 
surcharge augments the SCB, Capital Conservation Buffer and, if invoked, 
any Countercyclical Capital Buffer.

A U.S. bank holding company that is designated a GSIB is required, on an 

annual basis, to calculate a surcharge using two methods and is subject to 
the higher of the resulting two surcharges. The first method (“method 1”) is 
based on the Basel Committee’s GSIB methodology. Under the second method 
(“method 2”), the substitutability category under the Basel Committee’s 
GSIB methodology is replaced with a quantitative measure intended to assess 
a GSIB’s reliance on short-term wholesale funding. In addition, method 1 
incorporates relative measures of systemic importance across certain global 
banking organizations and a year-end spot foreign exchange rate, whereas 
method 2 uses fixed measures of systemic importance and application of an 
average foreign exchange rate over a three-year period. The GSIB surcharges 

calculated under both method 1 and method 2 are based on measures of 
systemic importance from the year immediately preceding that in which 
the GSIB surcharge calculations are being performed (e.g., the method 1 
and method 2 GSIB surcharges calculated during 2021 will be based on 
2020 systemic indicator data). Generally, Citi’s surcharge determined under 
method 2 will result in a higher surcharge than its surcharge determined 
under method 1.

Should a GSIB’s systemic importance increase for more than one 
year, such that it becomes subject to a higher GSIB surcharge, the higher 
surcharge would not become effective for a full year after the second 
consecutive higher score (e.g., a higher surcharge calculated using data as of 
December 31, 2020 and December 30, 2021 would not become effective until 
January 1, 2023). However, if after two consecutive years of a higher score, a 
GSIB’s systemic importance changes such that the GSIB would be subject to 
a lower surcharge, the GSIB would be subject to the lower surcharge in the 
calendar year commencing one year later (e.g., a lower surcharge calculated 
using data as of December 31, 2022 would become effective January 1, 2024).
The following table sets forth Citi’s effective GSIB surcharge as determined 

under method 1 and method 2 during 2021 and 2020:

Method 1

Method 2

2021

2020

2.0%

3.0

2.0%

3.0

Citi’s GSIB surcharge effective during both 2021 and 2020 was 3.0%, as 

derived under the higher method 2 result. Citi’s GSIB surcharge effective 
for 2022 will remain unchanged at 3.0%, as derived under the higher 
method 2 result. 

Citi expects that its method 2 GSIB surcharge will continue to remain 

higher than its method 1 GSIB surcharge. Accordingly, based on Citi’s 
method 2 result as of December 31, 2020, and its estimated method 2 result 
as of December 31, 2021, Citi’s GSIB surcharge is expected to increase to 3.5% 
effective January 1, 2023. Citi’s GSIB surcharge effective for 2024 will likely 
be based on the lower of its method 2 scores for year-end 2021 and 2022, and 
therefore is not expected to exceed 3.5%.

Prompt Corrective Action Framework
In general, the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) regulations direct the U.S. 
banking agencies to enforce increasingly strict limitations on the activities 
of insured depository institutions that fail to meet certain regulatory capital 
thresholds. The PCA framework contains five categories of capital adequacy 
as measured by risk-based capital and leverage ratios: (i) “well capitalized,” 
(ii) “adequately capitalized,” (iii) “undercapitalized,” (iv) “significantly 
undercapitalized” and (v) “critically undercapitalized.”

Accordingly, an insured depository institution, such as Citibank, must 
maintain minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, Total 
Capital and Tier 1 Leverage ratios of 6.5%, 8.0%, 10.0% and 5.0%, respectively, 
to be considered “well capitalized.” In addition, insured depository institution 
subsidiaries of U.S. GSIBs, including Citibank, must maintain a minimum 

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Both CCAR and DFAST include an estimate of projected revenues, losses, 
reserves, pro forma regulatory capital ratios, and any other additional capital 
measures deemed relevant by Citi. Projections are required over a nine-
quarter planning horizon under two supervisory scenarios (baseline and 
severely adverse conditions). All risk-based capital ratios reflect application of 
the Standardized Approach framework under the U.S. Basel III rules. 

In addition, Citibank is required to conduct the annual Dodd-Frank Act 
Stress Test. The annual stress test consists of a forward-looking quantitative 
evaluation of the impact of stressful economic and financial market 
conditions under several scenarios on Citibank’s regulatory capital. This 
program serves to inform the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as to 
how Citibank’s regulatory capital ratios might change during a hypothetical 
set of adverse economic conditions and to ultimately evaluate the reliability 
of Citibank’s capital planning process.

Citigroup and Citibank are required to disclose the results of their 

company-run stress tests. 

Temporary Federal Reserve Board Limitations on 
Capital Distributions
From the third quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of 2021, the Federal 
Reserve Board placed temporary limitations on capital distributions for 
Citi and other large banking organizations, to ensure that large banks 
maintained a high level of capital resilience throughout the COVID-19 
pandemic. Commencing July 1, 2021, Citi’s common stock dividends and 
share repurchases were no longer subject to limitations based on the average 
of Citi’s net income for the four preceding calendar quarters.

All large banks, including Citi, remain subject to limitations on capital 

distributions in the event of a breach of any regulatory capital buffers, 
including the Stress Capital Buffer, with the degree of such restrictions 
based on the extent to which the buffers are breached. For additional 
information, see “Regulatory Capital Buffers” above, and “Risk Factors—
Strategic Risks” below.

Supplementary Leverage ratio of 6.0% to be considered “well capitalized.” 
Citibank was “well capitalized” as of December 31, 2021.

Furthermore, to be “well capitalized” under current federal bank 

regulatory agency definitions, a bank holding company must have a Tier 1 
Capital ratio of at least 6.0%, a Total Capital ratio of at least 10.0% and not be 
subject to a Federal Reserve Board directive to maintain higher capital levels. 

Stress Testing Component of Capital Planning
Citi is subject to an annual assessment by the Federal Reserve Board as 
to whether Citigroup has effective capital planning processes as well as 
sufficient regulatory capital to absorb losses during stressful economic 
and financial conditions, while also meeting obligations to creditors and 
counterparties and continuing to serve as a credit intermediary. This annual 
assessment includes two related programs: the Comprehensive Capital 
Analysis and Review (CCAR) and Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing (DFAST).
For the largest and most complex firms, such as Citi, CCAR includes a 
qualitative evaluation of a firm’s abilities to determine its capital needs on a 
forward-looking basis. In conducting the qualitative assessment, the Federal 
Reserve Board evaluates firms’ capital planning practices, focusing on six 
areas of capital planning—namely, governance, risk management, internal 
controls, capital policies, incorporating stressful conditions and events, and 
estimating impact on capital positions. As part of the CCAR process, the 
Federal Reserve Board evaluates Citi’s capital adequacy, capital adequacy 
process and its planned capital distributions, such as dividend payments and 
common share repurchases. The Federal Reserve Board assesses whether Citi 
has sufficient capital to continue operations throughout times of economic 
and financial market stress and whether Citi has robust, forward-looking 
capital planning processes that account for its unique risks. 

All CCAR firms, including Citi, are subject to a rigorous evaluation of 
their capital planning process. Firms with weak practices may be subject 
to a deficient supervisory rating, and potentially an enforcement action, 
for failing to meet supervisory expectations. For additional information 
regarding CCAR, see “Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” below. 

DFAST is a forward-looking quantitative evaluation of the impact of 
stressful economic and financial market conditions on Citi’s regulatory 
capital. This program serves to inform the Federal Reserve Board and the 
general public as to how Citi’s regulatory capital ratios might change using 
a hypothetical set of adverse economic conditions as designed by the Federal 
Reserve Board. In addition to the annual supervisory stress test conducted by 
the Federal Reserve Board, Citi is required to conduct annual company-run 
stress tests under the same adverse economic conditions designed by the 
Federal Reserve Board.

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Citigroup’s Capital Resources 
The following table sets forth Citi’s effective minimum risk-based capital requirements as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Dec. 31,  
2021

Advanced Approaches
Sept. 30,  
2021

Dec. 31,  
2020

Dec. 31,  
2021

Sept. 30,  
2021

Dec. 31,  
2020

Standardized Approach

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio(1)
Tier 1 Capital ratio(1)
Total Capital ratio(1)

10.0%
11.5
13.5

10.0%
11.5
13.5

10.0%
11.5
13.5

10.5%
12.0
14.0

10.0%
11.5
13.5

10.0%
11.5
13.5

(1)  Beginning October 1, 2021, Citi’s effective minimum risk-based capital requirements include the 3.0% SCB and 3.0% GSIB surcharge under the Standardized Approach, and the 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer and 
3.0% GSIB surcharge under the Advanced Approaches (all of which must be composed of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital). For prior periods presented, Citi’s effective minimum risk-based capital requirements included 
a 2.5% SCB and 3.0% GSIB surcharge under the Standardized Approach, and the 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer and 3.0% GSIB surcharge under the Advanced Approaches.

The following tables set forth Citi’s capital components and ratios as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(1)
Tier 1 Capital
Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)(1)
Total Risk-Weighted Assets

Credit Risk(1)
Market Risk
Operational Risk

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio(2)
Tier 1 Capital ratio(2)
Total Capital ratio(2)

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Quarterly Adjusted Average Total Assets(1)(3)
Total Leverage Exposure(1)(4)

Tier 1 Leverage ratio
Supplementary Leverage ratio

Dec. 31,  
2021

Advanced Approaches(5)
Sept. 30,  
2021

$ 149,305
169,568
194,006
1,209,374

$ 840,483
78,634
290,257

$ 149,631
168,902
194,423
1,265,297

$ 871,668
93,376
300,253

Dec. 31,  
2020

$ 147,274
167,053
196,051
1,278,977

$ 859,698
116,181
303,098

Standardized Approach(5)

Dec. 31,  
2021

$ 149,305
169,568
203,838
1,219,175

$1,135,906
83,269
—

Sept. 30,  
2021

$ 149,631
168,902
204,288
1,284,316

$1,187,516
96,800
—

Dec. 31,  
2020

$ 147,274
167,053
205,002
1,242,381

$1,121,871
120,510
—

12.35%
14.02
16.04

11.83%
13.35
15.37

11.51%
13.06
15.33

12.25%
13.91
16.72

11.65%
13.15
15.91

11.85%
13.45
16.50

Effective Minimum 
Requirement

Dec. 31, 2021

Sept. 30, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

$2,351,434
2,957,764

$2,311,830
2,911,050

$2,265,615
2,391,033

4.0%
5.0

7.21%
5.73

7.31%
5.80

7.37%
6.99

(1)  Citi has elected to apply the modified transition provision related to the impact of the CECL accounting standard on regulatory capital, as provided by the U.S. banking agencies’ September 2020 final rule. Under 
the modified CECL transition provision, the changes in retained earnings (after-tax), deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from temporary differences, and the ACL upon the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date were 
deferred and have commenced phase-in to regulatory capital at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022. For the ongoing impact of CECL, Citigroup was allowed to adjust retained earnings and the ACL in an 
amount equal to 25% of the change in the ACL (pretax) for each period between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. The cumulative adjustments to retained earnings and the ACL between January 1, 2020 
and December 31, 2021 commenced phase-in to regulatory capital at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022, along with the deferred impacts related to the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date. Corresponding 
adjustments to average on-balance sheet assets are reflected in quarterly adjusted average total assets and Total Leverage Exposure. Additionally, the increase in DTAs arising from temporary differences upon the 
January 1, 2020 adoption date were deducted from risk-weighted assets (RWA) and commenced phase-in to RWA at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022.

(2)  Citi’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were derived under the Basel III Standardized Approach as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, and under the Basel III Advanced 

Approaches framework as of December 31, 2020, whereas Citi’s reportable Total Capital ratio was the lower derived under the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework for all periods presented.

(3)  Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator. Represents quarterly average total assets less amounts deducted from Tier 1 Capital. 
(4)  Supplementary Leverage ratio denominator. Commencing with the second quarter of 2020 and continuing through the first quarter of 2021, Citigroup’s Total Leverage Exposure temporarily excluded U.S. Treasuries and 

deposits at Federal Reserve Banks. For additional information, see “Temporary Supplementary Leverage Ratio Relief” above.

(5)  Certain of the above prior-period amounts have been revised to conform with enhancements made in the current period. 

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Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 
As set forth in the table above, Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio 
at December 31, 2021 increased from September 30, 2021, primarily due 
to a decrease in risk-weighted assets and a temporary pause in common 
share repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2021 in preparation for the 
implementation of the Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk 
(SA-CCR) on January 1, 2022. Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio 

increased from year-end 2020, largely driven by net income of $22.0 billion, 
a net decrease in risk-weighted assets and a temporary pause in common 
share repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2021 in preparation for the 
implementation of SA-CCR, partially offset by the return of $11.8 billion 
of capital to common shareholders in the form of share repurchases and 
dividends, as well as adverse net movements in AOCI.

Components of Citigroup Capital

In millions of dollars

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Citigroup common stockholders’ equity(1)
Add: Qualifying noncontrolling interests

Regulatory capital adjustments and deductions:
Add: CECL transition and 25% provision deferral(2)
Less: Accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Less: Cumulative unrealized net gain (loss) related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities  
attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax
Less: Intangible assets:

Goodwill, net of related DTLs(3)
Identifiable intangible assets other than MSRs, net of related DTLs

Less: Defined benefit pension plan net assets; other
Less: DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards(4)

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$183,108
143

$180,118
141

3,028
101

(896)

20,619
3,800
2,080
11,270

5,348
1,593

(1,109)

21,124
4,166
921
11,638

Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (Standardized Approach and Advanced Approaches)

$149,305

$147,274

Additional Tier 1 Capital
Qualifying noncumulative perpetual preferred stock(1)
Qualifying trust preferred securities(5)
Qualifying noncontrolling interests
Regulatory capital deductions:
Less: Permitted ownership interests in covered funds(6)
Less: Other

$ 18,864
1,399
34

—
34

$ 19,324
1,393
35

917
56

Total Additional Tier 1 Capital (Standardized Approach and Advanced Approaches)

$ 20,263

$ 19,779

Total Tier 1 Capital (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital + Additional Tier 1 Capital)  
(Standardized Approach and Advanced Approaches)

Tier 2 Capital
Qualifying subordinated debt
Qualifying trust preferred securities(7)
Qualifying noncontrolling interests
Eligible allowance for credit losses(2)(8)
Regulatory capital deduction:
Less: Other

Total Tier 2 Capital (Standardized Approach)

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital) (Standardized Approach)

Adjustment for excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses(2)(8)

Total Tier 2 Capital (Advanced Approaches)

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital) (Advanced Approaches)

$169,568

$167,053

$ 20,064
248
42
14,209

293

$ 34,270

$203,838

$ (9,832)

$ 24,438

$194,006

$ 23,481
331
41
14,127

31

$ 37,949

$205,002

$ (8,951)

$ 28,998

$196,051

Footnotes continue on the following page.

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(1) 

Issuance costs of $131 million and $156 million related to noncumulative perpetual preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, are excluded from common stockholders’ equity and 
netted against such preferred stock in accordance with Federal Reserve Board regulatory reporting requirements, which differ from those under U.S. GAAP. 

(2)  Citi has elected to apply the modified transition provision related to the impact of the CECL accounting standard on regulatory capital, as provided by the U.S. banking agencies’ September 2020 final rule. Under the 
modified CECL transition provision, the changes in retained earnings (after-tax) and the ACL upon the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date were deferred and commenced phase-in to regulatory capital at 25% per 
year beginning January 1, 2022. For the ongoing impact of CECL, Citigroup was allowed to adjust retained earnings and the ACL in an amount equal to 25% of the change in the ACL (pretax) for each period between 
January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. The cumulative adjustments to retained earnings and the ACL between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 have also commenced phase in to regulatory capital at 
25% per year beginning January 1, 2022, along with the deferred impacts related to the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date.
Includes goodwill “embedded” in the valuation of significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions. 

(3) 
(4)  Of Citi’s $24.8 billion of net DTAs at December 31, 2021, $15.3 billion was included in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital pursuant to the U.S. Basel III rules, while $9.5 billion was excluded. Excluded from Citi’s Common 
Equity Tier 1 Capital as of December 31, 2021 was $11.3 billion of net DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general business credit tax carry-forwards. The amount excluded was reduced by 
$1.8 billion of net DTLs primarily associated with goodwill and certain other intangible assets that are separately deducted from capital. DTAs arising from tax carry-forwards are required to be entirely deducted from 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital under the U.S. Basel III rules. DTAs arising from temporary differences are required to be deducted from capital only if these DTAs exceed 10%/15% limitation under the U.S. Basel III 
rules. Citi’s DTAs do not currently exceed this limitation and, therefore, are not subject to deduction from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, but are subject to risk weighting at 250%. 

(5)  Represents Citigroup Capital XIII trust preferred securities, which are permanently grandfathered as Tier 1 Capital under the U.S. Basel III rules. 
(6)  Banking entities are required to be in compliance with the Volcker Rule of the Dodd-Frank Act, which prohibits conducting certain proprietary investment activities and limits their ownership of, and relationships with, 
covered funds. Commencing January 1, 2021, Citi no longer deducts permitted market-making positions in third-party covered funds from Tier 1 Capital, in accordance with the revised Volcker Rule 2.0 issued by the 
U.S. agencies in November 2019. Upon the removal of the capital deduction, permitted market-making positions in third-party covered funds are included in risk-weighted assets.

(7)  Represents the amount of non-grandfathered trust preferred securities that were previously eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital under the U.S. Basel III rules. Commencing January 1, 2022, non-grandfathered trust 

preferred securities have been fully phased out of Tier 2 Capital.

(8)  Under the Standardized Approach, the allowance for credit losses is eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital up to 1.25% of credit risk-weighted assets, with any excess allowance for credit losses being deducted in 

arriving at credit risk-weighted assets, which differs from the Advanced Approaches framework, in which eligible credit reserves that exceed expected credit losses are eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital to the extent 
that the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets. The total amount of eligible credit reserves in excess of expected credit losses that were eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital, subject to 
limitation, under the Advanced Approaches framework was $4.4 billion and $5.2 billion at December 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Citigroup Capital Rollforward 

In millions of dollars

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, beginning of period
Net income
Common and preferred dividends declared
Net change in treasury stock
Net increase in common stock and additional paid-in capital
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment net of hedges, net of tax
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities AFS, net of tax
Net decrease in defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax
Net change in adjustment related to change in fair value of financial liabilities  
attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax
Net decrease in excluded component of fair value hedges
Net decrease in goodwill, net of related DTLs 
Net decrease in identifiable intangible assets other than MSRs, net of related DTLs
Net increase in defined benefit pension plan net assets
Net change in DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and  
general business credit carry-forwards
Net decrease in CECL 25% provision deferral
Other

Net change in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, end of period  
(Standardized Approach and Advanced Approaches)

Additional Tier 1 Capital, beginning of period
Net change in qualifying perpetual preferred stock
Net increase in qualifying trust preferred securities
Net decrease in permitted ownership interests in covered funds
Other

Net increase in Additional Tier 1 Capital

Tier 1 Capital, end of period  
(Standardized Approach and Advanced Approaches)

Tier 2 Capital, beginning of period (Standardized Approach)
Net decrease in qualifying subordinated debt
Net change in eligible allowance for credit losses
Other

Net decrease in Tier 2 Capital (Standardized Approach)

Tier 2 Capital, end of period (Standardized Approach)

Total Capital, end of period (Standardized Approach)

Tier 2 Capital, beginning of period (Advanced Approaches)
Net decrease in qualifying subordinated debt
Net decrease in excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses
Other

Net decrease in Tier 2 Capital (Advanced Approaches)

Tier 2 Capital, end of period (Advanced Approaches)

Total Capital, end of period (Advanced Approaches)

34

Three months ended  
December 31, 2021

Twelve months ended 
December 31, 2021

$149,631
3,173
(1,249)
6
87
(462)
(1,396)
76

(3)
12
70
99
(133)

(373)
(361)
128

$147,274
21,952
(5,236)
(7,111)
132
(2,525)
(3,934)
1,012

19
—
505
366
(936)

368
(2,320)
(261)

$

(326)

$

2,031

$149,305

$ 19,271
994
1
—
(3)

$

992

$169,568

$ 35,386
(392)
(651)
(73)

$ (1,116)

$ 34,270

$203,838

$ 25,521
(392)
(618)
(73)

$ (1,083)

$ 24,438

$194,006

$149,305

$ 19,779
(460)
6
917
21

$

484

$169,568

$ 37,949
(3,417)
82
(344)

$ (3,679)

$ 34,270

$203,838

$ 28,998
(3,417)
(799)
(344)

$ (4,560)

$ 24,438

$194,006

Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Rollforward (Basel III Standardized Approach) 

In millions of dollars

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, beginning of period
Changes in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
General credit risk exposures
Repo-style transactions(1)
Securitization exposures(2)
Equity exposures
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives(3)
Other exposures(4)
Off-balance sheet exposures

Net change in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets

Changes in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
Risk levels
Model and methodology updates

Net decrease in Market Risk-Weighted Assets(5)

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, end of period

Three months ended 
December 31, 2021

Twelve months ended 
December 31, 2021

$1,284,316

$1,242,381

(1,475)
(15,160)
(1,306)
(340)
(22,954)
(7,167)
(3,208)

(1,775)
(9,737)
3,593
494
3,224
15,112
3,124

$ (51,610)

$

14,035

$

(4,108)
(9,423)

$ (13,531)

$1,219,175

$ (21,499)
(15,742)

$ (37,241)

$1,219,175

(1)  Repo-style transactions include repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions as well as securities borrowing and securities lending transactions. Repo-style transactions decreased during the three months and 

12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to exposure-driven decreases. 

(2)  Securitization exposures increased during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in new deals.
(3)  OTC derivatives decreased during the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to decreases in mark-to-market and notional movement. OTC derivatives increased during the 12 months ended 

December 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in mark-to-market for bilateral derivatives.

(4)  Other exposures include cleared transactions, unsettled transactions, and other assets. Other exposures decreased during the three months ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to decreases in cleared 

transactions. Other exposures increased during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to increases in various other assets.
(5)  Market risk-weighted assets decreased during the three months and 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to exposure changes.

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Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Rollforward (Basel III Advanced Approaches) 

In millions of dollars

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, beginning of period
Changes in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
Retail exposures(1)
Wholesale exposures(2)
Repo-style transactions
Securitization exposures(3)
Equity exposures
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives(4)
Derivatives CVA(5)
Other exposures(6)
Supervisory 6% multiplier

Net decrease in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets

Changes in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
Risk levels
Model and methodology updates

Net decrease in Market Risk-Weighted Assets(7)

Net decrease in Operational Risk-Weighted Assets(8)

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, end of period

Three months ended  
December 31, 2021

Twelve months ended 
December 31, 2021

$1,265,297

$1,278,977

(8,043)
(8,408)
2,516
528
(253)
(8,465)
(5,988)
(1,646)
(1,426)

(13,426)
(10,630)
(3,861)
5,816
206
(510)
(2,715)
7,003
(1,098)

$ (31,185)

$ (19,215)

$

(5,320)
(9,422)

$ (14,742)

$

(9,996)

$1,209,374

$ (21,805)
(15,742)

$ (37,547)

$ (12,841)

$1,209,374

(1)  Retail exposures decreased during the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily driven by model recalibrations. Retail exposures decreased during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily driven 

by seasonal holiday spending repayments, less spending on qualifying revolving (card) exposures and model recalibrations.

(2)  Wholesale exposures decreased during the three months and 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to reductions in commercial loans and wholesale loan commitments. 
(3)  Securitization exposures increased during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in new deals.
(4)  OTC derivatives decreased during the three months ended December 31,2021, primarily due to decreases in mark-to-market and notional movement.
(5)  Derivatives CVA decreased during the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to decreases in exposure and volatility, as well as lower credit spreads and sensitivity.
(6)  Other exposures increased during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in various other assets.
(7)  Market risk-weighted assets decreased during the three months and 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to exposure changes.
(8)  Operational risk-weighted assets decreased during the three months and 12 months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to changes in operational loss severity and frequency.

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Supplementary Leverage Ratio
The following table sets forth Citi’s Supplementary Leverage ratio and related components as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Tier 1 Capital

Total Leverage Exposure

On-balance sheet assets(1)(2)(3)
Certain off-balance sheet exposures:(4)

Potential future exposure on derivative contracts
Effective notional of sold credit derivatives, net(5)
Counterparty credit risk for repo-style transactions(6)
Unconditionally cancelable commitments
Other off-balance sheet exposures

Total of certain off-balance sheet exposures
Less: Tier 1 Capital deductions

Total Leverage Exposure(3)

Supplementary Leverage ratio

December 31, 
2021

September 30,  
2021

December 31,  
2020

$ 169,568

$ 168,902

$ 167,053

$2,389,237

$2,349,414

$1,864,374

222,241
23,788
25,775
70,196
264,330

$ 606,330
37,803

$2,957,764

222,157
21,987
21,174
70,541
263,361

$ 599,220
37,584

$2,911,050

186,959
32,640
20,965
71,163
253,754

$ 565,481
38,822

$2,391,033

5.73%

5.80%

6.99%

(1)  Represents the daily average of on-balance sheet assets for the quarter.
(2)  Citi has elected to apply the modified transition provision related to the impact of the CECL accounting standard on regulatory capital, as provided by the U.S. banking agencies’ September 2020 final rule. Under the 
modified CECL transition provision, the changes in DTAs arising from temporary differences and the ACL upon the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date were deferred and commenced phase-in to regulatory capital 
at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022. For the ongoing impact of CECL, Citigroup was allowed to adjust the ACL in an amount equal to 25% of the change in the ACL (pretax) for each period between January 1, 
2020 and December 31, 2021. The cumulative adjustments to the ACL between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 have also commenced phase in to regulatory capital at 25% per year beginning January 1, 
2022, along with the deferred impacts related to the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date. Corresponding adjustments to average on-balance sheet assets are reflected in Total Leverage Exposure.

(3)  Commencing with the second quarter of 2020 and continuing through the first quarter of 2021, Citigroup’s Total Leverage Exposure temporarily excluded U.S. Treasuries and deposits at Federal Reserve Banks. For 

additional information, see “Temporary Supplementary Leverage Ratio Relief” above.

(4)  Represents the average of certain off-balance sheet exposures calculated as of the last day of each month in the quarter. 
(5)  Under the U.S. Basel III rules, banking organizations are required to include in Total Leverage Exposure the effective notional amount of sold credit derivatives, with netting of exposures permitted if certain conditions 

are met. 

(6)  Repo-style transactions include repurchase or reverse repurchase transactions as well as securities borrowing or securities lending transactions.

As set forth in the table above, Citigroup’s Supplementary Leverage ratio 
was 5.7% at December 31, 2021, compared to 5.8% at September 30, 2021 and 
7.0% at December 31, 2020. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was primarily 
driven by an increase in Total Leverage Exposure, primarily driven by an 
increase in average on-balance sheet assets, as well as adverse net movements 
in AOCI, partially offset by net income in the quarter. The year-over-year 
decrease was primarily driven by an increase in Total Leverage Exposure, 
largely due to an approximate 100 basis point impact from the expiration of 
the Federal Reserve Board’s temporary Supplementary Leverage ratio relief. 
For additional information, see “Temporary Supplementary Leverage Ratio 
Relief” above. 

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Capital Resources of Citigroup’s Subsidiary U.S. 
Depository Institutions 
Citigroup’s subsidiary U.S. depository institutions are also subject to 
regulatory capital standards issued by their respective primary bank 
regulatory agencies, which are similar to the standards of the Federal 
Reserve Board. 

The following tables set forth the capital components and ratios 
for Citibank, Citi’s primary subsidiary U.S. depository institution, as of 
December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Effective  
Minimum  
Requirement(1)

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(2)
Tier 1 Capital
Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)(2)(3)
Total Risk-Weighted Assets

Credit Risk(2)
Market Risk
Operational Risk

December 31, 
2021

Advanced Approaches(8)
September 30,  
2021

December 31, 
 2020

December 31, 
 2021

Standardized Approach(8)
September 30,  
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 148,548
150,679
166,921
1,017,774

$ 737,802
48,089
231,883

$ 147,459
149,588
166,196
1,067,406

$ 761,259
55,566
250,581

$ 142,854
144,962
161,447
1,047,088

$ 737,953
63,984
245,151

$ 148,548
150,679
175,427
1,066,015

$1,016,293
49,722
—

$ 147,459
149,588
174,745
1,107,021

$1,048,581
58,440
—

$ 142,854
144,962
169,449
1,054,056

$ 989,222
64,834
—

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio(4)(5)
Tier 1 Capital ratio(4)(5)
Total Capital ratio(4)(5)

7.0%
8.5
10.5

14.60%
14.80
16.40

13.81%
14.01
15.57

13.64%
13.84
15.42

13.93%
14.13
16.46

13.32%
13.51
15.79

13.55%
13.75
16.08

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Quarterly Adjusted Average Total Assets(2)(6)
Total Leverage Exposure(2)(7)

Tier 1 Leverage ratio(5)
Supplementary Leverage ratio(5)

Effective  
Minimum 
Requirement

December 31, 
2021

September 30,  
2021

December 31, 
2020

$1,716,596
2,236,839

$1,682,993
2,205,471

$1,667,105
2,172,052

5.0%
6.0

8.78%
6.74

8.89%
6.78

8.70%
6.67

(1)  For all periods presented, Citibank’s effective minimum risk-based capital requirements are inclusive of the 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer (all of which must be composed of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital).
(2)  Citibank has elected to apply the modified transition provision related to the impact of the CECL accounting standard on regulatory capital, as provided by the U.S. banking agencies’ September 2020 final rule. Under 
the modified CECL transition provision, the changes in retained earnings (after-tax), deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from temporary differences, and the ACL upon the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date were 
deferred and have commenced phase-in to regulatory capital at 25% per year beginning on January 1, 2022. For the ongoing impact of CECL, Citibank was allowed to adjust retained earnings and the ACL in an 
amount equal to 25% of the change in the ACL (pretax) for each period between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. The cumulative adjustments to retained earnings and the ACL between January 1, 2020 
and December 31, 2021 have also commenced phase-in to regulatory capital at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022, along with the deferred impacts related to the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date. 
Corresponding adjustments to average on-balance sheet assets are reflected in quarterly adjusted average total assets and Total Leverage Exposure. Additionally, the increase in DTAs arising from temporary 
differences upon the January 1, 2020 adoption date were deducted from risk-weighted assets (RWA) and commenced phase-in to RWA at 25% per year beginning January 1, 2022.

(3)  Under the Advanced Approaches framework, eligible credit reserves that exceed expected credit losses are eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital to the extent that the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit 

risk-weighted assets, which differs from the Standardized Approach in which the ACL is eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital up to 1.25% of credit risk-weighted assets, with any excess ACL being deducted in arriving 
at credit risk-weighted assets.

(4)  Citibank’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III Standardized Approach, whereas Total Capital ratio was derived under the Basel III Advanced 

Approaches framework for all periods presented.

(5)  Citibank must maintain minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier 1 Leverage ratios of 6.5%, 8.0%, 10.0% and 5.0%, respectively, to be considered “well capitalized” under the 

revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) regulations applicable to insured depository institutions as established by the U.S. Basel III rules. Citibank must also maintain a minimum Supplementary Leverage ratio of 6.0% 
to be considered “well capitalized.” 

(6)  Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator. Represents quarterly average total assets less amounts deducted from Tier 1 Capital.
(7)  Supplementary Leverage ratio denominator. 
(8)  Certain of the above prior-period amounts have been revised to conform with enhancements made in the current period. 

As indicated in the table above, Citibank’s capital ratios at December 31, 
2021 were in excess of the stated and effective minimum requirements under 
the U.S. Basel III rules. In addition, Citibank was also “well capitalized” as of 
December 31, 2021. 

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Impact of Changes on Citigroup and Citibank Capital Ratios 
The following tables present the estimated sensitivity of Citigroup’s and 
Citibank’s capital ratios to changes of $100 million in Common Equity 
Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital (numerator), and changes of 
$1 billion in Advanced Approaches and Standardized Approach risk-weighted 
assets and quarterly adjusted average total assets, as well as Total Leverage 
Exposure (denominator), as of December 31, 2021. This information is 

provided for the purpose of analyzing the impact that a change in Citigroup’s 
or Citibank’s financial position or results of operations could have on these 
ratios. These sensitivities only consider a single change to either a component 
of capital, risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets or Total 
Leverage Exposure. Accordingly, an event that affects more than one factor 
may have a larger basis point impact than is reflected in these tables.

Common Equity  
Tier 1 Capital ratio

Tier 1 Capital ratio

Total Capital ratio

Impact of 
$100 million 
change in 
Common  
Equity 
Tier 1  
Capital

0.8
0.8

1.0
0.9

Impact of 
$1 billion 
change in  
risk-weighted  
assets

Impact of 
$100 million 
change 
in Tier 1  
Capital

Impact of 
$1 billion 
change in  
risk- 
weighted  
assets

Impact of 
$100 million 
change  
in Total  
Capital

Impact of 
$1 billion 
change in  
risk-weighted  
assets

1.0
1.0

1.4
1.3

0.8
0.8

1.0
0.9

1.2
1.1

1.5
1.3

0.8
0.8

1.0
0.9

1.3
1.4

1.6
1.5

Tier 1 Leverage ratio

Supplementary Leverage ratio

Impact of 
$1 billion 
change in  
quarterly  
adjusted  
average total  
assets

Impact of 
$100 million 
change in 
Tier 1  
Capital

Impact of 
$1 billion 
change in  
Total Leverage 
Exposure

0.3
0.5

0.3
0.4

0.2
0.3

Impact of 
$100 million 
change in 
Tier 1  
Capital

0.4
0.6

In addition, certain of Citi’s other broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject 
to regulation in the countries in which they operate, including requirements 
to maintain specified levels of net capital or its equivalent. Citigroup’s other 
principal broker-dealer subsidiaries were in compliance with their regulatory 
capital requirements at December 31, 2021. 

In basis points

Citigroup

Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach 

Citibank

Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach 

In basis points

Citigroup
Citibank

Citigroup Broker-Dealer Subsidiaries
At December 31, 2021, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., a U.S. broker-dealer 
registered with the SEC that is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of 
Citigroup, had net capital, computed in accordance with the SEC’s net capital 
rule, of $13 billion, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $8 billion. 
Moreover, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, a broker-dealer registered 

with the United Kingdom’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that 
is also an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup, had total capital 
of $28 billion at December 31, 2021, which exceeded the PRA’s minimum 
regulatory capital requirements.

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Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) 
U.S. GSIBs, including Citi, are required to maintain minimum levels of 
TLAC and eligible long-term debt (LTD), each set by reference to the GSIB’s 
consolidated risk-weighted assets (RWA) and total leverage exposure.

Minimum External TLAC Requirement
The minimum external TLAC requirement is the greater of (i) 18% of the 
GSIB’s RWA plus the then-applicable RWA-based TLAC buffer (see below) and 
(ii) 7.5% of the GSIB’s total leverage exposure plus a leverage-based TLAC 
buffer of 2% (i.e., 9.5%).

The RWA-based TLAC buffer equals the 2.5% capital conservation buffer, 

plus any applicable countercyclical capital buffer (currently 0%), plus 
the GSIB’s capital surcharge as determined under method 1 of the GSIB 
surcharge rule (2.0% for Citi for 2021). Accordingly, Citi’s total current 
minimum TLAC requirement was 22.5% of RWA for 2021.

Minimum LTD Requirement
The minimum LTD requirement is the greater of (i) 6% of the GSIB’s 
RWA plus its capital surcharge as determined under method 2 of the GSIB 
surcharge rule (3.0% for Citi for 2021), for a total current requirement of 9% 
of RWA for Citi, and (ii) 4.5% of the GSIB’s total leverage exposure.

The table below details Citi’s eligible external TLAC and LTD amounts and 
ratios, and each effective minimum TLAC and LTD ratio requirement, as well 
as the surplus amount in dollars in excess of each requirement.

In billions of dollars, except ratios

Total eligible amount
% of Standardized Approach risk-weighted assets
Effective minimum requirement(1)(2)
Surplus amount

% of Total Leverage Exposure
Effective minimum requirement
Surplus amount

(1)  External TLAC includes Method 1 GSIB surcharge of 2.0%.
(2)  LTD includes Method 2 GSIB surcharge of 3.0%.

December 31, 2021
External 
TLAC

LTD

$ 318

26.1%
22.5
$ 44

10.8%
9.5
$ 37

$ 143

11.7%
9.0
$ 33

4.8%
4.5
$ 10

As of December 31, 2021, Citi exceeded each of the minimum TLAC and 
LTD requirements, resulting in a $10 billion surplus above its binding TLAC 
requirement of LTD as a percentage of Total Leverage Exposure.

For additional information on Citi’s TLAC-related requirements, see “Risk 

Factors—Compliance Risks” and “Liquidity Risk—Total Loss-Absorbing 
Capacity (TLAC)” below.

Capital Resources (Full Adoption of CECL)(1)
The following tables set forth Citigroup’s and Citibank’s capital components and ratios had the full impact of CECL been adopted as of December 31, 2021:

Citigroup

Citibank

Effective 
Minimum 
Requirement, 
Advanced 
Approaches

Effective 
Minimum 
Requirement, 
Standardized 
Approach(2)

Advanced 
Approaches

Standardized 
Approach

Effective 
Minimum 
Requirement(3)

Advanced 
Approaches

Standardized 
Approach

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital ratio
Total Capital ratio

10.0%
11.5
13.5

10.5%
12.0
14.0

12.10%
13.78
15.86

12.01%
13.68
16.49

7.0%
8.5
10.5

14.32%
14.53
16.15

13.68%
13.88
16.21

Tier 1 Leverage ratio
Supplementary Leverage ratio

Effective Minimum 
Requirement

4.0%
5.0

Citigroup

7.09%
5.64

Effective Minimum 
Requirement

5.0%
6.0

Citibank

8.62%
6.61

(1)  See footnote 2 on the “Components of Citigroup Capital” table above.
(2)  The effective minimum requirements were applicable as of December 31, 2021. See “Stress Capital Buffer” above for additional information. 
(3)  Citibank’s effective minimum requirements were the same under the Standardized Approach and the Advanced Approaches Framework.

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Adoption of SA-CCR also increased Citigroup’s Advanced RWA by 

approximately $29 billion, which resulted in a 29 bps decrease to Citigroup’s 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio under the Advanced Approaches on 
January 1, 2022. Citigroup’s reported CET1 Capital ratio under the Advanced 
Approaches as of December 31, 2021 was 12.35%, 85 bps above its 11.5% 
CET1 Capital target, and 235 bps above its 10.0% effective regulatory 
minimum CET1 Capital requirement under the Advanced Approaches.

Citigroup voluntarily suspended share repurchases during the fourth 
quarter of 2021, in anticipation of the adverse impact resulting from SA-CCR 
adoption. Citi resumed common share repurchases in January 2022.

Regulatory Capital Standards Developments

Basel III Revisions 
As previously disclosed, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel 
Committee) has finalized certain Basel III post-crisis regulatory reforms. 
The reforms relate to the methodologies in deriving credit, market and 
operational risk-weighted assets, the imposition of a new aggregate output 
floor for risk-weighted assets, and revisions to the leverage ratio framework.
The U.S. banking agencies may revise the U.S. Basel III rules in the 
future, in response to the Basel Committee’s Basel III post-crisis regulatory 
reforms. For information about risks related to changes in regulatory capital 
requirements, see “Risk Factors—Strategic Risks.” below.

Adoption of the Standardized Approach for Counterparty 
Credit Risk
In January 2020, the U.S. banking agencies issued a final rule to introduce 
the Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR). SA-CCR 
replaced the Current Exposure Method (CEM), which was the previous 
methodology used to calculate exposure for all derivative contracts under 
the Standardized Approach, as well as RWA for derivative contracts under 
the Advanced Approaches in cases where internal models are not used. In 
addition, SA-CCR replaced CEM in numerous other instances throughout 
the regulatory framework, including but not limited to the Supplementary 
Leverage Ratio, certain components of the GSIB score, single counterparty 
credit limits and legal lending limits.

Under SA-CCR, a banking organization calculates the exposure amount 

of its derivative contracts at the netting set level. Multiple derivative 
contracts are generally considered to be under the same netting set as long 
as each derivative contract is subject to the same qualifying master netting 
agreement. SA-CCR also introduced the concept of hedging sets, which 
allows a banking organization to fully or partially net derivative contracts 
within the same netting set that share similar risk factors. Moreover, SA-CCR 
incorporated updated supervisory and maturity factors to calculate the 
potential future exposure of a derivative contract, and provides for improved 
recognition of collateral. Under the final rule, the exposure amount of a 
netting set is equal to an alpha factor of 1.4 multiplied by the sum of the 
replacement cost and potential future exposure of the netting set.

Citi adopted SA-CCR as of the mandatory compliance date of January 1, 

2022. Adoption of SA-CCR increased Citigroup’s Standardized RWA by 
approximately $51 billion, which resulted in a 49 bps decrease to Citigroup’s 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio under the Standardized Approaches 
on January 1, 2022. Citigroup’s reported CET1 Capital ratio under the 
Standardized Approach as of December 31, 2021 was 12.25%, 75 bps above its 
11.5% CET1 Capital target, and 175 bps above its 10.5% effective regulatory 
minimum CET1 Capital requirement under the Standardized Approach. 

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Tangible Common Equity, Book Value Per Share, Tangible 
Book Value Per Share and Return on Equity
Tangible common equity (TCE) represents common stockholders’ equity 
less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (other than mortgage 
servicing rights (MSRs)). RoTCE represents net income available to common 
shareholders as a percentage of average TCE. Tangible book value (TBV) 
per share represents TCE divided by common shares outstanding. These 
measures are non-GAAP financial measures. Other companies may calculate 
these measures in a different manner. Citi believes TCE, TBV and RoTCE 
provide alternate measures of capital strength and performance for investors, 
industry analysts and others.

In millions of dollars or shares, except per share amounts

Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
Less: Preferred stock

Common stockholders’ equity
Less:

2021

2020

At December 31,
2019

2018

2017

$201,972
18,995

$199,442
19,480

$193,242
17,980

$196,220
18,460

$ 200,740
19,253

$182,977

$179,962

$175,262

$177,760

$ 181,487

Goodwill
Identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs)
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs) related to assets held-for-sale (HFS)

21,299
4,091
510

22,162
4,411
—

22,126
4,327
—

22,046
4,636
—

22,256
4,588
32

Tangible common equity (TCE)

Common shares outstanding (CSO)

Book value per share (common stockholders’ equity/CSO)
Tangible book value per share (TCE/CSO)

In millions of dollars

Net income available to common shareholders
Average common stockholders’ equity 
Average TCE 

Return on average common stockholders’ equity
Return on average TCE (RoTCE)

$157,077

$153,389

$148,809

$151,078

$ 154,611

1,984.4

2,082.1

2,114.1

2,368.5

2,569.9

$

92.21
79.16

$

86.43
73.67

$

82.90
70.39

$

75.05
63.79

$

70.62
60.16

2021

$ 20,912
182,421
156,253

For the year ended December 31,
2018
2019
2020

$

9,952
175,508
149,892

$ 18,292
177,363
150,994

$ 16,871
179,497
153,343

2017(1)

$ 14,583
207,747
180,458

11.5%
13.4

5.7%
6.6

10.3%
12.1

9.4%
11.0

7.0%
8.1

(1)  Year ended December 31, 2017 excludes the one-time impact of Tax Reform. For a reconciliation of these amounts, see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates—Income Taxes” below.

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RISK FACTORS

The following discussion sets forth what management currently believes 
could be the material risks and uncertainties that could impact Citi’s 
businesses, results of operations and financial condition. Other risks 
and uncertainties, including those not currently known to Citi or its 
management, could also negatively impact Citi’s businesses, results of 
operations and financial condition. Thus, the following should not be 
considered a complete discussion of all of the risks and uncertainties that 
Citi may face. For additional information about risks and uncertainties 
that could impact Citi, see “Executive Summary” and each respective 
business’ results of operations above and “Managing Global Risk” below. 
The following risk factors are categorized to improve the readability and 
usefulness of the risk factor disclosure, and, while the headings and risk 
factors generally align with Citi’s risk categorization, in certain instances 
the risk factors may not directly correspond with how Citi categorizes or 
manages its risks.

MARKET-RELATED RISKS
Macroeconomic, Geopolitical and Other Challenges and 
Uncertainties Globally Could Have a Negative Impact on 
Citi’s Businesses and Results of Operations.
In addition to the significant macroeconomic challenges posed by the 
pandemic (see the pandemic-related risk factor below), Citi has experienced, 
and could experience in the future, negative impacts to its businesses and 
results of operations as a result of other macroeconomic, geopolitical and 
other challenges, uncertainties and volatility.

For example, the recent action of Russian military forces and support 
personnel in Ukraine has escalated tensions between Russia and the U.S., 
NATO, the EU and the U.K. The U.S. has imposed, and is likely to impose 
material additional, financial and economic sanctions and export controls 
against certain Russian organizations and/or individuals, with similar 
actions either implemented or planned by the EU and the U.K. and other 
jurisdictions. During the week of February 21, 2022, the U.S., the U.K., and 
the EU each imposed packages of financial and economic sanctions that, 
in various ways, constrain transactions with numerous Russian entities 
and individuals; transactions in Russian sovereign debt; and investment, 
trade, and financing to, from, or in certain regions of Ukraine. Citi’s ability 
to engage in activity with certain consumer and institutional businesses in 
Russia and Ukraine or involving certain Russian or Ukrainian businesses 
and customers is dependent in part upon whether such engagement is 
restricted under any current or expected U.S., EU and other countries or U.K. 
sanctions and laws. Sanctions and export controls, as well as any actions 
by Russia, could adversely affect Citi’s business activities and customers 
in and from Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, actions by Russia, and any 
further measures taken by the U.S. or its allies, could have negative impacts 
on regional and global financial markets and economic conditions. 
For additional information about these and other related risks, see the 
operational processes and systems, cybersecurity and emerging markets risk 
factors below. For additional information about Citi’s exposures in Russia, see 
“Managing Global Risk—Other Risks—Country Risk—Russia” below.

Additionally, governmental fiscal and monetary actions, or expected 

actions, such as changes in interest rate policies and any program 
implemented by a central bank to change the size of its balance sheet, could 
significantly impact interest rates, economic growth rates, the volatility of 
global financial markets, foreign exchange rates and global capital flows. 
Further, it remains uncertain to what extent central banks may keep interest 
rates low or whether central banks might raise interest rates or reduce the 
size of their balance sheets, particularly as inflationary pressures continue 
and the U.S. and global economies continue to improve. While earlier in 
the pandemic the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and other central banks 
took actions to support the global economy, including by further reducing 
their benchmark interest rates, mismatches between supply and demand of 
goods and services contributed to a rise in inflation in 2021, prompting the 
FRB to announce the approaching end of the period of extraordinarily low 
interest rates.

Interest rates on loans Citi makes are typically based off or set at a 
spread over a benchmark interest rate, and would likely decline or rise as 
benchmark rates decline or rise, respectively. While the interest rates at which 
Citi pays depositors are already low and unlikely to decline much further, 
declining or continued low interest rates for loans could further compress 
Citi’s net interest income. Citi’s net interest income could also be adversely 
affected due to a flattening of the interest rate yield curve (e.g., a lower spread 
between shorter-term versus longer-term interest rates), as Citi, similar to 
other banks, typically pays interest on deposits based on shorter-term interest 
rates and earns money on loans based on longer-term interest rates.

In contrast, an abrupt and sustained increase in interest rates could 
interfere with the global macroeconomic recovery, whether due to continued 
or increased inflationary pressures or otherwise. And while Citi estimates 
its overall net interest income would generally increase due to higher 
interest rates, higher rates could adversely affect Citi’s funding costs, levels of 
deposits in its consumer and institutional businesses and certain business or 
product revenues. For additional information on Citi’s interest rate risk, see 
“Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Net Interest Income at Risk” below.
Additional areas of uncertainty include, among others, an elevated level of 
inflation resulting in adverse spill-over effects; the ability of Congress to raise 
the federal debt ceiling; slowing of the Chinese economy, including negative 
economic impacts associated with such slowdown or any policy actions; 
significant disruptions and volatility in financial markets; other geopolitical 
tensions and conflicts; protracted or widespread trade tensions; financial 
market, other economic and political disruption driven by anti-establishment 
movements; natural disasters; other pandemics; and election outcomes. For 
example, Citi’s market-making businesses can suffer losses resulting from 
the widening of credit spreads due to unanticipated changes in financial 
markets. In addition, adverse developments or downturns in one or more 
of the world’s larger economies would likely have a significant impact on 
the global economy or the economies of other countries because of global 
financial and economic linkages.

These and additional global macroeconomic, geopolitical and other 
challenges, uncertainties and volatilities have negatively impacted, and could 

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continue to negatively impact, Citi’s businesses, results of operations and 
financial condition, including its credit costs, revenues across ICG and GCB 
and AOCI (which would in turn negatively impact Citi’s book and tangible 
book value).

STRATEGIC RISKS
Rapidly Evolving Challenges and Uncertainties Related to 
the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. and Globally Will Likely 
Continue to Have Negative Impacts on Citi’s Businesses and 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of the countries and jurisdictions 
in which Citi operates, including severely impacting global health, financial 
markets, consumer and business spending and economic conditions. The 
extent of the future pandemic impacts remain uncertain and will likely 
evolve by region, country or state, largely depending on the duration and 
severity of the public health consequences, including the duration and 
further spread of the coronavirus as well as any variants becoming more 
prevalent and impactful; further production, distribution, acceptance and 
effectiveness of vaccines; availability and efficiency of testing; the public 
response; and government actions. The future impacts to global economic 
conditions may include, among others:

•  further disruption of global supply chains;
•  higher inflation;
•  higher interest rates;
•  significant disruption and volatility in financial markets;
•  additional closures, reduced activity and failures of many businesses, 

leading to loss of revenues and net losses;

•  further institution of social distancing and restrictions on businesses 
and the movement of the public in and among the U.S. and other 
countries; and

•  reduced U.S. and global economic output.

The pandemic has had, and may continue to have, negative impacts on 
Citi’s businesses and overall results of operations and financial condition, 
which could be material. The extent of the impact on Citi’s operations and 
financial performance, including its ability to execute its business strategies 
and initiatives, will continue to depend significantly on future developments 
in the U.S. and globally. Such developments are uncertain and cannot be 
predicted, including the course of the coronavirus, as well as any weakness or 
slowing in the economic recovery or a further economic downturn, whether 
due to further supply chain disruptions, inflation trends, higher interest rates 
or otherwise.

The pandemic may not be sufficiently contained for an extended period of 
time. A prolonged health crisis could reduce economic activity in the U.S. and 
other countries, resulting in additional declines or weakness in employment 
trends and business and consumer confidence. These factors could negatively 
impact global economic activity and markets; cause a continued decline 
in the demand for Citi’s products and services and in its revenues; further 

increase Citi’s credit and other costs; and may result in impairment of 
long-lived assets or goodwill. These factors could also cause an increase 
in Citi’s balance sheet, risk-weighted assets and ACL, resulting in a decline 
in regulatory capital ratios or liquidity measures, as well as regulatory 
demands for higher capital levels and/or limitations or reductions in capital 
distributions (such as common share repurchases and dividends). Moreover, 
any disruption or failure of Citi’s performance of, or its ability to perform, 
key business functions, as a result of the continued spread of COVID-19 or 
otherwise, could adversely affect Citi’s operations.

The impact of the pandemic on Citi’s consumer and corporate borrowers 

will vary by sector or industry, with some borrowers experiencing greater 
stress levels, particularly as credit and customer assistance support further 
winds down, which could lead to increased pressure on their results of 
operations and financial condition, increased borrowings or credit ratings 
downgrades, thus likely leading to higher credit costs for Citi. These 
borrowers include, among others, businesses that are more directly impacted 
by the institution of social distancing, the movement of the public and store 
closures. In addition, stress levels ultimately experienced by Citi’s borrowers 
may be different from and more intense than assumptions made in prior 
estimates or models used by Citi, resulting in an increase in Citi’s ACL or net 
credit losses, particularly as the benefits of fiscal stimulus and government 
support programs diminish.

Ongoing legislative and regulatory changes in the U.S. and globally 
to address the economic impact from the pandemic could further affect 
Citi’s businesses, operations and financial performance. Citi could also face 
challenges, including legal and reputational, and scrutiny in its efforts to 
provide relief measures. Such efforts have resulted in, and may continue to 
result in, litigation, including class actions, and regulatory and government 
actions and proceedings. Such actions may result in judgments, settlements, 
penalties and fines adverse to Citi. In addition, the different types of 
government actions could vary in scale and duration across jurisdictions and 
regions with varying degrees of effectiveness.

Citi has taken measures to maintain the health and safety of its 
colleagues; however, these measures could result in additional expenses, 
and illness of employees could negatively affect staffing for a period of 
time. In addition, Citi’s ability to recruit, hire and onboard colleagues in 
key areas could be negatively impacted by pandemic restrictions as well as 
Citi’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement (see the qualified colleagues risk 
factor below).

Further, it is unclear how the macroeconomic or business environment 
or societal norms may be impacted after the pandemic. The post-pandemic 
environment may undergo unexpected developments or changes in financial 
markets, fiscal, monetary, tax and regulatory environments and consumer 
customer and corporate client behavior. These developments and changes 
could have an adverse impact on Citi’s results of operations and financial 
condition. Ongoing business and regulatory uncertainties and changes may 
make Citi’s longer-term business, balance sheet and strategic and budget 
planning more difficult or costly. Citi and its management and businesses 
may also experience increased or different competitive and other challenges 

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in this environment. To the extent that it is not able to adapt or compete 
effectively, Citi could experience loss of business and its results of operations 
and financial condition could suffer (see the competitive challenges risk 
factor below).

Citi’s Ability to Return Capital to Common Shareholders 
Consistent with Its Capital Planning Efforts and Targets 
Substantially Depends on Regulatory Capital Requirements, 
Including the Results of the CCAR Process and Regulatory 
Stress Tests.
Citi’s ability to return capital to its common shareholders consistent with 
its capital planning efforts and targets, whether through its common stock 
dividend or through a share repurchase program, substantially depends, 
among other things, on regulatory capital requirements, including the Stress 
Capital Buffer (SCB), which is based upon the results of the CCAR process 
required by the FRB as well as the supervisory stress tests required under the 
Dodd- Frank Act (as described in more detail below).

Citi’s ability to return capital also depends on its results of operations 
and financial condition, the capital impact related to divestitures, forecasts 
of macroeconomic conditions, its implementation and maintenance of 
an effective capital planning process and management framework, and 
effectiveness in planning, managing and calculating its level of risk-weighted 
assets under both the Advanced Approaches and the Standardized Approach, 
Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) and global systemically important 
bank holding company (GSIB) surcharge, which has been made more 
challenging due to elevated levels of liquidity in the financial system related 
to the pandemic (see the macroeconomic challenges and uncertainties risk 
factor above).

Changes in regulatory capital rules, requirements or interpretations 
could have a material impact on Citi’s regulatory capital, both as a result of 
changes in Citi’s reported regulatory capital and integration into the CCAR 
process and regulatory stress tests. For example, Citi was required to adopt 
the Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) as of 
January 1, 2022, which resulted in an approximate $51 billion increase in 
Citi’s risk-weighted assets under the Standardized Approach. Citi voluntarily 
suspended common share repurchases during the fourth quarter of 2021, in 
anticipation of the adverse impact resulting from the adoption of SA-CCR. 
Citi will be required to adopt SA-CCR for purposes of the supervisory stress 
test during the 2023 cycle and SA-CCR may be considered by management 
during the 2022 cycle for purposes of management’s own capital adequacy 
assessment. In addition, the U.S. banking agencies may potentially 
consider a number of changes to the U.S. regulatory capital framework 
in the future, including, but not limited to, revisions to the U.S. Basel III 
rules, recalibration of the GSIB surcharge and SLR, and enactment of the 
discretionary Countercyclical Capital Buffer. All of these potential changes 
could negatively impact Citi’s regulatory capital position or increase Citi’s 
regulatory capital requirements.

All CCAR firms, including Citi, will continue to be subject to a rigorous 

regulatory evaluation of capital planning practices, including, but not 
limited to, governance, risk management and internal controls. Citi’s ability 

to return capital may be adversely impacted if such an evaluation of Citi 
resulted in negative findings. In addition, Citi’s ability to accurately predict, 
interpret or explain to stakeholders the results of the CCAR process, and 
thus to address any market or investor perceptions, may be limited as the 
FRB’s assessment of Citi’s capital adequacy is conducted using the FRB’s 
proprietary stress test models. For additional information on limitations on 
Citi’s ability to return capital to common shareholders, as well as the CCAR 
process, supervisory stress test requirements and GSIB surcharge, see “Capital 
Resources—Overview” and “Capital Resources—Stress Testing Component 
of Capital Planning” above and the risk management risk factor below.

The FRB has stated that it expects leading capital adequacy practices to 

continue to evolve and to likely be determined by the FRB each year as a 
result of its cross-firm review of capital plan submissions. Similarly, the FRB 
has indicated that, as part of its stated goal to continually evolve its annual 
stress testing requirements, several parameters of the annual stress testing 
process may continue to be altered, including the severity of the stress test 
scenario, the FRB modeling of Citi’s balance sheet, pre-provision net revenue 
(PPNR) and stress losses, and the addition of components deemed important 
by the FRB.

Beginning January 1, 2022, Citi was required to phase into regulatory 
capital at 25% per year the changes in retained earnings, deferred tax assets 
and ACL determined upon the January 1, 2020 CECL adoption date, as well 
as subsequent changes in the ACL between January 1, 2020 and December 
31, 2021. The FRB has stated that it plans to maintain its current framework 
for calculating allowances on loans in the supervisory stress test through the 
2023 supervisory stress test cycle, while continuing to evaluate appropriate 
future enhancements to this framework. The impacts on Citi’s capital 
adequacy of the FRB’s incorporation of CECL in its supervisory stress tests 
on an ongoing basis, and of other potential regulatory changes in the FRB’s 
stress testing methodologies, remain unclear. For additional information 
regarding the CECL methodology, including the transition provisions 
related to the adverse regulatory capital effects resulting from adoption 
of the CECL methodology, see “Capital Resources—Current Regulatory 
Capital Standards—Regulatory Capital Treatment—Modified Transition 
of the Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology” above and Note 1 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

In addition, the FRB has integrated the annual stress testing requirements 
with ongoing regulatory capital requirements. For Citigroup, the SCB equals 
the maximum decline in Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio under the 
supervisory severely adverse scenario over a nine-quarter CCAR measurement 
period, plus four quarters of planned common stock dividends, subject 
to a minimum requirement of 2.5%. Effective October 1, 2021, Citi’s SCB 
was 3.0%. The SCB is calculated by the FRB using its proprietary data and 
modeling of each firm’s results. Accordingly, Citi’s SCB may change annually, 
or possibly more frequently, based on the supervisory stress test results, thus 
potentially resulting in volatility in the calculation of the SCB. Similar to 
the other regulatory capital buffers, a breach of the SCB would result in 
graduated limitations on capital distributions. For additional information 
on the SCB, including its calculation, see “Capital Resources—Regulatory 
Capital Buffers” above.

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Although various uncertainties exist regarding the extent of, and 
the ultimate impact to Citi from, these changes to the FRB’s regulatory 
capital, stress testing and CCAR regimes, these changes could increase the 
level of capital Citi is required or elects to hold, including as part of Citi’s 
management buffer, thus potentially impacting the extent to which Citi is 
able to return capital to shareholders.

Citi, Its Management and Its Businesses Must Continually 
Review, Analyze and Successfully Adapt to Ongoing 
Regulatory and Legislative Uncertainties and Changes in the 
U.S. and Globally.
Despite the adoption of final regulations and laws in numerous areas 
impacting Citi and its businesses over the past several years, Citi, its 
management and its businesses continually face ongoing regulatory and 
legislative uncertainties and changes, both in the U.S. and globally. While 
the areas of ongoing regulatory and legislative uncertainties and changes 
facing Citi are too numerous to list completely, various examples include, 
but are not limited to (i) potential fiscal, monetary, regulatory, tax and other 
changes arising from the U.S. federal government and other governments, 
including as a result of the differing priorities of the current U.S. presidential 
administration, changes in regulatory leadership or focus and actions of 
Congress or in response to the pandemic; (ii) potential changes to various 
aspects of the regulatory capital framework and requirements applicable to 
Citi (see the capital return risk factor and “Capital Resources—Regulatory 
Capital Standards Developments” above); and (iii) future legislative and 
regulatory requirements in the U.S. and globally related to climate change, 
including any new disclosure requirements (see the climate change risk 
factor below). When referring to “regulatory,” Citi is including both 
formal regulation and the views and expectations of its regulators in their 
supervisory roles.

U.S. and international regulatory and legislative initiatives have not 
always been undertaken or implemented on a coordinated basis, and areas 
of divergence have developed and continue to develop with respect to the 
scope, interpretation, timing, structure or approach, leading to inconsistent 
or even conflicting requirements, including within a single jurisdiction. 
For example, in May 2019, the European Commission adopted, as part of 
Capital Requirements Directive V (CRD V), a new requirement for major 
banking groups headquartered outside the EU (which would include Citi) 
to establish an intermediate EU holding company where the foreign bank 
has two or more institutions (broadly meaning banks, broker-dealers and 
similar financial firms) established in the EU. While in some respects 
the requirement mirrors an existing U.S. requirement for non-U.S. 
banking organizations to form U.S. intermediate holding companies, the 
implementation of the EU holding company requirement could lead to 
additional complexity with respect to Citi’s resolution planning, capital and 
liquidity allocation and efficiency in various jurisdictions.

Moreover, ongoing regulatory and legislative uncertainties and changes 

make Citi’s and its management’s long-term business, balance sheet and 
strategic budget planning difficult, subject to change and potentially more 
costly. U.S. and other regulators globally have implemented and continue 
to discuss various changes to certain regulatory requirements, which would 

require ongoing assessment by management as to the impact to Citi, its 
businesses and business planning. For example, while the Basel III post-crisis 
regulatory reforms and revised market risk framework have been finalized at 
the international level, there remain significant uncertainties with respect to 
the integration of these revisions into the U.S. regulatory capital framework. 
Business planning is required to be based on possible or proposed rules 
or outcomes, which can change dramatically upon finalization, or upon 
implementation or interpretive guidance from numerous regulatory bodies 
worldwide, and such guidance can change.

Regulatory and legislative changes have also significantly increased 
Citi’s compliance risks and costs (see the implementation and interpretation 
of regulatory changes risk factor below) and can adversely affect Citi’s 
businesses, results of operations and financial condition.

Citi’s Continued Investment and Other Initiatives as Part 
of Its Transformation and Strategic Refresh May Not Be as 
Successful as It Projects or Expects.
As part of its transformation initiatives, Citi continues to make significant 
investments to improve its infrastructure, risk management and controls 
and further enhance safety and soundness (for additional information, see 
the legal and regulatory proceedings risk factor below). Citi also continues 
to execute on its strategic refresh that includes, among other things, its exit 
of certain consumer banking businesses (see below) and its investments to 
deepen client relationships and enhance client offerings and capabilities in 
order to simplify the Company and enhance its allocation of resources.
For example, Citi continues to invest in its technology and digital 

capabilities across the franchise, including digital platforms and mobile and 
cloud-based solutions. In addition, Citi has been making other investments 
across the Company, such as in Citi’s wealth management business, 
commercial banking business, treasury and trade solutions, securities 
services and other businesses, including implementing new capabilities and 
partnerships. Citi has also been pursuing productivity improvements through 
various technology and digital initiatives, organizational simplification and 
location strategies. Failure to properly invest in and upgrade Citi’s technology 
and processes could result in an inability to be sufficiently competitive, serve 
clients effectively and avoid operational errors (for additional information, 
see the operational processes and systems risk factor below). There is no 
guarantee that these or other initiatives Citi may pursue will be as productive 
or effective as Citi expects, or at all.

Furthermore, Citi’s strategic refresh necessitates further changes in and 
exits of certain businesses, which involve significant execution complexity, 
and could result in additional losses, charges or other negative financial 
impacts. For example, Citi may not be able to achieve its objectives related to 
its exits of 13 consumer markets in Asia and EMEA or exit of the consumer, 
small business and middle-market banking operations in Mexico. These 
exits may not be as productive, effective or timely as Citi expects and may 
result in additional foreign currency translation adjustments (CTA) or other 
losses, charges or other negative financial or strategic impacts, which could 
be material. For additional information on CTA losses, see the incorrect 
assumptions or estimates risk factor below.

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Citi’s investment and other initiatives may continue to evolve as its 
business strategies, the market environment and regulatory expectations 
change, which could make the initiatives more costly and more challenging 
to implement, and limit their effectiveness. Moreover, Citi’s ability to achieve 
expected returns on its investments and costs savings depends, in part, 
on factors that it cannot control, including, among others, interest rates; 
inflation; impacts related to the pandemic; customer, client and competitor 
actions; and ongoing regulatory changes.

Citi’s Ability to Utilize Its DTAs, and Thus Reduce the Negative 
Impact of the DTAs on Citi’s Regulatory Capital, Will Be Driven 
by Its Ability to Generate U.S. Taxable Income.
At December 31, 2021, Citi’s net DTAs were $24.8 billion, net of a valuation 
allowance of $4.2 billion, of which $9.5 billion was deducted from Citi’s 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital under the U.S. Basel III rules, primarily 
relating to net operating losses, foreign tax credit and general business 
credit carry-forwards (for additional information, see “Capital Resources—
Components of Citigroup Capital” above).

Of the net DTAs at December 31, 2021, $2.8 billion related to foreign tax 
credit (FTC) carry-forwards, net of a valuation allowance. The carry-forward 
utilization period for FTCs is 10 years and represents the most time-sensitive 
component of Citi’s DTAs. The FTC carry-forwards at December 31, 2021 
expire over the period of 2022–2029. Citi must utilize any FTCs generated in 
the then-current-year tax return prior to utilizing any carry-forward FTCs.
The accounting treatment for realization of DTAs, including FTCs, is 
complex and requires significant judgment and estimates regarding future 
taxable earnings in the jurisdictions in which the DTAs arise and available 
tax planning strategies. Forecasts of future taxable earnings will depend 
upon various factors, including, among others, the continued impact of the 
pandemic and other macroeconomic conditions. In addition, any future 
increase in U.S. corporate tax rates could result in an increase in Citi’s DTA, 
which may subject more of Citi’s existing DTA to exclusion from regulatory 
capital while improving Citi’s ability to utilize its FTC carry-forwards.

Citi’s overall ability to realize its DTAs will primarily be dependent upon 
its ability to generate U.S. taxable income in the relevant tax carry-forward 
periods. Although utilization of FTCs in any year is generally limited to 21% 
of foreign source taxable income in that year, overall domestic losses (ODL) 
that Citi has incurred in the past allow it to reclassify domestic source income 
as foreign source. Failure to realize any portion of the net DTAs would have a 
corresponding negative impact on Citi’s net income and financial returns.
Citi has not been and does not expect to be subject to the Base Erosion 

Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), which, if applicable to Citi in any given year, 
would have a significantly adverse effect on both Citi’s net income and 
regulatory capital.

For additional information on Citi’s DTAs, including FTCs, see 

“Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates—Income Taxes” 
below and Notes 1 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Citi’s Interpretation or Application of the Complex Tax Laws 
to Which It Is Subject Could Differ from Those of the Relevant 
Governmental Authorities, Which Could Result in Litigation or 
Examinations and the Payment of Additional Taxes, Penalties 
or Interest.
Citi is subject to various income-based tax laws of the U.S. and its states 
and municipalities, as well as the numerous non-U.S. jurisdictions in 
which it operates. These tax laws are inherently complex and Citi must 
make judgments and interpretations about the application of these laws, 
including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), to its entities, operations 
and businesses. In addition, Citi is subject to litigation or examinations with 
U.S. and non-U.S. tax authorities regarding non-income-based tax matters. 
Citi’s interpretations or application of the tax laws, including with respect 
to Tax Reform, withholding, stamp, service and other non-income taxes, 
could differ from that of the relevant governmental taxing authority, which 
could result in the requirement to pay additional taxes, penalties or interest, 
which could be material. For additional information on the litigation 
and examinations involving non-U.S. tax authorities, see Note 27 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

A Deterioration in or Failure to Maintain Citi’s Co-Branding 
or Private Label Credit Card Relationships, Including as a 
Result of Early Termination, Bankruptcy or Liquidation, 
Could Have a Negative Impact on Citi’s Results of Operations 
or Financial Condition.
Citi has co-branding and private label relationships through its branded 
cards and retail services credit card businesses with various retailers and 
merchants globally, whereby in the ordinary course of business Citi issues 
credit cards to customers of the retailers or merchants. The five largest 
relationships across both businesses in North America GCB constituted an 
aggregate of approximately 9% of Citi’s revenues in 2021 (for additional 
information, see “Global Consumer Banking—North America GCB” 
above). Citi’s co-branding and private label agreements provide for shared 
economics between the parties and generally have a fixed term.

Over the last several years, a number of U.S. retailers have continued 
to experience declining sales due to the pandemic or otherwise, which has 
resulted in significant numbers of store closures and, in a number of cases, 
bankruptcies, as retailers attempt to cut costs and reorganize. In addition, as 
has been widely reported, competition among card issuers, including Citi, for 
these relationships is significant, and it has become increasingly difficult in 
recent years to maintain such relationships on the same terms or at all.
Citi’s co-branding and private label relationships could be negatively 

impacted by, among other things, the general economic environment; 
changes in consumer sentiment, spending patterns and credit card usage 
behaviors; a decline in sales and revenues, partner store closures, government 
imposed restrictions, reduced air and business travel, or other operational 
difficulties of the retailer or merchant; early termination due to a contractual 
breach or exercise of other early termination right; or other factors, including 
bankruptcies, liquidations, restructurings, consolidations or other similar 
events, whether due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic or otherwise 
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While various mitigating factors could be available to Citi if any of the 
above events were to occur—such as by replacing the retailer or merchant 
or offering other card products—these events, particularly early termination 
and bankruptcies or liquidations, could negatively impact the results of 
operations or financial condition of branded cards, retail services or Citi 
as a whole, including as a result of loss of revenues, increased expenses, 
higher cost of credit, impairment of purchased credit card relationships 
and contract-related intangibles or other losses (for information on Citi’s 
credit card related intangibles generally, see Note 16 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements).

Citi’s Inability in Its Resolution Plan Submissions to Address 
Any Shortcomings or Deficiencies Identified or Guidance 
Provided by the FRB and FDIC Could Subject Citi to More 
Stringent Capital, Leverage or Liquidity Requirements, or 
Restrictions on Its Growth, Activities or Operations, and 
Could Eventually Require Citi to Divest Assets or Operations.
Title I of the Dodd-Frank Act requires Citi to prepare and submit a plan to the 
FRB and the FDIC for the orderly resolution of Citigroup (the bank holding 
company) and its significant legal entities under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 
the event of future material financial distress or failure. The eight U.S. GSIBs, 
including Citi, filed their most recent resolution plans with the FRB and 
FDIC on July 1, 2021. For additional information on Citi’s resolution plan 
submissions, see “Managing Global Risk—Liquidity Risk” below.

Under Title I, if the FRB and the FDIC jointly determine that Citi’s 
resolution plan is not “credible” (which, although not defined, is generally 
believed to mean the regulators do not believe the plan is feasible or would 
otherwise allow Citi to be resolved in a way that protects systemically 
important functions without severe systemic disruption), or would not 
facilitate an orderly resolution of Citi under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, 
and Citi fails to resubmit a resolution plan that remedies any identified 
deficiencies, Citi could be subjected to more stringent capital, leverage or 
liquidity requirements, or restrictions on its growth, activities or operations. 
If within two years from the imposition of any such requirements or 
restrictions Citi has still not remediated any identified deficiencies, then Citi 
could eventually be required to divest certain assets or operations. Any such 
restrictions or actions would negatively impact Citi’s reputation, market and 
investor perception, operations and strategy.

Citi’s Performance and the Performance of Its Individual 
Businesses Could Be Negatively Impacted if Citi Is Not Able 
to Effectively Compete for, Retain and Motivate Highly 
Qualified Colleagues.
Recent employment conditions have made the competition to hire and retain 
qualified employees significantly more challenging. Citi’s performance and 
the performance of its individual businesses largely depend on the talents 
and efforts of its diverse and highly qualified colleagues. Specifically, Citi’s 
continued ability to compete in each of its lines of business, to manage its 
businesses effectively and to execute its global strategy depends on its ability 
to attract new colleagues and to retain and motivate its existing colleagues. 

If Citi is unable to continue to attract, retain and motivate the most 
highly qualified colleagues, Citi’s performance, including its competitive 
position, the execution of its strategy and its results of operations could be 
negatively impacted.

Citi’s ability to attract, retain and motivate colleagues depends on 
numerous factors, some of which are outside of its control. For example, 
the competition for talent recently has been particularly intense because 
of economic conditions associated with the pandemic. Also, the banking 
industry generally is subject to more comprehensive regulation of employee 
compensation than other industries, including deferral and clawback 
requirements for incentive compensation, which can make it unusually 
challenging for Citi to compete in labor markets against businesses that 
are not subject to such regulation. Citi often competes for talent with such 
businesses, including, among others, technology companies. Further, 
Citi’s vaccination requirement for its U.S.-based employees could make 
it more difficult to compete for or retain colleagues. Other factors that 
could impact its ability to attract, retain and motivate colleagues include, 
among other things, Citi’s presence in a particular market or region, the 
professional opportunities it offers and its reputation. For information on 
Citi’s colleagues and workforce management, see “Human Capital Resources 
and Management” below.

Financial Services Companies and Others as well as Emerging 
Technologies Pose Increasingly Competitive Challenges to Citi.
Citi operates in an increasingly evolving and competitive business 
environment, which includes both financial and non-financial services firms, 
such as traditional banks, online banks, financial technology companies and 
others. These companies compete on the basis of, among other factors, size, 
reach, quality and type of products and services offered, price, technology 
and reputation. Certain competitors may be subject to different and, in some 
cases, less stringent legal and regulatory requirements, placing Citi at a 
competitive disadvantage.

Citi competes with financial services companies in the U.S. and globally 
that continue to develop and introduce new products and services. In recent 
years, non-financial services firms, such as financial technology companies, 
have begun to offer services traditionally provided by financial institutions, 
such as Citi, and have sought bank charters to provide these services. These 
firms attempt to use technology and mobile platforms to enhance the ability 
of companies and individuals to borrow, save and invest money.

Moreover, emerging technologies have the potential to intensify 

competition and accelerate disruption in the financial services industry. For 
example, there is increasing interest from clients and investors in digital 
assets such as cryptocurrencies. Financial services firms and other market 
participants have begun to offer services related to those assets such as 
custody and trading. However, Citi may not be able to provide the same or 
similar services for legal or regulatory reasons and such services increase 
compliance risk. In addition, changes in the payments space (e.g., instant 
and 24x7 payments) are accelerating, and, as a result, certain of Citi’s 
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In addition, as discussed above, it is unclear how the macroeconomic 
business environment or societal norms may be impacted as a result of the 
pandemic. Citi may experience increased or different competitive and other 
challenges in a post-pandemic environment. Increased competition and 
emerging technologies have required and could require Citi to change or 
adapt its products and services to attract and retain customers or clients or to 
compete more effectively with competitors, including new market entrants. 
Simultaneously, as Citi develops new products and services leveraging 
emerging technologies, new risks may emerge that, if not designed and 
governed adequately, may result in control gaps and in Citi operating outside 
of its risk appetite. For example, instant and 24x7 payments products could 
be accompanied by challenges to forecasting and managing liquidity, as well 
as increased operational and compliance risks.

To the extent that Citi is not able to compete effectively with financial 
technology companies and other firms, Citi could be placed at a competitive 
disadvantage, which could result in loss of customers and market share, and 
its businesses, results of operations and financial condition could suffer. For 
additional information on Citi’s competitors, see the co-brand and private 
label cards and qualified colleagues risk factors above and “Supervision, 
Regulation and Other—Competition” below.

OPERATIONAL RISKS
A Failure or Disruption of Citi’s Operational Processes 
or Systems Could Negatively Impact Citi’s Reputation, 
Customers, Clients, Businesses or Results of Operations 
and Financial Condition.
Citi’s global operations rely heavily on its technology, including the accurate, 
timely and secure processing, management, storage and transmission 
of confidential transactions, data and other information as well as the 
monitoring of a substantial amount of data and complex transactions in real 
time. For example, Citi obtains and stores an extensive amount of personal 
and client-specific information for its consumer and institutional customers 
and clients, and must accurately record and reflect their extensive account 
transactions. Citi’s operations must also comply with complex and evolving 
laws and regulations in the countries in which it operates.

With the evolving proliferation of new technologies and the increasing use 

of the internet, mobile devices and cloud technologies to conduct financial 
transactions, large global financial institutions such as Citi have been, and 
will continue to be, subject to an ever-increasing risk of operational loss, 
failure or disruption, including as a result of cyber or information security 
incidents. These risks have been exacerbated during the pandemic, when a 
substantial portion of Citi’s colleagues have worked remotely and customers 
and clients have increased their use of online banking and other platforms 
(for additional information, see the pandemic-related risk factor above and 
the cybersecurity risk factor below).

Although Citi has continued to upgrade its technology, including systems 

to automate processes and enhance efficiencies, operational incidents are 
unpredictable and can arise from numerous sources, not all of which are 
fully within Citi’s control. These include, among others, human error, 
such as manual transaction processing errors; fraud or malice on the part 

of employees or third parties; accidental system or technological failure; 
electrical or telecommunication outages; failures of or cyber incidents 
involving computer servers or infrastructure; or other similar losses or 
damage to Citi’s property or assets (see also the climate change risk factor 
below). For example, Citi has experienced and could experience further 
losses associated with manual transaction processing errors (for additional 
information, see “Revlon-Related Wire Transfer Litigation” in Note 27 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements).

Irrespective of the sophistication of the technology utilized by Citi, there 
will always be some room for human error. In view of the large transactions 
in which Citi engages, such errors could result in significant loss.

Operational incidents can also arise as a result of failures by third parties 
with which Citi does business, such as failures by internet, mobile technology 
and cloud service providers or other vendors to adequately follow procedures 
or processes, safeguard their systems or prevent system disruptions or 
cyber attacks.

Incidents that impact information security and/or technology operations 

may cause disruptions and/or malfunctions within Citi’s businesses (e.g., 
the temporary loss of availability of Citi’s online banking system or mobile 
banking platform), as well as the operations of its clients, customers or other 
third parties. In addition, operational incidents could involve the failure or 
ineffectiveness of internal processes or controls.

Given Citi’s global footprint and the high volume of transactions 
processed by Citi, certain failures, errors or actions may be repeated or 
compounded before they are discovered and rectified, which would further 
increase the consequences and costs. Operational incidents could result in 
financial losses as well as misappropriation, corruption or loss of confidential 
and other information or assets, which could significantly negatively impact 
Citi’s reputation, customers, clients, businesses or results of operations and 
financial condition. Cyber-related and other operational incidents can also 
result in legal and regulatory proceedings, fines and other costs (see the legal 
and regulatory proceedings risk factor below).

For information on Citi’s management of operational risk, see “Managing 

Global Risk—Operational Risk” below.

Citi’s and Third Parties’ Computer Systems and Networks Have 
Been, and Will Continue to Be, Susceptible to an Increasing 
Risk of Continually Evolving, Sophisticated Cybersecurity 
Activities That Could Result in the Theft, Loss, Misuse or 
Disclosure of Confidential Client or Customer Information, 
Damage to Citi’s Reputation, Additional Costs to Citi, 
Regulatory Penalties, Legal Exposure and Financial Losses.
Citi’s computer systems, software and networks are subject to ongoing cyber 
incidents such as unauthorized access, loss or destruction of data (including 
confidential client information), account takeovers, unavailability of 
service, computer viruses or other malicious code, cyber attacks and other 
similar events. These threats can arise from external parties, including 
cyber criminals, cyber terrorists, hacktivists and nation-state actors, as well 
as insiders who knowingly or unknowingly engage in or enable malicious 
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Third parties with which Citi does business, as well as retailers and other 
third parties with which Citi’s customers do business, may also be sources of 
cybersecurity risks, particularly where activities of customers are beyond Citi’s 
security and control systems. For example, Citi outsources certain functions, 
such as processing customer credit card transactions, uploading content 
on customer-facing websites and developing software for new products and 
services. These relationships allow for the storage and processing of customer 
information by third-party hosting of or access to Citi websites, which could 
lead to compromise or the potential to introduce vulnerable or malicious 
code, resulting in security breaches impacting Citi customers. Furthermore, 
because financial institutions are becoming increasingly interconnected 
with central agents, exchanges and clearing houses, including as a result 
of derivatives reforms over the last few years, Citi has increased exposure to 
cyber attacks through third parties. While many of Citi’s agreements with 
third parties include indemnification provisions, Citi may not be able to 
recover sufficiently, or at all, under the provisions to adequately offset any 
losses Citi may incur from third-party cyber incidents.

Citi has been subject to attempted and sometimes successful cyber attacks 

from external sources over the last several years, including (i) denial of 
service attacks, which attempt to interrupt service to clients and customers, 
(ii) hacking and malicious software installations, intended to gain 
unauthorized access to information systems or to disrupt those systems, 
(iii) data breaches due to unauthorized access to customer account data 
and (iv) malicious software attacks on client systems, in an attempt to gain 
unauthorized access to Citi systems or client data under the guise of normal 
client transactions. While Citi’s monitoring and protection services were 
able to detect and respond to the incidents targeting its systems before they 
became significant, they still resulted in limited losses in some instances as 
well as increases in expenditures to monitor against the threat of similar 
future cyber incidents. There can be no assurance that such cyber incidents 
will not occur again, and they could occur more frequently and on a more 
significant scale.

Further, although Citi devotes significant resources to implement, 
maintain, monitor and regularly upgrade its systems and networks with 
measures such as intrusion detection and prevention and firewalls to 
safeguard critical business applications, there is no guarantee that these 
measures or any other measures can provide absolute security. Because the 
methods used to cause cyber attacks change frequently or, in some cases, are 
not recognized until launched or even later, Citi may be unable to implement 
effective preventive measures or proactively address these methods until they 
are discovered. In addition, given the evolving nature of cyber threat actors 
and the frequency and sophistication of the cyber activities they carry out, 
the determination of the severity and potential impact of a cyber incident 
may not become apparent for a substantial period of time following discovery 
of the incident. Also, while Citi engages in certain actions to reduce the 
exposure resulting from outsourcing, such as performing security control 
assessments of third-party vendors and limiting third-party access to the 
least privileged level necessary to perform job functions, these actions cannot 
prevent all third-party-related cyber attacks or data breaches.

Cyber incidents can result in the disclosure of personal, confidential or 
proprietary customer or client information, damage to Citi’s reputation with 
its clients and the market, customer dissatisfaction and additional costs 
to Citi, including expenses such as repairing systems, replacing customer 
payment cards, credit monitoring or adding new personnel or protection 
technologies. Regulatory penalties, loss of revenues, exposure to litigation 
and other financial losses, including loss of funds, to both Citi and its clients 
and customers and disruption to Citi’s operational systems could also result 
from cyber incidents (for additional information on the potential impact 
of operational disruptions, see the operational processes and systems risk 
factor above). Moreover, the increasing risk of cyber incidents has resulted in 
increased legislative and regulatory scrutiny of firms’ cybersecurity protection 
services and calls for additional laws and regulations to further enhance 
protection of consumers’ personal data.

While Citi maintains insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms 
and conditions including significant self- insured deductibles, cover certain 
aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover 
all losses and may not take into account reputational harm, the cost of which 
could be immeasurable.

For additional information about Citi’s management of cybersecurity risk, 
see “Managing Global Risk—Operational Risk—Cybersecurity Risk” below.

Changes to or the Application of Incorrect Assumptions, 
Judgments or Estimates in Citi’s Financial Statements Could 
Cause Significant Unexpected Losses or Impacts in the Future.
U.S. GAAP requires Citi to use certain assumptions, judgments and estimates 
in preparing its financial statements, including, among other items, 
the estimate of the ACL; reserves related to litigation, regulatory and tax 
matters exposures; valuation of DTAs; the fair values of certain assets and 
liabilities; and the assessment of goodwill or other assets for impairment. 
If Citi’s assumptions, judgments or estimates underlying its financial 
statements are incorrect or differ from actual or subsequent events, Citi could 
experience unexpected losses or other adverse impacts, some of which could 
be significant.

For example, the CECL methodology requires that Citi provide reserves for 
a current estimate of lifetime expected credit losses for its loan portfolios and 
other financial assets, as applicable, at the time those assets are originated 
or acquired. This estimate is adjusted each period for changes in expected 
lifetime credit losses. Citi’s ACL estimate depends upon its CECL models and 
assumptions, forecasted macroeconomic conditions, including, among other 
things, U.S. unemployment rate and U.S. Real GDP, and the credit indicators, 
composition and other characteristics of Citi’s loan and other applicable 
financial assets. These model assumptions and forecasted macroeconomic 
conditions will change over time, whether due to the pandemic or otherwise, 
resulting in greater variability in Citi’s ACL compared to its provision for loan 
losses under the previous GAAP methodology, and, thus, impact its results of 
operations and financial condition, as well as regulatory capital due to the 
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Moreover, Citi has incurred losses related to its foreign operations that 
are reported in the CTA components of Accumulated other comprehensive 
income (loss) (AOCI). In accordance with U.S. GAAP, a sale, substantial 
liquidation or any other deconsolidation event of any foreign operations, 
such as those related to Citi’s legacy or exit businesses, would result in 
reclassification of any foreign CTA component of AOCI related to that 
foreign operation, including related hedges and taxes, into Citi’s earnings. 
For example, Citi incurred a pretax loss of approximately $680 million 
($580 million after-tax) in the third quarter of 2021 related to the sale of 
Citi’s Australia consumer banking business in Asia GCB, primarily reflecting 
the impact of a CTA loss. For additional information on Citi’s accounting 
policy for foreign currency translation and its foreign CTA components 
of AOCI, see Notes 1 and 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For 
additional information on the key areas for which assumptions and estimates 
are used in preparing Citi’s financial statements, including those related to 
Citi’s ACL, see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” 
below and Notes 1 and 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Changes to Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards 
or Interpretations Could Have a Material Impact on How Citi 
Records and Reports Its Financial Condition and Results 
of Operations.
Periodically, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issues 
financial accounting and reporting standards that govern key aspects of Citi’s 
financial statements or interpretations thereof when those standards become 
effective, including those areas where Citi is required to make assumptions 
or estimates. Changes to financial accounting or reporting standards or 
interpretations, whether promulgated or required by the FASB or other 
regulators, could present operational challenges and could also require 
Citi to change certain of the assumptions or estimates it previously used in 
preparing its financial statements, which could negatively impact how it 
records and reports its financial condition and results of operations generally 
and/or with respect to particular businesses. For additional information on 
Citi’s accounting policies and changes in accounting, including the expected 
impacts on Citi’s results of operations and financial condition, see Note 1 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements.

If Citi’s Risk Management Processes, Strategies or Models Are 
Deficient or Ineffective, Citi May Incur Significant Losses 
and Its Regulatory Capital and Capital Ratios Could Be 
Negatively Impacted.
Citi utilizes a broad and diversified set of risk management and mitigation 
processes and strategies, including use of models in enacting processes 
and strategies as well as in analyzing and monitoring the various risks 
Citi assumes in conducting its activities. For example, Citi uses models as 
part of its comprehensive stress testing initiatives across the Company. Citi 
also relies on data to aggregate, assess and manage various risk exposures. 
Management of these risks is made even more challenging within a global 
financial institution such as Citi, particularly given the complex, diverse and 
rapidly changing financial markets and conditions in which Citi operates as 
well as that losses can occur unintentionally from untimely, inaccurate or 
incomplete processes.

In addition, in October 2020, Citigroup and Citibank entered into consent 

orders with the FRB and OCC that require Citigroup and Citibank to make 
improvements in various aspects of enterprise-wide risk management, 
compliance, data quality management and governance and internal controls 
(see “Citi’s Consent Order Compliance” above and the legal and regulatory 
proceedings risk factor below).

Citi’s risk management processes, strategies and models are inherently 
limited because they involve techniques, including the use of historical data 
in many circumstances, assumptions and judgments that cannot anticipate 
every economic and financial outcome in the markets in which Citi operates, 
nor can they anticipate the specifics and timing of such outcomes. Citi could 
incur significant losses, and its regulatory capital and capital ratios could be 
negatively impacted, if Citi’s risk management processes, including its ability 
to manage and aggregate data in a timely and accurate manner, strategies or 
models are deficient or ineffective. Such deficiencies or ineffectiveness could 
also result in inaccurate financial, regulatory or risk reporting.

Moreover, Citi’s Basel III regulatory capital models, including its 
credit, market and operational risk models, currently remain subject to 
ongoing regulatory review and approval, which may result in refinements, 
modifications or enhancements (required or otherwise) to these models. 
Modifications or requirements resulting from these ongoing reviews, as well 
as any future changes or guidance provided by the U.S. banking agencies 
regarding the regulatory capital framework applicable to Citi, have resulted 
in, and could continue to result in, significant changes to Citi’s risk- 
weighted assets. These changes can negatively impact Citi’s capital ratios and 
its ability to achieve its regulatory capital requirements.

CREDIT RISKS
Credit Risk and Concentrations of Risk Can Increase 
the Potential for Citi to Incur Significant Losses.
Credit risk primarily arises from Citi’s lending and other businesses in 
both ICG and GCB. Citi has credit exposures to consumer, corporate and 
public sector borrowers and other counterparties in the U.S. and various 
countries and jurisdictions globally, including end-of-period consumer 
loans of $271 billion and end-of-period corporate loans of $397 billion at 
year-end 2021.

A default by a borrower or other counterparty, or a decline in the credit 

quality or value of any underlying collateral, exposes Citi to credit risk. 
Despite Citi’s target client strategy, various macroeconomic, geopolitical 
and other factors, among other things, can increase Citi’s credit risk and 
credit costs, particularly for certain sectors, industries or countries (for 
additional information, see the pandemic-related, co-branding and private 
label credit card and macroeconomic challenges and uncertainties risk 
factors above and the emerging markets risk factor below). For example, a 
weakening of economic conditions, including higher unemployment levels, 
can adversely affect borrowers’ ability to repay their obligations. In addition, 
weakening economic conditions may result in Citi being unable to liquidate 
its collateral, as well as disputes with counterparties regarding the valuation 
of collateral Citi holds and Citi being unable to realize the fair value of 
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While Citi provides reserves for expected losses for its credit exposures, as 
applicable, such reserves are subject to judgments and estimates that could 
be incorrect or differ from actual future events. Under the CECL accounting 
standard, the ACL reflects expected losses, rather than incurred losses, which 
has resulted in and could lead to additional volatility in the allowance and 
the provision for credit losses as forecasts of economic conditions change. 
In addition, Citi’s future allowance may be affected by seasonality of its 
cards portfolio balances based on historical evidence showing that (i) credit 
card balances typically decrease during the first and second quarters, as 
borrowers use tax refunds to pay down balances; and (ii) balances increase 
during the third and fourth quarters each year as payments are no longer 
impacted by tax refunds and the holiday season approaches. However, these 
seasonal trends could be affected in 2022 due to the impacts of the pandemic, 
government stimulus and expiration of consumer and small business relief 
programs. For additional information, see the incorrect assumptions or 
estimates and changes to financial accounting and reporting standards 
risk factors above. For additional information on Citi’s ACL, see “Significant 
Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” below and Notes 1 and 15 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information on Citi’s 
credit and country risk, see each respective business’s results of operations 
above and “Managing Global Risk—Credit Risk” and “Managing Global 
Risk—Other Risks—Country Risk” below and Notes 14 and 15 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Concentrations of risk to clients or counterparties engaged in the same 
or related industries or doing business in a particular geography, especially 
credit and market risks, can also increase Citi’s risk of significant losses. As 
of year-end 2021, Citi’s most significant concentration of credit risk was with 
the U.S. government and its agencies, which primarily results from trading 
assets and investments issued by the U.S. government and its agencies (for 
additional information, including concentrations of credit risk to other 
public sector entities, see Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). 
In addition, Citi routinely executes a high volume of securities, trading, 
derivative and foreign exchange transactions with non-U.S. sovereigns and 
with counterparties in the financial services industry, including banks, 
insurance companies, investment banks, governments, central banks and 
other financial institutions. Moreover, Citi has indemnification obligations in 
connection with various transactions that expose it to concentrations of risk, 
including credit risk from hedging or reinsurance arrangements related to 
those obligations (for additional information about these exposures, see Note 
26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). A rapid deterioration of a large 
borrower or other counterparty or within a sector or country in which Citi has 
large exposures or indemnifications or unexpected market dislocations could 
cause Citi to incur significant losses.

LIQUIDITY RISKS
The Maintenance of Adequate Liquidity and Funding Depends 
on Numerous Factors, Including Those Outside of Citi’s 
Control, Such as Market Disruptions and Increases in Citi’s 
Credit Spreads.
As a large, global financial institution, adequate liquidity and sources of 
funding are essential to Citi’s businesses. Citi’s liquidity and sources of 
funding can be significantly and negatively impacted by factors it cannot 
control, such as general disruptions in the financial markets, governmental 
fiscal and monetary policies, regulatory changes or negative investor 
perceptions of Citi’s creditworthiness, unexpected increases in cash or 
collateral requirements and the inability to monetize available liquidity 
resources, whether due to the pandemic or otherwise. Citi competes with 
other banks and financial institutions for both institutional and consumer 
deposits, which represent Citi’s most stable and lowest cost source of 
long-term funding. The competition for deposits has continued to increase 
in recent years, including, among others, as a result of online banks and 
digital banking. Furthermore, although Citi has had robust deposit growth 
since the onset of the pandemic, it remains unclear how “sticky” (likely 
to remain at Citi) those deposits may be, particularly in a less monetarily 
accommodative environment.

Moreover, Citi’s costs to obtain and access secured funding and 
long-term unsecured funding are directly related to its credit spreads 
and changes in interest and currency exchange rates. Changes in credit 
spreads are driven by both external market factors and factors specific to 
Citi, such as negative views by investors of the financial services industry 
or Citi’s financial prospects, and can be highly volatile. For additional 
information on Citi’s primary sources of funding, see “Managing Global 
Risk—Liquidity Risk” below.

Citi’s ability to obtain funding may be impaired and its cost of funding 
could increase if other market participants are seeking to access the markets 
at the same time, or if market appetite declines, as is likely to occur in a 
liquidity stress event or other market crisis. A sudden drop in market liquidity 
could also cause a temporary or lengthier dislocation of underwriting and 
capital markets activity. In addition, clearing organizations, central banks, 
clients and financial institutions with which Citi interacts may exercise the 
right to require additional collateral based on their perceptions or the market 
conditions, which could further impair Citi’s access to and cost of funding.
In addition, as a holding company, Citi relies on interest, dividends, 
distributions and other payments from its subsidiaries to fund dividends 
as well as to satisfy its debt and other obligations. Several of Citi’s U.S. and 
non-U.S. subsidiaries are or may be subject to capital adequacy or other 
liquidity, regulatory or contractual restrictions on their ability to provide 
such payments, including any local regulatory stress test requirements. 
Citi’s broker-dealer and bank subsidiaries are subject to restrictions on 
their ability to lend or transact with affiliates, as well as restrictions on their 
ability to use funds deposited with them in brokerage or bank accounts to 
fund their businesses. Limitations on the payments that Citi receives from 
its subsidiaries could also impact its liquidity. A bank holding company is 

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required by law to act as a source of financial and managerial strength for its 
subsidiary banks. As a result, the FRB may require Citi to commit resources 
to its subsidiary banks even if doing so is not otherwise in the interests of Citi 
or its shareholders or creditors, reducing the amount of funds available to 
meet its obligations. In addition, in the event of a subsidiary’s liquidation or 
reorganization, Citi’s right to participate in a distribution of such subsidiary’s 
assets is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors.

The Credit Rating Agencies Continuously Review the Credit 
Ratings of Citi and Certain of Its Subsidiaries, and a Ratings 
Downgrade Could Have a Negative Impact on Citi’s Funding 
and Liquidity Due to Reduced Funding Capacity and 
Increased Funding Costs, Including Derivatives Triggers That 
Could Require Cash Obligations or Collateral Requirements.
The credit rating agencies, such as Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings, 
continuously evaluate Citi and certain of its subsidiaries. Their ratings of Citi 
and its more significant subsidiaries’ long-term/ senior debt and short-term/
commercial paper are based on a number of factors, including standalone 
financial strength, as well as factors that are not entirely within the 
control of Citi and its subsidiaries, such as the agencies’ proprietary rating 
methodologies and assumptions, and conditions affecting the financial 
services industry and markets generally.

Citi and its subsidiaries may not be able to maintain their current 

respective ratings. A ratings downgrade could negatively impact Citi’s ability 
to access the capital markets and other sources of funds as well as the costs of 
those funds, and its ability to maintain certain deposits. A ratings downgrade 
could also have a negative impact on Citi’s funding and liquidity due to 
reduced funding capacity and the impact from derivative triggers, which 
could require Citi to meet cash obligations and collateral requirements. 
In addition, a ratings downgrade could have a negative impact on other 
funding sources such as secured financing and other margined transactions 
for which there may be no explicit triggers, and on contractual provisions 
and other credit requirements of Citi’s counterparties and clients that may 
contain minimum ratings thresholds in order for Citi to hold third-party 
funds. Some entities could have ratings limitations on their permissible 
counterparties, of which Citi may or may not be aware.

Furthermore, a credit ratings downgrade could have impacts that may 

not be currently known to Citi or are not possible to quantify. Certain of 
Citi’s corporate customers and trading counterparties, among other clients, 
could re-evaluate their business relationships with Citi and limit the trading 
of certain contracts or market instruments with Citi in response to ratings 
downgrades. Changes in customer and counterparty behavior could impact 
not only Citi’s funding and liquidity but also the results of operations of 
certain Citi businesses. For additional information on the potential impact 
of a reduction in Citi’s or Citibank’s credit ratings, see “Managing Global 
Risk—Liquidity Risk” below.

COMPLIANCE RISKS
Ongoing Interpretation and Implementation of Regulatory 
and Legislative Requirements and Changes and Heightened 
Regulatory Scrutiny and Expectations in the U.S. and Globally 
Have Increased Citi’s Compliance, Regulatory and Other Risks 
and Costs.
Citi is continually required to interpret and implement extensive and 
frequently changing regulatory and legislative requirements in the U.S. 
and other jurisdictions in which it does business, resulting in substantial 
compliance, regulatory and other risks and costs. In addition, there are 
heightened regulatory scrutiny and expectations in the U.S. and globally 
for large financial institutions, as well as their employees and agents, with 
respect to governance, infrastructure, data and risk management practices 
and controls. These requirements and expectations also include, among 
other things, those related to customer and client protection, market 
practices, anti-money laundering and sanctions. A failure to comply with 
these requirements and expectations or resolve any identified deficiencies 
could result in increased regulatory oversight and restrictions, enforcement 
proceedings, penalties and fines (for additional information, see the legal 
and regulatory proceedings risk factor below).

Over the past several years, Citi has been required to implement a 
significant number of regulatory and legislative changes across all of 
its businesses and functions, and these changes continue. The changes 
themselves may be complex and subject to interpretation, and will 
require continued investments in Citi’s global operations and technology 
solutions. In some cases, Citi’s implementation of a regulatory or legislative 
requirement is occurring simultaneously with changing or conflicting 
regulatory guidance, legal challenges or legislative action to modify or repeal 
existing rules or enact new rules. Moreover, in some cases, there have been 
entirely new regulatory or legislative requirements or regimes, resulting in 
large volumes of regulation and potential uncertainty regarding regulatory 
expectations for compliance.

Examples of regulatory or legislative changes that have resulted in 
increased compliance risks and costs include (i) various laws relating to 
the limitation of cross-border data movement and/or collection and use 
of customer information, including data localization and protection and 
privacy laws, which also can conflict with or increase compliance complexity 
with respect to other laws, including anti-money laundering laws; (ii) the 
FRB’s “total loss absorbing capacity” (TLAC) requirements; and (iii) the 
U.S. banking agencies’ regulatory capital rules and requirements, which 
have continued to evolve (for additional information, see the capital return 
risk factor and “Capital Resources” above). In addition, the U.S. banking 
agencies have prioritized issues of social, economic and racial justice, and 
are in the process of considering ways in which these issues can be mitigated, 
including through rulemaking, supervision and other means.

Increased and ongoing compliance and regulatory requirements, 

uncertainties, scrutiny and expectations have resulted in higher compliance 
costs for Citi, in part due to an increase in risk, regulatory and compliance 
staff over the last several years. Extensive and changing compliance 

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requirements can also result in increased reputational and legal risks for Citi, 
as failure to comply with regulations and requirements, or failure to comply 
with regulatory expectations, can result in enforcement and/or regulatory 
proceedings, penalties and fines.

Citi Is Subject to Extensive Legal and Regulatory Proceedings, 
Examinations, Investigations, Consent Orders and Related 
Compliance Efforts and Other Inquiries That Could Result in 
Significant Monetary Penalties, Supervisory or Enforcement 
Orders, Business Restrictions, Limitations on Dividends, 
Changes to Directors and/or Officers and Collateral 
Consequences Arising from Such Outcomes.
At any given time, Citi is a party to a significant number of legal and 
regulatory proceedings and is subject to numerous governmental and 
regulatory examinations, investigations, consent orders and related 
compliance efforts, and other inquiries. Citi can also be subject to 
enforcement proceedings not only because of violations of laws and 
regulations, but also due to failures, as determined by its regulators, to have 
adequate policies and procedures, or to remedy deficiencies on a timely basis.
The October 2020 FRB and OCC consent orders require Citigroup and 
Citibank to implement targeted action plans and quarterly progress reports 
detailing the results and status of improvements relating principally 
to various aspects of enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, 
data quality management and governance and internal controls. These 
improvements will result in continued significant investments by Citi during 
2022 and beyond, as an essential part of Citi’s broader transformation efforts 
to enhance its infrastructure, governance, processes and risk and controls.
Although there are no restrictions on Citi’s ability to serve its clients, 
the OCC consent order requires Citibank to obtain prior approval of any 
significant new acquisition, including any portfolio or business acquisition, 
excluding ordinary course transactions. Moreover, the OCC consent order 
provides that the OCC has the right to assess future civil money penalties 
or take other supervisory and/or enforcement actions, including where the 
OCC determines Citibank has not made sufficient and sustainable progress 
to address the required improvements. Such actions by the OCC could 
include imposing business restrictions, including possible limitations on 
the declaration or payment of dividends and changes in directors and/or 
senior executive officers. More generally, the OCC and/or the FRB could take 
additional enforcement or other actions if the regulatory agency believes 
that Citi has not met regulatory expectations regarding compliance with the 
consent orders. For additional information regarding the consent orders, see 
“Citi’s Consent Order Compliance” above.

The global judicial, regulatory and political environment has generally 

been challenging for large financial institutions. The complexity of the 
federal and state regulatory and enforcement regimes in the U.S., coupled 
with the global scope of Citi’s operations, also means that a single event 
or issue may give rise to a large number of overlapping investigations and 
regulatory proceedings, either by multiple federal and state agencies and 
authorities in the U.S. or by multiple regulators and other governmental 
entities in different jurisdictions, as well as multiple civil litigation claims in 
multiple jurisdictions.

U.S. and non-U.S. regulators have been increasingly focused on “conduct 
risk,” a term used to describe the risks associated with behavior by employees 
and agents, including third parties, that could harm clients, customers, 
employees or the integrity of the markets, such as improperly creating, 
selling, marketing or managing products and services or improper incentive 
compensation programs with respect thereto, failures to safeguard a party’s 
personal information, or failures to identify and manage conflicts of interest. 
In addition to the greater focus on conduct risk, the general heightened 
scrutiny and expectations from regulators could lead to investigations and 
other inquiries, as well as remediation requirements, more regulatory or 
other enforcement proceedings, civil litigation and higher compliance and 
other risks and costs.

Further, while Citi takes numerous steps to prevent and detect conduct 
by employees and agents that could potentially harm clients, customers, 
employees or the integrity of the markets, such behavior may not always be 
deterred or prevented. Banking regulators have also focused on the overall 
culture of financial services firms, including Citi.

In addition to regulatory restrictions or structural changes that could 
result from perceived deficiencies in Citi’s culture, such focus could also 
lead to additional regulatory proceedings. Furthermore, the severity of 
the remedies sought in legal and regulatory proceedings to which Citi is 
subject has remained elevated. U.S. and certain non-U.S. governmental 
entities have increasingly brought criminal actions against, or have sought 
criminal convictions from, financial institutions and individual employees, 
and criminal prosecutors in the U.S. have increasingly sought and 
obtained criminal guilty pleas or deferred prosecution agreements against 
corporate entities and individuals and other criminal sanctions for those 
institutions and individuals. These types of actions by U.S. and international 
governmental entities may, in the future, have significant collateral 
consequences for a financial institution, including loss of customers and 
business, and the inability to offer certain products or services and/or operate 
certain businesses. Citi may be required to accept or be subject to similar 
types of criminal remedies, consent orders, sanctions, substantial fines and 
penalties, remediation and other financial costs or other requirements in the 
future, including for matters or practices not yet known to Citi, any of which 
could materially and negatively affect Citi’s businesses, business practices, 
financial condition or results of operations, require material changes in Citi’s 
operations or cause Citi reputational harm.

Further, many large claims—both private civil and regulatory—asserted 

against Citi are highly complex, slow to develop and may involve novel 
or untested legal theories. The outcome of such proceedings is difficult to 
predict or estimate until late in the proceedings. Although Citi establishes 
accruals for its legal and regulatory matters according to accounting 
requirements, Citi’s estimates of, and changes to, these accruals involve 
significant judgment and may be subject to significant uncertainty, and 
the amount of loss ultimately incurred in relation to those matters may 
be substantially higher than the amounts accrued (see the incorrect 
assumptions or estimates risk factor above). In addition, certain settlements 
are subject to court approval and may not be approved.

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OTHER RISKS
Citi’s Presence in the Emerging Markets Subjects It to Various 
Risks as well as Increased Compliance and Regulatory Risks 
and Costs.
During 2021, emerging markets revenues accounted for approximately 35% 
of Citi’s total revenues (Citi generally defines emerging markets as countries 
in Latin America, Asia (other than Japan, Australia and New Zealand), and 
central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa in EMEA).

Although Citi continues to pursue its target client strategy, Citi’s presence 

in the emerging markets subjects it to various risks, such as limitations or 
unavailability of hedges on foreign investments; foreign currency volatility, 
including devaluations, sovereign volatility, election outcomes, regulatory 
changes and political events; foreign exchange controls, including inability 
to access indirect foreign exchange mechanisms; macroeconomic volatility 
and disruptions, including with respect to commodity prices; limitations on 
foreign investment; sociopolitical instability (including from hyperinflation); 
fraud; nationalization or loss of licenses; business restrictions; sanctions or 
asset freezes; potential criminal charges; closure of branches or subsidiaries; 
and confiscation of assets, whether related to geopolitical conflicts or 
otherwise; and these risks can be exacerbated in the event of a deterioration 
in relationships between the U.S. and an emerging market country. For 
example, Citi operates in several countries that have, or have had in the past, 
strict capital and currency controls, such as Argentina, that limit its ability 
to convert local currency into U.S. dollars and/or transfer funds outside of 
those countries. Among other things, Citi faces a risk of devaluation on its 
unhedged Argentine peso-denominated assets, which continue to increase 
(for further information on this and other risks, see “Managing Global 
Risk—Other Risks—Country Risk—Argentina” below).

Moreover, if the economic situation in an emerging markets country in 
which Citi operates were to deteriorate below a certain level, U.S. regulators 
may impose mandatory loan loss or other reserve requirements on Citi, 
which would increase its credit costs and decrease its earnings (for further 
information, see “Managing Global Risk—Other Risks—Country Risk—
Argentina” below).

In addition, political turmoil and instability have occurred in various 

regions and emerging market countries across the globe which have 
required, and may continue to require, management time and attention 
and other resources (such as monitoring the impact of sanctions on certain 
emerging markets economies as well as impacting Citi’s businesses and 
results of operations in affected countries).

Climate Change Could Have a Negative Impact on Citi’s Results 
of Operations and Financial Condition.
Citi operates in countries, states and regions in which many of its businesses, 
and the activities of many of its customers and clients, are exposed to 
the adverse impacts of climate change, as well as uncertainties related to 
the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate change presents both 
immediate and long-term risks to Citi and its customers and clients, with the 
risks expected to increase over time.

Climate risks can arise from both physical risks (those risks related to 
the physical effects of climate change) and transition risks (risks related to 
regulatory, compliance, technological, stakeholder and legal changes from 
a transition to a low-carbon economy). The physical and transition risks 
can manifest themselves differently across Citi’s risk categories in the short, 
medium and long terms.

The physical risk from climate change could result from increased 
frequency and/or severity of adverse weather events. For example, adverse 
weather events could damage or destroy Citi’s or its counterparties’ properties 
and other assets and disrupt operations, making it more difficult for 
counterparties to repay their obligations, whether due to reduced profitability, 
asset devaluations or otherwise. These events could also increase the volatility 
in financial markets affecting Citi’s trading businesses and increase its 
counterparty exposures and other financial risks, which may result in lower 
revenues and higher cost of credit.

Transition risks may arise from changes in regulations or market 

preferences toward a low-carbon economy, which in turn could have negative 
impacts on asset values, results of operations or the reputations of Citi and 
its customers and clients. For example, Citi’s corporate credit exposures 
include oil and gas, power and other industries that may experience reduced 
demand for carbon-intensive products due to the transition to a low-carbon 
economy. Moreover, U.S. and non-U.S. banking regulators and others are 
increasingly focusing on the issue of climate risk at financial institutions, 
both directly and with respect to their clients. As an example, on December 
16, 2021, the OCC requested feedback on draft principles designed to support 
the identification and management of climate-related financial risks at 
institutions with more than $100 billion in total consolidated assets.

Even as regulators begin to mandate additional disclosure of climate-
related information by companies across sectors, there may continue to be a 
lack of information for more robust climate-related risk analyses. Third party 
exposures to climate-related risks and other data generally are limited in 
availability and variable in quality. Modeling capabilities to analyze climate-
related risks and interconnections are improving but remain incomplete. 
Legislative or regulatory uncertainties and changes regarding climate-related 
risk management and disclosures are likely to result in higher regulatory, 
compliance, credit, reputational and other risks and costs (for additional 
information, see the ongoing regulatory and legislative uncertainties and 
changes risk factor above). In addition, Citi could face increased regulatory, 
reputational and legal scrutiny as a result of its climate risk, sustainability 
and other ESG related commitments.

For information on Citi’s climate and other sustainability initiatives, see 
“Sustainability and Other ESG Matters” below. For additional information 
on Citi’s management of climate risk, see “Managing Global Risk—Other 
Risks—Climate Risk” below.

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The Transition Away from and Discontinuance of the London 
Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and Any Other Interest Rate 
Benchmark Could Have Adverse Consequences for Market 
Participants, Including Citi.
For decades, LIBOR and other rates or indices deemed to be benchmarks 
have been widely used across financial products and markets globally. These 
benchmarks have been the subject of ongoing national and international 
regulatory scrutiny and reform, resulting in regulators generally expecting 
or requiring banks, including Citi, to cease entering into new contracts that 
reference USD LIBOR as a benchmark by December 31, 2021. The LIBOR 
administrator ceased publication of non-USD LIBOR and one-week and 
two-month USD LIBOR on a representative basis on December 31, 2021, with 
plans to cease publication of all other USD LIBOR tenors on June 30, 2023. 
As a result, Citi ceased entering into new contracts referencing USD LIBOR 
as of January 1, 2022, other than for limited purposes as permitted by 
regulatory guidance.

LIBOR and other benchmarks have been used in a substantial number 

of Citi’s outstanding securities and products, including, among others, 
derivatives, corporate loans, commercial and residential mortgages, credit 
cards, securitized products and other structured securities. Despite ongoing 
actions to prepare for the transition away from LIBOR (see “Managing 
Global Risk—Other Risks—LIBOR Transition Risk” below), market 
participants, including Citi, may not be adequately prepared for uncertainties 
associated with these benchmarks’ discontinuance or, as necessary, be 
able to successfully modify their outstanding contracts or products that 
reference these benchmarks. For example, the transition away from and 
discontinuance of LIBOR or any other benchmark rate presents various 
uncertainties and operational, legal, reputational or compliance, financial 
and other risks and challenges to holders of these contracts and products, 
as well as financial markets and institutions, including Citi. These include, 
among others, the pricing, liquidity, observability, value of, return on and 
market for financial instruments and contracts that reference LIBOR or any 
other benchmark rate.

While Citi has adopted alternative reference rates for new contracts to 
replace these outgoing benchmarks, in some instances, it is possible that 
the characteristics of these new rates may not be sufficiently similar to, 
or produce the economic equivalent of, the benchmark rates that they 
are intended to replace. Alternative reference rates, such as the Secured 
Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), are calculated using components 
different from those used in the calculation of LIBOR and may fluctuate 
differently than, and not be representative of, LIBOR. In order to compensate 
for these differences, certain of Citi’s financial instruments and commercial 
agreements allow for a benchmark replacement adjustment. However, 
there can be no assurance that any benchmark replacement adjustment 
will be sufficient to produce the economic equivalent of LIBOR, either 
at the benchmark replacement date or over the life of such instruments 
and agreements.

Further, investors, counterparties and other market participants may not 

consider the new alternative rates to be a suitable substitute or successor 
for all of the purposes for which these benchmarks have historically been 

used (including, without limitation, as a representation of the unsecured 
short-term funding costs of banks), which may, in turn, reduce their 
market acceptance. Any failure of the alternative rates to gain broad market 
acceptance could adversely affect market demand for Citi’s products or 
securities linked to such alternative rates and thus market prices of such 
instruments. As part of its transition, Citi is relying or has relied on guidance 
provided by the accounting standard setters related to the transition away 
from LIBOR. In the event that such guidance is insufficient or otherwise 
unable to be implemented as intended, LIBOR transition could disrupt Citi’s 
hedge accounting relationships and/or lead to increased costs in connection 
with determining whether contract amendments result in a modification or 
an extinguishment from an accounting perspective. Changes in observability 
of the alternative reference rates could impact the fair value hierarchy 
classification of financial instruments and contracts.

Moreover, the LIBOR transition presents challenges related to contractual 

mechanics of existing financial instruments and contracts that reference 
such benchmarks that mature after discontinuance of the relevant 
benchmark. Certain of these legacy instruments and contracts do not provide 
for fallbacks to alternative reference rates, which makes it unclear what the 
applicable future replacement benchmark rates and associated payments 
might be after the current benchmark’s cessation. Citi may not be able 
to amend certain instruments and contracts due to an inability to obtain 
sufficient levels of consent from counterparties or security holders. Although 
this will depend on the precise contractual terms of the instrument, such 
consent requirements are often conditions of securities, such as floating 
rate notes.

Even if the instruments and contracts provide for a transition to an 

alternative reference rate, the new rate may, particularly in times of financial 
stress, significantly differ from the prior rates. As a result, Citi may need 
to consider proactively addressing any contractual uncertainties or rate 
differences in such instruments and contracts, which would likely be both 
time consuming and costly, and may not ultimately be successful. While 
statutory solutions have been enacted in certain jurisdictions to address 
these contractual concerns (for example, the State of New York and the EU), 
the availability and effectiveness of these statutory mechanisms to cover 
all impacted financial instruments and products to which Citi is a party 
is uncertain.

In addition, the transition away from and discontinuance of LIBOR and 
other benchmark rates have subjected financial institutions, including Citi, 
to heightened scrutiny from regulators. Failure to successfully transition 
away from LIBOR and other benchmark rates could result in adverse 
regulatory actions, disputes, including potential litigation involving holders 
of outstanding products and contracts that reference LIBOR, and other 
benchmark rates and reputational harm to Citi. Citi may also need to further 
invest in and develop internal systems and infrastructure to transition to 
alternative benchmark rates to manage its businesses and support its clients.

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SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER 
ESG MATTERS

Introduction
Citi has progressively developed its understanding of environmental, social 
and governance (ESG) issues for more than 20 years and has a demonstrated 
record of ESG progress, including participating in the creation and adoption 
of ESG-related principles and standards. This section summarizes some of 
Citi’s key ESG initiatives, including its Sustainable Progress Strategy and net 
zero and Action for Racial Equity commitments.

In January 2022, Citi published its 2021 Task Force on Climate-Related 

Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report to provide its stakeholders with 
information on Citi’s continued progress to address climate risk and to 
fulfill its commitment to publish an initial net zero plan within one year 
of announcing the net zero commitment. This represents Citi’s fourth 
TCFD Report.

For information regarding Citi’s management of climate risk, see 

“Managing Global Risk—Other Risks—Climate Risk” below.

ESG and Climate-Related Governance

ESG Governance
Citi’s Board of Directors (Board) provides oversight of Citi’s management 
activities to ensure responsible business practices (for additional information, 
see “Managing Global Risk—Risk Governance” below). For example, 
the Nomination, Governance and Public Affairs Committee of the Board 
oversees many of Citi’s ESG activities, including reviewing Citi’s policies 
and programs for environmental and social sustainability, climate change, 
human rights, diversity and other ESG issues, as well as advising on 
engagement with external stakeholders.

The Risk Management Committee of the Board provides oversight of Citi’s 

Independent Risk Management function and reviews Citi’s risk policies and 
frameworks, including receiving climate risk-related updates.

In 2021, Citi formed a Global ESG Council consisting of senior members 

of its management in order to provide enhanced oversight of Citi’s ESG 
goals and activities. In addition, a number of teams and senior managers 
contribute to the oversight of different areas such as sustainability; 
community investing; talent and diversity; ethics and business practices; 
and remuneration.

Climate Change Governance
Citi’s oversight of climate risk has continued to evolve with its expanding 
climate commitments. In 2021, Citi established its ESG Council, expanded 
its Climate Risk team and enhanced its climate risk and net zero-related 
governance through creation of a Net Zero Task Force. The Task Force, led by 
Citi’s Chief Sustainability Officer and including leaders from various business 
units, was established to support the development and launch of Citi’s net 
zero plan.

Key ESG Initiatives

Sustainable Progress Strategy
Citi’s Sustainable Progress Strategy is summarized in its Environmental 
and Social Policy Framework. The three pillars of the strategy each 
have climate-related elements and serve as the foundation for Citi’s 
climate commitments.

•  The first pillar, “Low-Carbon Transition,” focuses on financing and 
facilitating low-carbon solutions and supporting Citi’s clients in their 
decarbonization and transition strategies.

•  The second pillar, “Climate Risk,” focuses on Citi’s efforts to measure, 
manage and reduce the climate risk and impact of its client portfolio. 
Areas of activity include, portfolio analysis and stakeholder engagement as 
well as enhancing TCFD implementation and disclosure.

•  The third pillar, “Sustainable Operations,” focuses on Citi’s efforts to 
reduce the environmental footprint of its facilities and strengthen its 
sustainability culture. This includes minimizing the impact of its global 
operations through operational footprint goals and further integrates 
sustainable practices across all countries in which Citi operates.

Net Zero Emissions by 2050
In March 2021, Citi announced its commitment to achieving net zero 
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its financing by 2050, 
and net zero GHG emissions for its operations by 2030; both are significant 
targets given the size and breadth of Citi’s lending portfolios and businesses. 
Citi made this commitment as part of its ongoing work to reduce its 
climate impact and help address the challenges that climate change poses 
to the global economy and broader society. Citi’s net zero commitment 
demonstrates how identifying, assessing and managing climate-related risks 
and opportunities remains a top business priority for Citi.

While many financial institutions, including Citi, face increasing 
public pressure to divest from carbon-intensive sectors, Citi believes it has 
an important role to play in advising and financing the transition to net 
zero, and it plans to work closely with clients in this effort. Citi recognizes 
that large-scale, rapid divestment could result in an abrupt and disorderly 
transition to a low-carbon economy, creating both economic and social 
upheaval on a global scale. Citi believes that an orderly, responsible and 
equitable transition, which accounts for the immediate economic needs 
of communities, workers, environmental justice and broader economic 
development concerns, is essential for the retention of political and social 
support to move to a low-carbon economy.

Citi’s 2021 TCFD Report discusses its initial 2050 net zero plan, including 

2030 emissions targets for its Energy and Power loan portfolios that 
were developed in line with the Net Zero Banking Alliance Guidelines for 
Climate Target Setting for Banks. Citi’s net zero plan incorporates a twofold 
approach: (i) assessment of climate-related factors affecting its clients, and 
(ii) engagement to understand their transition opportunities.

Citi’s net zero approach includes the following areas of activity:

•  Client Transition Assessment, Advisory and Finance: Seek to 

understand clients’ GHG emissions and work with them to develop their 
transition plans and advise on capacity building

•  Clean Tech Finance: Support clients and expedite the commercialization 
and adoption of climate technology globally through transition and 
environmental finance as well as public-private partnerships
•  Public Policy Engagement: Support enabling public policy and 

regulation in the U.S. and other countries, including through trade 
associations and other industry groups

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In line with Citi’s continued commitment to expand access to banking 
products and services that can help advance economic progress—especially 
for underbanked and unbanked communities—on February 24, 2022, Citi 
announced plans to eliminate overdraft fees, returned item fees and overdraft 
protection fees by mid 2022. In addition to eliminating these fees, Citi will 
continue to offer a robust suite of free overdraft protection services for its 
consumers. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of 
Citi’s Commissions and fees revenues.

Additional Information
For additional information on Citi’s environmental and social policies and 
priorities, see Citi’s website at www.citigroup.com. Click on “About Us” and 
then “Environmental, Social and Governance.” For information on Citi’s 
ESG and Sustainability (including climate change) governance, see Citi’s 
2021 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement available at www.citigroup.com. Click 
on “Investors” and then “Annual Reports & Proxy Statements.”

The 2021 TCFD Report and any other ESG-related reports and 
information included elsewhere on Citi’s investor relations website are 
not incorporated by reference into, and do not form any part of this 
2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

•  Risk Management: Assess climate risk exposure across Citi’s lending 
portfolios and review client carbon reduction progress, with ongoing 
review and refining of Citi’s ESRM Policy as needed

•  Portfolio Management: Active portfolio management to align with 

net zero targets, including considerations of transition measures taken 
by clients

The 2050 net zero commitment includes the following framework, 

delineating the key areas required to achieve its commitment:

•  Calculate Emissions: Calculate baseline financed emissions for each 

carbon-intensive sector

•  Transition Pathway: Identify the appropriate climate scenario 

transition pathway

•  Target Setting: Establish emissions reduction targets for 2030 and beyond
•  Implementation Strategy: Engage with and assess clients to determine 

transition opportunities

•  External Engagement: Solicit feedback from clients, investors and other 
stakeholders, as the work continues to evolve and the parties collectively 
define net zero for the banking sector

In 2021, Citi continued to expand its participation in the financial 
industry’s net zero leadership initiatives. Citi is a member of key industry 
initiatives that enhance its understanding of climate-related issues, improve 
its access to data and promote efficient communication and coordination 
across various climate efforts. These initiatives include the Partnership 
for Carbon Accounting Financials, the Net Zero Banking Alliance and the 
Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero.

Action for Racial Equity
Effectively responding to the needs of communities of color in the U.S. 
represents a strategic imperative for the private sector. A wide range of data 
and studies have found that many major gaps in economic opportunity, 
education, income, housing and wealth run along racial lines, particularly 
between Black and white households. These gaps have not only had 
implications for Black Americans and other people of color but the broader 
economy as well.

Accordingly, in September 2020, Citi and the Citi Foundation announced 
Action for Racial Equity to help provide greater access to banking and credit 
in communities of color, increase investment in Black-owned businesses, 
expand affordable housing and homeownership among Black Americans 
and advance anti-racist practices within Citi and across the financial services 
industry. As part of Action for Racial Equity, Citi and the Citi Foundation 
have invested more than $1 billion in strategic initiatives to help close the 
racial wealth gap and increase economic mobility in the U.S. Action for 
Racial Equity builds on Citi’s longstanding focus on advancing financial 
inclusion and economic opportunity for communities of color in the U.S. and 
accelerates its efforts in a time of increased calls for racial equity and shifting 
population demographics in a changing economy.

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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
AND MANAGEMENT

Attracting and retaining a highly qualified and motivated workforce is a 
strategic priority for Citi. Citi seeks to enhance the competitive strength of its 
workforce through the following efforts:

•  Continuous innovation in recruiting, training, compensation, promotion 

and engagement of colleagues.

•  Actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives at all levels of the 

organization.

•  Optimizing transparency concerning workforce goals, to promote 

accountability, credibility and effectiveness in achieving those goals.

Workforce Size and Distribution
As of December 31, 2021, Citi employed approximately 223,400 colleagues in nearly 100 countries. The Company’s workforce is constantly evolving and 
developing, benefiting from a strong mix of internal and external hiring into new and existing positions. In 2021, Citi welcomed 46,907 new colleagues in 
addition to the roles filled by colleagues through internal mobility. The following table shows the geographic distribution of those colleagues by segment, 
region and gender:

Segment or business(1)

Institutional Clients Group
Global Consumer Banking
Corporate/Other

Total

North 
America

19,029
33,898
23,218

EMEA

18,096
—
10,364

Latin 
America

7,909
33,453
7,012

Asia

Total(2)

Women

Men

Unspecified

25,458
32,950
12,057

70,492
100,301
52,651

44.1%
57.4
46.3

55.9%
42.5
53.6

—%
0.1
0.1

0.1%

76,145

28,460

48,374

70,465

223,444

50.6%

49.3%

(1)  Colleague distribution is based on assigned business and region, which may not reflect where the colleague physically resides.
(2)  Part-time colleagues represented less than 1.5% of Citi’s global workforce.

Board Oversight
Citi devotes substantial resources to managing its workforce, guided by a 
culture of accountability and excellence. Citigroup’s Board of Directors (the 
Board) provides strategic oversight and direction to management regarding 
workforce policies and includes many members with experience in overseeing 
workforce issues.

In addition, the Board’s Personnel and Compensation Committee 
regularly reviews management’s achievements against human capital 
management goals, such as addressing representation of women and U.S. 
minorities in assistant vice president (AVP) to managing director (MD) levels, 
as well as talent recruitment and development initiatives.

The Board works with the Nomination, Governance and Public 
Affairs Committee to evaluate potential successors to the Chief Executive 
Officer (CEO). With respect to regular succession of the CEO and senior 
management, Citi’s Board evaluates internal, and, when appropriate, 
external candidates. To find external candidates, Citi seeks input from 
members of the Board, senior management and recruiting firms. To 
develop internal candidates, Citi engages in a number of practices, formal 
and informal, designed to familiarize the Board with Citi’s talent pool. 
The formal process involves an annual talent review conducted by senior 
management at which the Board studies the most promising members of 
senior management. The Board learns about each person’s experience, skills, 
areas of expertise, accomplishments, goals and risk and control assessments. 
This review is conducted at a regularly scheduled Board meeting on an 
annual basis.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Citigroup’s Board is committed to ensuring that the Board and Citi’s 
Executive Management Team (see “Managing Global Risk—Risk 
Governance” below) are composed of individuals whose backgrounds reflect 
the diversity represented by Citi’s employees, customers and stakeholders. In 
addition, over the past several years, Citi has increased efforts to diversify its 
workforce, including, among other things, taking actions with respect to pay 
equity, representation goals and use of diverse slates in recruiting.

Pay Equity
Citi has focused on measuring and addressing pay equity within 
the organization:

•  In 2018, Citi was the first major U.S. financial institution to publicly 
release the results of a pay equity review comparing its compensation 
of women to men and U.S. minorities to U.S. non-minorities. Since 
2018, Citi has continued to be transparent about pay equity, including 
disclosing its unadjusted or “raw” pay gap for both women and 
U.S. minorities.

•  Citi’s 2021 pay equity review determined that, on an adjusted basis, 

women globally are paid on average more than 99% of what men are 
paid at Citi. In addition, the review determined there was no statistically 
significant difference in adjusted compensation between U.S. minorities 
and non-minorities. Following the review, appropriate pay adjustments 
were made as part of Citi’s 2021 compensation cycle.

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•  Citi’s 2021 raw gap analysis showed that the median pay for women 
globally is 74% of the median for men, similar to 2020, and up from 
73% in 2019 and 71% in 2018. The median pay for U.S. minorities is 
more than 96% of the median for non-minorities, which is up from 
just under 94% in 2020, 94% in 2019 and 93% in 2018.

Representation Goals
Increasing the number of women globally and U.S. Black employees into 
senior AVP to MD levels will position Citi to further close the raw pay gap 
and increase the diversity of the Company. At the AVP to MD levels, Citi 
established representation goals of 40% for women globally and 8% for 
U.S. Black employees by the end of 2021. As of December 31, 2021, Citi 
exceeded its goals for AVP to MD levels for women globally (at 40.6%) and 
U.S. Black employees (at 8.1%).

Citi is the first major Wall Street bank to participate in Management 

Leadership for Tomorrow’s Black Equity at Work Certification, to help 
measure internal progress toward Black equity in the workplace.

In addition, consistent with its ongoing support of measurement and 
transparency, Citi will conduct a third-party racial equity audit to help assess 
the true impact of Citi’s Action for Racial Equity initiatives (for additional 
information, see “Sustainability and Other ESG Matters—Action for Racial 
Equity” above).

Diverse Slates in Recruitment
In 2021, Citi expanded the use of diverse slates in its recruiting efforts to have 
at least two women or U.S. minorities interview for U.S.-based roles and at 
least two women interview for global hire roles at the AVP to MD levels.

Since implementation, Citi has increased the share of diverse candidates 
on slates by 26% and more than doubled the total number of diverse slates 
between March and December 2021. Candidate slates were as follows:

•  74.4% of roles included a diverse slate with at least two women globally 

and/or U.S. underrepresented minorities for U.S. hires; and

•  92.2% of roles included a diverse slate with at least one woman globally 
and/or U.S. underrepresented minority for U.S. hires compared to 86% 
in 2020.

In 2021, women representation in Citi’s full-time global campus 

programs surpassed its goal of 50%, increasing to 51% from 49% in 2020. In 
addition, Black and Hispanic/Latino representation within Citi’s full-time 
U.S. campus programs increased to 28% from 24% in 2020.

Workforce Development
Citi highly values a workplace environment where colleagues can bring 
their authentic selves to work and where diverse perspectives and ideas are 
embraced. Citi encourages career growth and development by offering broad 
and diverse opportunities to colleagues. Highlights of these opportunities 
include the following:

•  Citi provides a range of internal development and rotational programs to 
colleagues at all levels, including various training programs and events 
to assist high-performing colleagues in building the skills needed to 
transition to manager and supervisory roles.

•  Citi has a focus on internal talent development and aims to provide 

colleagues with career growth opportunities, with 37% of open positions 
filled internally in 2021. These opportunities are particularly important 
as Citi focuses on providing career paths for its internal talent base as 
part of its efforts to increase organic growth and promotions within 
the organization.

Moreover, in 2021, a diverse group of human resources and business 

stakeholders collaborated to provide input on the current state and 
target future state for promotions at Citi. Their analysis resulted in the 
identification of opportunities for improvement to create greater transparency 
and alignment of the promotion process across Citi’s businesses, functions 
and regions.

Wellness
During the past two years, the pandemic’s impact has been substantial on 
the mental and physical health of Citi colleagues and their families. As the 
Company transforms and the future of work evolves, colleague wellness is 
a central component of Citi’s focus. Coming out of the pandemic, Citi has 
announced three working models: colleagues will be designated as hybrid, 
resident or remote, based on job-specific requirements.

As colleagues pivoted to remote work during their respective country 
lockdowns, Citi’s health plans also expanded to keep colleagues at home 
and safe. In the U.S., Citi offered free virtual care visits, home delivery of 
prescriptions, enhanced bereavement leave and no-cost COVID testing.

In addition to providing access to COVID vaccinations, which included 
several onsite locations in Asia and the U.S., Citi organized drive-through 
flu vaccination programs in the U.S. for thousands of colleagues and 
their family members. All colleagues globally were provided time off for 
vaccinations and boosters and to recover from any side effects, if needed.

To support the ongoing health of its workforce, on October 28, 2021 Citi 
announced a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all U.S. colleagues and 
new hires to be fully vaccinated or receive an approved accommodation 
or state-permitted exemption, as a condition of employment. As of the 
January 14, 2022 deadline, over 99% of U.S. colleagues were in compliance 
with the vaccine policy.

Citi also took actions to support the emotional well-being of its colleagues. 

Citi significantly enhanced free mental well-being programs in our largest 
region by doubling the number of free counseling sessions for colleagues and 
their family members and adding real-time text, video and message-based 
counseling. Citi also debuted a new online tool so that all colleagues 
around the globe could easily find their local Employee Assistance programs 
and resources. Citi also expanded live, town hall-style mental well-being 
programming to include targeted events with subject matter experts aimed at 
parents, caregivers and other at-risk groups.

Citi’s wellness vision is not simply a reaction to its external environment. 

It has consistently been about nurturing colleagues and their families, 
however their families are grown. Citi continues to broaden gender 
affirmation medical coverage and incorporate it in its basic medical plan 
coverage around the world. Citi also enhanced its fertility coverage and 
support. In North America, Citi’s new Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance 
Program provides reimbursement to help with certain expenses in the 
adoption of a child or surrogacy parenting arrangement.

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In early 2020, Citi expanded its Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi 
colleagues around the world. At a minimum, all Citi colleagues are eligible 
for 16 weeks of paid pregnancy leave or four weeks of paid parental bonding 
leave. Colleagues working in countries that require leave policies above the 
global minimum continue to maintain even longer periods of paid time off.

For information about Citi’s reliance on a highly qualified and motivated 
workforce, see “Risk Factors” above. For additional information about Citi’s 
human capital management initiatives and goals, see Citi’s upcoming 
2022 proxy statement to be filed with the SEC in March 2022, as well as its 
2020 ESG report available at www.citigroup.com. The 2020 ESG report and 
other information included elsewhere on Citi’s investor relations website 
are not incorporated by reference into, and do not form any part of, this 
2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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MANAGING GLOBAL RISK

Overview

CREDIT RISK(1)

Overview
Consumer Credit
Corporate Credit
Additional Consumer and Corporate Credit Details

Loans Outstanding
Details of Credit Loss Experience
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL)
Non-Accrual Loans and Assets and Renegotiated Loans
Forgone Interest Revenue on Loans

LIQUIDITY RISK

Overview
Liquidity Monitoring and Measurement
High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA)
Loans
Deposits
Long-Term Debt
Secured Funding Transactions and Short-Term Borrowings
Credit Ratings

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Market Risk of Non-Trading Portfolios

Net Interest Income at Risk
Interest Rate Risk of Investment Portfolios— 
Impact on AOCI
Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates— 
Impacts on AOCI and Capital
Interest Revenue/Expense and
Net Interest Margin (NIM)
Additional Interest Rate Details
Market Risk of Trading Portfolios

Factor Sensitivities
Value at Risk (VAR)
Stress Testing

OPERATIONAL RISK

Overview
Cybersecurity Risk

COMPLIANCE RISK

REPUTATION RISK

STRATEGIC RISK

OTHER RISKS

LIBOR Transition Risk
Climate Risk
Country Risk

Top 25 Country Exposures
Argentina
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MANAGING GLOBAL RISK

Overview
For Citi, effective risk management is of primary importance to its overall 
operations. Accordingly, Citi’s risk management process has been designed to 
monitor, evaluate and manage the principal risks it assumes in conducting 
its activities. Specifically, the activities that Citi engages in, and the risks 
those activities generate, must be consistent with Citi’s Mission and Value 
Proposition and the key principles that guide it, as well as Citi’s risk appetite. 
As discussed above, Citi is continuing its efforts to comply with the FRB 
and OCC consent orders, relating principally to various aspects of risk 
management, compliance, data quality management and governance, 
and internal controls (see “Citi’s Consent Order Compliance” and “Risk 
Factors—Compliance Risks” above).

Risk management must be built on a foundation of ethical culture. 

Under Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition, which was developed by its senior 
leadership and distributed throughout the Company, Citi strives to serve its 
clients as a trusted partner by responsibly providing financial services that 
enable growth and economic progress while earning and maintaining the 
public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards. As 
such, Citi asks all colleagues to ensure that their decisions pass three tests: 
they are in Citi’s clients’ interests, create economic value and are always 
systemically responsible. In addition, Citi evaluates colleagues’ performance 
against behavioral expectations set out in Citi’s Leadership Principles, which 
were designed in part to effectuate Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition. Other 
culture-related efforts in connection with conduct risk, ethics and leadership, 
escalation and treating customers fairly help Citi to execute its Mission and 
Value Proposition.

Citi has established an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework 
to ensure that all of Citi’s risks are managed appropriately and consistently 
across Citi and at an aggregate, enterprise-wide level. The ERM Framework 
details the principles used to support effective enterprise-wide risk 
management across the end-to-end risk management lifecycle. The ERM 
Framework also provides clarity on the expected activities in relation to risk 
management of the Citigroup Board of Directors (the Board), Citi’s Executive 
Management Team (See “Risk Governance—Executive Management Team” 
below) and employees across the lines of defense. The underlying pillars of 
the framework encompass:

•  Culture—the core principles and behaviors that underpin a strong 
culture of risk awareness, in line with Citi’s Mission and Value 
Proposition, and Leadership Principles;

•  Governance—the committee structure and reporting arrangements that 
support the appropriate oversight of risk management activities at the 
Board and Executive Management Team levels;

•  Risk Management—the end-to-end risk management cycle including 

the identification, measurement, monitoring, controlling and reporting of 
all risks including emerging, growing, idiosyncratic or otherwise material 
risks, and aggregated to an enterprise-wide level; and

•  Enterprise Programs—the key risk management programs performed 
across the risk management lifecycle for all risk categories; these 
programs also outline the specific roles played by each of the lines of 
defense in these processes.

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Each of these pillars is underpinned by Supporting Capabilities, which 

are the infrastructure, people, technology and data, and modelling and 
analytical capabilities that are in place to enable the execution of the ERM 
Framework.

Citi’s approach to risk management requires that its risk-taking be 
consistent with its risk appetite. Risk appetite is the aggregate type and level 
of risk Citi is willing to take in order to meet its strategic objectives and 
business plan. Citi’s Risk Appetite Framework sets boundaries for risk-taking 
and consists of a set of risk appetite statements as well as the governance 
processes through which the risk appetite is established, communicated, 
cascaded and monitored.

Citi’s risks are generally categorized and summarized as follows:

•  Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from the decline in credit quality 
(or downgrade risk) or failure of a borrower, counterparty, third party or 
issuer to honor its financial or contractual obligations.

•  Liquidity risk is the risk that Citi will not be able to efficiently meet both 
expected and unexpected current and future cash flow and collateral 
needs without adversely affecting either daily operations or financial 
conditions of Citi.

•  Market risk (Trading and Non-Trading): Market risk of trading 

portfolios is the risk of loss arising from changes in the value of Citi’s 
assets and liabilities resulting from changes in market variables, such as 
equity and commodity prices or credit spreads. Market risk of non-trading 
portfolios is the risk to current or projected financial condition and 
resilience arising from movements in interest rates and resulting from 
repricing risk, basis risk, yield curve risk and options risk.

•  Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed 

internal processes, people and systems, or from external events. It includes 
legal risk, which is the risk of loss (including litigation costs, settlements 
and regulatory fines) resulting from the failure of Citi to comply with 
laws, regulations, prudent ethical standards and contractual obligations 
in any aspect of Citi’s business, but excludes strategic and reputation risks 
(see below).

•  Compliance risk is the risk to current or projected financial condition 
and resilience arising from violations of laws, rules or regulations, or 
from non-conformance with prescribed practices, internal policies and 
procedures or ethical standards.

•  Reputation risk is the risk to current or projected financial conditions 

and resilience arising from negative public opinion.

•  Strategic risk is the risk of a sustained impact (not episodic impact) to 
Citi’s core strategic objectives as measured by impacts on anticipated 
earnings, market capitalization, or capital, arising from the external 
factors affecting the Company’s operating environment; as well as the 
risks associated with defining the strategy and executing the strategy, 
which are identified, measured and managed as part of the Strategic Risk 
Framework at the Enterprise Level.

 
Citi uses a lines of defense model as a key component of its ERM 

Framework to manage its risks. The lines of defense model brings together 
risk-taking, risk oversight and risk assurance under one umbrella and 
provides an avenue for risk accountability of first line of defense, a construct 
for effective challenge by the second line of defense (Independent Risk 
Management and Independent Compliance Risk Management), and 
empowers independent risk assurance by the third line of defense (Internal 
Audit). In addition, Citi has enterprise support functions that support safety 
and soundness across Citi. Each of the lines of defense and enterprise support 
functions, along with the Board, are empowered to perform relevant risk 
management processes and responsibilities in order to manage Citi’s risks in 
a consistent and effective manner.

First Line of Defense: Front Line Units and Front Line 
Unit Activities
Citi’s first line of defense owns the risks inherent in or arising from their 
business and is responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, 
controlling and reporting those risks consistent with Citi’s strategy, Mission 
and Value Proposition, Leadership Principles and risk appetite.

Front line units are responsible and held accountable for managing the 
risks associated with their activities within the boundaries set by independent 
risk management. They are also responsible for designing and implementing 
effective internal controls and maintaining processes for managing their risk 
profile, including through risk mitigation, so that it remains consistent with 
Citi’s established risk appetite.

Front line unit activities are considered part of the first line of defense and 
are subject to the oversight and challenge of independent risk management.
The first line of defense is composed of Citi’s Business Management, 

Regional and Country Management, certain Corporate Functions (Enterprise 
Operations and Technology, Chief Administrative Office, Global Public Affairs, 
Office of the Citibank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Finance), as well as 
other front line unit activities. Front line units may also include enterprise 
support units and activities—see “Enterprise Support Functions” below.

Second Line of Defense: Independent Risk Management 
Independent risk management units are independent of front line units. 
They are responsible for overseeing the risk-taking activities of the first 
line of defense and challenging the first line of defense in the execution 
of their risk management responsibilities. They are also responsible for 
independently identifying, measuring, monitoring, controlling and reporting 
aggregate risks and for setting standards for the management and oversight 
of risk. Independent risk management is comprised of Independent Risk 
Management (IRM) and Independent Compliance Risk Management 
(ICRM) and are led by chief risk executives (i.e., Chief Risk Officer (CRO) 
and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)) who have unrestricted access to 
the Citigroup Board of Directors and its Risk Management Committee to 
facilitate the ability to execute their specific responsibilities pertaining to 
escalation to the Citigroup Board of Directors.

Independent Risk Management
The IRM organization sets risk and control standards for the first line of 
defense and actively manages and oversees aggregate credit, market (trading 
and non-trading), liquidity, strategic, operational and reputation risks across 
Citi, including risks that span categories, such as concentration risk, country 
risk and climate risk.

IRM is organized to align to risk categories, legal entities/regions and 
Company-wide, cross-risk functions or processes (i.e., foundational areas). 
There are teams that report to an independent CRO for various risk categories 
and legal entities/regions. In addition, there are foundational teams that 
report to Foundational Risk Management heads. The Risk Category, Legal 
Entity/Regional CROs and Foundational Risk Management Heads report to 
the Citigroup CRO.

Independent Compliance Risk Management
The ICRM organization actively oversees compliance risk across Citi, sets 
compliance risk and control standards for the first line of defense to manage 
compliance risk and promotes business conduct and activity that is consistent 
with Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition and the compliance risk appetite. 
Citi’s objective is to embed an enterprise-wide compliance risk management 
framework and culture that identifies, measures, monitors, controls and 
escalates compliance risk across Citi.

ICRM is aligned by product line, function and geography to provide 
compliance risk management advice and credible challenge on day-to-day 
matters and strategic decision-making for key initiatives. ICRM also has 
program-level Enterprise Compliance units responsible for setting standards 
and establishing priorities for program-related compliance efforts. These 
Compliance Risk Management heads report directly to the CCO.

Third Line of Defense: Internal Audit
Internal Audit is independent of front line units and independent risk 
management units. The role of Internal Audit is to provide independent, 
objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Citigroup Board of 
Directors, its Audit Committee, Citi senior management and regulators over 
the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls that mitigate 
current and evolving risks and enhance the control culture within Citi. 
Internal Audit reports to a chief audit executive (i.e., Citi’s Chief Auditor) 
who has unrestricted access to the Board and the board of directors of certain 
subsidiaries or their respective audit committees to facilitate the ability to 
execute specific responsibilities pertaining to escalation of risks and issues. 
The Internal Audit function has designated Chief Auditors responsible for 
assessing the design and effectiveness of controls within the various business 
units, functions, geographies and legal entities in which Citi operates.

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Enterprise Support Functions
Enterprise support functions engage in activities that support safety and 
soundness across Citi. These functions provide advisory services and/or 
design, implement, maintain and oversee Company-wide programs that 
support Citi in maintaining an effective control environment.

Enterprise support functions are comprised of Human Resources, 
International Franchise Management, Legal (including Citi Security and 
Investigative Services).

Enterprise support functions, units and activities are subject to the 
relevant Company-wide independent oversight processes specific to the 
risk category that they generate (e.g., operational risk, compliance risk, 
reputation risk).

Risk Governance
Citi’s ERM Framework encompasses risk management processes to address 
risks undertaken by Citi through identification, measurement, monitoring, 
controlling and reporting of all risks. The ERM Framework integrates these 
processes with appropriate governance to complement Citi’s commitment to 
maintaining strong and consistent risk management practices.

Board Oversight
The Board is responsible for oversight of risk management and holds the 
Executive Management Team accountable for implementing the ERM 
Framework and meeting strategic objectives within Citi’s risk appetite.

Executive Management Team
The Board delegates authority to an Executive Management Team for 
directing and overseeing day-to-day management of Citi. The Executive 
Management Team is led by the Citigroup CEO and provides oversight of 
group activities, both directly and through authority delegated to committees 
it has established to oversee the management of risk, to ensure continued 
alignment with Citi’s strategy and risk appetite.

Board and Executive Management Committees
The Board executes its responsibilities either directly or through its 
committees. The Board has delegated authorities to the following Board 
standing committees to help fulfill its oversight and risk management 
responsibilities:

•  Risk Management Committee (RMC): assists the Board in fulfilling 

its responsibility with respect to (i) oversight of Citi’s risk management 
framework, including the significant policies and practices used in 
managing credit, market, liquidity, strategic, operational, compliance, 
reputation and certain other risks, including those pertaining to capital 
management, and (ii) performance oversight of the Global Risk 
Review—credit, capital and collateral review functions.

•  Audit Committee: provides oversight of Citi’s financial reporting 

and internal control risk, as well as Internal Audit and Citi’s external 
independent accountants.

•  Personnel and Compensation Committee: provides oversight of 
incentive compensation plans and risk related to compensation.
•  Ethics, Conduct and Culture Committee: provides oversight of Citi’s 

Conduct Risk Management Program.

•  Nomination, Governance and Public Affairs Committee: provides 

oversight of reputational issues, Environmental, Social and Governance 
(ESG) and sustainability matters, and legal and regulatory compliance 
risks as they relate to corporate governance matters.

In addition to the above, the Board has established the following ad 
hoc committee:

•  Transformation Oversight Committee: provides oversight of the 

actions of Citi’s management to develop and execute a transformation 
of Citi’s risk and control environment pursuant to the recent regulatory 
consent orders (for additional information see “Citi’s Consent Order 
Compliance” above).

The Executive Management Team has established five standing committees 
that cover the primary risks to which Citi (i.e., Group) is exposed. These 
consist of:

•  Group Strategic Risk Committee (GSRC): provides governance oversight 
of Citi’s management actions to adequately identify, monitor, report, 
manage and escalate all material strategic risks facing Citi.

•  Citigroup Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO): responsible for 
governance over management’s Liquidity Risk and Market Risk 
(non-trading) management and for monitoring and influencing the 
balance sheet, investment securities and capital management activities 
of Citigroup.

•  Group Risk Management Committee (GRMC): provides governance 
oversight of Credit Risk and Market Risk (trading) management in the 
Trading Book.

•  Group Business Risk and Control Committee (GBRCC): provides 
governance oversight of Citi’s Compliance and Operational Risks.
•  Group Reputation Risk Committee (GRRC): provides governance 

oversight for Reputation Risk management across Citi.

In addition to the Executive Management committees listed above, the Board 
may establish ad-hoc committees in response to regulatory feedback or to 
manage additional activities where deemed necessary.

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The figure below illustrates the reporting lines between the Board and Executive Management committees:

Citigroup Board

Board Committees

Risk 
Management

Audit

Personnel and 
Compensation

Ethics, Conduct 
and Culture

Nomination, 
Governance and 
Public Affairs

Group Executive 
Management Committees

Group Strategic 
Risk Committee 
(GSRC)

Citigroup Asset 
and Liability 
Committee 
(ALCO)

Group Risk 
Management 
Committee 
(GRMC)

Group Business 
Risk and Control 
Committee 
(GBRCC)

Group 
Reputation Risk 
Committee 
(GRRC)

To manage concentration of risk within credit risk, Citi has in place 
a framework consisting of industry limits, an idiosyncratic framework 
consisting of single name concentrations for each business and across 
Citigroup and a specialized framework consisting of product limits.

Credit exposures are generally reported in notional terms for accrual 
loans, reflecting the value at which the loans as well as other off-balance 
sheet commitments are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Credit 
exposure arising from capital markets activities is generally expressed as the 
current mark-to-market, net of margin, reflecting the net value owed to Citi 
by a given counterparty.

The credit risk associated with these credit exposures is a function of 
the idiosyncratic creditworthiness of the obligor, as well as the terms and 
conditions of the specific obligation. Citi assesses the credit risk associated 
with its credit exposures on a regular basis through its Allowance for Credit 
Losses (ACL) process (see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant 
Estimates—Allowance for Credit Losses” below and Notes 1 and 15 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements), as well as through regular stress testing 
at the company, business, geography and product levels. These stress-testing 
processes typically estimate potential incremental credit costs that would 
occur as a result of either downgrades in the credit quality or defaults of the 
obligors or counterparties. For additional information on Citi’s credit risk 
management, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CREDIT RISK

Overview
Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from the decline in credit quality 
of a client, customer or counterparty (or downgrade risk) or the failure 
of a borrower, counterparty, third party or issuer to honor its financial or 
contractual obligations. Credit risk arises in many of Citigroup’s business 
activities, including:

•  consumer, commercial and corporate lending;
•  capital markets derivative transactions;
•  structured finance; and
•  securities financing transactions (repurchase and reverse repurchase 

agreements, and securities loaned and borrowed).

Credit risk also arises from clearing and settlement activities, when Citi 
transfers an asset in advance of receiving its counter-value or advances funds 
to settle a transaction on behalf of a client. Concentration risk, within credit 
risk, is the risk associated with having credit exposure concentrated within a 
specific client, industry, region or other category.

Credit risk is one of the most significant risks Citi faces as an institution. 

For additional information, see “Risk Factors—Credit Risk” above. As a 
result, Citi has an established framework in place for managing credit risk 
across all businesses that includes a defined risk appetite, credit limits and 
credit policies. Citi’s credit risk management also includes processes and 
policies with respect to problem recognition, including “watch lists,” portfolio 
reviews, stress tests, updated risk ratings and classification triggers.

With respect to Citi’s clearing and settlement activities, intraday client 
usage of clearing lines is monitored against limits, as well as against usage 
patterns with settlement activity monitored daily and intraday for select 
products. To the extent that a problem develops, Citi typically moves the 
client to a secured (collateralized) operating model. Generally, Citi’s intraday 
clearing and settlement lines are uncommitted and cancelable at any time.

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CONSUMER CREDIT
Citi fulfills a broad spectrum of customers’ financial needs with activities 
spanning retail banking, wealth management, credit card, personal loan, 
mortgage and small business banking through North America GCB. During 
2021, Citi also provided such activities in 18 countries in Latin America 
GCB and Asia GCB (for information on Citi’s consumer market exits in 
Latin America GCB and Asia GCB, see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits 
and Planned Revision to Reporting Structure” above). The retail banking 
products include consumer mortgages, home equity, personal and small 
business loans and lines of credit and similar related products building a 
generally prime portfolio through well-defined lending parameters. Citi uses 
its risk appetite framework to define its lending parameters. 

Consumer Credit Portfolio
The following table shows Citi’s quarterly end-of-period consumer loans:(1)

In billions of dollars

Retail banking:
Mortgages
Personal, small business and other

Total retail banking
Cards:

Branded cards
Retail services

Total cards

Total GCB

GCB regional distribution:

North America
Latin America
Asia (3)

Total GCB

Corporate/Other (4)

Total consumer loans

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

3Q’21(2)

4Q’21(2)

$ 88.9
40.1

$ 86.7
39.1

$ 86.3
39.0

$ 79.8
37.0

$129.0

$125.8

$125.3

$116.8

$106.7
46.4

$ 99.6
42.5

$102.9
42.7

$100.6
42.7

$153.1

$142.1

$145.6

$143.3

$282.1

$267.9

$270.9

$260.1

$ 79.5
36.1

$115.6

$105.7
46.0

$151.7

$267.3

65%
5
30

64%
5
31

64%
5
31

67%
5
28

68%
5
27

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

$

6.7

$

6.1

$

5.0

$

4.2

$288.8

$274.0

$275.9

$264.3

$

3.9

$271.2

(1)  End-of-period loans include interest and fees on credit cards.
(2)  As a result of Citi’s entry into agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines, the businesses were reclassified as held-for-sale and their assets and liabilities were included in 

Other assets and Other liabilities, respectively, on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and excluded from loans and related credit measures, of GCB and Asia GCB beginning in the third quarter of 2021 for Australia and 
the fourth quarter of 2021 for the Philippines. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(3)  Asia includes loans and leases in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.
(4)  Primarily consists of legacy assets, principally North America consumer mortgages.

For information on changes to Citi’s consumer loans, see “Liquidity 

Risk—Loans” below.

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Overall Consumer Credit Trends

Global Consumer Banking

NCL
90+ DPD

2.68%

2.73%

2.33%

2.36%

1.83%

1.87%

1.42%

1.22%

0.93%

0.91%

0.73%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

0.89% 0.81% 0.66% 0.57% 0.57%
4Q’20
2Q’21
4Q’21

1Q’21

3Q’21

As shown in the chart above, GCB’s net credit loss rate decreased quarter-

over-quarter and year-over-year for the fourth quarter of 2021, primarily 
reflecting the continued impact of government stimulus, unemployment 
benefits and consumer relief programs in North America GCB, and a decline 
following the peak charge-offs in Asia GCB and Latin America GCB in 
recent quarters. 

GCB’s 90+ days past due delinquency rate remained unchanged quarter-

over-quarter. The 90+days past due delinquency rate decreased year-over-
year, primarily due to the continued impacts of government stimulus, 
unemployment benefits and consumer relief programs in North America 
GCB, as well as lower delinquencies in Asia GCB and Latin America GCB, 
following the charge-off of peak delinquencies in recent quarters.

North America GCB

NCL
90+ DPD

3.10%

3.22%

2.63%

2.21%

1.93%

1.91%

1.41%

1.24%

1.07%

0.98%

0.75%

0.89% 0.84%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

0.66% 0.58% 0.60%
2Q’21
3Q’21
4Q’21

North America GCB provides mortgage, home equity, small business 
and personal loans through Citi’s retail banking network and card products 
through branded cards and retail services businesses. The retail bank is 
concentrated in six major metropolitan cities in the U.S. (for additional 
information on the U.S. retail bank, see “North America GCB” above).
As of December 31, 2021, approximately 74% of North America GCB 

consumer loans consisted of branded and retail services cards, which 
generally drives the overall credit performance of North America GCB (for 
additional information on North America GCB’s cards portfolios, including 
delinquency and net credit loss rates, see “Credit Card Trends” below).

As shown in the chart above, the net credit loss rate in North America 
GCB for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-
over-year, primarily reflecting the continued impact of high payment rates in 
cards, driven by government stimulus. 

Year-over-year, the payment rates were also impacted by unemployment 

benefits and consumer relief programs.

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate in North America GCB increased 

modestly quarter-over-quarter, primarily due to seasonality in cards, while 
the 90+ days past due delinquency rate decreased year-over-year, primarily 
reflecting the continued impact of high payment rates in cards, driven by 
government stimulus.

Latin America GCB

NCL
90+ DPD

6.53%

6.15%

6.67%

4.51%

10.65%

7.43%

5.26%

3.97%

1.54%
1Q’20

2.13%

2Q’20

1.56%
3Q’20

2.49%

2.35%

1.84%

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

1.52%
3Q’21

1.38%
4Q’21

Latin America GCB operates in Mexico through Citibanamex and 
provides credit cards, consumer mortgages and small business and personal 
loans. Latin America GCB serves a more mass-market segment in Mexico 
and focuses on developing multiproduct relationships with customers.

As shown in the chart above, the net credit loss rate in Latin America 
GCB for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-
over-year. The impact of charge-offs of delinquent loans in prior quarters 
resulted in lower delinquencies that led to lower net credit losses in the 
current quarter. 

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate decreased quarter-over-quarter 
and year-over-year. The impact of charge-offs of delinquent loans in prior 
quarters and higher payment rates resulted in a lower 90+ days past due 
delinquency rate in the current quarter.

Asia (1) GCB

NCL
90+ DPD

1.29%

1.16%

0.99%

0.94%

0.87%

0.90%

0.79%

0.67%

0.49%

0.52%

0.53%

0.61%

0.50%

0.46%

0.39%

0.33%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

3Q’21

4Q’21

(1)  Asia includes GCB activities in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.

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North America GCB’s branded cards portfolio includes proprietary and 

co-branded cards. 

As shown in the chart above, the net credit loss rate in North America 
branded cards for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased quarter-over-quarter 
and year-over-year, primarily reflecting the continued impact of high 
payment rates, driven by government stimulus. Year-over-year, the payment 
rates were also impacted by unemployment benefits and consumer relief 
programs.

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate remained unchanged quarter-
over-quarter and decreased year-over-year, primarily reflecting the continued 
impact of high payment rates, driven by government stimulus. Year-over-
year, the payment rates were also impacted by unemployment benefits and 
consumer relief programs.

North America Retail Services

NCL
90+ DPD

5.35%

5.53%

4.51%

3.00%

3.45%

3.09%

2.23% 2.10%

1.96%

1.79%

1.25%

1.39%

1.39%

1.08%

0.99%

1.05%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

3Q’21

4Q’21

Retail services partners directly with more than 20 retailers and dealers to 
offer private label and co-branded cards. Retail services’ target market focuses 
on select industry segments such as home improvement, specialty retail, 
consumer electronics and fuel.

Retail services continually evaluates opportunities to add partners within 
target industries that have strong loyalty, lending or payment programs and 
growth potential.

As shown in the chart above, the net credit loss rate in retail services for 
the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, 
primarily reflecting the continued impact of high payment rates, driven by 
government stimulus. Year-over-year, the payment rates were also impacted 
by unemployment benefits and consumer relief programs.

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate increased quarter-over-quarter 

due to seasonality, and decreased year-over-year, primarily reflecting the 
continued impact of high payment rates, driven by government stimulus. 
Year-over-year, the payment rates were also impacted by unemployment 
benefits and consumer relief programs.

During 2021, Asia GCB operated in 17 countries and jurisdictions in 
Asia and EMEA and provided credit cards, consumer mortgages and small 
business and personal loans.

As shown in the chart above, the fourth quarter of 2021 net credit loss 
rate in Asia GCB decreased quarter-over-quarter, driven by the charge-off of 
peak delinquencies in recent quarters. Year-over-year, the net credit loss rate 
decreased, as elevated losses during the prior year returned to pre-pandemic 
levels. The decrease was also driven by the reclassification of approximately 
$10 billion of loans to held-for-sale as a result of Citi’s entry into agreements 
to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines (Asia 
HFS reclass).

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate decreased quarter-over-quarter 
and year-over-year, driven by the charge-off of peak delinquencies in recent 
quarters, as elevated losses returned to pre-pandemic levels, as well as the 
impact of the Asia HFS reclass.

The performance of Asia GCB’s portfolios continues to reflect the strong 
credit profiles in the region’s target customer segments. Regulatory changes 
in many markets in Asia over the past few years have also resulted in 
improved credit quality.

For additional information on cost of credit, loan delinquency and other 
information for Citi’s consumer loan portfolios, see each respective business’s 
results of operations above and Notes 13 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements.

Credit Card Trends

Global Cards

NCL
90+ DPD

4.41%

4.10%

3.82%

3.67%

2.91%

2.98%

2.17%

1.77%

1.37%

1.32%

1.01%

1.22% 1.11% 0.84% 0.70% 0.70%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

3Q’21

4Q’21

North America Branded Cards

NCL
90+ DPD

3.80%

3.40%

3.17%

2.84%

2.43%

2.36%

1.73%

1.33%

1.01%

0.95%

0.71%

0.82% 0.75%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

0.56% 0.44% 0.44%
2Q’21
3Q’21
4Q’21

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Latin America Branded Cards

NCL
90+ DPD

12.77%

10.34%

10.57%

17.75%

14.09%

7.96%

9.04%

North America Cards FICO Distribution
The following tables show the current FICO score distributions for Citi’s 
North America cards portfolios based on end-of-period receivables. FICO 
scores are updated monthly for a substantial share of the portfolio and 
quarterly for the remaining portfolio.

Branded Cards

5.64%

FICO distribution(1)

> 760
680–760
< 680

Total

Retail Services

FICO distribution(1)

> 760
680–760
< 680

Total

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

49%
38
13

100%

48%
39
13

100%

46%
39
15

100%

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

28%
44
28

100%

27%
45
28

100%

27%
44
29

100%

(1)  The FICO bands in the tables are consistent with general industry peer presentations. 

The FICO distribution of both cards portfolios remained largely stable 
compared to the prior quarter and improved compared to the prior year, 
demonstrating strong underlying credit quality and a benefit from the 
impacts of government stimulus, unemployment benefits and customer relief 
programs, as well as lower credit utilization. For additional information on 
FICO scores, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

3.81%

2.69%

2.47%

4.85% 4.02%

2.77%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

1.88% 1.62%
3Q’21
4Q’21

Latin America GCB issues proprietary and co-branded cards. 
As shown in the chart above, the fourth quarter of 2021 net credit loss rate 

in Latin America branded cards decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-
over-year. The impact of charge-offs of delinquent loans in prior quarters 
resulted in lower delinquencies that led to lower net credit losses in the 
current quarter. 

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate decreased quarter-over-quarter 
and year-over-year. The impact of charge-offs of delinquent loans in prior 
quarters and higher payment rates resulted in a lower 90+ days past due 
delinquency rate.

Asia Branded Cards (1)

NCL
90+ DPD

4.34%

3.56%

2.76%

2.82%

2.29%

2.80%

2.50%

1.18%

1.27%

1.74%

1.44%

1.33% 1.15% 1.07%

2.19%

1.85%

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

1Q’21

2Q’21

3Q’21

4Q’21

(1)  Asia includes loans and leases in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.

As shown in the chart above, the net credit loss rate in Asia branded cards 
for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-
year, driven by the charge-off of peak delinquencies in recent quarters, as 
elevated losses returned to pre-pandemic levels, as well as the impact of the 
Asia HFS reclass.

The 90+ days past due delinquency rate decreased quarter-over-quarter 
and year-over-year, driven by the charge-off of peak delinquencies in recent 
quarters, as elevated losses returned to pre-pandemic levels, as well as the 
Asia HFS reclass.

For additional information on cost of credit, delinquency and other 

information for Citi’s cards portfolios, see each respective business’s results of 
operations above and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Additional Consumer Credit Details

Consumer Loan Delinquencies Amounts and Ratios

In millions of dollars, except EOP loan amounts in billions

Global Consumer Banking (3)(4)
Total

Ratio

Retail banking

Total

Ratio

North America

Ratio

Latin America

Ratio
Asia (5)(6)
Ratio

Cards
Total

Ratio

North America—branded

Ratio

North America—retail services

Ratio

Latin America

Ratio
Asia (5)(6)
Ratio

Corporate/Other—Consumer(7)

Total

Ratio

Total Citigroup

Ratio

EOP loans(1)
December 31,
2021

90+ days past due(2)
December 31,
2020

2021

2019

30–89 days past due(2)
December 31,
2020

2021

2019

$267.3

$ 1,521

$ 2,507

$ 2,737

$ 1,661

$ 2,517

$ 3,001

0.57%

0.89%

0.91%

0.62%

0.89%

1.00%

$115.6

$

48.1

8.6

58.9

$

462
0.40%
228
0.49%
107
1.24%
127
0.22%

$

632
0.49%
299
0.58%
130
1.33%
203
0.31%

438
0.35%
146
0.29%
106
0.91%
186
0.30%

$

$

522
0.45%
219
0.47%
106
1.23%
197
0.33%

$

860
0.67%
328
0.63%
220
2.24%
312
0.47%

816
0.66%
334
0.67%
180
1.54%
302
0.48%

$151.7

$ 1,059

$ 1,875

$ 2,299

$ 1,139

$ 1,657

$ 2,185

87.9

46.0

4.7

13.1

0.70%
389
0.44%
482
1.05%
76
1.62%
112
0.85%

1.22%
686
0.82%
644
1.39%
233
4.85%
312
1.74%

1.31%
915
0.95%
1,012
1.91%
165
2.75%
207
1.04%

0.75%
408
0.46%
539
1.17%
67
1.43%
125
0.95%

1.08%
589
0.70%
639
1.38%
170
3.54%
259
1.45%

1.25%
814
0.85%
945
1.79%
159
2.65%
267
1.34%

$

3.9

$

221
6.14%

$

$

313
5.13%

278
3.02%

$

88
2.44%

$

$

179
2.93%

295
3.21%

$271.2

$ 1,742

$ 2,820

$ 3,015

$ 1,749

$ 2,696

$ 3,296

0.65%

0.98%

0.98%

0.65%

0.94%

1.07%

(1)  End-of-period (EOP) loans include interest and fees on credit cards.
(2)  The ratios of 90+ days past due and 30–89 days past due are calculated based on EOP loans, net of unearned income.
(3)  The 90+ days past due balances for North America—branded and North America—retail services are generally still accruing interest. Citigroup’s policy is generally to accrue interest on credit card loans until 180 days 

past due, unless notification of bankruptcy filing has been received earlier.

(4)  The 90+ days past due and 30–89 days past due and related ratios for North America GCB exclude loans guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies since the potential loss predominantly resides with the 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies. The amounts excluded for loans 90+ days past due and (EOP loans) were $185 million ($1.1 billion), $171 million ($0.7 billion) and $135 million ($0.5 billion) at December 31, 
2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amounts excluded for loans 30–89 days past due (the 30–89 days past due EOP loans have the same adjustments as the 90+ days past due EOP loans) were $74 million, 
$98 million and $72 million at December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(5)  Asia includes delinquencies and loans in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.
(6)  During 2021, Citi’s Australia and the Philippines consumer banking businesses were reclassified as HFS, due to Citi’s entry into agreements to sell the businesses. Accordingly, Australia and the Philippines consumer 
loans are recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and hence the loans and related delinquencies and ratios are not included in this table. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information.

(7)  The 90+ days past due and 30–89 days past due and related ratios exclude U.S. mortgage loans that are primarily related to U.S. mortgages guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies since the potential 

loss predominantly resides with the U.S. agencies. The amounts excluded for 90+ days past due EOP loans were $138 million ($0.4 billion), $183 million ($0.5 billion) and $172 million ($0.4 billion) at December 31, 
2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amounts excluded for loans 30–89 days past due (the 30–89 days past due EOP loans have the same adjustments as the 90+ days past due EOP loans) were $35 million, 
$73 million and $55 million at December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Consumer Loan Net Credit Losses and Ratios

In millions of dollars, except average loan amounts in billions

Global Consumer Banking
Total

Ratio

Retail banking

Total

Ratio

North America

Ratio

Latin America

Ratio
Asia (3)(4)
Ratio

Cards
Total

Ratio

North America—branded

Ratio

North America—retail services

Ratio

Latin America

Ratio
Asia (3)(4)
Ratio

Corporate/Other—Consumer

Total

Ratio

Total Citigroup
Ratio

Average 
loans(1)
2021

Net credit losses(2)
2020

2021

2019

$266.3

$4,582

$6,646

$7,382

1.72%

2.39%

2.60%

$122.3

$ 779

$ 805

$ 910

50.0

9.0

63.3

0.64%
109
0.22%
410
4.56%
260
0.41%

0.65%
132
0.25%
377
3.85%
296
0.47%

0.76%
161
0.33%
494
4.30%
255
0.43%

$144.0

$3,803

$5,841

$6,472

81.1

43.1

4.4

15.4

2.64%
1,659
2.05%
1,169
2.71%
510
11.59%
465
3.02%

3.82%
2,708
3.20%
2,150
4.62%
489
10.40%
494
2.84%

3.94%
2,864
3.19%
2,558
5.13%
615
10.79%
435
2.29%

$

5.3

$ (82)

(1.55)%

$

(21)
0.25%

$

(6)
0.14%

$271.6

$4,500

$6,625

$7,376

1.66%

2.32%

2.49%

(1)  Average loans include interest and fees on credit cards.
(2)  The ratios of net credit losses are calculated based on average loans, net of unearned income.
(3)  Asia includes NCLs and average loans in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.
(4)  As a result of Citi’s entry into agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines during 2021, these businesses were reclassified as HFS beginning in 2021. As a result of HFS 

accounting treatment, approximately $6 million of net credit losses (NCLs) was recorded as a reduction in revenue (Other revenue)  in 2021. Accordingly, these NCLs are not included in this table, as well as Loans HFS 
that are recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Loan Maturities and Fixed/Variable Pricing of Consumer Loans

Loan Maturities

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

In North America offices
Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans 
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

In offices outside North America
Residential mortgages
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Fixed/Variable Pricing

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Loans at fixed interest rates
Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Loans at floating or adjustable interest rates
Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Due 
within 
1 year

Greater 
than 1 year 
but within 
5 years

Greater 
than 5 years 
but within 
15 years

Greater 
than 
15 years

Total

$

15
65
133,868
1,092

$135,040

$

2,022
17,808
23,323

$ 43,153

$ 109
56
—
1,678

$1,843

$ 651
—
8,180

$8,831

$2,573
1,484
—
237

$41,116
3,496

$ 43,813
5,101
— 133,868
3,158
151

$4,294

$44,763

$185,940

$6,667
—
1,124

$25,261
—
260

$ 34,601
17,808
32,887

$7,791

$25,521

$ 85,296

Due 
within 
1 year

Greater 
than 1 year 
but within 
5 years

Greater 
than 5 years 
but within 
15 years

Greater 
than 
15 years

Total

$

225
65
42,117
11,883

$ 54,290

$

1,812
—
109,559
12,532

$123,903

$ 183
51
—
6,407

$6,641

$ 577
5
—
3,451

$4,033

$1,990
223
—
37

$31,581
336
—
83

$ 33,979
675
42,117
18,410

$2,250

$32,000

$ 95,181

$7,250
1,261
—
1,324

$34,796
3,160

$ 44,435
4,426
— 109,559
17,635
328

$9,835

$38,284

$176,055

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CORPORATE CREDIT
Consistent with its overall strategy, Citi’s corporate clients are typically 
corporations that value the depth and breadth of Citi’s global network. Citi 
aims to establish relationships with these clients that, consistent with client 
needs, encompass multiple products, including cash management and trade 
services, foreign exchange, lending, capital markets and M&A advisory. 
During 2021, Citi’s corporate credit exposures also included exposures in the 
private bank, excluding certain loans managed on a delinquency basis. For 
information on Citi’s planned revision to its reporting structure effective for 
the first quarter of 2022, including the reporting of the private bank as part 
of a new reporting segment, Personal Banking and Wealth Management, 
see “Strategic Refresh—Market Exits and Planned Revision to Reporting 
Structure” above.

Corporate Credit Portfolio
The following table details Citi’s corporate credit portfolio within ICG 
(excluding certain loans in the private bank, which are managed on a 
delinquency basis, as well as loans carried at fair value and held-for-sale), 
and before consideration of collateral or hedges, by remaining tenor for 
the periods indicated:

In billions of dollars

Direct outstandings (on-balance sheet)(1)
Unfunded lending commitments (off-balance sheet)(2)

Total exposure

Due 
within  
1 year

$187 
159 

$346 

December 31, 2021
Greater 
than 1 year 
but within 
5 years

Greater 
than 
5 years

Total 
exposure

Due 
within 
1 year

September 30, 2021
Greater 
than 1 year 
but within 
5 years

Greater 
than 
5 years

Total 
exposure

Due 
within 
1 year

December 31, 2020
Greater 
than 1 year 
but within 
5 years

Greater 
than 
5 years

Total 
exposure

$ 136 
278 

$ 414 

$ 21 
13 

$ 34 

$ 344  $192 
164 

450 

$134 
286 

$ 21 
11 

$ 347  $175 
158 

461 

$138 
272 

$ 25 
11 

$338 
441 

$ 794  $356 

$420 

$ 32 

$ 808  $333 

$410 

$ 36 

$779 

(1) 
(2) 

Includes drawn loans, overdrafts, bankers’ acceptances and leases. 
Includes unused commitments to lend, letters of credit and financial guarantees.

Portfolio Mix—Geography and Counterparty
Citi’s corporate credit portfolio is diverse across geography and counterparty. 
The following table shows the percentage of this portfolio by region 
(excluding the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio) based on Citi’s 
internal management geography:

North America
EMEA
Asia
Latin America

Total

December 31, 
2021

September 30, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

57 %
24 
13 
6 

100 %

57 %
25 
13 
5 

100 %

56 %
25 
13 
6

100 %

The maintenance of accurate and consistent risk ratings across the 

corporate credit portfolio facilitates the comparison of credit exposure across 
all lines of business, geographic regions and products. Counterparty risk 
ratings reflect an estimated probability of default for a counterparty and 
are derived by leveraging validated statistical models, scorecard models and 
external agency ratings (under defined circumstances), in combination 
with consideration of factors specific to the obligor or market, such as 
management experience, competitive position, regulatory environment and 
commodity prices. Facility risk ratings are assigned that reflect the probability 
of default of the obligor and factors that affect the loss given default of the 
facility, such as support or collateral. Internal obligor ratings that generally 
correspond to BBB and above are considered investment grade, while those 
below are considered non-investment grade.

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Portfolio Mix—Industry
Citi’s corporate credit portfolio is diversified by industry. The following table 
details the allocation of Citi’s total corporate credit portfolio by industry 
(excluding the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio):

December 31, 
2021

Total exposure
September 30, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

Transportation and industrials
Private bank
Consumer retail
Technology, media  
and telecom
Real estate
Power, chemicals,  
metals and mining
Banks and finance companies
Energy and commodities
Health
Public sector
Insurance
Asset managers and funds
Financial markets infrastructure
Securities firms
Other industries

18 %
14 
10 

11 
9 

8 
7 
6 
4 
3 
4 
3 
2 
—
1 

19 %
14 
10 

10 
9

8 
7 
6 
5
3 
3 
3 
2 
— 
1 

19 %
14 
11 

10 
8

8 
7 
6
5
3 
3 
3 
2 
— 
1 

Total

100 %

100 %

100 %

The following table presents the corporate credit portfolio (excluding 
the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio) by facility risk rating as a 
percentage of the total corporate credit portfolio:

December 31, 
2021

Total exposure
September 30, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

51 %
32 
15 
2 

100 %

49 %
32 
16 
3 

100 %

49 %
31 
17 
3 

100 %

AAA/AA/A
BBB
BB/B
CCC or below

Total

Note: Total exposure includes direct outstandings and unfunded lending commitments. 

In addition to the obligor and facility risk ratings assigned to all 

exposures, Citi may classify exposures in the corporate credit portfolio. These 
classifications are consistent with Citi’s interpretation of the U.S. banking 
regulators’ definition of criticized exposures, which may categorize exposures 
as special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss.

Risk ratings and classifications are reviewed regularly, and adjusted 
as appropriate. The credit review process incorporates quantitative and 
qualitative factors, including financial and non-financial disclosures or 
metrics, idiosyncratic events or changes to the competitive, regulatory or 
macroeconomic environment. This includes but is not limited to exposures 
in those sectors significantly impacted by the pandemic (including consumer 
retail, commercial real estate and transportation). 

Citi believes the corporate credit portfolio to be appropriately rated and 

classified as of December 31, 2021. Since the onset of the pandemic, Citi 
has taken action to adjust internal ratings and classifications of exposures 
as both the macroeconomic environment and obligor-specific factors have 
changed, particularly where additional stress has been seen.

As obligor risk ratings are downgraded, the probability of default 
increases. Downgrades of obligor risk ratings tend to result in a higher 
provision for credit losses. In addition, downgrades may result in the 
purchase of additional credit derivatives or other risk mitigants to hedge the 
incremental credit risk, or may result in Citi’s seeking to reduce exposure 
to an obligor or an industry sector. Citi will continue to review exposures 
to ensure that the appropriate probability of default is incorporated into all 
risk assessments.

For additional information on Citi’s corporate credit portfolio, see Note 14 

to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table details Citi’s corporate credit portfolio by industry as of December 31, 2021:

In millions of dollars

exposure Funded(1) Unfunded(1)

Total 
credit 

Non-investment grade

Selected metrics

Investment 
grade

Non-
criticized

Criticized 
performing

Criticized 
non-
performing(2)

30 days or 
more past 
due and 
accruing(3)

Net  
credit losses 
(recoveries)(4) 

Credit 
derivative 
hedges(5)

Transportation and industrials

Autos(6)
Transportation
Industrials
Private bank
Consumer retail
Technology, media and telecom
Real estate
Power, chemicals,  
metals and mining

Power
Chemicals
Metals and mining

Banks and finance companies
Energy and commodities(7)
Health
Public sector
Insurance
Asset managers and funds
Financial markets infrastructure
Securities firms
Other industries

$ 143,444 $ 51,502
18,662
12,085
20,755 
79,684
32,894
28,542
46,220

48,210
26,896
68,338
114,018
78,995
84,334
69,808

$ 91,942
29,548
14,811
47,583
34,334
46,101
55,792
23,588

$110,047
39,824
19,233
50,990
110,684
60,687
64,677
58,089

$ 19,051
5,365
2,344
11,342
2,060
13,590
15,873
6,761

$ 13,196
2,906
4,447
5,843
1,190
4,311
3,587
4,923

$1,150
115 
872
163 
84 
407 
197
35 

$ 384 
49 
105 
230 
793 
224 
156
116 

65,641 
26,199 
25,550 
13,892 
58,251
48,973
33,393
23,842
28,495
22,269
14,342
1,472
6,590

20,224 
5,610 
8,525 
6,089 
36,803
13,485
8,826
12,464
3,163
6,649
109 
613 
2,802 

45,417 
20,589 
17,025 
7,803 
21,448
35,488
24,567
11,378
25,332
15,620
14,233
859 
3,788

53,576 
22,860 
20,789 
9,927 
49,466
38,972
27,599
21,035
27,447
20,871
14,323
605 
4,146 

10,708 
2,832 
4,224 
3,652 
4,892
7,517
4,702
1,527
987 
1,019 
18 
816 
1,892 

1,241 
420 
528
293
3,890
2,220
942
1,275
61 
377 
— 
51 
490

116 
87 
9 
20 
3 
264
150 
5 
— 
2 
1 
— 
62 

292 
100 
88 
104 
150 
224 
95 
37 
2 
12 
— 
4 
— 

$127  $ (8,791)
(3,228)
(1,334)
(4,229)
(1,080)
(5,115)
(6,875)
(798)

2 
104 
21 
6 
100 
11 
50 

22 
17 
6 
(1)
(5)
78 
—
(3)
1 
—
— 
— 
6 

(5,808)
(3,032)
(2,141)
(635)
(680)
(3,679)
(2,465)
(1,282)
(2,711)
(113)
(22)
(5)
(169)

Total

$ 793,867  $343,980 

$ 449,887 

$662,224  $ 91,413 

$ 37,754 

$2,476 

$2,489 

$393  $(39,593)

(1)  Excludes $46.5 billion and $1.7 billion of funded and unfunded exposure at December 31, 2021, respectively, primarily related to the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio. Funded balances also excludes loans 

carried at fair value of $6.1 billion at December 31, 2021. 
Includes non-accrual loan exposures and criticized unfunded exposures.

(2) 
(3)  Excludes $36 million of past due loans primarily related to the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio.
(4)  Net credit losses (recoveries) are for the year ended December 31, 2021 and exclude delinquency-managed private bank net credit losses of $2 million.
(5)  Represents the amount of purchased credit protection in the form of derivatives to economically hedge funded and unfunded exposures. Of the $39.6 billion of purchased credit protection, $36.0 billion represents 

the total notional amount of purchased credit derivatives on individual reference entities. The remaining $3.6 billion represents the first loss tranche of portfolios of purchased credit derivatives with a total notional of 
$28.4 billion, where the protection seller absorbs the first loss on the referenced loan portfolios.

(6)  Autos total credit exposure includes securitization financing facilities secured by auto loans and leases, extended mainly to the finance company subsidiaries of global auto manufacturers, bank subsidiaries and 

(7) 

independent auto finance companies, of approximately $17.9 billion ($6.5 billion in funded, with more than 99% rated investment grade) as of December 31, 2021.
In addition to this exposure, Citi has energy-related exposure within the public sector (e.g., energy-related state-owned entities) and the transportation and industrials sector (e.g., off-shore drilling entities) included in 
the table above. As of December 31, 2021, Citi’s total exposure to these energy-related entities was approximately $5.1 billion, of which approximately $2.6 billion consisted of direct outstanding funded loans.

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The following table details Citi’s corporate credit portfolio by industry as of December 31, 2020:

In millions of dollars

Transportation and industrials

Autos(6)
Transportation
Industrials
Private bank(1)
Consumer retail
Technology, media and telecom
Real estate
Power, chemicals,  
metals and mining

Power
Chemicals
Metals and mining

Banks and finance companies
Energy and commodities(7)
Health
Public sector
Insurance
Asset managers and funds
Financial markets infrastructure
Securities firms
Other industries

Non-investment grade

Selected metrics

Total credit 
exposure

$ 145,449
52,150
27,693
65,606
109,397
81,941
81,598
64,817

Funded(1)

Unfunded(1)

Investment 
grade

Non-
criticized

Criticized 
performing

$ 58,353
23,586
14,107
20,660
75,693
34,621
29,821
42,711

$ 87,096
28,564
13,586
44,946
33,705
47,320
51,777
22,106

$104,311
41,334
16,410
46,566
104,244
60,683
60,236
53,839

$ 17,452
4,374
2,993
10,085
2,395
11,524
15,924
5,342

$ 21,887
6,167
6,872
8,848
2,510
9,418
5,214
5,453

63,273
26,555
22,227
14,492
52,639
48,447
35,421
26,705
26,576
19,745
12,610
976
9,009

20,156
6,018
7,839
6,299
29,570
14,009
8,575
13,416
1,925
4,491
229
430
4,247

43,117
20,537
14,387
8,193
23,069
34,438
26,846
13,289
24,651
15,254
12,382
547
4,762

47,534
22,405
16,535
8,593
43,546
33,678
29,081
22,098
25,864
18,528
12,590
573
4,980

11,367
3,311
3,804
4,251
4,648
7,226
4,354
1,887
575
1,013
20
298
2,404

4,181
685
1,882
1,614
4,387
6,546
1,749
2,704
136
191
—
97
1,442

Criticized 
non-
performing(2)

30 days or 
more past 
due and 
accruing(3)

Net  
credit losses 
(recoveries)(4) 

Credit 
derivative 
hedges(5)

$1,798
275
1,417
106
248
316
223
185

$ 136
8
17
111
963
146
107
334

192
154
5
34
59
996
238
16
—
13
—
9
182

59
14
32
13
27
70
17
45
27
41
—
—
10

$239
45
144
50
78
64
74
18

$ (8,110)
(3,220)
(1,166)
(3,724)
(1,080)
(5,493)
(7,237)
(642)

70
57
8
5
79
285
17
9
1
(1)
—
—
43

(5,341)
(2,637)
(2,102)
(602)
(765)
(4,199)
(1,964)
(1,089)
(2,682)
(84)
(9)
(6)
(138)

Total

$ 778,603

$338,246

$ 440,357

$621,784

$ 86,427

$ 65,914

$4,477

$1,982

$976

$ (38,839)

(1)  Excludes $42.0 billion and $4.4 billion of funded and unfunded exposure at December 31, 2020, respectively, primarily related to the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio. Funded balances also excludes loans 

carried at fair value of $6.8 billion at December 31, 2020. 
Includes non-accrual loan exposures and criticized unfunded exposures.

(2) 
(3)  Excludes $162 million of past due loans primarily related to the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio.
(4)  Net credit losses (recoveries) are for the year ended December 31, 2020 and exclude delinquency-managed private bank credit losses of $10 million.
(5)  Represents the amount of purchased credit protection in the form of derivatives to economically hedge funded and unfunded exposures. Of the $38.8 billion of purchased credit protection, $36.8 billion represents 

the total notional amount of purchased credit derivatives on individual reference entities. The remaining $2.0 billion represents the first loss tranche of portfolios of purchased credit derivatives with a total notional of 
$16.1 billion, where the protection seller absorbs the first loss on the referenced loan portfolios.

(6)  Autos total credit exposure includes securitization financing facilities secured by auto loans and leases, extended mainly to the finance company subsidiaries of global auto manufacturers, bank subsidiaries and 

(7) 

independent auto finance companies, of approximately $20.2 billion ($10.3 billion in funded, with more than 99% rated investment grade) at December 31, 2020.
In addition to this exposure, Citi has energy-related exposure within the public sector (e.g., energy-related state-owned entities) and the transportation and industrials sector (e.g., off-shore drilling entities) included in 
the table above. As of December 31, 2020, Citi’s total exposure to these energy-related entities was approximately $7.0 billion, of which approximately $3.8 billion consisted of direct outstanding funded loans.

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Exposure to Commercial Real Estate
As of December 31, 2021, ICG’s total corporate credit exposure to commercial 
real estate (CRE) was $66 billion, with $44 billion consisting of direct 
outstanding funded loans (mainly included in the real estate and private 
bank categories in the above table), or 7% of Citi’s total outstanding 
loans. In addition, as of December 31, 2021, more than 70% of ICG’s total 
corporate CRE exposure was to borrowers in the U.S. Also as of December 31, 
2021, approximately 77% of ICG’s total corporate CRE exposure was rated 
investment grade.

As of December 31, 2021, the ACLL was 0.9% of funded CRE exposure, 

including 2.4% of funded non-investment-grade exposure.

Of the total CRE exposure:

•  $20 billion ($12 billion of direct outstanding funded loans) relates to 

Community Reinvestment Act-related lending provided pursuant to Citi’s 
regulatory requirements to meet the credit needs of borrowers in low and 
moderate income neighborhoods.

•  $20 billion ($16 billion of direct outstanding funded loans) relates to 

exposure secured by mortgages on underlying properties or in well-rated 
securitization exposures.

•  $15 billion ($5 billion of direct outstanding funded loans) relates to 

unsecured loans to large REITs, with nearly 74% of the exposure rated 
investment grade.

•  $11 billion ($11 billion of direct outstanding funded loans) relates to CRE 
exposure in the private bank, of which 100% is secured by mortgages. 
In addition, 48% of the exposure is also full recourse to the client. As of 
December 31, 2021, 82% of the exposure was rated investment grade.

Credit Risk Mitigation
As part of its overall risk management activities, Citi uses credit derivatives 
and other risk mitigants to hedge portions of the credit risk in its corporate 
credit portfolio, in addition to outright asset sales. Citi may enter into partial-
term hedges as well as full-term hedges. In advance of the expiration of 
partial-term hedges, Citi will determine, among other factors, the economic 
feasibility of hedging the remaining life of the instrument. The results of the 
mark-to-market and any realized gains or losses on credit derivatives are 
reflected primarily in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statement 
of Income.

At December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, ICG 
(excluding the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio) had economic 
hedges on the corporate credit portfolio of $39.6 billion, $38.1 billion 
and $38.8 billion, respectively. Citi’s expected credit loss model used in 
the calculation of its ACL does not include the favorable impact of credit 
derivatives and other mitigants that are marked to market. In addition, 
the reported amounts of direct outstandings and unfunded lending 
commitments in the tables above do not reflect the impact of these hedging 
transactions. The credit protection was economically hedging underlying ICG 
(excluding the delinquency-managed private bank portfolio) corporate credit 
portfolio exposures with the following risk rating distribution:

Rating of Hedged Exposure

AAA/AA/A
BBB
BB/B
CCC or below

Total

December 31, 
2021

September 30, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

35%
49
13
3

100%

32%
47
17
4

100%

30%
48
19
3

100%

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Loan Maturities and Fixed/Variable Pricing of Corporate Loans

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Corporate loans
In North America offices(1)
Commercial and industrial loans
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment, revolving credit and other
Lease financing

Total

In offices outside the North America(1)
Commercial and industrial loans
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment, revolving credit and other
Governments and official institutions
Lease financing

Total

Due 
within 
1 year

Over 
1 year 
but within 
5 years

Over 
5 years 
but within 
15 years

Over  
15 years

Total

$ 25,694
50,299
12,385
13,090
95

$ 24,878
16,534
5,948
13,454
230

$

973
91
5,460
2,573
88

$

454
12
39,564
26
—

$ 51,999
66,936
63,357
29,143
413

$101,563

$ 61,044

$ 9,185

$ 40,056

$211,848

$ 75,502
26,672
4,359
25,518
792
1

$ 22,905
5,147
4,541
7,440
2,183
23

$ 4,650
92
912
455
843
18

$

110
292
600
1,023
605
—

$103,167
32,203
10,412
34,436
4,423
42

$132,844

$ 42,239

$ 6,970

$ 2,630

$184,683

Corporate loans, net of unearned income(3)

$234,407

$103,283

$ 16,155

$ 42,686

$396,531

Loans at fixed interest rates(4)
Commercial and industrial loans
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment, revolving credit and other
Lease financing

Total 

Loans at floating or adjustable interest rates(4)
Commercial and industrial loans
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment, revolving credit and other
Lease financing

Total

Total fixed/variable pricing of corporate loans with maturities due after one year, net of 
unearned income(3)

$

6,003
4,982
1,506
4,481
240

$

752
26
4,557
856
88

$

96
12
17,150
92
—

$ 17,212

$ 6,279

$ 17,350

$ 41,780
16,699
8,983
18,597
12

$ 4,871
157
1,815
3,015
18

$

468
292
23,015
1,561
—

$ 86,071

$ 9,876

$ 25,336

$103,283

$ 16,155

$ 42,686

(1)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Mexico is included in offices outside North America. The classification between offices in North America and outside North America is based on the domicile of 

the booking unit. The difference between the domicile of the booking unit and the domicile of the managing unit is not material.

(2)  Loans secured primarily by real estate.
(3)  Corporate loans are net of unearned income of ($799) million. Unearned income on corporate loans primarily represents interest received in advance, but not yet earned, on loans originated on a discounted basis.
(4)  Based on contractual terms. Repricing characteristics may effectively be modified from time to time using derivative contracts. See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ADDITIONAL CONSUMER AND CORPORATE CREDIT DETAILS

Loans Outstanding

In millions of dollars

Consumer loans
In North America offices(1)

Residential first mortgages(2)
Home equity loans(2)
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

In offices outside North America(1)
Residential first mortgages(2)
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

2021

2020

December 31,
2019

2018

2017

$ 43,813
5,101
133,868
3,158

$ 47,778
7,128
130,385
4,509

$ 47,008
9,223
149,163
3,699

$ 47,412
11,543
144,542
4,046

$ 49,375
14,827
139,718
4,140

$185,940

$189,800

$209,093

$207,543

$208,060

$ 34,601
17,808
32,887

$ 39,969
22,692
36,378

$ 38,024
25,909
36,522

$ 36,388
24,951
33,478

$ 37,870
25,727
34,157

$ 85,296

$ 99,039

$100,455

$ 94,817

$ 97,754

Consumer loans, net of unearned income(3)

$271,236

$288,839

$309,548

$302,360

$305,814

Corporate loans
In North America offices(1)

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment and other
Lease financing

Total

In offices outside North America(1)
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment and other
Lease financing
Governments and official institutions

Total

Corporate loans, net of unearned income(4)

Total loans—net of unearned income
Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL)

$ 51,999
66,936
63,357
29,143
413

$ 57,731
55,809
60,675
26,744
673

$ 55,929
53,922
53,371
31,238
1,290

$ 60,861
48,447
50,124
32,425
1,429

$ 60,219
39,128
44,683
31,932
1,470

$211,848

$201,632

$195,750

$193,286

$177,432

$103,167
32,203
10,412
34,436
42
4,423

$104,072
32,334
11,371
33,759
65
3,811

$112,668
40,211
9,780
27,303
95
4,128

$114,029
36,837
7,376
25,685
103
4,520

$113,178
35,273
7,309
22,638
190
5,200

$184,683

$185,412

$194,185

$188,550

$183,788

$396,531

$387,044

$389,935

$381,836

$361,220

$667,767
(16,455)

$675,883
(24,956)

$699,483
(12,783)

$684,196
(12,315)

$667,034
(12,355)

Total loans—net of unearned income and ACLL

$651,312

$650,927

$686,700

$671,881

$654,679

ACLL as a percentage of total loans—net of unearned income(5)

2.49%

3.73%

1.84%

1.81%

1.86%

ACLL for consumer loan losses as a percentage of total consumer loans—
net of unearned income(5)

ACLL for corporate loan losses as a percentage of total corporate loans—
net of unearned income(5)

5.02%

6.77%

3.20%

3.14%

3.08%

0.73%

1.42%

0.75%

0.74%

0.82%

(1)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Mexico is included in offices outside North America. The classification of corporate loans between offices in North America and outside North America is based 

on the domicile of the booking unit. The difference between the domicile of the booking unit and the domicile of the managing unit is not material.

(2)  Loans secured primarily by real estate.
(3)  Consumer loans are net of unearned income of $659 million, $749 million, $783 million, $742 million and $768 million at December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Unearned income on 

consumer loans primarily represents unamortized origination fees and costs, premiums and discounts. 

(4)  Corporate loans include private bank loans and are net of unearned income of $(799) million, $(844) million, $(814) million, $(855) million and $(794) million at December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, 

respectively. Unearned income on corporate loans primarily represents interest received in advance, but not yet earned, on loans originated on a discounted basis.

(5)  Because loans carried at fair value do not have an ACLL, they are excluded from the ACLL ratio calculation.

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Details of Credit Loss Experience

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) at beginning of year
Adjustments to opening balance:

Financial instruments—credit losses (CECL)(1)
Variable post-charge-off third-party collection costs(2)

Adjusted ACLL at beginning of year
Provision for credit losses on loans (PCLL)

Consumer(2)
Corporate

Total

Gross credit losses on loans
Consumer

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Corporate
Commercial and industrial, and other

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.
Loans to financial institutions

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Mortgage and real estate

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Total

Credit recoveries on loans(2)
Consumer

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Corporate
Commercial and industrial, and other

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.
Loans to financial institutions

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Mortgage and real estate

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Total

Net credit losses on loans (NCLs)

In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.

Total

Other—net(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)

Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) at end of year

2021

$24,956

—
—

2020

2019

2018

2017

$12,783

$12,315

$12,355

$12,060

4,201
(443)

—
—

—
—

—
—

$24,956

$16,541

$12,315

$12,355

$12,060

(966)
(2,137)

$ (3,103)

11,765
4,157

$15,922

7,751
467

7,258
96

7,329
174

$ 8,218

$ 7,354

$ 7,503

$ 4,055
2,143

$ 6,047
2,144

$ 6,538
2,316

$ 5,971
2,351

$ 5,664
2,377

239
256

1
1

20
5

562
409

14
12

71
4

265
196

—
3

23
—

121
208

3
7

2
2

223
401

3
1

2
2

$ 6,720

$ 9,263

$ 9,341

$ 8,665

$ 8,673

$ 1,204
494

$ 1,106
460

$

975
503

$

912
502

$

892
552

67
56

3
1

—
—

43
28

—
14

—
1

28
59

—
—

8
—

47
78

—
3

6
4

31
117

1
1

2
1

$ 1,825

$ 1,652

$ 1,573

$ 1,552

$ 1,597

$ 3,041
1,854

$ 4,895

$ (503)

$16,455

$ 5,545
2,066

$ 7,611

$

104

$24,956

$ 5,815
1,953

$ 7,768

$

18

$12,783

$ 5,132
1,981

$ 7,113

$

(281)

$12,315

$ 4,966
2,110

$ 7,076

$

(132)

$12,355

ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans(9)
Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments (ACLUC)(10)(11)

2.49%

$ 1,871

3.73%

$ 2,655

1.84%

$ 1,456

1.81%

$ 1,367

1.86%

$ 1,258

Table and notes continue on the next page.

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Total ACLL and ACLUC

Net consumer credit losses on loans
As a percentage of average consumer loans

Net corporate credit losses on loans
As a percentage of average corporate loans

ACLL by type at end of year(12)

Consumer
Corporate

Total

$18,326

$ 4,500

1.66%

395
0.10%

$

$13,616
2,839

$16,455

$27,611

$ 6,625

2.32%

986
0.25%

$

$19,554
5,402

$24,956

$14,239

$ 7,376

2.49%

392
0.10%

$

$ 9,897
2,886

$12,783

$13,682

$ 6,908

2.33%

205
0.05%

$

$ 9,504
2,811

$12,315

$13,613

$ 6,597

2.22%

479
0.14%

$

$ 9,412
2,943

$12,355

(1)  On January 1, 2020, Citi adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (CECL). The ASC introduces a new credit loss methodology requiring earlier recognition of credit 
losses while also providing additional disclosure about credit risk. On January 1, 2020, Citi recorded a $4.1 billion, or an approximate 29%, pretax increase in the Allowance for credit losses, along with a $3.1 billion 
after-tax decrease in Retained earnings and a deferred tax asset increase of $1.0 billion. This transition impact reflects (i) a $4.9 billion build to the consumer ACL due to longer estimated tenors than under the 
incurred loss methodology under prior U.S. GAAP, net of recoveries; and (ii) a $0.8 billion decrease to the corporate ACL due to shorter remaining tenors, incorporation of recoveries and use of more specific historical 
loss data based on an increase in portfolio segmentation across industries and geographies. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the impact of Citi’s adoption of CECL.
(2)  Citi had a change in accounting related to its variable post-charge-off third-party collection costs that was recorded as an adjustment to its January 1, 2020 opening allowance for credit losses on loans of $443 

million. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Includes all adjustments to the allowance for credit losses, such as changes in the allowance from acquisitions, dispositions, securitizations, FX translation, purchase accounting adjustments, etc.

(3) 
(4)  2021 includes an approximate $280 million reclass related to Citi’s agreement to sell its consumer banking business in Australia and an approximate $90 million reclass related to Citi’s agreement to sell its consumer 

banking business in the Philippines. Those ACLL were reclassified to Other assets during 2021. 2021 also includes a decrease of approximately $134 million related to FX translation.

(5)  2020 includes reductions of approximately $4 million related to the transfer to HFS of various real estate loan portfolios. In addition, 2020 includes an increase of approximately $97 million related to FX translation.
(6)  2019 includes reductions of approximately $42 million related to the sale or transfer to HFS of various loan portfolios. In addition, 2019 includes a reduction of approximately $60 million related to FX translation.
(7)  2018 includes reductions of approximately $201 million related to the sale or transfer to HFS of various loan portfolios, which include approximately $106 million related to the transfer of various real estate loan 

portfolios to HFS. In addition, 2017 includes an increase of approximately $115 million related to FX translation.

(8)  2017 includes reductions of approximately $261 million related to the sale or transfer to HFS of various loan portfolios, which include approximately $106 million related to the transfer of various real estate loan 

portfolios to HFS. In addition, 2017 includes an increase of approximately $115 million related to FX translation.

(9)  December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 exclude $6.1 billion, $6.9 billion, $4.1 billion, $3.2 billion and $4.4 billion, respectively, of loans which are carried at fair value.
(10) 2020 corporate ACLUC includes a non-provision transfer of $68 million, representing reserves on performance guarantees. The reserves on these contracts were reclassified out of the ACL on unfunded lending 

commitments and into other liabilities.

(11) Represents additional credit reserves recorded as Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(12) Beginning in 2020, under CECL, the ACLL represents management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the portfolio and troubled debt restructurings. See “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” 
and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below. Attribution of the ACLL is made for analytical purposes only and the entire ACLL is available to absorb credit losses in the overall portfolio. Prior to 2020, 
the ACLL represented management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the portfolio, as well as probable losses related to large individually evaluated impaired loans and TDRs. See “Superseded Accounting 
Principles” in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL)
The following tables detail information on Citi’s ACLL, loans and coverage ratios:

In billions of dollars

Consumer
North America cards(2)
North America mortgages(3)
North America other
International cards
International other(4)

Total

Corporate
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Installment and other

Total

Loans at fair value(1)

Total Citigroup

ACLL

EOP loans, net of unearned income

ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans(1)

December 31, 2021

$10.8
0.2
0.3
1.2
1.2

$13.7

$ 1.5
0.3
0.7
0.3

$ 2.8

N/A

$16.5

$ 133.8
48.9
3.2
17.8
67.5

$ 271.2

$ 151.1
98.9
73.8
66.7

$ 390.5

$

6.1

$ 667.8

8.1%
0.4
9.4
6.7
1.8

5.1%

1.0%
0.3
0.9
0.4

0.7%

N/A

2.5%

(1)  Loans carried at fair value do not have an ACLL and are excluded from the ACLL ratio calculation.
(2) 

Includes both branded cards and retail services. The $10.8 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 63 months of coincident net credit loss coverage. As of December 31, 2021, North America branded 
cards ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans was 7.1% and North America retail services ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans was 10.0%.

(3)  Of the $0.2 billion, approximately $0.1 billion and $0.1 billion determined in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. Of the $48.9 billion in loans, approximately 
$47.5 billion and $1.4 billion of the loans were evaluated in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. For additional information, see Note 15 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.
Includes mortgages and other retail loans.

(4) 

In billions of dollars

Consumer
North America cards(2)
North America mortgages(3)
North America other
International cards
International other(4)

Total

Corporate
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Installment and other

Total

Loans at fair value(1)

Total Citigroup

ACLL

EOP loans, net of unearned income

ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans(1)

December 31, 2020

$14.7
0.7
0.3
2.1
1.8

$ 19.6

$ 3.6
0.4
1.1
0.3

$ 5.4

N/A

$ 25.0

$130.4
54.9
4.5
22.7
76.3

$288.8

$156.3
87.7
72.1
64.1

$380.2

$

6.9

$675.9

11.3%
1.3
6.7
9.3
2.4

6.8%

2.3%
0.5
1.5
0.5

1.4%

N/A

3.7%

(1)  Loans carried at fair value do not have an ACLL and are excluded from the ACLL ratio calculation.
(2) 

Includes both branded cards and retail services. The $14.7 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 53 months of coincident net credit loss coverage. As of December 31, 2020, North America branded 
cards ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans was 10.0% and North America retail services ACLL as a percentage of EOP loans was 13.6%.

(3)  Of the $0.7 billion, nearly all was allocated to North America mortgages in Corporate/Other, including approximately $0.5 billion and $0.2 billion determined in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 

(troubled debt restructurings), respectively. Of the $54.9 billion in loans, approximately $53.0 billion and $1.9 billion of the loans were evaluated in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt 
restructurings), respectively. For additional information, see Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Includes mortgages and other retail loans.

(4) 

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The following table details Citi’s corporate credit allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) by industry exposure as of December 31, 2021: 

In millions of dollars, except percentages

Transportation and industrials
Private bank
Consumer retail
Technology, media and telecom
Real estate
Power, chemicals, metals and mining
Banks and finance companies
Energy and commodities
Health
Public sector
Insurance
Asset managers and funds
Financial markets infrastructure
Securities firms
Other industries

Total classifiably managed loans(2)

Loans managed on a delinquency basis(3)

Total

Funded exposure(1)

ACLL

ACLL as a % of funded exposure

$ 51,502
79,684
32,894
28,542
46,220
20,224
36,804
13,485
8,826
12,464
3,162
6,649
109
613
2,802

$343,980

$ 46,481

$390,461

$ 597
145
288
170
509
151
197
268
73
74
8
34
—
10
28

$2,552

$ 287

$2,839

1.16%
0.18
0.88
0.60
1.10
0.75
0.54
1.99
0.83
0.59
0.25
0.51
—
1.63
1.00

0.74%

0.62%

0.73%

(1)  Funded exposure excludes loans carried at fair value of $6.1 billion that are not subject to ACLL under the CECL standard.
(2)  As of December 31, 2021, the ACLL shown above reflects coverage of 0.4% of funded investment-grade exposure and 2.3% of funded non-investment-grade exposure.
(3)  Primarily associated with delinquency-managed private bank loans including non-rated mortgage and real estate loans to private banking clients at December 31, 2021.

The following table details Citi’s corporate credit allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) by industry exposure as of December 31, 2020: 

In millions of dollars, except percentages

Transportation and industrials
Private bank
Consumer retail
Technology, media and telecom
Real estate
Power, chemicals, metals and mining
Banks and finance companies
Energy and commodities
Health
Public sector
Insurance
Asset managers and funds
Financial markets infrastructure
Securities firms
Other industries

Total classifiably managed loans(2)

Loans managed on a delinquency basis(3)

Total

Funded exposure(1)

ACLL

ACLL as a % of funded exposure

$ 58,352
75,693
34,621
29,821
42,711
20,156
29,570
14,009
8,575
13,416
1,925
4,491
229
430
4,247

$338,246

$ 41,958

$380,204

$1,558
224
563
407
718
312
219
523
144
172
7
22
—
10
122

$5,001

$ 401

$5,402

2.67%
0.30
1.63
1.36
1.68
1.55
0.74
3.73
1.68
1.28
0.36
0.49
—
2.33
2.87

1.48%

0.96%

1.42%

(1)  Funded exposure excludes loans carried at fair value of $6.8 billion that are not subject to ACLL under the CECL standard.
(2)  As of December 31, 2021, the ACLL shown above reflects coverage of 0.5% of funded investment-grade exposure and 4.4% of funded non-investment-grade exposure.
(3)  Primarily associated with delinquency-managed private bank loans including non-rated mortgage and real estate loans to private banking clients at December 31, 2020.

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Non-Accrual Loans and Assets and Renegotiated Loans
There is a certain amount of overlap among non-accrual loans and 
assets and renegotiated loans. The following summary provides a general 
description of each category.

Non-Accrual Loans and Assets:

•  Corporate and consumer (including commercial banking) non-accrual 
status is based on the determination that payment of interest or principal 
is doubtful.

•  A corporate loan may be classified as non-accrual and still be performing 
under the terms of the loan structure. Non-accrual loans may still be 
current on interest payments. Citi’s corporate non-accrual loans were 
$1.9 billion, $2.4 billion and $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2021, 
September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Of these, 
approximately 54%, 56% and 59% were performing at December 31, 2021, 
September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

•  Consumer non-accrual status is generally based on aging, i.e., the 

borrower has fallen behind on payments.

•  Consumer mortgage loans, other than Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) insured loans, are classified as non-accrual within 60 days of 
notification that the borrower has filed for bankruptcy. In addition, home 
equity loans are classified as non-accrual if the related residential first 
mortgage loan is 90 days or more past due.

•  North America branded cards and retail services are not included because, 
under industry standards, credit card loans accrue interest until such 
loans are charged off, which typically occurs at 180 days of contractual 
delinquency.

Renegotiated Loans:

•  Includes both corporate and consumer loans whose terms have been 

modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR).

•  Includes both accrual and non-accrual TDRs.

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Non-Accrual Loans
The table below summarizes Citigroup’s non-accrual loans as of the periods indicated. Non-accrual loans may still be current on interest payments. In 
situations where Citi reasonably expects that only a portion of the principal owed will ultimately be collected, all payments received are reflected as a reduction 
of principal and not as interest income. For all other non-accrual loans, cash interest receipts are generally recorded as revenue.

In millions of dollars

Corporate non-accrual loans(1)
North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total corporate non-accrual loans

Consumer non-accrual loans(1)
North America
Latin America
Asia(2)

Total consumer non-accrual loans

Total non-accrual loans

2021

2020

December 31,
2019

2018

2017

$ 801
399
568
109

$1,877

$ 759
524
219

$1,928 
661 
719 
219 

$1,214 
430 
473 
71 

$ 586 
375 
307 
243 

$ 966 
849 
348 
70 

$3,527 

$2,188 

$1,511 

$2,233 

$1,059 
774 
308 

$ 905 
632 
279 

$1,138 
638 
250 

$1,468 
688 
243 

$1,502

$2,141 

$1,816 

$2,026 

$2,399 

$3,379

$5,668 

$4,004 

$3,537 

$4,632 

(1)  For years prior to 2020, excludes purchased credit-deteriorated loans, as they are generally accruing interest. The carrying value of these loans was $128 million at December 31, 2019, $128 million at December 31, 

2018 and $167 million at December 31, 2017.

(2)  Asia GCB includes balances in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.

The changes in Citigroup’s non-accrual loans were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Non-accrual loans at beginning of year
Additions
Sales and transfers to HFS
Returned to performing
Paydowns/settlements
Charge-offs
Other

Ending balance

Year ended
December 31, 2021
Consumer

Corporate

Year ended
December 31, 2020

Total

Corporate

Consumer

Total

$ 3,527
1,708
(405)
(217)
(2,215)
(493)
(28)

$ 2,141
2,018
(199)
(615)
(630)
(1,180)
(33)

$ 5,668
3,726
(604)
(832)
(2,845)
(1,673)
(61)

$ 2,188 
5,103 
(2)
(157)
(3,117)
(446)
(42)

$ 1,816 
2,829 
(95)
(389)
(677)
(1,132)
(211)

$ 4,004 
7,932 
(97)
(546)
(3,794)
(1,578)
(253)

$ 1,877

$ 1,502

$ 3,379

$ 3,527 

$ 2,141 

$ 5,668 

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The table below summarizes Citigroup’s other real estate owned (OREO) assets. OREO is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Other assets. 
This represents the carrying value of all real estate property acquired by foreclosure or other legal proceedings when Citi has taken possession of the collateral:

In millions of dollars

OREO
North America
EMEA
Latin America
Asia

Total OREO

Non-accrual assets
Corporate non-accrual loans
Consumer non-accrual loans

Non-accrual loans (NAL)

OREO

Non-accrual assets (NAA)

NAL as a percentage of total loans
NAA as a percentage of total assets
ACLL as a percentage of NAL(1)

2021

2020

December 31,
2019

2018

2017

$

$

15
—
8
4

27

$1,877
1,502

$3,379

$

27

$3,406

$

$

19 
— 
7 
17 

43 

$

$

39 
1 
14 
7 

61 

$

$

64 
1 
12 
22 

99 

$

89 
2 
35 
18 

$ 144 

$3,527 
2,141 

$2,188 
1,816 

$1,511 
2,026 

$2,233 
2,399 

$5,668 

$4,004 

$3,537 

$4,632 

$

43 

$

61 

$

99 

$ 144 

$5,711 

$4,065 

$3,636 

$4,776 

0.51%
0.15
487

0.84 %
0.25 
440 

0.57 %
0.21 
319 

0.52 %
0.19 
348 

0.69 %
0.26 
267 

(1)  The ACLL includes the allowance for Citi’s credit card portfolios and purchased distressed loans, while the non-accrual loans exclude credit card balances (with the exception of certain international portfolios) and, prior 

to 2020, include purchased credit-deteriorated loans as these continue to accrue interest until charge-off.

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Renegotiated Loans
The following table presents Citi’s loans modified in TDRs:

Forgone Interest Revenue on Loans(1) 

Dec. 31, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

In millions of dollars

Interest revenue that would have been accrued  
at original contractual rates(2)
Amount recognized as interest revenue(2)

Forgone interest revenue

In U.S. 
offices

In non- 
U.S. 
offices

2021 
total

$343
166

$177

$346
189

$689
355

$157

$334

(1)   Relates to corporate non-accrual loans, renegotiated loans and consumer loans on which accrual of 

interest has been suspended. 
Interest revenue in offices outside the U.S. may reflect prevailing local interest rates, including the 
effects of inflation and monetary correction in certain countries.

In millions of dollars

Corporate renegotiated loans(1)
In U.S. offices

Commercial and industrial(2)
Mortgage and real estate
Financial institutions
Other

Total

In offices outside the U.S.

Commercial and industrial(2)
Mortgage and real estate
Financial institutions
Other

Total

Total corporate renegotiated loans

Consumer renegotiated loans(3)
In U.S. offices

Mortgage and real estate
Cards
Installment and other

Total

In offices outside the U.S.

Mortgage and real estate
Cards
Installment and other

Total

Total consumer renegotiated loans

$ 103
51
—
32

$ 193 
60 
— 
30 

$ 186

$ 283 

(2) 

$ 133
22
—
9

$ 132 
32 
— 
3 

$ 164

$ 167 

$ 350

$ 450 

$1,422
1,269
26

$1,904 
1,449 
33 

$2,717

$3,386 

$ 223
313
428

$ 361 
533 
519 

$ 964

$1,413 

$3,681

$4,799 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

Includes $321 million and $415 million of non-accrual loans included in the non-accrual loans table 
above at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The remaining loans were accruing interest.
In addition to modifications reflected as TDRs at December 31, 2021 and 2020, Citi also modified 
none and $47 million, respectively, of commercial loans risk rated “Substandard Non-Performing” or 
worse (asset category defined by banking regulators) in offices outside the U.S. These modifications 
were not considered TDRs because the modifications did not involve a concession or because 
the modifications qualified for exemptions from TDR accounting provided by the CARES Act or the 
interagency guidance.
Includes $627 million and $873 million of non-accrual loans included in the non-accrual loans table 
above at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The remaining loans were accruing interest.

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LIQUIDITY RISK

Overview
Adequate and diverse sources of funding and liquidity are essential to Citi’s 
businesses. Funding and liquidity risks arise from several factors, many of 
which are mostly or entirely outside Citi’s control, such as disruptions in the 
financial markets, changes in key funding sources, credit spreads, changes in 
Citi’s credit ratings and macroeconomic, geopolitical and other conditions. 
For additional information, see “Risk Factors—Liquidity Risks” above.
Citi’s funding and liquidity management objectives are aimed at 

(i) funding its existing asset base, (ii) growing its core businesses, 
(iii) maintaining sufficient liquidity, structured appropriately, so that Citi 
can operate under a variety of adverse circumstances, including potential 
Company-specific and/or market liquidity events in varying durations and 
severity, and (iv) satisfying regulatory requirements, including, among other 
things, those related to resolution planning (for additional information, 
see “Resolution Plan” and “Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC)” below). 
Citigroup’s primary liquidity objectives are established by entity, and in 
aggregate, across two major categories:

•  Citibank (including Citibank Europe plc, Citibank Singapore Ltd. and 

Citibank (Hong Kong) Ltd.); and

•  Citi’s non-bank and other entities, including the parent holding company 
(Citigroup Inc.), Citi’s primary intermediate holding company (Citicorp 
LLC), Citi’s broker-dealer subsidiaries (including Citigroup Global 
Markets Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Limited. and Citigroup Global 
Markets Japan Inc.) and other bank and non-bank subsidiaries that are 
consolidated into Citigroup (including Citibanamex).

At an aggregate Citigroup level, Citi’s goal is to maintain sufficient 
funding in amount and tenor to fully fund customer assets and to provide 
an appropriate amount of cash and high-quality liquid assets (as discussed 
below), even in times of stress, in order to meet its payment obligations as 
they come due. The liquidity risk management framework provides that in 
addition to the aggregate requirements, certain entities be self-sufficient or 
net providers of liquidity, including in conditions established under their 
designated stress tests.

Citi’s primary funding sources include (i) corporate and consumer 
deposits via Citi’s bank subsidiaries, including Citibank, N.A. (Citibank), (ii) 
long-term debt (primarily senior and subordinated debt) mainly issued by 
Citigroup Inc., as the parent, and Citibank, and (iii) stockholders’ equity. 
These sources may be supplemented by short-term borrowings, primarily in 
the form of secured funding transactions.

As referenced above, Citi’s funding and liquidity framework ensures that 
the tenor of these funding sources is of sufficient term in relation to the tenor 
of its asset base. The goal of Citi’s asset/liability management is to ensure 
that there is sufficient liquidity and tenor in the liability structure relative 
to the liquidity profile of the assets. This reduces the risk that liabilities will 
become due before assets mature or are monetized. This excess liquidity is 
held primarily in the form of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA), as set forth 
in the table below. 

Citi’s liquidity is managed via a centralized treasury model by Treasury, in 
conjunction with regional and in-country treasurers with oversight provided 
by Independent Risk Management and various Asset & Liability Committees 
(ALCOs) at the Citigroup, region, country and business levels. Pursuant 
to this approach, Citi’s HQLA is managed with emphasis on asset-liability 
management and entity-level liquidity adequacy throughout Citi.

Citi’s CRO and Chief Financial Officer co-chair Citigroup’s ALCO, which 

includes Citi’s Treasurer and other senior executives. The ALCO sets the 
strategy of the liquidity portfolio and monitors portfolio performance (for 
additional information about the ALCO, see “Risk Governance—Board 
and Executive Management Committees” above). Significant changes to 
portfolio asset allocations are approved by the ALCO. Citi also has other 
ALCOs, which are established at various organizational levels to ensure 
appropriate oversight for countries, franchise businesses and regions, serving 
as the primary governance committees for managing Citi’s balance sheet and 
liquidity.

As a supplement to ALCO, Citi’s Funding and Liquidity Risk Committee 
(FLRC) is a more focused assembly for funding and liquidity risk matters. 
The FLRC reviews and discusses the funding and liquidity risk profile of, as 
well as risk management practices for Citigroup and Citibank and reports its 
findings and recommendations to each relevant ALCO as appropriate.

Liquidity Monitoring and Measurement

Stress Testing 
Liquidity stress testing is performed for each of Citi’s major entities, operating 
subsidiaries and/or countries. Stress testing and scenario analyses are 
intended to quantify the potential impact of an adverse liquidity event on 
the balance sheet and liquidity position, and to identify viable funding 
alternatives that can be utilized. These scenarios include assumptions about 
significant changes in key funding sources, market triggers (such as credit 
ratings), potential uses of funding and macroeconomic, geopolitical and 
other conditions. These conditions include expected and stressed market 
conditions as well as Company-specific events.

Liquidity stress tests are performed to ascertain potential mismatches 
between liquidity sources and uses over a variety of time horizons and over 
different stressed conditions. To monitor the liquidity of an entity, these stress 
tests and potential mismatches are calculated with varying frequencies, with 
several tests performed daily.

Given the range of potential stresses, Citi maintains contingency funding 
plans on a consolidated basis and for individual entities. These plans specify 
a wide range of readily available actions for a variety of adverse market 
conditions or idiosyncratic stresses.

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High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA)

In billions of dollars

Available cash
U.S. sovereign
U.S. agency/agency MBS
Foreign government debt(1)
Other investment grade

Total HQLA (AVG)

Dec. 31, 
2021

$253.6
119.6
45.0
48.9
1.6

Citibank
Sept. 30, 
2021

$255.1
108.9
45.3
50.2
1.8

Dec. 31, 
2020

$304.3
77.8
31.8
39.6
1.2

$468.7

$461.2

$454.7

Citi non-bank and other entities
Dec. 31, 
Sept. 30, 
Dec. 31, 
2020
2021
2021

$ 2.6
63.1
5.7
13.6
0.8

$85.8

$ 3.5
64.3
6.0
11.2
0.3

$85.3

$ 2.1
64.8
6.5
16.2
0.5

$90.1

Dec. 31, 
2021

$256.2
182.7
50.7
62.5
2.4

Total
Sept. 30, 
2021

$258.6
173.2
51.3
61.4
2.1

Dec. 31, 
2020

$306.4
142.6
38.3
55.8
1.7

$554.5

$546.5

$544.8

Note: The amounts set forth in the table above are presented on an average basis. For securities, the amounts represent the liquidity value that potentially could be realized and, therefore, exclude any securities that are 

encumbered and incorporate any haircuts applicable under the U.S. LCR rule. The table above incorporates various restrictions that could limit the transferability of liquidity between legal entities, including Section 23A 
of the Federal Reserve Act.

(1)  Foreign government debt includes securities issued or guaranteed by foreign sovereigns, agencies and multilateral development banks. Foreign government debt securities are held largely to support local liquidity 

requirements and Citi’s local franchises and principally include government bonds from Japan, Mexico, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.

The table above includes average amounts of HQLA held at Citigroup’s 
operating entities that are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of 
Citigroup’s consolidated Liquidity Coverage ratio (LCR), pursuant to the U.S. 
LCR rules. These amounts include the HQLA needed to meet the minimum 
requirements at these entities and any amounts in excess of these minimums 
that are assumed to be transferable to other entities within Citigroup. 
Citigroup’s HQLA increased quarter-over-quarter as of the fourth quarter of 
2021, primarily reflecting an increase in deposits. 

As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup had $961 billion of available liquidity 
resources to support client and business needs, including end-of-period HQLA 
assets; additional unencumbered securities, including excess liquidity held 
at bank entities that is non-transferable to other entities within Citigroup; 
and available assets not already accounted for within Citi’s HQLA to support 
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank discount window 
borrowing capacity.

Short-Term Liquidity Measurement: Liquidity Coverage 
Ratio (LCR)
In addition to internal 30-day liquidity stress testing performed for Citi’s 
major entities, operating subsidiaries and countries, Citi also monitors its 
liquidity by reference to the LCR.

The LCR is calculated by dividing HQLA by estimated net outflows 
assuming a stressed 30-day period, with the net outflows determined by 
standardized stress outflow and inflow rates prescribed in the LCR rule. The 
outflows are partially offset by contractual inflows from assets maturing 
within 30 days. Similar to outflows, the inflows are calculated based on 
prescribed factors to various assets categories, such as retail loans as well as 
unsecured and secured wholesale lending. The minimum LCR requirement 
is 100%.

 The table below details the components of Citi’s LCR calculation and 

HQLA in excess of net outflows for the periods indicated:

In billions of dollars

HQLA
Net outflows

Dec. 31, 
2021

$554.5
482.9

Sept. 30, 
2021

$546.5
474.8

Dec. 31, 
2020

$544.8 
460.7 

LCR
HQLA in excess of net outflows

115%

$ 71.6

115%

$ 71.7

118 %
$ 84.1 

Note: The amounts are presented on an average basis.

As of December 31, 2021, Citi’s average LCR was unchanged sequentially, 

as Citi’s average HQLA and net outflows increased proportionately.

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Long-Term Liquidity Measurement: Net Stable Funding 
Ratio (NSFR)
As previously disclosed, in October 2020, the U.S. banking agencies adopted 
a final rule to assess the availability of a bank’s stable funding against a 
required level. 

In general, a bank’s available stable funding includes portions of equity, 
deposits and long-term debt, while its required stable funding will be based 
on the liquidity characteristics of its assets, derivatives and commitments. 
Standardized weightings are required to be applied to the various asset and 
liabilities classes. The ratio of available stable funding to required stable 
funding is required to be greater than 100%. 

The final rule became effective beginning July 1, 2021, while public 
disclosure requirements to report the ratio will occur on a semiannual basis 
beginning June 30, 2023. Citi was in compliance with the final rule as of 
December 31, 2021.

Loans
As part of its funding and liquidity objectives, Citi seeks to fund its existing 
asset base appropriately as well as maintain sufficient liquidity to grow 
its GCB and ICG businesses, including its loan portfolio. Citi maintains a 
diversified portfolio of loans to its consumer and institutional clients. The 
table below details the average loans, by business and/or segment, and the 
total end-of-period loans for each of the periods indicated:

In billions of dollars

Global Consumer Banking

North America
Latin America
Asia(1)

Total

Institutional Clients Group

Corporate lending
Treasury and trade solutions (TTS)
Private bank
Markets and securities services and other

Total

Total Corporate/Other

Total Citigroup loans (AVG)

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$176.8
13.0
72.5

$173.8
13.2
75.9

$179.4 
14.3 
82.4 

$262.3

$262.9

$276.1 

$127.5
76.3
124.5
72.5

$129.2
73.7
125.9
72.0

$146.2 
67.1 
113.3 
56.1 

$400.8

$400.8

$382.7 

$

4.3

$667.4

$

4.7

$

7.4 

$668.5

$666.2 

Total Citigroup loans (EOP)

$667.8

$664.8

$676.1 

(1) 

Includes loans in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, end-of period loans declined 1% year-

over-year and were largely unchanged quarter-over-quarter. 

On an average basis, loans were largely unchanged both year-over-year 

and sequentially. Excluding the impact of FX translation, average loans 
increased 1% year-over-year and were largely unchanged sequentially. On 
this basis, average GCB loans declined 4% year-over-year, primarily reflecting 
the reclassification of loans to held-for-sale as a result of Citi’s entry into 
agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and 
the Philippines.

Excluding the impact of FX translation, average ICG loans increased 5% 
year-over-year. Loans in corporate lending declined 12% on an average basis, 
reflecting net repayments as Citi continued to assist its clients in accessing 
the capital markets, as well as lower demand. Private bank loans increased 
10%, largely driven by increased secured lending to high-net-worth clients. 
Markets and securities services loans increased 29%, reflecting an increase 
in securitization financing. TTS loans increased 15%, reflecting an increase 
in trade flows and originations. 

Average Corporate/Other loans continued to decline (down 46%), driven 

by the wind-down of legacy assets. 

Deposits
The table below details the average deposits, by business and/or segment, and 
the total end-of-period deposits for each of the periods indicated:

In billions of dollars

Global Consumer Banking(1)

North America
Latin America
Asia(2)

Total

Institutional Clients Group

Treasury and trade solutions (TTS)
Banking ex-TTS
Markets and securities services

Total

Corporate/Other

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$ 214.0
23.8
117.2

$ 208.4
24.2
120.7

$ 188.9 
24.3 
120.0 

$ 355.0

$ 353.3

$ 333.2 

$ 690.6
188.2
129.3

$ 674.8
179.5
127.2

$ 686.5 
163.2 
109.3 

$ 1,008.1

$ 981.6

$ 959.0 

$

7.2

$

8.2

$

13.1 

Total Citigroup deposits (AVG)

$ 1,370.3

$ 1,343.0

$ 1,305.3 

Total Citigroup deposits (EOP)

$ 1,317.2

$ 1,347.5

$ 1,280.7 

(1)  Reflects deposits within retail banking.
(2) 

Includes deposits in certain EMEA countries for all periods presented.

End-of-period deposits increased 3% year-over-year and declined 

2% sequentially. 

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, on an average basis, deposits increased 

5% year-over-year and 2% sequentially. Excluding the impact of FX 
translation, average deposits grew 6% from the prior-year period and 
3% sequentially. The year-over-year increase reflected continued client 
engagement as well as the elevated level of liquidity in the financial system. 
Excluding the impact of FX translation, average deposits in GCB increased 
7%, with continued strong growth in North America.

Excluding the impact of FX translation, average deposits in ICG grew 6% 
year-over-year, with strong growth in the private bank and securities services.

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Long-Term Debt 
Long-term debt (generally defined as debt with original maturities of one 
year or more) represents the most significant component of Citi’s funding 
for the Citigroup parent company and Citi’s non-bank subsidiaries and is a 
supplementary source of funding for the bank entities. 

Long-term debt is an important funding source due in part to its 

multiyear contractual maturity structure. The weighted-average maturity of 
unsecured long-term debt issued by Citigroup and its affiliates (including 
Citibank) with a remaining life greater than one year was approximately 
8.6 years as of December 31, 2021, unchanged from the prior quarter and 
the prior year. The weighted-average maturity is calculated based on the 
contractual maturity of each security. For securities that are redeemable prior 
to maturity at the option of the holder, the weighted-average maturity is 
calculated based on the earliest date an option becomes exercisable.

Citi’s long-term debt outstanding at the Citigroup parent company 
includes benchmark senior and subordinated debt and what Citi refers to 
as customer-related debt, consisting of structured notes, such as equity- 
and credit-linked notes, as well as non-structured notes. Citi’s issuance 
of customer-related debt is generally driven by customer demand and 
complements benchmark debt issuance as a source of funding for Citi’s 
non-bank entities. Citi’s long-term debt at the bank includes Citibank 
benchmark senior debt, FHLB borrowings and securitizations. 

Long-Term Debt Outstanding
The following table sets forth Citi’s end-of-period total long-term debt 
outstanding for each of the dates indicated:

In billions of dollars

Non-bank(1)
Benchmark debt:
Senior debt
Subordinated debt
Trust preferred
Customer-related debt
Local country and other(2)

Total non-bank

Bank
FHLB borrowings
Securitizations(3)
Citibank benchmark senior debt
Local country and other(2)

Total bank

Total long-term debt

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$117.8
25.7
1.7
78.3
7.3

$230.8

$

5.3
9.6
3.6
5.1

$ 23.6

$254.4

$123.9
26.0
1.7
74.7
7.2

$126.2 
27.1 
1.7 
65.2 
6.7 

$233.5

$226.9 

$

5.8
11.0
3.6
4.3

$ 10.9 
16.6 
13.6 
3.6

$ 24.7

$ 44.7

$258.2

$271.7 

Note: Amounts represent the current value of long-term debt on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet that, 
for certain debt instruments, includes consideration of fair value, hedging impacts and unamortized 
discounts and premiums.

(1)  Non-bank includes long-term debt issued to third parties by the parent holding company (Citigroup) 
and Citi’s non-bank subsidiaries (including broker-dealer subsidiaries) that are consolidated into 
Citigroup. As of December 31, 2021, non-bank included $65.9 billion of long-term debt issued by 
Citi’s broker-dealer and other subsidiaries, as well as certain Citigroup consolidated hedging activities.

(2)  Local country and other includes debt issued by Citi’s affiliates in support of their local operations. 
Within non-bank, certain secured financing is also included. Within bank, borrowings under certain 
U.S. government-sponsored liquidity programs are also included. 

(3)  Predominantly credit card securitizations, primarily backed by branded credit card receivables.

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi’s total long-term debt outstanding 

decreased year-over-year, primarily driven by declines in unsecured 
benchmark senior debt at the non-bank entities and the bank, as well as 
securitizations and FHLB borrowings at the bank. The decrease in total 
long-term debt was partially offset by the issuance of customer-related debt 
at the non-bank entities. Sequentially, long-term debt outstanding decreased, 
driven primarily by decreases in unsecured benchmark senior debt at the 
non-bank entities and securitizations at the bank, partially offset by the 
issuance of customer-related debt at the non-bank entities.

As part of its liability management, Citi also has considered, and may 
continue to consider, opportunities to redeem or repurchase its long-term 
debt pursuant to open market purchases, tender offers or other means. 
Such redemptions and repurchases help reduce Citi’s overall funding costs. 
During 2021, Citi redeemed or repurchased an aggregate of approximately 
$33.8 billion of its outstanding long-term debt. 

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Long-Term Debt Issuances and Maturities
The table below details Citi’s long-term debt issuances and maturities (including repurchases and redemptions) during the periods presented:

In billions of dollars

Non-bank
Benchmark debt:
Senior debt
Subordinated debt
Trust preferred
Customer-related debt
Local country and other

Total non-bank

Bank
FHLB borrowings
Securitizations
Citibank benchmark senior debt
Local country and other

Total bank

Total

2021

2020

2019

Maturities

Issuances

Maturities

Issuances

Maturities

Issuances

$17.6
—
—
31.2
3.3

$52.1

$ 5.7
6.1
9.8
1.2

$22.8

$74.9

$15.4
—
—
48.7
3.6

$67.7

$ —
—
—
2.9

$ 2.9

$70.6

$ 6.5
—
—
27.7
2.4

$36.6

$ 7.5
4.6
9.8
4.9

$26.8

$63.4

$20.4
—
—
36.8
1.4

$58.6

$12.9
0.3
—
4.6

$17.8

$76.4

$16.5
—
—
12.7
1.1

$30.3

$ 7.1
7.9
4.8
0.9

$20.7

$51.0

$16.2
—
—
25.1
5.4

$46.7

$ 2.1
0.1
8.8
1.4

$12.4

$59.1

The table below shows Citi’s aggregate long-term debt maturities (including repurchases and redemptions) in 2021, as well as its aggregate expected remaining 
long-term debt maturities by year as of December 31, 2021:

In billions of dollars

Non-bank
Benchmark debt:
Senior debt
Subordinated debt
Trust preferred 
Customer-related debt
Local country and other

Total non-bank

Bank
FHLB borrowings
Securitizations
Citibank benchmark senior debt
Local country and other

Total bank

Total long-term debt

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Thereafter

Total

Maturities

$17.6
—
—
31.2
3.3

$ 8.2
0.8
—
11.9
2.3

$12.6
1.3
—
10.2
2.2

$11.0
1.0
—
8.5
0.1

$10.7
5.2
—
4.9
—

$18.2
2.6
—
5.5
0.7

$ 57.1
14.8
1.7
37.3
1.8

$117.8
25.7
1.7
78.3
7.3

$52.1

$23.2

$26.3

$20.6

$20.8

$27.0

$112.7

$230.8

$ 5.3
2.1
0.9
1.5

$ — $ — $ — $ —
—
—
0.1

1.4
2.7
0.9

3.3
—
0.9

0.4
—
0.1

$ — $
2.4
—
1.6

5.3
9.6
3.6
5.1

$ 9.8

$ 4.2

$ 5.0

$ 0.5

$ 0.1

$

4.0

$ 23.6

$33.0

$30.5

$25.6

$21.3

$27.1

$116.7

$254.4

$ 5.7
6.1
9.8
1.2

$22.8

$74.9

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(ii)  Citigroup executed an inter-affiliate agreement with Citicorp, 

Citigroup’s operating material legal entities and certain other affiliated 
entities pursuant to which Citicorp is required to provide liquidity 
and capital support to Citigroup’s operating material legal entities 
in the event Citigroup were to enter bankruptcy proceedings (Citi 
Support Agreement); 

(iii)  pursuant to the Citi Support Agreement:

•  Citigroup made an initial contribution of assets, including certain 
high-quality liquid assets and inter-affiliate loans (Contributable 
Assets), to Citicorp, and Citicorp became the business-as-usual 
funding vehicle for Citigroup’s operating material legal entities;

•  Citigroup will be obligated to continue to transfer Contributable Assets 
to Citicorp over time, subject to certain amounts retained by Citigroup 
to, among other things, meet Citigroup’s near-term cash needs; 
•  in the event of a Citigroup bankruptcy, Citigroup will be required to 

contribute most of its remaining assets to Citicorp; and

(iv)  the obligations of both Citigroup and Citicorp under the Citi Support 

Agreement, as well as the Contributable Assets, are secured pursuant to 
a security agreement.

The Citi Support Agreement provides two mechanisms, besides Citicorp’s 
issuing of dividends to Citigroup, pursuant to which Citicorp will be required 
to transfer cash to Citigroup during business as usual so that Citigroup can 
fund its debt service as well as other operating needs: (i) one or more funding 
notes issued by Citicorp to Citigroup and (ii) a committed line of credit under 
which Citicorp may make loans to Citigroup. 

Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC)
U.S. GSIBs are required to maintain minimum levels of TLAC and eligible 
LTD, each set by reference to the GSIB’s consolidated risk-weighted 
assets (RWA) and total leverage exposure. The intended purpose of the 
requirements is to facilitate the orderly resolution of U.S. GSIBs under the 
U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act. For additional 
information, including Citi’s TLAC and LTD amounts and ratios, see “Capital 
Resources—Current Regulatory Capital Standards” and “Risk Factors—
Compliance Risks” above. 

Resolution Plan
Citi is required under Title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform 
and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) and the rules 
promulgated by the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board to periodically submit a 
plan for Citi’s rapid and orderly resolution under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 
the event of material financial distress or failure. 

On December 17, 2019, the Federal Reserve Board and FDIC issued 
feedback on the resolution plans filed on July 1, 2019 by the eight U.S. 
Global Systemically Important Banks, including Citigroup. The Federal 
Reserve Board and FDIC identified one shortcoming, but no deficiencies, in 
Citigroup’s resolution plan relating to governance mechanisms. Based on 
regulatory changes effective December 31, 2019, Citigroup’s 2021 resolution 
plan submission, which was filed on July 1, 2021 was a targeted resolution 
plan, only including a subset of the information of a full resolution plan and 
additional information, identified by the Federal Reserve Board and FDIC 
on July 1, 2020. Citigroup will alternate between submitting a full resolution 
plan and a targeted resolution plan on a biennial cycle. For additional 
information on Citi’s resolution plan submissions, see “Risk Factors—
Strategic Risks” above. Citigroup’s preferred resolution strategy is “single 
point of entry” under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. 

Under Citi’s preferred “single point of entry” resolution plan strategy, 
only Citigroup, the parent holding company, would enter into bankruptcy, 
while Citigroup’s material legal entities (as defined in the public section of 
its 2021 resolution plan, which can be found on the Federal Reserve Board’s 
and FDIC’s websites) would remain operational outside of any resolution 
or insolvency proceedings. Citigroup’s resolution plan has been designed to 
minimize the risk of systemic impact to the U.S. and global financial systems, 
while maximizing the value of the bankruptcy estate for the benefit of 
Citigroup’s creditors, including its unsecured long-term debt holders. 
In addition, in line with the Federal Reserve Board’s final total loss-
absorbing capacity (TLAC) rule, Citigroup believes it has developed the 
resolution plan so that Citigroup’s shareholders and unsecured creditors—
including its unsecured long-term debt holders—bear any losses resulting 
from Citigroup’s bankruptcy. Accordingly, any value realized by holders of 
its unsecured long-term debt may not be sufficient to repay the amounts 
owed to such debt holders in the event of a bankruptcy or other resolution 
proceeding of Citigroup.

The FDIC has also indicated that it was developing a single point of entry 
strategy to implement the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the 
Dodd-Frank Act, which provides the FDIC with the ability to resolve a firm 
when it is determined that bankruptcy would have serious adverse effects on 
financial stability in the U.S.

As previously disclosed, in response to feedback received from the Federal 

Reserve Board and FDIC, Citigroup took the following actions:

(i)  Citicorp LLC (Citicorp), an existing wholly owned subsidiary of 

Citigroup, was established as an intermediate holding company (an 
IHC) for certain of Citigroup’s operating material legal entities;

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SECURED FUNDING TRANSACTIONS AND SHORT-
TERM BORROWINGS
Citi supplements its primary sources of funding with short-term financings 
that generally include (i) secured funding transactions consisting of 
securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, i.e., repos, and 
(ii) to a lesser extent, short-term borrowings consisting of commercial paper 
and borrowings from the FHLB and other market participants. 

Secured Funding Transactions
Secured funding is primarily accessed through Citi’s broker-dealer 
subsidiaries to fund efficiently both (i) secured lending activity and (ii) a 
portion of the securities inventory held in the context of market-making and 
customer activities. Citi also executes a smaller portion of its secured funding 
transactions through its bank entities, which are typically collateralized by 
government debt securities. Generally, daily changes in the level of Citi’s 
secured funding are primarily due to fluctuations in secured lending activity 
in the matched book (as described below) and securities inventory. 

Secured funding of $191 billion as of December 31, 2021 decreased 3% 
from the prior-year period and 9% sequentially. Excluding the impact of FX 
translation, secured funding decreased 1% from the prior-year period and 
8% sequentially, driven by normal business activity. The average balance 
for secured funding was approximately $222 billion for the quarter ended 
December 31, 2021.

The portion of secured funding in the broker-dealer subsidiaries that 
funds secured lending is commonly referred to as “matched book” activity. 
The majority of this activity is secured by high-quality liquid securities such 

as U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. agency securities and foreign government 
debt securities. Other secured funding is secured by less liquid securities, 
including equity securities, corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, 
the tenor of which is generally equal to or longer than the tenor of the 
corresponding matched book assets.

The remainder of the secured funding activity in the broker-dealer 

subsidiaries serves to fund securities inventory held in the context of market-
making and customer activities. To maintain reliable funding under a wide 
range of market conditions, including under periods of stress, Citi manages 
these activities by taking into consideration the quality of the underlying 
collateral and establishing minimum required funding tenors. The weighted 
average maturity of Citi’s secured funding of less liquid securities inventory 
was greater than 110 days as of December 31, 2021.

Citi manages the risks in its secured funding by conducting daily stress 
tests to account for changes in capacity, tenor, haircut, collateral profile and 
client actions. In addition, Citi maintains counterparty diversification by 
establishing concentration triggers and assessing counterparty reliability and 
stability under stress. Citi generally sources secured funding from more than 
150 counterparties.

Short-Term Borrowings
Citi’s short-term borrowings of $28 billion as of the fourth quarter of 2021 
decreased 5% year-over-year, reflecting a decline in FHLB advances, and 6% 
sequentially, primarily driven by a decline in structured notes (see Note 17 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on Citigroup’s 
and its affiliates’ outstanding short-term borrowings).

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CREDIT RATINGS
Citigroup’s funding and liquidity, funding capacity, ability to access capital 
markets and other sources of funds, the cost of these funds and its ability to 
maintain certain deposits are partially dependent on its credit ratings. 
The table below shows the ratings for Citigroup and Citibank as of 

December 31, 2021. While not included in the table below, the long-term and 
short-term ratings of Citigroup Global Markets Holding Inc. (CGMHI) were 
BBB+/A-2 at S&P Global Ratings and A+/F1 at Fitch as of December 31, 2021.

Ratings as of December 31, 2021

Fitch Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service
S&P Global Ratings

Potential Impacts of Ratings Downgrades
Ratings downgrades by Moody’s, Fitch or S&P Global Ratings could 
negatively impact Citigroup’s and/or Citibank’s funding and liquidity due to 
reduced funding capacity, including derivative triggers, which could take the 
form of cash obligations and collateral requirements.

The following information is provided for the purpose of analyzing 
the potential funding and liquidity impact to Citigroup and Citibank of 
a hypothetical simultaneous ratings downgrade across all three major 
rating agencies. This analysis is subject to certain estimates, estimation 
methodologies, judgments and uncertainties. Uncertainties include potential 
ratings limitations that certain entities may have with respect to permissible 
counterparties, as well as general subjective counterparty behavior. For 
example, certain corporate customers and markets counterparties could 
re-evaluate their business relationships with Citi and limit transactions in 
certain contracts or market instruments with Citi. Changes in counterparty 
behavior could impact Citi’s funding and liquidity, as well as the results 
of operations of certain of its businesses. The actual impact to Citigroup 
or Citibank is unpredictable and may differ materially from the potential 
funding and liquidity impacts described below. For additional information 
on the impact of credit rating changes on Citi and its applicable subsidiaries, 
see “Risk Factors—Liquidity Risks” above.

Citigroup Inc. and Citibank—Potential Derivative Triggers
As of December 31, 2021, Citi estimates that a hypothetical one-notch 
downgrade of the senior debt/long-term rating of Citigroup Inc. across all 
three major rating agencies could impact Citigroup’s funding and liquidity 
due to derivative triggers by approximately $0.8 billion, compared to $1.1 
billion as of September 30, 2021. Other funding sources, such as secured 
financing transactions and other margin requirements, for which there are 
no explicit triggers, could also be adversely affected.

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Senior  
debt

A
A3
BBB+

Citigroup Inc.
Commercial  
paper

F1
P-2
A-2

Outlook

Stable
Stable
Stable

Citibank, N.A.
Short- 
term

Outlook

F1
P-1
A-1

Stable
Stable
Stable

Long- 
term

A+
Aa3
A+

As of December 31, 2021, Citi estimates that a hypothetical one-notch 
downgrade of the senior debt/long-term rating of Citibank across all three 
major rating agencies could impact Citibank’s funding and liquidity due to 
derivative triggers by approximately $0.6 billion, compared to $0.5 billion 
as of September 30, 2021. Other funding sources, such as secured financing 
transactions and other margin requirements, for which there are no explicit 
triggers, could also be adversely affected.

In total, as of December 31, 2021, Citi estimates that a one-notch 

downgrade of Citigroup and Citibank across all three major rating agencies 
could result in increased aggregate cash obligations and collateral 
requirements of approximately $1.4 billion, compared to $1.6 billion as 
of September 30, 2021 (see also Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements). As detailed under “High-Quality Liquid Assets” above, Citigroup 
has various liquidity resources available to its bank and non-bank entities in 
part as a contingency for the potential events described above.

In addition, a broad range of mitigating actions are currently included 

in Citigroup’s and Citibank’s contingency funding plans. For Citigroup, 
these mitigating factors include, but are not limited to, accessing surplus 
funding capacity from existing clients, tailoring levels of secured lending 
and adjusting the size of select trading books and collateralized borrowings 
at certain Citibank subsidiaries. Mitigating actions available to Citibank 
include, but are not limited to, selling or financing highly liquid government 
securities, tailoring levels of secured lending, adjusting the size of select 
trading assets, reducing loan originations and renewals, raising additional 
deposits or borrowing from the FHLB or central banks. Citi believes these 
mitigating actions could substantially reduce the funding and liquidity risk, 
if any, of the potential downgrades described above.

Citibank—Additional Potential Impacts
In addition to the above derivative triggers, Citi believes that a potential 
downgrade of Citibank’s senior debt/long-term rating across any of the 
three major rating agencies could also have an adverse impact on the 
commercial paper/short-term rating of Citibank. Citibank has provided 
liquidity commitments to consolidated asset-backed commercial paper 
conduits, primarily in the form of asset purchase agreements. As of December 
31, 2021, Citibank had liquidity commitments of approximately $9.0 billion 
to consolidated asset-backed commercial paper conduits, compared to $10.0 
billion as of September 30, 2021 (for additional information, see Note 21 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements).

In addition to the above-referenced liquidity resources of certain Citibank 

entities, Citibank could reduce the funding and liquidity risk, if any, of the 
potential downgrades described above through mitigating actions, including 
repricing or reducing certain commitments to commercial paper conduits. 
In the event of the potential downgrades described above, Citi believes that 
certain corporate customers could re-evaluate their deposit relationships 
with Citibank. This re-evaluation could result in clients adjusting their 
discretionary deposit levels or changing their depository institution, which 
could potentially reduce certain deposit levels at Citibank. However, Citi could 
choose to adjust pricing, offer alternative deposit products to its existing 
customers or seek to attract deposits from new customers, in addition to the 
mitigating actions referenced above.

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MARKET RISK

OVERVIEW
Market risk is the potential for losses arising from changes in the value of 
Citi’s assets and liabilities resulting from changes in market variables such 
as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, commodity prices and 
credit spreads, as well as their implied volatilities. Market risk emanates from 
both Citi’s trading and non-trading portfolios. For additional information on 
market risk and market risk management, see “Risk Factors” above.

Each business is required to establish, with approval from Citi’s market 
risk management, a market risk limit framework for identified risk factors 
that clearly defines approved risk profiles and is within the parameters 
of Citi’s overall risk appetite. These limits are monitored by the Risk 
organization, including various regional, legal entity and business Risk 
Management committees, Citi’s country and business Asset & Liability 
Committees and the Citigroup Risk Management and Asset & Liability 
Committees. In all cases, the businesses are ultimately responsible for the 
market risks taken and for remaining within their defined limits.

MARKET RISK OF NON-TRADING PORTFOLIOS
Market risk from non-trading portfolios stems from the potential impact of 
changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates on Citi’s net interest 
income, and on Citi’s Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
(AOCI) from its debt securities portfolios. Market risk from non-trading 
portfolios also includes the potential impact of changes in foreign exchange 
rates on Citi’s capital invested in foreign currencies.

Net Interest Income at Risk
Net interest income, for interest rate exposure purposes, is the difference 
between the yield earned on the non-trading portfolio assets (including 
customer loans) and the rate paid on the liabilities (including customer 
deposits or company borrowings). Net interest income is affected by changes 
in the level of interest rates, as well as the amounts and mix of assets and 
liabilities, and the timing of contractual and assumed repricing of assets and 
liabilities to reflect market rates.

Citi’s principal measure of risk to net interest income is interest rate 
exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected net interest income 
in each currency resulting solely from unanticipated changes in forward 
interest rates.

Citi’s estimated IRE incorporates various assumptions including 
prepayment rates on loans, customer behavior and the impact of pricing 
decisions. For example, in rising interest rate scenarios, portions of the 
deposit portfolio may be assumed to experience rate increases that are less 
than the change in market interest rates. In declining interest rate scenarios, 
it is assumed that mortgage portfolios experience higher prepayment rates. 
Citi’s estimated IRE below assumes that its businesses and/or Citi Treasury 
make no additional changes in balances or positioning in response to the 
unanticipated rate changes.

Citi is planning to transition the sensitivity analysis for its IRE (see the 
current IRE sensitivity impacts below), employing enhanced methodologies 
and changes to certain assumptions. The changes include, among other 
things, assumptions around the projected balance sheet (being more static), 
coupled with revisions to the treatment of certain business contributions to 
IRE, mainly accrual positions in ICG’s Markets businesses. These changes 
are planned for 2022, and will result in a higher impact to Citi’s NII and 
AOCI and a better reflection of the nature of the portfolios.

In order to manage changes in interest rates effectively, Citi may modify 
pricing on new customer loans and deposits, purchase fixed-rate securities, 
issue debt that is either fixed or floating or enter into derivative transactions 
that have the opposite risk exposures. Citi regularly assesses the viability of 
these and other strategies to reduce its interest rate risks and implements 
such strategies when it believes those actions are prudent.

Citi manages interest rate risk as a consolidated Company-wide position. 

Citi’s client-facing businesses create interest rate-sensitive positions, 
including loans and deposits, as part of their ongoing activities. Citi Treasury 
aggregates these risk positions and manages them centrally. Operating 
within established limits, Citi Treasury makes positioning decisions and uses 
tools, such as Citi’s investment securities portfolio, company-issued debt and 
interest rate derivatives, to target the desired risk profile. Changes in Citi’s 
interest rate risk position reflect the accumulated changes in all non-trading 
assets and liabilities, with potentially large and offsetting impacts, as well as 
in Citi Treasury’s positioning decisions.

Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the 

impact of non-linear interest rate movements on the value of the balance 
sheet, and the analysis of portfolio duration and volatility, particularly as they 
relate to mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities and the potential 
impact of the change in the spread between different market indices.

Interest Rate Risk of Investment Portfolios—Impact 
on AOCI
Citi also measures the potential impacts of changes in interest rates on 
the value of its AOCI, which can in turn impact Citi’s common equity and 
tangible common equity. This will impact Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 and 
other regulatory capital ratios. Citi’s goal is to benefit from an increase in the 
market level of interest rates, while limiting the impact of changes in AOCI 
on its regulatory capital position.

AOCI at risk is managed as part of the Company-wide interest rate 
risk position. AOCI at risk considers potential changes in AOCI (and the 
corresponding impact on the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio) relative to 
Citi’s capital generation capacity.

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The following table sets forth the estimated impact to Citi’s net interest income, AOCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully implemented 
basis), each assuming an unanticipated parallel instantaneous 100 basis point (bps) increase in interest rates:

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Estimated annualized impact to net interest income
U.S. dollar(1)
All other currencies

Total

As a percentage of average interest-earning assets
Estimated initial negative impact to AOCI (after-tax)(2)
Estimated initial impact on Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (bps)

Dec. 31, 
2021

Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$

563
612

$ 1,175

0.05%
$(4,609)
(30)

$

151
586

$

737
0.03%
$(4,914)
(30)

$

373
683

$ 1,056

0.05%
$(5,645)
(34)

(1)  Certain trading-oriented businesses within Citi have accrual-accounted positions that are excluded from the estimated impact to net interest income in the table, since these exposures are managed economically in 

combination with mark-to-market positions. The U.S. dollar interest rate exposure associated with these businesses was $(179) million for a 100 bps instantaneous increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2021.
Includes the effect of changes in interest rates on AOCI related to investment securities, cash flow hedges and pension liability adjustments.

(2) 

The year-over-year increase in the estimated impact to net interest 
income primarily reflected changes in Citi’s balance sheet composition 
and Citi Treasury positioning. The year-over-year changes in the estimated 
impact to AOCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio primarily 
reflected the impact of the composition of Citi Treasury’s investment and 
derivatives portfolio.

In the event of a parallel instantaneous 100 bps increase in interest 

rates, Citi expects that the negative impact to AOCI would be offset in 
shareholders’ equity through the expected recovery of the impact on AOCI 
through accretion of Citi’s investment portfolio over a period of time. As of 
December 31, 2021, Citi expects that the $4.6 billion negative impact to AOCI 

in such a scenario could potentially be offset over approximately 27 months.
The following table sets forth the estimated impact to Citi’s net interest 

income, AOCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully 
implemented basis) under five different changes in interest rate scenarios 
for the U.S. dollar and Citi’s other currencies. The 100 bps downward rate 
scenarios are impacted by the low level of interest rates in several countries 
and the assumption that market interest rates, as well as rates paid to 
depositors and charged to borrowers, do not fall below zero (i.e., the “flooring 
assumption”). The rate scenarios are also impacted by convexity related to 
mortgage products.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Scenario 3

Scenario 4

Scenario 5

Overnight rate change (bps)
10-year rate change (bps)

Estimated annualized impact to net interest income

U.S. dollar
All other currencies

Total

100
100

$

563
612

$ 1,175

100
—

$

647
655

$ 1,302

—
100

86
41

127

$

$

Estimated initial impact to AOCI (after-tax)(1)

$(4,609)

$(2,934)

$(1,757)

Estimated initial impact to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (bps)

(30)

(19)

(12)

Note: Each scenario assumes that the rate change will occur instantaneously. Changes in interest rates for maturities between the overnight rate and the 10-year rate are interpolated.
(1) 

Includes the effect of changes in interest rates on AOCI related to investment securities, cash flow hedges and pension liability adjustments.

—
(100)

$ (244)
(41)

$ (285)

$1,373

9

(100)
(100)

$ (770)
(353)

$ (1,123)

$ 3,050

18

As shown in the table above, the magnitude of the impact to Citi’s net interest 
income and AOCI is greater under Scenario 2 as compared to Scenario 3. This 
is because the combination of changes to Citi’s investment portfolio, partially 
offset by changes related to Citi’s pension liabilities, results in a net position 
that is more sensitive to rates at shorter- and intermediate-term maturities.

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Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates—Impacts on AOCI 
and Capital
As of December 31, 2021, Citi estimates that an unanticipated parallel 
instantaneous 5% appreciation of the U.S. dollar against all of the other 
currencies in which Citi has invested capital could reduce Citi’s tangible 
common equity (TCE) by approximately $1.5 billion, or 0.9%, as a result 
of changes to Citi’s FX translation adjustment in AOCI, net of hedges. This 
impact would be primarily due to changes in the value of the Mexican peso, 
Euro, Singapore dollar and Indian rupee.

This impact is also before any mitigating actions Citi may take, including 
ongoing management of its FX translation exposure. Specifically, as currency 
movements change the value of Citi’s net investments in foreign currency-
denominated capital, these movements also change the value of Citi’s risk-
weighted assets denominated in those currencies. This, coupled with Citi’s 
foreign currency hedging strategies, such as foreign currency borrowings, 
foreign currency forwards and other currency hedging instruments, lessens 
the impact of foreign currency movements on Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 
Capital ratio. Changes in these hedging strategies, as well as hedging costs, 
divestitures and tax impacts, can further affect the actual impact of changes 
in foreign exchange rates on Citi’s capital as compared to an unanticipated 
parallel shock, as described above.

In addition, the effect of Citi’s ongoing management strategies with 
respect to quarterly changes in foreign exchange rates, and the quarterly 
impact of these changes on Citi’s TCE and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 
ratio, are shown in the table below. For additional information on the 
changes in AOCI, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Change in FX spot rate(1)
Change in TCE due to FX translation, net of hedges

As a percentage of TCE

Estimated impact to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully implemented basis) 
due to changes in FX translation, net of hedges (bps)

(1)   FX spot rate change is a weighted average based on Citi’s quarterly average GAAP capital exposure to foreign countries.

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For the quarter ended
Sept. 30, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

(0.6)%

$ (438)

(0.3)%

(2.7)%

5.5%

$(1,042)

$1,829

(0.7)%

1.2%

(1)

(1)

2

Interest Revenue/Expense and Net Interest Margin (NIM)

Average Rates-Interest Revenue, Interest Expense, and Net Interest Margin

Interest Revenue–Average Rate
Interest Expense–Average Rate
Net Interest Margin
4.40%

4.40%

4.21%

4.07%

2019: 2.69%

2.76%

2.04%

2.72%

2.09%

2.56%

1.98%

2.68%

1.71%

3.69%

2.53%

2.85%

2.22%

2.57

2.48

2.41%

2.34%

2.35%

2.35%

2.10%

2.06%

2.02%

1.97%

1.99%

1.98%

1.43%

2020: 2.22%

2021: 1.99%

1Q’19

2Q’19

3Q’19

4Q’19

1Q’20

2Q’20

3Q’20

4Q’20

0.77%

0.58%

0.52%

0.48%

1Q’21

0.46%

2Q’21

0.45%

3Q’21

0.46%

4Q’21

4.50%

4.00%

3.50%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

1.50%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted

Interest revenue(1)
Interest expense(2)

Net interest income, taxable equivalent basis(1)

Interest revenue—average rate(3)
Interest expense—average rate
Net interest margin(3)(4)

Interest rate benchmarks
Two-year U.S. Treasury note—average rate
10-year U.S. Treasury note—average rate

10-year vs. two-year spread

2021

$50,667
7,981

$42,686

2020

$58,285
13,338

$44,947

2019

$76,718
28,382

$48,336

2.36%
0.46
1.99

0.27%
1.45

2.88%
0.81
2.22

0.39%
0.89

4.27%
1.95
2.69

1.97%
2.14

118bps

50bps

17bps

Change 
2021 vs. 2020

Change 
2020 vs. 2019

(13)%
(40)

(5)%

(52)bps
(35)bps
(23)bps

(12)bps
56bps

(24)%
(53)

(7)%

(139)bps
(114)bps
(47)bps

(158)bps
(125)bps

Note: Revenue previously referred to as net interest revenue is now referred to as net interest income. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi reclassified deposit insurance expenses (FDIC and other similar insurance 

(1) 

(2) 

assessments outside of the U.S.) from Interest expense to Other operating expenses for all periods presented. Amounts reclassified for each year were $1,207 million for 2021, $1,203 million for 2020 and $781 million for 2019.
Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments related to the tax-exempt bond portfolio and certain tax-advantaged loan programs (based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 
21%) of $192 million, $196 million and $208 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Interest expense associated with certain hybrid financial instruments, which are classified as Long-term debt and accounted for at fair value, is reported together with any changes in fair value as part of Principal 
transactions in the Consolidated Statement of Income and is therefore not reflected in Interest expense in the table above.

(3)  The average rate on interest revenue and net interest margin reflects the taxable equivalent gross-up adjustment. See footnote 1 above.
(4)  Citi’s net interest margin (NIM) is calculated by dividing net interest income by average interest-earning assets.

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2021

$42,686
5,733

$36,953

2020

2019

$44,947
5,786

$48,338
4,562

$39,161

$43,776

Non-ICG Markets Net Interest Income

In millions of dollars

Net interest income (NII)—taxable equivalent basis(1) per above
ICG Markets NII—taxable equivalent basis(1)

Non-ICG Markets NII—taxable equivalent basis(1)

(1) 

Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments discussed in the table above.

Citi’s net interest income (NII) in the fourth quarter of 2021 was 

$10.8 billion ($10.9 billion on a taxable equivalent basis), largely 
unchanged versus the prior year, as a modest increase in non-ICG Markets 
NII (approximately $60 million) offset an equivalent decline in ICG Markets 
(fixed income markets and equity markets). Citi’s NIM was 1.98% on a 
taxable equivalent basis in the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of one basis 
point from the prior quarter, largely reflecting deposit growth.

Citi’s NII for 2021 decreased 5%, or approximately $2.3 billion, to 
$42.5 billion ($42.7 billion on a taxable equivalent basis) versus the prior 
year. The decrease was primarily related to a decline in non-ICG Markets NII, 
largely reflecting lower interest rates and lower loan balances. In 2021, Citi’s 
NIM was 1.99% on a taxable equivalent basis, compared to 2.22% in 2020, 
primarily driven by lower rates and a mix-shift in balances.

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Additional Interest Rate Details

Average Balances and Interest Rates—Assets(1)(2)(3)

Taxable Equivalent Basis

In millions of dollars, except rates

Assets
Deposits with banks(4)

Securities borrowed and purchased under 
agreements to resell(5)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(4)

Average volume
2020

2021

2019

2021

Interest revenue
2020

2019

2021

% Average rate
2020

2019

$ 298,319

$ 288,629

$ 188,523

$

577

$

928

$ 2,682

0.19%

0.32%

1.42%

$ 172,716
149,944

$ 149,076
138,074

$ 146,030
119,550

$

385
667

$ 1,202
1,081

$ 4,752
2,133

Total

$ 322,660

$ 287,150

$ 265,580

$ 1,052

$ 2,283

$ 6,885

Trading account assets(6)(7)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(4)

Total

Investments
In U.S. offices
Taxable
Exempt from U.S. income tax

In offices outside the U.S.(4)

$ 140,215
151,722

$ 144,130
134,078

$ 109,064
131,217

$ 2,653
2,718

$ 3,624
2,509

$ 4,099
3,589

$ 291,937

$ 278,208

$ 240,281

$ 5,371

$ 6,133

$ 7,688

$ 322,884
12,296
152,940

$ 265,833
14,084
139,400

$ 221,895
15,227
117,529

$ 3,547
437
3,498

$ 3,860
452
3,781

$ 5,162
577
4,222

Total

$ 488,120

$ 419,317

$ 354,651

$ 7,482

$ 8,093

$ 9,961

Loans (net of unearned income)(8)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(4)

$ 386,141
281,895

$ 396,846
288,379

$ 395,792
288,319

$24,023
11,509

$26,700
13,569

$30,563
17,266

Total

$ 668,036

$ 685,225

$ 684,111

$35,532

$40,269

$47,829

Other interest-earning assets(9)

$

75,876

$

67,547

$

64,322

$

653

$

579

$ 1,673

Total interest-earning assets

Non-interest-earning assets(6)

Total assets

$2,144,948

$2,026,076

$1,797,468

$50,667

$58,285

$76,718

$ 202,761

$ 200,378

$ 181,337

$2,347,709

$2,226,454

$1,978,805

0.22%
0.44

0.33%

1.89%
1.79

1.84%

1.10%
3.55
2.29

1.53%

6.22%
4.08

5.32%

0.86%

2.36%

0.81%
0.78

0.80%

2.51%
1.87

2.20%

1.45%
3.21
2.71

1.93%

6.73%
4.71

5.88%

0.86%

2.88%

3.25%
1.78

2.59%

3.76%
2.74

3.20%

2.33%
3.79
3.59

2.81%

7.72%
5.99

6.99%

2.60%

4.27%

(1) 

Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments primarily related to the tax-exempt bond portfolio and certain tax-advantaged loan programs (based on the U.S. federal statutory tax 
rate of 21%) of $192 million, $196 million and $208 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities associated with the respective asset categories.

(2) 
(3)  Monthly or quarterly averages have been used by certain subsidiaries where daily averages are unavailable.
(4)  Average rates reflect prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(5)  Average volumes of securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell are reported net pursuant to ASC 210-20-45. However, Interest revenue excludes the impact of ASC 210-20-45.
(6)  The fair value carrying amounts of derivative contracts are reported net, pursuant to ASC 815-10-45, in Non-interest-earning assets and Other non-interest-bearing liabilities.
(7) 

Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of Interest revenue. Interest revenue and Interest expense on cash collateral positions are reported in interest on Trading account assets 
and Trading account liabilities, respectively.
Includes cash-basis loans.
Includes Brokerage receivables.

(8) 
(9) 

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Average Balances and Interest Rates—Liabilities and Equity, and Net Interest Income(1)(2)(3)

Taxable Equivalent Basis

In millions of dollars, except rates

Liabilities

Deposits
In U.S. offices(4)
In offices outside the U.S.(5)

Total

Securities loaned and sold 
under agreements to repurchase(6)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(5)

Total

Trading account liabilities(7)(8)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(5)

Total

Short-term borrowings and 
other interest-bearing liabilities(9)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(5)

Total

Long-term debt(10)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(5)

Total

Average volume
2020

2021

2019

Interest expense
2020

2021

2019

2021

% Average rate
2020

2019

$ 532,466
557,207

$ 485,848
541,301

$ 388,948
487,318

$ 1,084
1,812

$ 2,524
2,810

$ 5,873
5,979

0.20%
0.33

0.52%
0.52

1.51%
1.23

$1,089,673

$1,027,149

$ 876,266

$ 2,896

$ 5,334

$11,852

0.27%

0.52%

1.35%

$ 136,955
93,744

$ 137,348
79,426

$ 112,876
77,283

$

676
336

$ 1,292
785

$ 4,194
2,069

0.49%
0.36

0.94%
0.99

3.72%
2.68

$ 230,699

$ 216,774

$ 190,159

$ 1,012

$ 2,077

$ 6,263

0.44%

0.96%

3.29%

$

47,871
67,739

$ 115,610

$

$

$

38,308
52,051

90,359

82,363
20,053

$

$

$

$

37,099
51,817

88,916

78,230
20,575

98,805

$

$

$

$

109
373

482

(27)
148

121

$

$

$

$

$

283
345

818
490

0.23%
0.55

0.74%
0.66

2.20%
0.95

628

$ 1,308

0.42%

0.70%

1.47%

493
137

$ 2,138
327

(0.04)%
0.57

0.60%
0.68

2.73%
1.59

630

$ 2,465

0.13%

0.62%

2.49%

69,683
26,133

$

$

95,816

$ 102,416

$ 186,522
4,282

$ 213,809
3,918

$ 193,972
4,803

$ 3,384
86

$ 4,656
13

$ 6,398
96

1.81%
2.01

2.18%
0.33

3.30%
2.00

$ 190,804

$ 217,727

$ 198,775

$ 3,470

$ 4,669

$ 6,494

1.82%

2.14%

3.27%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$1,722,602

$1,654,425

$1,452,921

$ 7,981

$13,338

$28,382

0.46%

0.81%

1.95%

Demand deposits in U.S. offices
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities(7)

Total liabilities

Citigroup stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

$

98,414
324,724

$

30,876
346,736

$

27,737
301,756

$2,145,740

$2,032,037

$1,782,414

$ 201,360
609

$ 193,769
648

$ 195,685
706

$ 201,969

$ 194,417

$ 196,391

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$2,347,709

$2,226,454

$1,978,805

Net interest income as a percentage of average 
interest-earning assets(11)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(6)

$1,244,182
900,766

$1,187,077
838,999

$1,017,021
780,447

$26,404
16,282

$27,520
17,427

$28,898
19,440

2.12%
1.81

2.32%
2.08

2.84%
2.49

Total

$2,144,948

$2,026,076

$1,797,468

$42,686

$44,947

$48,338

1.99%

2.22%

2.69%

Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments discussed in the table above.
Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities associated with the respective liability categories.

(1) 
(2) 
(3)  Monthly or quarterly averages have been used by certain subsidiaries where daily averages are unavailable.
(4)  Consists of other time deposits and savings deposits. Savings deposits are made up of insured money market accounts, NOW accounts and other savings deposits. The interest expense on savings deposits includes 

FDIC deposit insurance assessments.

(5)  Average rates reflect prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(6)  Average volumes of securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reported net pursuant to ASC 210-20-45. However, Interest expense excludes the impact of ASC 210-20-45.
(7)  The fair value carrying amounts of derivative contracts are reported net, pursuant to ASC 815-10-45, in Non-interest-earning assets and Other non-interest-bearing liabilities.
(8) 

Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of Interest revenue. Interest revenue and Interest expense on cash collateral positions are reported in interest on Trading account assets 
and Trading account liabilities, respectively.
Includes Brokerage payables.

(9) 
(10) Excludes hybrid financial instruments and beneficial interests in consolidated VIEs that are classified as Long-term debt, as the changes in fair value for these obligations are recorded in Principal transactions.
(11) Includes allocations for capital and funding costs based on the location of the asset.

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Revenue(1)(2)(3)

In millions of dollars

Deposits with banks(3)

Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Trading account assets(4)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Investments(1)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Loans (net of unearned income)(5)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Other interest-earning assets(6)

Total interest revenue

2021 vs. 2020
Increase (decrease) 
due to change in:
Average 
rate

Average 
volume

Net 
change

Average 
volume

2020 vs. 2019
Increase (decrease) 
due to change in:
Average 
rate

Net 
change

$

$

$

$

$

$

30

$ (381)

$ (351)

$ 976

$ (2,730)

$ (1,754)

166
86

252

$ (983)
(500)

$ (817)
(414)

$

97
290

$ (3,647)
(1,342)

$ (3,550)
(1,052)

$(1,483)

$(1,231)

$ 387

$ (4,989)

$ (4,602)

(96)
320

$ (875)
(111)

$ (971)
209

$ 1,103
77

$ (1,578)
(1,157)

$

(475)
(1,080)

224

$ (986)

$ (762)

$ 1,180

$ (2,735)

$ (1,555)

761
345

$(1,089)
(628)

$ (328)
(283)

$ 911
703

$ (2,338)
(1,144)

$ (1,427)
(441)

$ 1,106

$(1,717)

$ (611)

$ 1,614

$ (3,482)

$ (1,868)

$ (706)
(299)

$(1,971)
(1,761)

$(2,677)
(2,060)

$(1,005)

$(3,732)

$(4,737)

$

2

$

74

$

$

$

81
4

85

80

$ (3,945)
(3,700)

$ (3,864)
(3,696)

$ (7,645)

$ (7,560)

$ (1,174)

$ (1,094)

$(8,297)

$(7,618)

$ 4,322

$(22,755)

$(18,433)

$

$

72

679

Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments discussed in the table above.

(1) 
(2)  Rate/volume variance is allocated based on the percentage relationship of changes in volume and changes in rate to the total net change.
(3)  Changes in average rates reflect changes in prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(4) 

Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of Interest revenue. Interest revenue and Interest expense on cash collateral positions are reported in interest on Trading account assets 
and Trading account liabilities, respectively.
Includes cash-basis loans.
Includes Brokerage receivables.

(5) 
(6) 

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Expense and Net Interest Income(1)(2)(3)

In millions of dollars

Deposits
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Trading account liabilities(4)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Short-term borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities(5)
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Long-term debt
In U.S. offices
In offices outside the U.S.(3)

Total

Total interest expense

Net interest income

2021 vs. 2020
Increase (decrease) 
due to change in:
Average 
rate

Average 
volume

Net 
change

Average 
volume

2020 vs. 2019
Increase (decrease) 
due to change in:
Average 
rate

Net 
change

$ 222
80

$ 302

$(1,661)
(1,078)

$(1,439)
(998)

$1,199
601

$ (4,548)
(3,770)

$ (3,349)
(3,169)

$(2,739)

$(2,437)

$1,800

$ (8,318)

$ (6,518)

$

(4)
122

$ (612)
(571)

$ (616)
(449)

$ 757
56

$ (3,659)
(1,340)

$ (2,902)
(1,284)

$ 118

$(1,183)

$(1,065)

$ 813

$ (4,999)

$ (4,186)

$ 58
93

$ 151

$ (232)
(65)

$ (174)
28

$ (297)

$ (146)

$

$

26
2

28

$

$

(561)
(147)

(708)

$

$

(535)
(145)

(680)

$ (66)
37

$ (454)
(26)

$ (520)
11

$ 107
(8)

$ (1,752)
(182)

$ (1,645)
(190)

$ (29)

$ (480)

$ (509)

$

99

$ (1,934)

$ (1,835)

$(551)
1

$ (721)
71

$(1,272)
72

$ 603
(15)

$ (2,346)
(67)

$ (1,743)
(82)

$(550)

$ (650)

$(1,200)

$ 588

$ (2,413)

$ (1,825)

$

(8)

$(5,349)

$(5,357)

$3,328

$(18,372)

$(15,044)

$ 687

$(2,948)

$(2,261)

$ 993

$ (4,382)

$ (3,389)

Interest revenue and Net interest income include the taxable equivalent adjustments discussed in the table above.

(1) 
(2)  Rate/volume variance is allocated based on the percentage relationship of changes in volume and changes in rate to the total net change.
(3)  Changes in average rates reflect changes in prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(4) 

Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of Interest revenue. Interest revenue and Interest expense on cash collateral positions are reported in interest on Trading account assets 
and Trading account liabilities, respectively.
Includes Brokerage payables.

(5) 

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Market Risk of Trading Portfolios
Trading portfolios include positions resulting from market-making activities, 
hedges of certain available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities, the CVA relating 
to derivative counterparties and all associated hedges, fair value option 
loans and hedges of the loan portfolio within capital markets origination 
within ICG.

The market risk of Citi’s trading portfolios is monitored using a 

combination of quantitative and qualitative measures, including, but not 
limited to:

•  factor sensitivities; 
•  value at risk (VAR); and 
•  stress testing.

Each trading portfolio across Citi’s businesses has its own market risk 
limit framework encompassing these measures and other controls, including 
trading mandates, new product approval, permitted product lists and pre-
trade approval for larger, more complex and less liquid transactions.

The following chart of total daily trading-related revenue (loss) captures 
trading volatility and shows the number of days in which revenues for Citi’s 
trading businesses fell within particular ranges. Trading-related revenue 
includes trading, net interest and other revenue associated with Citi’s 
trading businesses. It excludes DVA, FVA and CVA adjustments incurred due 
to changes in the credit quality of counterparties, as well as any associated 
hedges of that CVA. In addition, it excludes fees and other revenue associated 
with capital markets origination activities. Trading-related revenues are 
driven by both customer flows and the changes in valuation of the trading 
inventory. As shown in the chart below, positive trading-related revenue was 
achieved for 95.8% of the trading days in 2021.

Daily Trading-Related Revenue (Loss)(1)—Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
In millions of dollars

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(1)  Reflects the effects of asymmetrical accounting for economic hedges of certain AFS debt securities. Specifically, the change in the fair value of hedging derivatives is included in trading-related revenue, while the 

offsetting change in the fair value of hedged AFS debt securities is included in AOCI and not reflected above.

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Factor Sensitivities
Factor sensitivities are expressed as the change in the value of a position for 
a defined change in a market risk factor, such as a change in the value of 
a U.S. Treasury Bond for a one-basis-point change in interest rates. Citi’s 
Global Market Risk function, within the Independent Risk Management 
organization, works to ensure that factor sensitivities are calculated, 
monitored and limited for all material risks taken in the trading portfolios.

Value at Risk (VAR)
VAR estimates, at a 99% confidence level, the potential decline in the value of 
a position or a portfolio under normal market conditions assuming a one-
day holding period. VAR statistics, which are based on historical data, can be 
materially different across firms due to differences in portfolio composition, 
differences in VAR methodologies and differences in model parameters. As a 
result, Citi believes VAR statistics can be used more effectively as indicators 
of trends in risk-taking within a firm, rather than as a basis for inferring 
differences in risk-taking across firms.

Citi uses a single, independently approved Monte Carlo simulation VAR 

model (see “VAR Model Review and Validation” below), which has been 
designed to capture material risk sensitivities (such as first- and second-
order sensitivities of positions to changes in market prices) of various asset 

classes/risk types (such as interest rate, credit spread, foreign exchange, 
equity and commodity risks). Citi’s VAR includes positions that are measured 
at fair value; it does not include investment securities classified as AFS or 
HTM. For information on these securities, see Note 13 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Citi believes its VAR model is conservatively calibrated to incorporate 

fat-tail scaling and the greater of short-term (approximately the most 
recent month) and long-term (three years) market volatility. The Monte 
Carlo simulation involves approximately 450,000 market factors, making 
use of approximately 350,000 time series, with sensitivities updated daily, 
volatility parameters updated intra-monthly and correlation parameters 
updated monthly. The conservative features of the VAR calibration contribute 
an approximate 33% add-on to what would be a VAR estimated under the 
assumption of stable and perfectly, normally distributed markets.

As set forth in the table below, Citi’s average trading VAR decreased 

$5 million from 2020 to 2021, mainly due to a reduction of market volatility, 
given improved macroeconomic conditions, compared to 2020. Citi’s average 
trading and credit portfolio VAR decreased $24 million from 2020 to 2021 
due to VAR volatility recalibration.

Year-end and Average Trading VAR and Trading and Credit Portfolio VAR 

In millions of dollars

Interest rate
Credit spread
Covariance adjustment(1)

Fully diversified interest rate and credit spread(2)
Foreign exchange
Equity
Commodity
Covariance adjustment(1)

Total trading VAR—all market risk factors, including general and specific risk (excluding credit portfolios)(2)

Specific risk-only component(3)

Total trading VAR—general market risk factors only (excluding credit portfolios)

Incremental impact of the credit portfolio(4)

Total trading and credit portfolio VAR

December 31, 
2021

2021 
Average

December 31, 
2020

2020 
Average

$ 50
59
(35)

$ 74
36
29
28
(88)

$ 79

$

3

$ 76

$ 45

$124

$ 65 
71
(42)

$ 94
42
33
34
(102)

$ 101 

$

1

$ 100

$ 30

$ 131

$ 72 
70 
(51)

$ 91 
40 
31 
17 
(85)

$ 66 
86 
(48)

$104 
26 
36 
22 
(82)

$ 94 

$106 

$ (1)

$ (2)

$ 95 

$108 

$ 29 

$ 49 

$123 

$155 

(1)  Covariance adjustment (also known as diversification benefit) equals the difference between the total VAR and the sum of the VARs tied to each risk type. The benefit reflects the fact that the risks within individual and 
across risk types are not perfectly correlated and, consequently, the total VAR on a given day will be lower than the sum of the VARs relating to each risk type. The determination of the primary drivers of changes to the 
covariance adjustment is made by an examination of the impact of both model parameter and position changes.

(2)  The total trading VAR includes mark-to-market and certain fair value option trading positions in ICG, with the exception of hedges to the loan portfolio, fair value option loans and all CVA exposures. Available-for-sale 

and accrual exposures are not included.

(3)   The specific risk-only component represents the level of equity and fixed income issuer-specific risk embedded in VAR.
(4)   The credit portfolio is composed of mark-to-market positions associated with non-trading business units including Citi Treasury, the CVA relating to derivative counterparties and all associated CVA hedges. FVA and DVA 

are not included. The credit portfolio also includes hedges to the loan portfolio, fair value option loans and hedges to the leveraged finance pipeline within capital markets origination in ICG.

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The table below provides the range of market factor VARs associated with Citi’s total trading VAR, inclusive of specific risk:

In millions of dollars

Interest rate
Credit spread

Fully diversified interest rate and credit spread
Foreign exchange
Equity
Commodity

Total trading
Total trading and credit portfolio

2021

2020

Low

High

Low

High

$ 47
54

$ 74
33
21
19

$ 79
108

$ 96
96

$123
49
50
55

$130
166

$28  $137 
171 
36 

$44  $223 
40 
14 
141 
13 
64 
12 

$47  $245 
424 
58 

Note: No covariance adjustment can be inferred from the above table as the high and low for each market factor will be from different close-of-business dates.

The following table provides the VAR for ICG, excluding the CVA relating to 

derivative counterparties, hedges of CVA, fair value option loans and hedges 
to the loan portfolio:

In millions of dollars

Total—all market risk factors, 
including general and specific risk

Average—during year
High—during year
Low—during year

Dec. 31, 2021

$ 81

$103
134
81

VAR Model Review and Validation
Generally, Citi’s VAR review and model validation process entails reviewing 
the model framework, major assumptions and implementation of the 
mathematical algorithm. In addition, product specific back-testing 
on portfolios is periodically completed as part of the ongoing model 
performance monitoring process and reviewed with Citi’s U.S. banking 
regulators. Furthermore, Regulatory VAR back-testing (as described below) 
is performed against buy-and-hold profit and loss on a monthly basis 
for multiple sub-portfolios across the organization (trading desk level, 
ICG business segment and Citigroup) and the results are shared with U.S. 
banking regulators.

Material VAR model and assumption changes must be independently 
validated within Citi’s Independent Risk Management organization. All 
model changes, including those for the VAR model, are validated by the 
model validation group within Citi’s Model Risk Management. In the event 
of significant model changes, parallel model runs are undertaken prior to 
implementation. In addition, significant model and assumption changes are 
subject to the periodic reviews and approval by Citi’s U.S. banking regulators.
Citi uses the same independently validated VAR model for both Regulatory 

VAR and Risk Management VAR (i.e., total trading and total trading and 
credit portfolios VARs) and, as such, the model review and validation process 
for both purposes is as described above.

Regulatory VAR, which is calculated in accordance with Basel III, differs 
from Risk Management VAR due to the fact that certain positions included 
in Risk Management VAR are not eligible for market risk treatment in 
Regulatory VAR. The composition of Risk Management VAR is discussed 
under “Value at Risk” above. The applicability of the VAR model for positions 
eligible for market risk treatment under U.S. regulatory capital rules is 
periodically reviewed and approved by Citi’s U.S. banking regulators.
In accordance with Basel III, Regulatory VAR includes all trading 

book-covered positions and all foreign exchange and commodity exposures. 
Pursuant to Basel III, Regulatory VAR excludes positions that fail to meet 
the intent and ability to trade requirements and are therefore classified as 
non-trading book and categories of exposures that are specifically excluded 
as covered positions. Regulatory VAR excludes CVA on derivative instruments 
and DVA on Citi’s own fair value option liabilities. CVA hedges are excluded 
from Regulatory VAR and included in credit risk-weighted assets as computed 
under the Advanced Approaches for determining risk-weighted assets.

Regulatory VAR Back-Testing
In accordance with Basel III, Citi is required to perform back-testing to 
evaluate the effectiveness of its Regulatory VAR model. Regulatory VAR 
back-testing is the process in which the daily one-day VAR, at a 99% 
confidence interval, is compared to the buy-and-hold profit and loss 
(i.e., the profit and loss impact if the portfolio is held constant at the end 
of the day and re-priced the following day). Buy-and-hold profit and loss 
represents the daily mark-to-market profit and loss attributable to price 
movements in covered positions from the close of the previous business 
day. Buy-and-hold profit and loss excludes realized trading revenue, net 
interest, fees and commissions, intra-day trading profit and loss and changes 
in reserves.

Based on a 99% confidence level, Citi would expect two to three days in 
any one year where buy-and-hold losses exceed the Regulatory VAR. Given 
the conservative calibration of Citi’s VAR model (as a result of taking the 
greater of short- and long-term volatilities and fat-tail scaling of volatilities), 
Citi would expect fewer exceptions under normal and stable market 
conditions. Periods of unstable market conditions could increase the number 
of back-testing exceptions.

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The following graph shows the daily buy-and-hold profit and loss 

associated with Citi’s covered positions compared to Citi’s one-day Regulatory 
VAR during 2021. As of December 31, 2021, one back-testing exception was 
observed at the Citigroup level.

The difference between the 54.4% of days with buy-and-hold gains for 
Regulatory VAR back-testing and the 95.8% of days with trading, net interest 
and other revenue associated with Citi’s trading businesses, shown in the 
histogram of daily trading-related revenue below, reflects, among other 
things, that a significant portion of Citi’s trading-related revenue is not 
generated from daily price movements on these positions and exposures, as 
well as differences in the portfolio composition of Regulatory VAR and Risk 
Management VAR.

Regulatory Trading VAR and Associated Buy-and-Hold Profit and Loss(1)—12 Months Ended December 31, 2021
In millions of dollars

Total Regulatory VaR Buy and Hold P&L ($MM)
Regulatory VaR T-1 ($MM)

One-Day 99% Regulatory VAR and Associated Buy-and-Hold Profit and Loss ($MM) 

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(1)   Buy-and-hold profit and loss, as defined by the banking regulators under Basel III, represents the daily mark-to-market revenue movement attributable to the trading position from the close of the previous business 

day. Buy-and-hold profit and loss excludes realized trading revenue and net interest intra-day trading profit and loss on new and terminated trades, as well as changes in reserves. Therefore, it is not comparable to the 
trading-related revenue presented in the chart of daily trading-related revenue above.

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Stress Testing
Citi performs market risk stress testing on a regular basis to estimate 
the impact of extreme market movements. It is performed on individual 
positions and trading portfolios, as well as in aggregate, inclusive of multiple 
trading portfolios. Citi’s market risk management, after consultations with 
the businesses, develops both systemic and specific stress scenarios, reviews 
the output of periodic stress testing exercises and uses the information to 
assess the ongoing appropriateness of exposure levels and limits. Citi uses 
two complementary approaches to market risk stress testing across all major 
risk factors (i.e., equity, foreign exchange, commodity, interest rate and 
credit spreads): top-down systemic stresses and bottom-up business-specific 
stresses. Systemic stresses are designed to quantify the potential impact of 
extreme market movements on an institution-wide basis, and are constructed 
using both historical periods of market stress and projections of adverse 
economic scenarios. Business-specific stresses are designed to probe the risks 
of particular portfolios and market segments, especially those risks that are 
not fully captured in VAR and systemic stresses.

The systemic stress scenarios and business-specific stress scenarios at 
Citi are used in several reports reviewed by senior management and also to 
calculate internal risk capital for trading market risk. In general, changes 
in market values are defined over a one-year horizon. For the most liquid 
positions and market factors, changes in market values are defined over a 
shorter two-month horizon. The limited set of positions and market factors 
whose market value changes are defined over a two-month horizon are those 
that in management’s judgment have historically remained very liquid 
during financial crises, even as the trading liquidity of most other positions 
and market factors materially declined.

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OPERATIONAL RISK

Overview
Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal 
processes, people and systems or from external events. This includes legal 
risk, which is the risk of loss (including litigation costs, settlements, and 
regulatory fines) resulting from the failure of Citi to comply with laws, 
regulations, prudent ethical standards, and contractual obligations in any 
aspect of its businesses, but excludes strategic and reputation risks. Citi also 
recognizes the impact of operational risk on the reputation risk associated 
with Citi’s business activities.

Citi has a governance structure for the oversight of operational risk 
exposures through Business Risk and Controls Committees (BRCCs), which 
include a Citigroup BRCC as well as business, functions, regional and 
country BRCCs. BRCCs are chaired by the individuals in the first line of 
defense and provide escalation channels for senior management to review 
operational risk exposures including breaches of operational risk appetite, 
key indicators, operational risk events, and control issues. Membership 
includes senior business and functions leadership as well as members of the 
second line of defense.

Operational risk is inherent in Citi’s global business activities, as well 

In addition, Independent Risk Management, including the Operational 

Risk Management group, works proactively with Citi’s businesses and 
functions to drive a strong and embedded operational risk management 
culture and framework across Citi. The Operational Risk Management 
group actively challenges business and functions implementation of the 
Operational Risk Management Framework requirements and the quality of 
operational risk management practices and outcomes.

Information about businesses’ key operational risks, historical operational 

risk losses and the control environment is reported by each major business 
segment and functional area. Citi’s operational risk profile and related 
information is summarized and reported to senior management, as well as 
to the Audit and Risk Committees of Citi’s Board of Directors by the Head of 
Operational Risk Management.

Operational risk is measured through Operational Risk Capital and 
Operational Risk Regulatory Capital for the Advanced Approaches under 
Basel III. Projected operational risk losses under stress scenarios are 
estimated as a required part of the FRB’s CCAR process.

For additional information on Citi’s operational risks, see “Risk 

Factors—Operational Risk” above.

Cybersecurity Risk

Overview
Cybersecurity risk is the business risk associated with the threat posed by a 
cyber attack, cyber breach or the failure to protect Citi’s most vital business 
information assets or operations, resulting in a financial or reputational loss 
(for additional information, see the operational processes and systems and 
cybersecurity risk factors in “Risk Factors—Operational Risks” above). With 
an evolving threat landscape, ever-increasing sophistication of threat actor 
tactics, techniques and procedures, and use of new technologies to conduct 
financial transactions, Citi and its clients, customers and third parties are 
and will continue to be at risk from cyber attacks and information security 
incidents. Citi recognizes the significance of these risks and, therefore, 
leverages an intelligence-led strategy to protect against, detect and respond 
to, and recover from cyber attacks. Further, Citi actively participates in 
financial industry, government and cross-sector knowledge-sharing groups to 
enhance individual and collective cybersecurity preparedness and resilience.

as related support functions, and can result in losses. Citi maintains a 
comprehensive Citi-wide risk taxonomy to classify operational risks that 
it faces using standardized definitions across Citi’s Operational Risk 
Management Framework (see discussion below). This taxonomy also 
supports regulatory requirements and expectations inclusive of those related 
to U.S. Basel III, Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), 
Heightened Standards for Large Financial Institutions and Dodd Frank 
Annual Stress Testing (DFAST).

Citi manages operational risk consistent with the overall framework 
described in “Managing Global Risk—Overview” above. Citi’s goal is to 
keep operational risk at appropriate levels relative to the characteristics of its 
businesses, the markets in which it operates, its capital and liquidity and the 
competitive, economic and regulatory environment. This includes effectively 
managing operational risk and maintaining or reducing operational risk 
exposures within Citi’s operational risk appetite.

Citi’s Independent Operational Risk Management group has established 

a global-Operational Risk Management Framework with policies and 
practices for identification, measurement, monitoring, managing and 
reporting operational risks and the overall operating effectiveness of the 
internal control environment. As part of this framework, Citi has defined its 
operational risk appetite and established a manager’s control assessment 
(MCA) process for self-identification of significant operational risks, 
assessment of the performance of key controls and mitigation of residual risk 
above acceptable levels.

Each major business segment must implement operational risk processes 

consistent with the requirements of this framework. This includes:

•  understanding the operational risks they are exposed to;
•  designing controls to mitigate identified risks;
•  establishing key indicators;
•  monitoring and reporting whether the operational risk exposures are in or 

out of their operational risk appetite;

•  having processes in place to bring operational risk exposures within 

acceptable levels;

•  periodically estimate and aggregate the operational risks they are 

exposed to; and

•  ensuring that sufficient resources are available to actively improve the 

operational risk environment and mitigate emerging risks.

Citi considers operational risks that result from the introduction of new 

or changes to existing products, or result from significant changes in its 
organizational structures, systems, processes and personnel.

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Risk Management
Citi’s technology and cybersecurity risk management program is built on 
three lines of defense. Citi’s first line of defense under the Office of the Chief 
Information Security Officer provides frontline business, operational and 
technical controls and capabilities to protect against cybersecurity risks, and 
to respond to cyber incidents and data breaches. Citi manages these threats 
through state-of-the-art Fusion Centers, which serve as central commands 
for monitoring and coordinating responses to cyber threats. The enterprise 
information security team is responsible for infrastructure defense and 
security controls, performing vulnerability assessments and third-party 
information security assessments, employee awareness and training 
programs and security incident management. In each case the team works 
in coordination with a network of information security officers who are 
embedded within the businesses and functions globally.

Citi’s Operational Risk Management-Technology and Cyber (ORM-T/C) 

and Independent Compliance Risk Management-Technology and 
Information Security (ICRM-T) groups serve as the second line of defense, 
and actively evaluate, anticipate and challenge Citi’s risk mitigation 
practices and capabilities. Citi seeks to proactively identify and remediate 
technology and cybersecurity risks before they materialize as incidents 
that negatively affect business operations. Accordingly, the ORM-T/C team 
independently challenges and monitors capabilities in accordance with Citi’s 
defined Technology and Cyber Risk Appetite statements. To address evolving 
cybersecurity risks and corresponding regulations, ORM-T/C and ICRM-T 
teams collectively also monitor cyber legal and regulatory requirements, 
identify and define emerging risks, execute strategic cyber threat assessments, 
perform new products and initiative reviews, perform data management 
risk oversight and conduct cyber risk assurance reviews (inclusive of 
third-party assessments). In addition, ORM-T/C employs tools and oversees 
and challenges metrics that are both tailored to cybersecurity and technology 
and aligned with Citi’s overall operational risk management framework to 
effectively track, identify and manage risk.

Internal audit serves as the third line of defense and independently 
provides assurance on how effectively the organization as a whole manages 
cybersecurity risk. Citi also has multiple senior committees such as the 
Information Security Risk Committee (ISRC), which governs enterprise-level 
risk tolerance inclusive of cybersecurity risk.

Board Oversight
Citi’s Board of Directors provides oversight of management’s efforts to 
mitigate cybersecurity risk and respond to cyber incidents. The Board receives 
regular reports on cybersecurity and engages in discussions throughout the 
year with management and subject-matter experts on the effectiveness of 
Citi’s overall cybersecurity program. The Board also obtains updates on Citi’s 
inherent cybersecurity risks and Citi’s road map and progress for addressing 
these risks.

Moreover, Citi’s Board and its committee members receive 

contemporaneous reporting on significant cyber events including response, 
legal obligations, and outreach and notification to regulators, and customers 

when needed, as well as guidance to management as appropriate. In 2021, 
the Board of Directors underwent a cyber incident tabletop exercise. Also 
in 2021, the Board’s Risk Management Committee approved a standalone 
Cybersecurity Risk Appetite Statement against which Citi’s performance is 
measured quarterly. For additional information on the Board’s oversight of 
cybersecurity risk management, see Citi’s 2022 proxy statement to be filed 
with the SEC in March 2022.

COMPLIANCE RISK
Compliance risk is the risk to current or projected financial condition and 
resilience arising from violations of laws, rules, or regulations, or from 
non-conformance with prescribed practices, internal policies and procedures 
or ethical standards. Compliance risk exposes Citi to fines, civil money 
penalties, payment of damages and the voiding of contracts. Compliance 
risk can result in diminished reputation, harm to Citi’s customers, limited 
business opportunities and lessened expansion potential. It encompasses 
the risk of noncompliance with all laws and regulations, as well as prudent 
ethical standards and some contractual obligations. It could also include 
exposure to litigation (known as legal risk) from all aspects of traditional 
and non-traditional banking.

Citi seeks to operate with integrity, maintain strong ethical standards 
and adhere to applicable policies and regulatory and legal requirements. 
Citi must maintain and execute a proactive Compliance Risk Management 
(CRM) Policy that is designed to manage compliance risk effectively 
across Citi, with a view to fundamentally strengthen the compliance risk 
management culture across the lines of defense taking into account Citi’s 
risk governance framework and regulatory requirements. Independent 
Compliance Risk Management’s (ICRM) primary objectives are to:

•  Drive and embed a culture of compliance and control throughout Citi;
•  Maintain and oversee an integrated CRM Policy and Compliance Risk 
Framework that facilitates enterprise-wide compliance with local, 
national or cross-border laws, rules or regulations, Citi’s internal policies, 
standards and procedures and relevant standards of conduct;

•  Assess compliance risks and issues across product lines, functions and 

geographies, supported by globally consistent systems and compliance risk 
management processes; and

•  Provide compliance risk data aggregation and reporting capabilities.

To anticipate, control and mitigate compliance risk, Citi has 

established the CRM Policy to achieve standardization and centralization 
of methodologies and processes, and to enable more consistent and 
comprehensive execution of compliance risk management.

Citi has a commitment, as well as an obligation, to identify, assess and 
mitigate compliance risks associated with its businesses and functions. ICRM 
is responsible for oversight of Citi’s CRM Policy, while all businesses and 
global control functions are responsible for managing their compliance risks 
and operating within the Compliance Risk Appetite.

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The responsibility for enhancing and protecting Citi’s reputation is shared 

by all colleagues, who are guided by Citi’s Code of Conduct. Colleagues are 
expected to exercise sound judgment and common sense in decisions and 
actions. They are also expected to promptly escalate all issues that present 
potential reputation risk in line with policy.

STRATEGIC RISK
As discussed above, strategic risk is the risk of a sustained impact (not 
episodic impact) to Citi’s core strategic objectives as measured by impacts 
on anticipated earnings, market capitalization, or capital, arising from the 
external factors affecting the Company’s operating environment; as well as 
the risks associated with defining the strategy and executing the strategy, 
which are identified, measured and managed as part of the Strategic Risk 
Framework at the Enterprise Level.

In this context, external factors affecting Citi’s operating environment 
are the economic environment, geopolitical/political landscape, industry/
competitive landscape, societal trends, customer/client behavior, regulatory/
legislative environment and trends related to investors/shareholders.

Citi’s Executive Management Team is responsible for the development and 

execution of Citi’s strategy. This strategy is translated into forward-looking 
plans (collectively Citi’s Strategic Plan) that are then cascaded across the 
organization. Citi’s Strategic Plan is presented to the board on an annual 
basis and is aligned with Risk Appetite thresholds and includes Top Risk 
identification as required by internal frameworks. It is also aligned with limit 
requirements for capital allocation. Governance and oversight of strategic 
risk is facilitated by internal committees on a group-wide basis as well as 
strategic committees at the ICG, GCB and regional levels.

Citi works to ensure that strategic risks are adequately considered and 
addressed across its various risk management activities, and that strategic 
risks are assessed in the context of Citi’s risk appetite. Citi conducts a 
top-down, bottom-up risk identification process to identify risks, including 
strategic risks. Business segments undertake a quarterly risk identification 
process to systematically identify and document all material risks faced by 
Citi. Independent Risk Management oversees the Risk Identification process 
through regular reviews and coordinates identification and monitoring of 
Top Risks. Independent Risk Management also manages strategic risk by 
monitoring risk appetite thresholds in conjunction with various strategic risk 
committees, which are part of the governance structure that Citi has in place 
to manage its strategic risks.

For additional information on Citi’s strategic risks, see “Risk Factors—

Strategic Risks” above.

Citi carries out its objectives and fulfills its responsibilities through the 
Compliance Risk Framework, which is composed of the following integrated 
key activities, to holistically manage compliance risk:

•  Management of Citi’s compliance with laws, rules and regulations 
by identifying and analyzing changes, assessing the impact, and 
implementing appropriate policies, processes and controls;

•  Developing and providing compliance training to ensure colleagues are 

aware of and understand the key laws, rules and regulations;

•  Monitoring the Compliance Risk Appetite, which is articulated through 
qualitative compliance risk statements describing Citi’s appetite for 
certain types of risk and quantitative measures to monitor the Company’s 
compliance risk exposure;

•  Monitoring and testing of compliance risks and controls in assessing 
conformance with laws, rules, regulations and internal policies; and
•  Issue identification, escalation and remediation to drive accountability, 

including measurement and reporting of compliance risk metrics against 
established thresholds in support of the CRM Policy and Compliance 
Risk Appetite.

As discussed above, Citi is working to address the FRB and OCC consent 
orders, which include improvements to Citi’s Compliance Risk Framework 
and its Enterprise-wide application (for additional information regarding the 
consent orders, see “Citi’s Consent Order Compliance” above).

REPUTATION RISK
Citi’s reputation is a vital asset in building trust with its stakeholders and 
Citi is diligent in enhancing and protecting its reputation with its colleagues, 
customers, investors and regulators. To support this, Citi has developed a 
reputation risk framework. Under this framework, Citigroup and Citibank 
have implemented a risk appetite statement and related key indicators to 
monitor corporate activities and operations relative to our risk appetite. 
The framework also requires that business segments and regions escalate 
significant reputation risks that require review or mitigation through a 
Reputation Risk Committee or equivalent.

The Reputation Risk Committees, which are composed of Citi’s most 
senior executives, govern the process by which material reputation risks are 
identified, monitored, reported, managed, and escalated. The Reputation 
Risk Committees determine the appropriate actions to be taken in line 
with risk appetite and regulatory expectations, while promoting a culture 
of risk awareness and high standards of integrity and ethical behavior 
across the Company, consistent with Citi’s mission and value proposition. 
The Reputation Risk Committees in the business segments and regions 
are part of the governance infrastructure that Citi has in place to review 
the reputation risk posed by business activities, sales practices, product 
design, or perceived conflicts of interest. These committees may also raise 
potential reputation risks for due consideration by the Reputation Risk 
Committee at the corporate level. The Citigroup Reputation Risk Committee 
may escalate reputation risks to the Nomination, Governance and Public 
Affairs Committee or other appropriate committee of the Citigroup Board 
of Directors.

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OTHER RISKS

LIBOR Transition Risk
The LIBOR administrator ceased publication of non-USD LIBOR and 
one week and two-month USD LIBOR on a representative basis on 
December 31, 2021, with plans to cease publication of all other USD LIBOR 
tenors on June 30, 2023. Regulators expect banks, including Citi, to have 
ceased entering into new contracts that reference USD LIBOR as a benchmark 
by December 31, 2021, except for limited circumstances as set out in 
regulatory guidance.

Citi recognizes that a transition away from and discontinuance of 

LIBOR presents various risks and challenges that could significantly impact 
financial markets and market participants, including Citi (for information 
about Citi’s risks from a transition away from and discontinuation of LIBOR 
or any other benchmark rates, see “Risk Factors—Other Risks” above). 
Accordingly, Citi has continued its efforts to identify and manage its LIBOR 
transition risks.

For example, Citi continues to closely monitor legislative, regulatory 
and other developments related to LIBOR transition matters and legislative 
relief. The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) published 
the Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) Fallbacks Protocol for existing IBOR 
derivatives transactions, which became effective in January 2021. The 
IBOR Fallbacks Protocol provides derivatives market participants with new 
fallbacks for legacy and new derivatives contracts if both counterparties 
adhere to the protocol or engage in bilateral amendments (see discussion 
below regarding Citi’s adherence to the protocol). In April 2021, legislation 
was adopted in New York State that provides for the use of a statutory 
replacement for USD LIBOR in certain New York law legacy contracts. Similar 
federal legislation was passed in the House of Representatives in December 
2021 and is pending passage by the Senate, although there is no guarantee 
that the federal legislative proposal will become law.

In addition, Citi has established a LIBOR governance and implementation 

program focused on identifying and addressing the impact of LIBOR 
transition on Citi’s clients, operational capabilities and financial contracts. 
The program operates globally across Citi’s businesses and functions and 
includes active involvement of senior management, oversight by Citi’s Asset 
and Liability Committee and reporting to the Risk Management Committee 
of Citigroup’s Board of Directors. As part of the program, Citi has continued 
to implement its LIBOR transition action plans and associated roadmaps 
under the following key workstreams: program management; transition 
strategy and risk management; customer management, including internal 
communications and training, legal/contract management and product 
management; financial exposures and risk management; regulatory 
and industry engagement; operations and technology; and finance, 
risk, tax and treasury.

During 2021, Citi continued to participate in a number of working groups 

formed by global regulators, including the Alternative Reference Rates 
Committee (ARRC) convened by the FRB. These working groups promote 
and advance development of alternative reference rates and seek to identify 
and address potential challenges from any transition to such rates. Citi’s 

LIBOR transition action plans and associated roadmaps are intended to be 
consistent with the timelines recommended by these working groups. This 
includes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s SOFR First Initiative, 
which is designed to promote derivatives trading in SOFR. Citi also continued 
to engage with regulators, financial accounting bodies and others on LIBOR 
transition matters.

Citi’s LIBOR transition efforts include, among other things, reducing its 
overall exposure to LIBOR, increasing Citi’s virtual client communication 
efforts and client transition facilitation, including outreach regarding new 
industry-led protocols and solutions, and using alternative reference rates in 
certain newly issued financial instruments and products. In the past several 
years, Citi has issued preferred stock and benchmark debt referencing the 
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and issued customer-related 
debt referencing SOFR and the Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate 
(SONIA), the recommended replacement rate for Sterling LIBOR. Citi has also 
originated and arranged loans referencing SOFR and SONIA and executed 
SOFR and SONIA-based derivatives contracts. Further, Citi has also been 
investing in its systems and infrastructure, as client activity moves away from 
LIBOR to alternative reference rates. Since the ARRC’s recommendation of 
CME Group’s Term SOFR in July 2021, Citi has focused on systems’ readiness 
to provide Term SOFR loan and derivatives to clients, where permitted.

In 2021, Citi also focused on remediating existing LIBOR contracts for 
which publication ceased on a representative basis on December 31, 2021. 
Substantially all of these contracts were remediated by December 31, 2021, 
and Citi continues to actively engage in and track the remediation of any 
remaining contracts after December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, Citi’s 
overall USD LIBOR gross notional exposure for contracts maturing after 
the LIBOR cessation date of June 30, 2023 was approximately $7.1 trillion, 
which includes approximately $4 trillion of cleared derivatives that are 
covered by planned Central Counterparty Clearing House (CCP) conversions, 
and approximately $2.4 trillion of bilateral derivatives that are covered by 
robust contract fallback language. The remaining exposure of approximately 
$0.7 trillion includes bilateral derivatives and cash products that will be 
addressed by 2022 contract remediation plans.

In addition, for LIBOR contracts that have not yet been remediated, Citi 

continues to review the effect of relevant legislative solutions, which are 
expected to facilitate the transition to replacement rates.

Climate Risk
Climate change presents immediate and long-term risks to Citi and its clients 
and customers, with the risks expected to increase over time. Climate risk 
refers to the risk of loss arising from climate change and is comprised of 
both physical risk and transition risk. Physical risk considers how chronic 
and acute climate change (e.g., increased storms, drought, fires, floods) can 
directly damage physical assets (e.g., real estate, crops) or otherwise impact 
their value or productivity. Transition risk considers how changes in policy, 
technology, business practices and market preferences to address climate 
change (e.g., carbon pricing policies, power generation shifts from fossil fuels 
to renewable energy) can lead to changes in the value of assets, commodities 
and companies.

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Climate risk is an overarching risk that can act as a driver of other 
categories of risk, such as credit risk from obligors exposed to high climate 
risk, reputational risk from increased stakeholder concerns about financing 
high-carbon industries and operational risk from physical risks to Citi’s 
facilities and personnel.

Citi currently identifies climate risk as an “emerging risk” within its 
enterprise risk management framework. Emerging risks are risks or thematic 
issues that are either new to the landscape, or in the case of climate risk, 
existing risks that are rapidly changing or evolving in an escalating fashion, 
which are difficult to assess due to limited data or other uncertainties. 
For additional information on climate risk, see “Risk Factors—Other 
Risks” above.

Citi reviews factors related to climate risk under its longstanding 
Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) Policy, which 
includes a focus on climate risk related to financed projects and clients in 
high-carbon sectors. Cautious of the credit risk of stranded assets, as well as 
the reputational risks associated with the coal sector due to its high carbon 
emissions, Citi began a phase-down of its financing of thermal coal mining 
companies in 2015 and of new coal-fired power plants in 2018. As Citi’s 
phase-down has continued, Citi’s ESRM Policy was updated to include a 
prohibition on all project-related financing of new coal-fired power plants 
and new or expanding thermal coal mines as well as clear timetables to 
reduce financing of companies with high exposure to coal fired power and 
coal mining who do not pursue low-carbon transition in the coming years. 
These sector approaches allow Citi to set a comprehensive and industry-wide 
approach to clarify its positions, set clear expectations for its clients and 
help address certain climate risk driven credit risk concerns while reducing 
reputation risk.

Citi continues to explore and test methodologies for quantifying how 
climate risks could impact the individual credit profiles of its clients across 
various sectors. To assist in embedding climate risk assessments in its credit 
assessment process, Citi is developing sector-specific climate risk assessments. 
Such climate risk assessments are designed to supplement publicly 
available client disclosures and data provided from third-party vendors and 
facilitate conversations with clients on their most material climate risks 
and management plans for adaptation and mitigation. In the near term, 
Citi’s assessments will consider sectors that have been identified as higher 
climate risk by Citi’s risk identification process. This will not only help Citi 
better understand its clients’ businesses and climate-related risks, but will 
also provide a source of climate data. Citi’s net zero plan is leading to the 
further integration of climate risk discussions into client engagement and 
client selection.

Furthermore, Citi is developing globally consistent principles and 
approaches for managing climate risk across Citi. Climate risk will be 
embedded into relevant policies and processes over time.

In addition, Citi continues to participate in financial industry 

collaborations to develop and pilot new methodologies and approaches for 
measuring and assessing the potential financial risks of climate change. 
Citi is also closely monitoring regulatory developments on climate risk and 
sustainable finance, and actively engaging with regulators on these topics.

For additional information about sustainability and other ESG matters at 

Citi, see “Sustainability and Other ESG Matters” above.

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Country Risk

Top 25 Country Exposures 
The following table presents Citi’s top 25 exposures by country (excluding 
the U.S.) as of December 31, 2021. (Including the U.S., the total exposure as 
of December 31, 2021 to the top 25 countries would represent approximately 
98% of Citi’s exposure to all countries.) 

For purposes of the table, loan amounts are reflected in the country 
where the loan is booked, which is generally based on the domicile of the 
borrower. For example, a loan to a Chinese subsidiary of a Switzerland-based 
corporation will generally be categorized as a loan in China. In addition, 
Citi has developed regional booking centers in certain countries, most 

significantly in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Ireland, in order to more 
efficiently serve its corporate customers. As an example, with respect to the 
U.K., only 33% of corporate loans presented in the table below are to U.K. 
domiciled entities (36% for unfunded commitments), with the balance of the 
loans predominately to European domiciled counterparties. Approximately 
87% of the total U.K. funded loans and 88% of the total U.K. unfunded 
commitments were investment grade as of December 31, 2021. 

Trading account assets and investment securities are generally categorized 
based on the domicile of the issuer of the security of the underlying reference 
entity. For additional information on the assets included in the table, see the 
footnotes to the table below.

In billions of dollars

United Kingdom
Mexico
Hong Kong
Singapore
Ireland
South Korea
India
Brazil
China
Germany
Jersey
Australia
Japan
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Poland
Thailand
Malaysia
Indonesia
Russia
Luxembourg
South Africa
Czech Republic
Spain

ICG  
loans(1)

GCB  
loans

Other 
funded (2) Unfunded(3)

Net MTM on  
derivatives/ 
repos(4)

Total  
hedges  
(on loans  
and CVA)

Investment  
securities(5)

Trading  
account  
assets(6)

Total  
as of  
4Q21

Total  
as of  
3Q21

$42.8
14.2
18.8
15.6
13.9
3.8
6.8
11.0
7.3
0.3
7.3
5.9
2.3
4.1
7.3
2.1
3.2
1.1
1.4
2.2
2.2
0.8
1.4
0.7
0.4

$ 0.2
13.3
15.3
14.0
—
15.7
3.8
—
3.6
—
—
—
—
8.6
1.5
0.5
1.8
2.7
3.4
0.6
0.7
—
—
—
—

$1.2
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.1
0.9
0.1
0.8
—
0.1
0.1
—
0.1
0.1
0.1
—
—
0.2
—
—
—
0.1
—
—

$45.7
7.7
7.1
7.4
28.9
2.1
5.3
3.0
1.8
6.0
10.4
8.0
3.4
1.4
3.8
7.5
2.6
2.1
1.0
1.2
0.7
—
0.6
0.9
2.9

$12.8
3.4
0.7
1.2
0.4
1.0
4.6
5.6
2.5
6.4
—
1.1
3.2
0.5
0.4
1.7
0.4
—
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.2
1.6
0.4

$(5.7)
(0.9)
(1.6)
(0.9)
(0.2)
(0.9)
(0.7)
(0.7)
(1.0)
(3.6)
(0.1)
(0.7)
(1.8)
(0.2)
(0.5)
(1.5)
(0.2)
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.9)
(0.1)
(0.1)
(1.3)

$ 3.6
19.6
7.9
6.3
—
9.7
8.5
5.7
8.2
5.9
—
1.3
5.0
0.2
2.2
3.3
4.5
1.8
1.9
1.5
1.5
4.0
1.8
0.4
—

$(4.7) $95.9 $111.6
60.0
2.0
59.6
52.8
2.0
50.4
46.0
2.0
45.7
45.3
0.9
44.5
34.2
0.5
32.0
30.3
0.6
29.8
24.4
2.6
27.3
20.2
0.2
23.4
14.4
4.4
19.4
14.9
— 17.7
17.7
0.7
16.4
19.3
3.8
15.9
17.0
0.6
15.3
16.6
0.1
14.9
16.9
1.0
14.7
11.2
0.8
13.1
8.0
0.2
7.9
8.2
(0.1)
7.8
5.8
(0.1)
5.5
5.5
—
5.4
5.3
(0.1)
4.0
3.8
(0.2)
3.8
3.5
—
3.5
3.3
0.3
2.7

Total as a % of Citi’s total exposure

Total as a % of Citi’s non-U.S. total exposure

Total  
as of  
4Q20

$ 115.2
64.5
49.0
45.8
43.9
35.8
31.4
26.2
21.8
24.4
13.4
21.7
21.8
17.3
12.4
17.8
15.0
8.0
8.3
6.0
5.2
5.1
3.6
4.3
3.4

Total as  
a % of  
Citi as of 
4Q21

5.5%
3.4
2.9
2.6
2.5
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2

32.8%

93.4%

(1) 

ICG loans reflect funded corporate loans and private bank loans, net of unearned income. As of December 31, 2021, private bank loans in the table above totaled $31.8 billion, concentrated in the U.K. ($8.8 billion), 
Hong Kong ($8.6 billion) and Singapore ($7.5 billion).

(2)  Other funded includes other direct exposures such as accounts receivable, loans HFS, other loans in Corporate/Other and investments accounted for under the equity method.
(3)  Unfunded exposure includes unfunded corporate lending commitments, letters of credit and other contingencies.
(4)  Net mark-to-market counterparty risk on OTC derivatives and securities lending/borrowing transactions (repos). Exposures are shown net of collateral and inclusive of CVA. Includes margin loans.
(5) 
(6)  Trading account assets are shown on a net basis and include issuer risk on cash products and derivative exposure where the underlying reference entity/issuer is located in that country.

Investment securities include debt securities available-for-sale, recorded at fair market value, and debt securities held-to-maturity, recorded at amortized cost.

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Russia
Citi operates both its ICG and GCB businesses in Russia, although the 
Company is currently pursuing the exit of its GCB business in the country. All 
of Citi’s domestic operations in Russia are conducted through a subsidiary 
of Citibank, which uses the Russian ruble as its functional currency. Citi’s 
net investment in Russia was approximately $1 billion as of December 31, 
2021. The majority of Citi’s net investment was hedged for foreign currency 
depreciation as of December 31, 2021, using forward foreign exchange 
contracts. Citi’s total third-party exposure was approximately $8.2 billion 
as of December 31, 2021. These assets primarily consisted of corporate 
and consumer loans, local government debt securities, reverse repurchase 
agreements, and cash on deposit and placements with the Bank of Russia 
and other financial institutions. A significant portion of Citi’s third-party 
exposures were funded with domestic deposit liabilities from both ICG and 
GCB clients. Further, Citi has approximately $1.6 billion of additional 
exposures to Russian counterparties that are not held on the Russian 
subsidiary and are not included in the $8.2 billion above.

The $5.4 billion in Russia credit and other exposures in the “Top 25 
Country Exposures” table above does not include approximately $1.0 billion 
of cash and placements with the Bank of Russia and other financial 
institutions and $1.8 billion of reverse repurchase agreements with 
various counterparties.

Citi continues to monitor the current Russia–Ukraine geopolitical 
situation and economic conditions and will mitigate its exposures and 
risks as appropriate. For additional information, see “Risk Factors—
Market-Related Risk,” “—Operational Risks” and “—Other Risks” above.

Argentina
Citi operates in Argentina through its ICG businesses. As of 
December 31, 2021, Citi’s net investment in its Argentine operations was 
approximately $1.5 billion. Citi uses the U.S. dollar as the functional 
currency for its operations in highly inflationary countries under U.S. GAAP. 
Citi uses Argentina’s official market exchange rate to remeasure its net 
Argentine peso-denominated assets into the U.S. dollar. As of December 31, 
2021, the official Argentine peso exchange rate against the U.S. dollar 
was 102.73.

The Central Bank of Argentina maintains certain capital and currency 
controls that generally restrict Citi’s ability to access U.S. dollars in Argentina 
and remit substantially all of its earnings from its Argentine operations. 
Citi’s net investment in its Argentine operations is likely to increase as Citi 
continues to generate net income from its Argentine franchise and the 
majority of its earnings cannot be remitted.

Due to the currency controls implemented by the Central Bank of 
Argentina, certain indirect foreign exchange mechanisms have developed 
that some Argentine entities may use to obtain U.S. dollars, generally at rates 
that are significantly higher than Argentina’s official exchange rate. Citibank 
Argentina is precluded from accessing these alternative mechanisms, 
and these exchange mechanisms cannot be used to remeasure Citi’s net 
monetary assets into the U.S. dollar under U.S. GAAP. Citi cannot predict 
future fluctuations in Argentina’s official market exchange rate or to what 
extent Citi may be able to access U.S. dollars at the official exchange rate in 
the future.

Citi economically hedges the foreign currency risk in its net Argentine 

peso-denominated assets to the extent possible and prudent using non-
deliverable forward (NDF) derivative instruments that are primarily executed 
outside of Argentina. As of December 31, 2021, the international NDF market 
had very limited liquidity, resulting in Citi being unable to economically 
hedge nearly all of its Argentine peso exposure. As a result, and to the extent 
that Citi does not execute NDF contracts for this unhedged exposure in the 
future, Citi would record devaluations on its net Argentine peso-denominated 
assets in earnings, without any benefit from a change in the fair value of 
derivative positions used to economically hedge the exposure. 

Citi continually evaluates its economic exposure to its Argentine 
counterparties and reserves for changes in credit risk and sovereign risk 
associated with its Argentine assets. Citi believes it has established appropriate 
allowances for credit losses on its Argentine loans, and appropriate fair value 
adjustments on Argentine assets and liabilities measured at fair value, for 
such risks under U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2021. However, U.S. regulatory 
agencies may require Citi to record additional reserves in the future, 
increasing ICG’s cost of credit, based on the perceived country risk associated 
with its Argentine exposures. 

For additional information on Citi’s emerging markets risks, including 

those related to its Argentine exposures, see “Risk Factors” above.

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FFIEC—Cross-Border Claims on Third Parties and Local 
Country Assets
Citi’s cross-border disclosures are set forth below, based on the country 
exposure bank regulatory reporting guidelines of the Federal Financial 
Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). The following summarizes some 
of the FFIEC key reporting guidelines:

•  Amounts are based on the domicile of the ultimate obligor, counterparty, 

collateral (only including qualifying liquid collateral), issuer or 
guarantor, as applicable (e.g., a security recorded by a Citi U.S. entity 
but issued by the U.K. government is considered U.K. exposure; a loan 
recorded by a Citi Mexico entity to a customer domiciled in Mexico 
where the underlying collateral is held in Germany is considered 
German exposure). 

•  Amounts do not consider the benefit of collateral received for secured 

financing transactions (i.e., repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase 
agreements and securities loaned and borrowed) and are reported based 
on notional amounts. 

•  Netting of derivative receivables and payables, reported at fair value, is 
permitted, but only under a legally binding netting agreement with the 
same specific counterparty, and does not include the benefit of margin 
received or hedges.

•  Credit default swaps (CDS) are included based on the gross notional 

amount sold and purchased and do not include any offsetting CDS on the 
same underlying entity. 

•  Loans are reported without the benefit of hedges.

Given the requirements noted above, Citi’s FFIEC cross-border exposures 

and total outstandings tend to fluctuate, in some cases significantly, from 
period to period. As an example, because total outstandings under FFIEC 
guidelines do not include the benefit of margin or hedges, market volatility in 
interest rates, foreign exchange rates and credit spreads may cause significant 
fluctuations in the level of total outstandings, all else being equal.

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The tables below show each country whose total outstandings exceeded 0.75% of total Citigroup assets:

In billions of dollars

United Kingdom
Cayman Islands
Japan
Germany
Mexico
France
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
Australia
China
India
Taiwan
Netherlands
Brazil
Italy
Switzerland
Canada

In billions of dollars

United Kingdom(6)
Cayman Islands
Japan
Germany(6)
Mexico
France
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
Australia
China
India
Taiwan
Netherlands
Brazil
Italy
Switzerland
Canada

Banks 
(a)

Public 
(a)

(1) 

NBFIs 
(a)

$ 7.0
—
31.0
4.5
2.8
9.7
1.9
3.6
1.3
3.9
4.2
1.2
0.5
5.9
2.0
2.8
1.4
6.5

$31.1
—
30.1
48.9
28.4
9.6
18.3
17.9
12.3
14.2
12.9
15.0
7.0
8.8
12.9
10.9
13.7
12.2

$55.6
78.8
12.8
47.7
9.3
27.0
12.1
3.2
3.9
5.7
3.7
4.4
1.7
3.3
2.2
0.9
0.9
4.7

Banks 
(a)

Public 
(a)

(1) 

NBFIs 
(a)

$16.0
—
32.9
7.1
3.9
11.0
2.5
3.3
1.5
5.1
4.5
1.9
0.4
7.8
2.8
2.5
1.8
4.5

$26.0
—
35.5
51.8
31.5
9.7
25.6
18.2
13.8
16.4
16.3
14.0
7.8
10.4
11.3
19.1
14.3
6.3

$50.5
85.8
12.1
15.9
9.5
39.3
10.7
1.8
3.9
4.0
3.3
2.5
2.0
3.4
1.6
0.6
1.4
5.9

December 31, 2021
Cross-border claims on third parties and local country assets
Short-term 
claims(2) 
(included 
in (a))

Trading 
assets(2) 
(included 
in (a))

Total 
outstanding 
(sum of (a))

Other 
(corporate 
and households) 
(a)

(3) 

Commitments 
and 
guarantees(4)

$19.2
13.2
8.7
9.6
25.8
9.8
17.4
21.9
21.8
12.8
14.7
13.1
15.8
5.7
12.5
1.8
6.0
4.1

$16.5
7.4
15.6
18.5
2.7
14.0
2.7
2.0
4.2
7.3
8.0
2.6
4.8
5.2
3.9
8.1
3.1
3.8

$70.8
56.3
54.8
78.3
33.4
41.6
39.1
37.7
30.2
22.9
26.3
23.4
21.1
16.2
20.3
2.4
20.0
21.0

$112.9
92.0
82.6
110.7
66.3
56.1
49.7
46.6
39.3
36.6
35.5
33.7
25.0
23.7
29.6
16.4
22.0
27.5

$23.0
9.9
8.4
23.2
19.7
85.3
16.3
12.7
13.6
13.6
4.4
10.2
14.6
9.8
3.2
1.6
9.7
12.9

December 31, 2020
Cross-border claims on third parties and local country assets 
Short-term 
claims(2) 
(included 
in (a))

Trading 
assets(2) 
(included 
in (a))

Total  
outstanding 
(sum of (a))

(3) 

Other 
(corporate 
and households) 
(a)

Commitments 
and 
guarantees(4)

Credit 
derivatives 
purchased(5)

Credit 
derivatives 
sold(5)

$76.3
0.4
13.4
48.6
6.7
62.6
1.4
9.0
1.7
4.0
9.6
1.8
—
30.8
6.2
38.8
18.9
5.7

$70.8
0.3
12.1
44.7
6.1
55.7
1.3
8.1
1.5
3.9
9.0
1.4
0.1
27.6
5.6
37.0
17.6
5.3

Credit 
derivatives 
purchased(5)

Credit 
derivatives 
sold(5)

$17.5
12.7
6.6
9.6
28.8
9.5
17.5
24.9
19.8
13.0
14.1
12.9
16.5
4.8
9.9
1.9
4.9
4.5

$14.2
8.0
16.2
11.3
6.0
13.3
2.8
1.5
7.2
9.6
9.7
2.3
5.1
5.2
5.2
15.0
2.6
3.4

$73.5
69.7
63.3
58.6
44.4
58.7
46.5
35.6
33.2
31.6
33.4
22.1
23.7
18.2
20.0
16.1
20.0
15.1

$110.0
98.5
87.1
84.4
73.7
69.5
56.3
48.2
39.0
38.5
38.2
31.3
26.7
26.4
25.6
24.1
22.4
21.2

$25.8
11.9
6.6
14.1
21.7
68.2
13.8
14.7
13.1
13.0
5.8
11.3
14.1
10.4
2.7
2.7
7.3
14.5

$76.2
0.3
16.1
49.7
7.3
61.3
1.9
10.8
2.1
5.7
10.5
1.8
—
28.5
6.0
42.3
18.0
3.9

$75.3
0.2
15.1
48.1
6.6
56.4
1.5
10.7
1.7
5.2
10.0
1.6
—
27.4
6.0
41.3
17.4
4.0

(1)  Non-bank financial institutions.
(2) 
(3)  Total outstanding includes cross-border claims on third parties, as well as local country assets. Cross-border claims on third parties include cross-border loans, securities, deposits with banks and other monetary 

Included in total outstanding.

assets, as well as net revaluation gains on foreign exchange and derivative products.

(4)  Commitments (not included in total outstanding) include legally binding cross-border letters of credit and other commitments and contingencies as defined by the FFIEC guidelines. The FFIEC definition of commitments 

includes commitments to local residents to be funded with local currency liabilities originated within the country.

(5)  Credit default swaps (CDS) are not included in total outstanding. 
(6)  Exposures for the United Kingdom and Germany for the December 31, 2020 period have been revised by $(5.4) billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, as compared to those previously reported, with the balance in the 

U.S. This revision reflects a correction in the domicile for Non-Bank Financial Institutions counterparties.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES

Losses on available-for-sale securities whose fair values are less than the 
amortized cost, where Citi intends to sell the security or could more-likely-
than-not be required to sell the security, are recognized in earnings. Where 
Citi does not intend to sell the security nor could more-likely-than-not 
be required to sell the security, the portion of the loss related to credit is 
recognized as an allowance for credit losses with a corresponding provision 
for credit losses and the remainder of the loss is recognized in other 
comprehensive income. Such losses are capped at the difference between the 
fair value and amortized cost of the security.

For equity securities carried at cost or under the measurement alternative, 

decreases in fair value below the carrying value are recognized as 
impairment in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Moreover, for certain 
equity method investments, decreases in fair value are only recognized in 
earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Income if such decreases are 
judged to be an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). Adjudicating the 
temporary nature of fair value impairments is also inherently judgmental. 

The fair value of financial instruments incorporates the effects of 
Citi’s own credit risk and the market view of counterparty credit risk, the 
quantification of which is also complex and judgmental. For additional 
information on Citi’s fair value analysis, see Notes 1, 6, 24 and 25 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

This section contains a summary of Citi’s most significant accounting 
policies. Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contains a 
summary of all of Citigroup’s significant accounting policies. These policies, 
as well as estimates made by management, are integral to the presentation of 
Citi’s results of operations and financial condition. While all of these policies 
require a certain level of management judgment and estimates, this section 
highlights and discusses the significant accounting policies that require 
management to make highly difficult, complex or subjective judgments 
and estimates at times regarding matters that are inherently uncertain and 
susceptible to change (see also “Risk Factors—Operational Risks” above). 
Management has discussed each of these significant accounting policies, 
the related estimates and its judgments with the Audit Committee of the 
Citigroup Board of Directors.

Valuations of Financial Instruments
Citigroup holds debt and equity securities, derivatives, retained interests in 
securitizations, investments in private equity and other financial instruments. 
A substantial portion of these assets and liabilities is reflected at fair value on 
Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as Trading account assets, Available-for-
sale securities and Trading account liabilities.

Citi purchases securities under agreements to resell (reverse repos or 
resale agreements) and sells securities under agreements to repurchase 
(repos), a substantial portion of which is carried at fair value. In addition, 
certain loans, short-term borrowings, long-term debt and deposits, as well as 
certain securities borrowed and loaned positions that are collateralized with 
cash, are carried at fair value. Citigroup holds its investments, trading assets 
and liabilities, and resale and repurchase agreements on Citi’s Consolidated 
Balance Sheet to meet customer needs and to manage liquidity needs, interest 
rate risks and private equity investing. 

When available, Citi generally uses quoted market prices in active markets 

to determine fair value and classifies such items within Level 1 of the fair 
value hierarchy established under ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurement. 
If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on internally 
developed valuation models that use, where possible, current market-based 
or independently sourced market parameters, such as interest rates, currency 
rates and option volatilities. Such models are often based on a discounted 
cash flow analysis. In addition, items valued using such internally generated 
valuation techniques are classified according to the lowest level input or 
value driver that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be 
classified under the fair value hierarchy as Level 3 even though there may be 
some significant inputs that are readily observable.

Citi is required to exercise subjective judgments relating to the 

applicability and functionality of internal valuation models, the significance 
of inputs or value drivers to the valuation of an instrument and the degree 
of observability in certain markets. The fair value of these instruments is 
reported on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet with the changes in fair value 
recognized in either the Consolidated Statement of Income or in AOCI. 

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Citi’s Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)
The table below shows Citi’s ACL as of the fourth quarter of 2021. For 
information on the drivers of Citi’s ACL release in the fourth quarter, 
see below. For additional information on Citi’s accounting policy on 
accounting for credit losses under ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments—
Credit losses; Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL), see Note 1 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements below.

In millions of dollars

Cards(2)
All other GCB

Global Consumer Banking
Institutional Clients Group
Corporate/Other

Allowance for credit losses on  
loans (ACLL)
Allowance for credit losses on unfunded 
lending commitments
Other

Balance  
Dec. 31, 2020

1Q21

Build (release)
3Q21

2Q21

4Q21

2021

2021  
FX/Other(1) 

Balance  
Dec. 31, 2021

ACLL/EOP loans 
Dec. 31, 2021(2)

Allowance for credit losses (ACL)

$ 16,805
2,419

$ (1,523)
(283)

$ (1,106)
(292)

$ (906)
(125)

$ (957)
18

$ 19,224
5,402
330

$ (1,806)
(1,312)
(109)

$ (1,398)
(949)
(99)

$ (1,031)
(65)
(53)

$ (939)
(207)
(30)

$(4,492)
(682)

$(5,174)
(2,533)
(291)

$(322)
(149)

$(471)
(30)
(2)

$ 11,991
1,588

$ 13,579
2,839
37

7.90%

5.08%
0.73

$ 24,956

$(3,227)

$(2,446)

$(1,149)

$(1,176)

$(7,998)

$(503)

$ 16,455

2.49%

2,655
146

(626)
1

44
1

(13)
(13)

(193)
11

(788)
—

4
2

1,871
148

Total allowance for credit losses (ACL)

$ 27,757

$(3,852)

$(2,401)

$(1,175)

$(1,358)

$(8,786)

$(497)

$ 18,474

Includes reclassifications to Other assets related to Citi’s agreements to sell its consumer banking businesses in Australia and the Philippines. See Notes 2 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(1) 
(2)  As of December 31, 2021, in North America GCB, branded cards ACLL/EOP loans was 7.10% and retail services ACLL/EOP loans was 10.0%.

Citi’s reserves for expected credit losses on funded loans and unfunded 
lending commitments, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees 
are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the Allowance for credit 
losses on loans (ACLL) and Other liabilities (Allowance for credit losses 
on unfunded lending commitments (ACLUC)), respectively. In addition, 
Citi reserves for expected credit losses on other financial assets carried at 
amortized cost, including held-to-maturity securities, reverse repurchase 
agreements, securities borrowed, deposits with banks and other financial 
receivables. These reserves, together with the ACLL and ACLUC, are referred to 
as the ACL. Changes in the ACL are reflected as Provision for credit losses in 
the Consolidated Statement of Income for each reporting period.

The ACL is composed of quantitative and qualitative management 

adjustment components. The quantitative component uses a forward-looking 
base macroeconomic forecast. The qualitative management adjustment 
component reflects economic uncertainty using alternative downside 
macroeconomic scenarios and portfolio characteristics and current economic 
conditions not captured in the quantitative component, such as adjustments 
to reflect uncertainty around the estimated impact of the pandemic on 
credit losses. Both the quantitative and qualitative management adjustment 
components are further discussed below.

Quantitative Component
Citi estimates expected credit losses for its quantitative component 
using (i) its comprehensive internal data on loss and default history, 
(ii) internal credit risk ratings, (iii) external credit bureau and rating 
agencies information, and (iv) a reasonable and supportable forecast of 
macroeconomic conditions.

For its consumer and corporate portfolios, Citi’s expected credit losses 
are determined primarily by utilizing models that consider the borrowers’ 
probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD) and exposure at default 
(EAD). The loss likelihood and severity models used for estimating expected 
credit losses are sensitive to changes in macroeconomic variables that inform 
the forecasts, and cover a wide range of geographic, industry, product and 
operating segments.

In addition, Citi’s models determine expected credit losses based on 
leading credit indicators, including loan delinquencies, changes in portfolio 
size, default frequency, risk ratings and loss recovery rates (among other 
things), as well as other current economic factors and credit trends, 
including housing prices, unemployment and gross domestic product 
(GDP). This methodology is applied separately for each product within each 
geographic region in which these portfolios exist. 

This evaluation process is subject to numerous estimates and judgments. 

The frequency of default, risk ratings, loss recovery rates, size and diversity 
of individual large credits and ability of borrowers with foreign currency 
obligations to obtain the foreign currency necessary for orderly debt 
servicing, among other things, are all taken into account.

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Changes in these estimates could have a direct impact on Citi’s credit costs 
and the allowance in any period.

Qualitative Component
The qualitative management adjustment component includes, among 
other things, management adjustments to reflect economic uncertainty 
based on the likelihood and severity of downside scenarios and certain 
portfolio characteristics not captured in the quantitative component, such 
as concentrations, collateral valuation, model limitations, idiosyncratic 
events and other factors as required by banking supervisory guidance for 
the ACL. The qualitative management adjustment component also reflects 
the uncertainty around the estimated impact of the pandemic on credit 
loss estimates. The ultimate extent of the pandemic’s impact on Citi’s ACL 
will depend on, among other things, (i) how consumers respond to the 
conclusion of government stimulus and assistance programs, (ii) the impact 
on unemployment, (iii) the timing and extent of the economic recovery, 
(iv) the severity and duration of any resurgence of COVID-19, (v) the rate 
of distribution and administration of vaccines and (vi) the extent of any 
market volatility.

4Q21 Changes in the ACL
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi released $1.0 billion of the ACL for its 
consumer portfolios and $0.4 billion of the ACL for its corporate portfolios, 
for a total release of $1.4 billion. The releases in the consumer and 
corporate ACLs were driven primarily by the continued improvement in 
the macroeconomic outlook, as well as continued improvements in credit 
quality. The overall qualitative management adjustments declined compared 
to the previous quarter. Based on its latest macroeconomic forecast, Citi 
believes its analysis of the ACL reflects the forward view of the economic 
environment as of December 31, 2021.

Macroeconomic Variables
Citi considers a multitude of macroeconomic variables for both the base and 
downside macroeconomic forecasts it uses to estimate the ACL, including 
domestic and international variables for its global portfolios and exposures. 
Citi’s forecasts of the U.S. unemployment rate and U.S. Real GDP growth rate 
represent the key macroeconomic variables that most significantly affect its 
estimate of the ACL. 

The tables below show Citi’s forecasted quarterly average U.S. 

unemployment rate and year-over-year U.S. Real GDP growth rate used 
in determining Citi’s ACL for each quarterly reporting period from 
4Q20 to 4Q21:

U.S. unemployment

Citi forecast at 4Q20
Citi forecast at 1Q21
Citi forecast at 2Q21
Citi forecast at 3Q21
Citi forecast at 4Q21

Quarterly average
2Q22

4Q21

4Q22

13-quarter 
average(1)

6.3
4.9
4.6
4.5
4.3

6.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.0

5.7
3.8
3.9
3.9
3.8

(1)  Represents the average unemployment rate for the rolling, forward-looking 13 quarters in the 

forecast horizon.

U.S. Real GDP

Citi forecast at 4Q20
Citi forecast at 1Q21
Citi forecast at 2Q21
Citi forecast at 3Q21
Citi forecast at 4Q21

Year-over-year growth rate(1)
Full year
2022

2021

2023

3.7
6.2
6.5
5.9
5.5

2.7
4.1
3.7
3.9
4.0

6.1
4.3
4.1
4.0
3.8

2.6
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2

(1)  The year-over-year growth rate is the percentage change in the Real (inflation adjusted) GDP level.

Under the base macroeconomic forecast as of 4Q21, U.S. Real GDP 
growth is expected to remain strong during 2022, and the unemployment 
rate is expected to continue to improve as the U.S. moves past the peak of the 
pandemic-related health and economic crisis.

Consumer
As discussed above, Citi’s total consumer ACLL release (including 
Corporate/Other) of $1.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 reduced 
the ACLL balance to $13.6 billion, or 5.0% of total consumer loans as of 
December 31, 2021. The release was primarily driven by the continued 
improvement in the macroeconomic outlook, as well as continued 
improvements in credit quality. Citi’s consumer ACLL is largely driven by the 
cards businesses.

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For cards, including Citi’s international businesses, the level of reserves 
relative to EOP loans decreased to 7.9% as of December 31, 2021, compared to 
9.1% at September 30, 2021, primarily driven by the continued improvement 
in the macroeconomic outlook, as well as continued improvements in credit 
quality. For the remaining consumer exposures, the level of reserves relative 
to EOP loans was 1.4% at December 31, 2021, essentially unchanged from 
September 30, 2021.

Corporate
Citi’s corporate ACLL release of $0.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 
reduced the ACLL reserve balance to $2.8 billion, or 0.73% of total funded 
loans. The release was primarily driven by improvements in portfolio credit 
quality, as well as improvement in the macroeconomic outlook.

The Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments 
(ACLUC) release of $191 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased the 
total ACLUC reserve balance included in Other liabilities to $1.9 billion at 
December 31, 2021.

ACLL and Non-accrual Ratios
At December 31, 2021, the ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total 
funded loans was 2.49% (5.02% for consumer loans and 0.73% for corporate 
loans) compared to 2.69% at September 30, 2021 (5.55% for consumer loans 
and 0.77% for corporate loans).

Citi’s total non-accrual loans were $3.4 billion at December 31, 2021, 
down $610 million from September 30, 2021. Consumer non-accrual loans 
decreased $87 million to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2021 from $1.6 
billion at September 30, 2021, while corporate non-accrual loans decreased 
$523 million to $1.9 billion at December 31, 2021 from $2.4 billion at 
September 30, 2021. In addition, the ratio of non-accrual loans to total 
consumer loans was 0.55% and non-accrual loans to total corporate loans 
was 0.47%, at December 31, 2021.

Regulatory Capital Impact
Citi has elected to phase in the CECL impact for regulatory capital purposes. 
The transition provisions were recently modified to defer the phase-in. After 
two years with no impact on capital, the CECL transition impact will phase 
in over a three-year transition period with 25% of the impact (net of deferred 
taxes) recognized on the first day of each subsequent year, commencing 
January 1, 2022, and will be fully implemented on January 1, 2025. In 
addition, 25% of the impact of the build (pretax) in 2020 and 2021 were 
deferred and being amortized over the same timeframe.

For a further description of the ACL and related accounts, see Notes 1 and 

15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

For a discussion of the adoption of the CECL accounting pronouncement, 

see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill
Citi tests goodwill for impairment annually on July 1 (the annual test) 
and through interim assessments between annual tests if an event occurs 
or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair 
value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, such as a significant 
adverse change in the business climate, a decision to sell or dispose of all 

or a significant portion of a reporting unit or a significant decline in Citi’s 
stock price. During 2021, the annual test was performed, which resulted 
in no goodwill impairment as described in Note 16 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup’s activities were conducted through 
the Global Consumer Banking and Institutional Clients Group business 
operating segments and Corporate/Other. Goodwill impairment testing 
is performed at the level below the business segment (referred to as a 
reporting unit).

Citi utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its 
reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. The allocated 
equity in the reporting units is determined based on the capital the business 
would require if it were operating as a standalone entity, incorporating 
sufficient capital to be in compliance with both current and expected 
regulatory capital requirements, including capital for specifically identified 
goodwill and intangible assets. The capital allocated to the reporting units 
is incorporated into the annual budget process, which is approved by Citi’s 
Board of Directors.

Goodwill impairment testing involves management judgment, requiring 

an assessment of whether the carrying value of a reporting unit can be 
supported by its fair value of the reporting unit using widely accepted 
valuation techniques, such as the market approach (earnings multiples 
and/or transaction multiples) and/or the income approach (discounted cash 
flow (DCF) method). In applying these methodologies, Citi utilizes a number 
of factors, including actual operating results, future business plans, economic 
projections and market data.

Similar to 2020, Citi engaged an independent valuation specialist in 
2021 to assist in Citi’s valuation of all the reporting units, employing both 
the market approach and the DCF method. The resulting fair values were 
relatively consistent and appropriate weighting was given to outputs from 
both methods. The DCF method utilized at the time of each impairment 
test used discount rates that Citi believes adequately reflected the risk 
and uncertainty in the financial markets in the internally generated 
cash flow projections.

The DCF method employs a capital asset pricing model in estimating 
the discount rate. Since none of the Company’s reporting units are publicly 
traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations cannot be directly 
correlated to Citigroup’s common stock price. The sum of the fair values 
of the reporting units exceeded the overall market capitalization of Citi as 
of July 1, 2021. However, Citi believes that it is not meaningful to reconcile 
the sum of the fair values of the Company’s reporting units to its market 
capitalization due to several factors. The market capitalization of Citigroup 
reflects the execution risk in a transaction involving Citigroup due to its size. 
However, the individual reporting units’ fair values are not subject to the 
same level of execution risk nor a business model that is as international. 
In addition, the market capitalization of Citigroup does not include 
consideration of the individual reporting unit’s control premium.

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Citi performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of July 1, 2021. 
The fair values of Citi’s reporting units as a percentage of their carrying 
values ranged from approximately 125% to 153%, resulting in no 
impairment. While the inherent risk related to uncertainty is embedded 
in the key assumptions used in the valuations, the economic and business 
environments continue to evolve as management implements its strategic 
refresh, which includes, among others, the exits of consumer businesses in 
13 markets in Asia and EMEA, as well as the exit of the Mexico consumer, 
small business and middle-market banking operations. If management’s 
future estimate of key economic and market assumptions were to differ from 
its current assumptions, Citi could potentially experience material goodwill 
impairment charges in the future. Citi expects that the implementation of its 
new operating segments and reporting units in the first quarter of 2022, as 
well as the timing and sequencing of the sales of its Asia consumer banking 
businesses, may result in goodwill impairment. See Notes 1 and 16 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on goodwill, 
including the changes in the goodwill balance year-over-year and the 
segments’ goodwill balances as of December 31, 2021.

Income Taxes

Overview
Citi is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S., its states and local 
municipalities and the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which Citi operates. These 
tax laws are complex and are subject to differing interpretations by the 
taxpayer and the relevant governmental taxing authorities. Disputes over 
interpretations of the tax laws may be subject to review and adjudication by 
the court systems of the various tax jurisdictions or may be settled with the 
taxing authority upon audit.

In establishing a provision for income tax expense, Citi must make 
judgments and interpretations about the application of these inherently 
complex tax laws. Citi must also make estimates about when in the future 
certain items will affect taxable income in the various tax jurisdictions, 
both domestic and foreign. Deferred taxes are recorded for the future 
consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements 
or tax returns, based upon enacted tax laws and rates. Deferred tax assets 
(DTAs) are recognized subject to management’s judgment that realization 
is more-likely-than-not. For example, if it is more-likely-than-not that a 
carry-forward would expire unused, Citi would set up a valuation allowance 
(VA) against that DTA. Citi has established valuation allowances as 
described below.

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), beginning in 2018, 
Citi is taxed on income generated by its U.S. operations at a federal tax rate 
of 21%. The effect on Citi’s state tax rate is dependent upon how and when 
the individual states that have not yet addressed the federal tax law changes 
choose to adopt the various new provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Citi’s non-U.S. branches and subsidiaries are subject to tax at their local 

tax rates. Non-U.S. branches also continue to be subject to U.S. taxation. 
The impact of this on Citi’s earnings depends on the level of branch pretax 
income, the local branch tax rate and allocations of overall domestic loss 

(ODL) and expenses for U.S. tax purposes to branch earnings. Citi expects no 
residual U.S. tax on such earnings since it currently has sufficient branch tax 
carry-forwards. With respect to non-U.S. subsidiaries, dividends from these 
subsidiaries are excluded from U.S. taxation. While the majority of Citi’s 
non-U.S. subsidiary earnings are classified as Global Intangible Low Taxed 
Income (GILTI), Citi expects no material residual U.S. tax on such earnings 
based on its non-U.S. subsidiaries’ local tax rates, which exceed, on average, 
the GILTI tax rate. Finally, Citi does not expect the Base Erosion Anti-Abuse 
Tax (BEAT) to affect its tax provision.

Deferred Tax Assets and Valuation Allowances
At December 31, 2021, Citi had net DTAs of $24.8 billion. In the fourth 
quarter of 2021, Citi’s DTAs increased by $0.3 billion, primarily as a result 
of losses in Other comprehensive income. On a full-year basis, Citi’s DTAs 
at December 31, 2021 were essentially unchanged from $24.8 billion at 
December 31, 2020.

Of Citi’s total net DTAs of $24.8 billion as of December 31, 2021, 
$9.5 billion, primarily related to tax carry-forwards, was deducted in 
calculating Citi’s regulatory capital. Net DTAs arising from temporary 
differences are deducted from regulatory capital if in excess of the 10%/15% 
limitations (see “Capital Resources” above). For the quarter and year 
ended December 31, 2021, Citi did not have any such DTAs. Accordingly, 
the remaining $15.3 billion of net DTAs as of December 31, 2021 was not 
deducted in calculating regulatory capital pursuant to Basel III standards, 
and was appropriately risk weighted under those rules.

Citi’s total VA at December 31, 2021 was $4.2 billion, a decrease of 
$1.0 billion from $5.2 billion at December 31, 2020. The decrease was 
primarily driven by usage of carry-forwards and expirations in the FTC 
branch basket. Citi’s VA of $4.2 billion is composed of $2.5 billion on its FTC 
carry-forwards, $1.0 billion on its U.S. residual DTA related to its non-U.S. 
branches, $0.6 billion on local non-U.S. DTAs and $0.1 billion on state net 
operating loss carry-forwards.

In 2021, Citi reduced its VA for DTAs related to FTCs in its branch basket 

for 2021 and future periods. As stated above with regard to the impact of 
non-U.S. branches on Citi’s earnings, the level of branch pretax income, 
the local branch tax rate and the allocations of ODL and expenses for U.S. 
tax purposes to the branch basket are the main factors in determining the 
branch VA. The allocated ODL was enhanced by significant taxable income 
generated in the current year. In addition, during 2021, the global interest 
rate environment and balance sheet requirements in non-U.S. branches 
resulted in a lower relative allocation of interest expense to non-U.S. 
branches. The combination of the factors enumerated resulted in a VA release 
of $0.2 billion. Citi also released branch basket VA of $0.1 billion with respect 
to future years, based upon Citi’s operating plan and estimates of future 
branch basket factors, as outlined above.

Citi’s VA of $0.8 billion against FTC carry-forwards in its general 
basket was reduced by $0.2 billion in 2021, primarily as a result of audit 
adjustments made to prior years’ returns. In Citi’s general basket for FTCs, 
changes in the forecasted amount of income in U.S. locations derived from 
sources outside the U.S., in addition to tax examination changes from prior 

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Potential U.S. Tax Legislation
On January 4, 2022, final FTC regulations were published in the Federal 
Register. These regulations eliminate the creditability of foreign taxes paid 
in certain situations. These include countries that do not align with U.S. 
tax principles in significant part and for services performed outside the 
recipient country. Citi is examining the extent to which these regulations will 
impact its effective tax rate. Any adoption effect on Citi’s DTAs, including its 
valuation allowance against FTC carry-forwards, will be reported in the first 
quarter of 2022. Citi does not expect a significant impact on its 2022 effective 
tax rate. However, the U.S. president’s proposed legislation discussed below, if 
enacted, could exacerbate the impact of these regulations.

The president has proposed the Build Back Better Act, which makes 

substantial changes to the taxation of multinational corporations. While the 
Act does not presently contain an increase to the U.S. corporate tax rate, it 
would impose a minimum level of U.S. taxation, computed on a jurisdiction 
by jurisdiction basis. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and 
Development (OECD) Inclusive Framework (140 countries) similarly 
proposed a minimum tax that could impact Citi.

years, could alter the amount of valuation allowance that is needed against 
such FTCs. Citi continues to look for additional actions that may become 
prudent and feasible, taking into account client, regulatory and operational 
considerations. (See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

Recognized FTCs comprised approximately $2.8 billion of Citi’s DTAs 
as of December 31, 2021, compared to approximately $4.4 billion as of 
December 31, 2020. The decrease in FTCs year-over-year was primarily due 
to current-year usage. The FTC carry-forward period represents the most 
time-sensitive component of Citi’s DTAs.

Citi has an ODL of approximately $15 billion at December 31, 2021, 
which allows Citi to elect a percentage between 50% and 100% of future 
years’ domestic source income to be reclassified as foreign source income. 
(See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of 
the ODL.)

The majority of Citi’s U.S. federal net operating loss carry-forward and all 
of its New York State and City net operating loss carry-forwards are subject to 
a carry-forward period of 20 years. This provides enough time to fully utilize 
the net DTAs pertaining to these existing net operating loss carry-forwards. 
This is due to Citi’s forecast of sufficient U.S. taxable income and the 
continued taxation of Citi’s non-U.S. income by New York State and City.

 Although realization is not assured, Citi believes that the realization of 
its recognized net DTAs of $24.8 billion at December 31, 2021 is more-likely-
than-not, based upon management’s expectations of future taxable income 
in the jurisdictions in which the DTAs arise, as well as available tax planning 
strategies (as defined in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes). Citi has concluded 
that it has the necessary positive evidence to support the realization of its net 
DTAs after taking its valuation allowances into consideration.

For additional information on Citi’s income taxes, including its income 

tax provision, tax assets and liabilities and a tabular summary of Citi’s 
net DTAs balance as of December 31, 2021 (including the FTCs and 
applicable expiration dates of the FTCs), see Note 9 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. For information on Citi’s ability to use its DTAs, see 
“Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” above and Note 9 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

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2017 Impact of Tax Reform
The table below discloses the as-reported GAAP results for 2018 and 2017, as well as the 2017 adjusted results excluding the one-time 2017 impact of Tax 
Reform. The table does not reflect any adjustment to 2018 results:

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts and as otherwise noted

Net income
Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations
Net income
Effective tax rate

Performance and other metrics:

Return on average assets
Return on average common stockholders’ equity
Return on average total stockholders’ equity
Return on average tangible common equity
Dividend payout ratio
Total payout ratio

2018 
as 
reported(1)

2017 
as 
reported

2017 one-time 
impact of 
Tax Reform

$18,045

$ (6,798)

$(22,594)

2017 
adjusted 
results(2)

$15,796

2018 increase (decrease) 
vs. 2017 ex-Tax Reform

$ Change

% Change

$2,249

14%

1.32
1.35

6.69
6.68
22.8%

0.94%
9.4
9.1
11.0
23.1
109.1

(2.94)
(2.98)
129.1%

(0.36)%
(3.9)
(3.0)
(4.6)
(32.2)
(213.9)

(8.31)
(8.31)
(9,930)bps

(120)bps

(1,090)
(1,000)
(1,270)
(5,020)
(33,140)

5.37
5.33
29.8%

0.84%
7.0
7.0
8.1
18.0
117.5

25
25
(700)bps

10bps
240
210
290
510
840

(1)  2018 includes the one-time benefit of $94 million, due to the finalization of the provisional component of the impact based on Citi’s analysis as well as additional guidance received from the U.S. Treasury Department 

related to Tax Reform, which impacted the tax line within Corporate/Other.

(2)  2017 excludes the one-time impact of Tax Reform.

Litigation Accruals
See the discussion in Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
information regarding Citi’s policies on establishing accruals for litigation 
and regulatory contingencies.

Accounting Changes
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of 
changes in accounting standards.

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DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Citi’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that 
information required to be disclosed under the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within 
the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, including without 
limitation that information required to be disclosed by Citi in its SEC filings 
is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief 
Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to 
allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Citi’s Disclosure Committee assists the CEO and CFO in their 

responsibilities to design, establish, maintain and evaluate the effectiveness 
of Citi’s disclosure controls and procedures. The Disclosure Committee 
is responsible for, among other things, the oversight, maintenance and 
implementation of the disclosure controls and procedures, subject to the 
supervision and oversight of the CEO and CFO.

Citi’s management, with the participation of its CEO and CFO, has 
evaluated the effectiveness of Citigroup’s disclosure controls and procedures 
(as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) 
as of December 31, 2021. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have 
concluded that at that date Citigroup’s disclosure controls and procedures 
were effective.

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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL 
REPORTING

Citi’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining 
adequate internal control over financial reporting. Citi’s internal control 
over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance 
regarding the reliability of its financial reporting and the preparation of 
financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Citi’s internal control over 
financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and 
fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of Citi’s assets, (ii) provide 
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles and that Citi’s receipts and expenditures are made only 
in accordance with authorizations of Citi’s management and directors and 
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection 
of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Citi’s assets that could have 
a material effect on its financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial 
reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Also, projections of 
any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that 
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Citi’s management assessed the effectiveness of Citigroup’s internal 

control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 based on the criteria 
set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). 
Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 
31, 2021, Citi’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. In 
addition, there were no changes in Citi’s internal control over financial 
reporting during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021 that materially 
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Citi’s internal control 
over financial reporting.

The effectiveness of Citi’s internal control over financial reporting as 
of December 31, 2021 has been audited by KPMG LLP, Citi’s independent 
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report below, which 
expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Citi’s internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Form 10-K, including but not limited to statements 
included within the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations, are “forward-looking statements” 
within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 
1995. In addition, Citigroup also may make forward-looking statements in its 
other documents filed or furnished with the SEC, and its management may 
make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives 
of the media and others.

Generally, forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts 
but instead represent Citigroup’s and its management’s beliefs regarding 
future events. Such statements may be identified by words such as believe, 
expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, may increase, may fluctuate, target and 
illustrative, and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as 
will, should, would and could. 

Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are 

subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results 
and capital and other financial conditions may differ materially from those 
included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including without 
limitation (i) the precautionary statements included within each individual 
business’s discussion and analysis of its results of operations and (ii) the 
factors listed and described under “Risk Factors” above.

Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Citigroup speak 

only as to the date they are made, and Citi does not undertake to update 
forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events 
that arise after the forward-looking statements were made. 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Citigroup Inc.:

Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control 
Over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of 
Citigroup Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 
and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive 
income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years 
in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes 
(collectively, the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited 
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of 
the Treadway Commission.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above 
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as 
of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash 
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, 
in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our 
opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 based on criteria 
established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company 
has changed its method of accounting for the recognition and measurement 
of credit losses as of January 1, 2020 due to the adoption of ASC Topic 326, 
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.

Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial 
statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial 
reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over 
financial reporting, included in the accompanying management’s annual 
report on internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and 
an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based 
on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public 
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are 
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with 
the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 

Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements 
are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether 
effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all 
material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing 

procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated 
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing 
procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, 
on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the 
consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the 
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included 
obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, 
assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating 
the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the 
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures 
as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits 
provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial 
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s 
internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and 
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable 
detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the 
assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions 
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts 
and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance 
with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and 
(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection 
of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial 
reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of 
any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that 
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from 
the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were 
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and 
that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated 
financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, 
or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does 

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not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, 
taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters 
below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the 
accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Assessment of the fair value of certain Level 3 assets and liabilities 
measured on a recurring basis
As described in Notes 1, 24 and 25 to the consolidated financial 
statements, the Company’s assets and liabilities recorded at fair value 
on a recurring basis were $856.6 billion and $313.4 billion, respectively 
at December 31, 2021. The Company estimated the fair value of Level 3 
assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis ($14.7 billion and 
$35.2 billion, respectively at December 31, 2021) utilizing various 
valuation techniques with one or more significant inputs or significant 
value drivers being unobservable including, but not limited to, 
complex internal valuation models, alternative pricing procedures or 
comparables analysis and discounted cash flows.

We identified the assessment of the measurement of fair value for 
certain Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring 
basis as a critical audit matter. A high degree of effort, including 
specialized skills and knowledge, and subjective and complex auditor 
judgment was involved in the assessment of the Level 3 fair values due 
to measurement uncertainty. Specifically, the assessment encompassed 
the evaluation of the fair value methodology, including methods, 
models and significant assumptions and inputs used to estimate fair 
value. Significant assumptions and inputs include interest rate, price, 
yield, credit spread, volatilities, correlations and forward prices. The 
assessment also included an evaluation of the conceptual soundness and 
performance of the valuation models.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address 

this critical audit matter. We involved valuation professionals with 
specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in evaluating the design 
and testing the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls 
related to the Company’s Level 3 fair value measurements, including 
controls over:

•  valuation methodologies, including significant inputs and 

assumptions

•  independent price verification
•  evaluating that significant model assumptions and inputs reflected 
those which a market participant would use to determine an exit 
price in the current market environment

•  the valuation models used were mathematically accurate and 

appropriate to value the financial instruments

•  relevant information used within the Company’s models that was 

reasonably available was considered in the fair value determination.

We evaluated the Company’s methodology for compliance with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We involved valuation 
professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in 

developing an independent fair value estimate for a selection of certain 
Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, 
based on independently developed valuation models and assumptions, 
as applicable, using market data sources we determined to be relevant 
and reliable, and compared our independent expectation to the 
Company’s fair value measurements.

Assessment of the allowance for credit losses collectively evaluated 
for impairment
As discussed in Notes 1 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements, 
the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to loans and unfunded 
lending commitments collectively evaluated for impairment (the 
collective ACLL) was $18.3 billion as of December 31, 2021. The expected 
credit losses for the quantitative component of the collective ACLL is the 
product of multiplying the probability of default (PD), loss given default 
(LGD), and exposure at default (EAD) for consumer and corporate 
loans. For consumer credit cards, the Company uses the payment rate 
approach over the life of the loan, which leverages payment rate curves, 
to determine the payments that should be applied to liquidate the 
end-of-period balance in the estimation of EAD. For unconditionally 
cancelable accounts, reserves are based on the expected life of the 
balance as of the evaluation date and do not include any undrawn 
commitments that are unconditionally cancelable. The Company’s 
models utilize a single forward-looking macroeconomic forecast and 
macroeconomic assumptions over reasonable and supportable forecast 
periods. Reasonable and supportable forecast periods vary by product. 
For consumer loan models, the Company uses a 13-quarter reasonable 
and supportable period and reverts to historical loss experience 
thereafter. For corporate loan models, the Company uses a nine-quarter 
reasonable and supportable period followed by a three-quarter transition 
to historical loss experience. Additionally, for consumer loans, these 
models consider leading credit indicators including loan delinquencies, 
as well as economic factors. For corporate loans, these models consider 
the credit quality as measured by risk ratings and economic factors. 
The qualitative component considers idiosyncratic events and the 
uncertainty of forward-looking economic scenarios.

We identified the assessment of the collective ACLL as a critical 

audit matter. The assessment involved significant measurement 
uncertainty requiring complex auditor judgment, and specialized skills 
and knowledge as well as experience in the industry. This assessment 
encompassed the evaluation of the various components of the collective 
ACLL methodology, including the methods and models used to estimate 
the PD, LGD, and EAD and certain key assumptions and inputs for the 
Company’s quantitative and qualitative components. Key assumptions 
and inputs for consumer loans included loan delinquencies, certain 
credit indicators, reasonable and supportable forecast periods, expected 
life as well as economic factors, including unemployment rates, gross 
domestic product (GDP), and housing prices, which are considered in 
the model. For corporate loans, key assumptions and inputs included risk 

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We also assessed the sufficiency of the audit evidence obtained related 

to the collective ACLL by evaluating the:

•  cumulative results of the audit procedures
•  qualitative aspects of the Company’s accounting practices
•  potential bias in the accounting estimates.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1969.

New York, New York  
(PCAOB ID # 185) 
February 25, 2022

ratings, reasonable and supportable forecasts, credit conversion factor for 
unfunded lending commitments, and economic factors, including GDP 
and unemployment rates considered in the model. Key assumptions and 
inputs for the qualitative component for both consumer and corporate 
loan portfolios included the likelihood and severity of a downside 
scenario and consideration of uncertainties due to idiosyncratic events 
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assessment also included an 
evaluation of the conceptual soundness and performance of the PD, LGD, 
and EAD models. In addition, auditor judgment was required to evaluate 
the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address 

this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the 
operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the 
Company’s measurement of the collective ACLL estimate, including 
controls over the:

•  approval of the collective ACLL methodologies
•  determination of the key assumptions and inputs used to estimate the 

quantitative and qualitative components of the collective ACLL

•  performance monitoring of the PD, LGD, and EAD models.

We evaluated the Company’s process to develop the collective ACLL 
estimate by testing certain sources of data, and assumptions that the 
Company used and considered the relevance and reliability of such data, 
and assumptions. In addition, we involved credit risk professionals with 
specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:

•  reviewing the Company’s collective ACLL methodologies and 
key assumptions for compliance with U.S. generally accepted 
accounting principles

•  assessing the conceptual soundness and performance testing of the 

PD, LGD, and EAD models by inspecting the model documentation to 
determine whether the models are suitable for their intended use

•  evaluating judgments made by the Company relative to the 

development and performance monitoring testing of the PD, LGD, and 
EAD models by comparing them to relevant Company-specific metrics

•  assessing the economic forecast scenarios through comparison to 

publicly available forecasts

•  evaluating the methodologies used to develop certain economic forecast 

scenarios by comparing them to relevant industry practices
•  testing corporate loan risk ratings for a selection of borrowers by 
evaluating the financial performance of the borrower, sources of 
repayment, and any relevant guarantees or underlying collateral
•  evaluating the methodologies used in determining the qualitative 
components and the effect of those components on the collective 
ACLL compared with relevant credit risk factors and consistency with 
credit trends.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Statement of Income— 

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income— 

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Balance Sheet—December 31, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity— 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows— 

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2—Discontinued Operations, Significant Disposals and  

Other Business Exits

Note 3—Operating Segments
Note 4—Interest Revenue and Expense
Note 5—Commissions and Fees; Administration and Other  

Fiduciary Fees

Note 6—Principal Transactions
Note 7—Incentive Plans
Note 8—Retirement Benefits
Note 9—Income Taxes
Note 10—Earnings per Share
Note 11—Securities Borrowed, Loaned and  

Subject to Repurchase Agreements
Note 12—Brokerage Receivables and Brokerage Payables
Note 13—Investments
Note 14—Loans
Note 15—Allowance for Credit Losses

136

137
138

140

142

144

157
159
160

161
164
165
169
180
184

185
188
189
200
217

Note 16—Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 17—Debt
Note 18—Regulatory Capital 
Note 19—Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive  

Income (Loss) (AOCI)

Note 20—Preferred Stock
Note 21—Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities
Note 22—Derivatives
Note 23—Concentrations of Credit Risk
Note 24—Fair Value Measurement
Note 25—Fair Value Elections
Note 26—Pledged Assets, Collateral, Guarantees and Commitments
Note 27—Contingencies
Note 28—Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Note 29—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

221
223
225

226
229
230
242
258
259
278
282
290
297
307

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts

Revenues
Interest revenue
Interest expense

Net interest income

Commissions and fees
Principal transactions
Administration and other fiduciary fees
Realized gains on sales of investments, net
Impairment losses on investments:

Impairment losses on investments and other assets
Provision for credit losses on AFS debt securities(1)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

Other revenue

Total non-interest revenues

Total revenues, net of interest expense 

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
Provision for credit losses on loans
Provision for credit losses on held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities
Provision for credit losses on other assets
Policyholder benefits and claims
Provision for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments

Total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims(2)

Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
Premises and equipment
Technology/communication
Advertising and marketing
Other operating

Total operating expenses

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Benefit for income taxes

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

Citigroup’s net income

Basic earnings per share(3)
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income 

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions)

Diluted earnings per share(3)
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income 

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions)

(1)  This presentation is in accordance with ASC 326, which requires the provision for credit losses on AFS securities to be included in revenue.
(2)  This total excludes the provision for credit losses on AFS securities, which is disclosed separately above. 
(3)  Due to rounding, earnings per share on continuing operations and discontinued operations may not sum to earnings per share on net income. 

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Years ended December 31,
2020

2019

2021

$ 50,475
7,981

$ 58,089
13,338

$ 76,510
28,382

$ 42,494

$ 44,751

$ 48,128

$ 13,672
10,154
3,943
665

$ 11,385
13,885
3,472
1,756

(206)
(3)

$

(209)

$ 1,165

$

$

(165)
(3)

(168)

420

$ 11,746
8,892
3,411
1,474

(32)
—

(32)

$

$ 1,448

$ 29,390

$ 30,750

$ 26,939

$ 71,884

$ 75,501

$ 75,067

$ (3,103)
(3)
—
116
(788)

$ 15,922
7
7
113
1,446

$ 8,218
—
—
73
92

$ (3,778)

$ 17,495

$ 8,383

$ 25,134
2,314
7,828
1,490
11,427

$ 22,214
2,333
7,383
1,217
11,227

$ 21,433
2,328
7,077
1,516
10,429

$ 48,193

$ 44,374

$ 42,783

$ 27,469
5,451

$ 13,632
2,525

$ 23,901
4,430

$ 22,018

$ 11,107

$ 19,471

$

$

7
—

7

$

$

(20)
—

(20)

$

$

(31)
(27)

(4)

$ 22,025
73

$ 11,087
40

$ 19,467
66

$ 21,952

$ 11,047

$ 19,401

$ 10.21
—

$ 10.21

2,033.0

$ 10.14
—

$ 10.14

$

$

$

$

4.75
(0.01)

4.74

2,085.8

4.73
(0.01)

4.72

$

$

$

$

8.08
—

8.08

2,249.2

8.04
—

8.04

2,049.4

2,099.0

2,265.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

Years ended December 31,
2020

2021

2019

$21,952

$11,047

$19,401

$ (3,934)
232
(1,492)
1,012
(2,525)
—

$ 3,585
(475)
1,470
(55)
(250)
(15)

$ 1,985
(1,136)
851
(552)
(321)
25

$ (6,707)

$ 4,260

$

852

$15,245

$15,307

$20,253

$

(99)
73

$

26
40

$ —
66

$15,219

$15,373

$20,319

In millions of dollars

Citigroup’s net income

Add: Citigroup’s other comprehensive income (loss)
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on debt securities, net of taxes(1)
Net change in debt valuation adjustment (DVA), net of taxes(1)
Net change in cash flow hedges, net of taxes
Benefit plans liability adjustment, net of taxes(2)
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes and hedges
Net change in excluded component of fair value hedges, net of taxes

Citigroup’s total other comprehensive income (loss)

Citigroup’s total comprehensive income

Add: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income

(1)   See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)  See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

In millions of dollars

Assets
Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
Deposits with banks, net of allowance
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell (including $216,466 and $185,204 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, 
respectively, at fair value), net of allowance
Brokerage receivables, net of allowance
Trading account assets (including $133,828 and $168,967 pledged to creditors at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively)
Investments:

Available-for-sale debt securities (including $9,226 and $5,921 pledged to creditors as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively), 
net of allowance
Held-to-maturity debt securities (including $1,460 and $547 pledged to creditors as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively), 
net of allowance
Equity securities (including $1,032 and $1,066 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)

Total investments
Loans:

Consumer (including $12 and $14 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)
Corporate (including 6,070 and 6,840 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)

Loans, net of unearned income

Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL)

Total loans, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets (including MSRs of $404 and $336 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)
Other assets (including $12,342 and $14,613 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value), net of allowance

Total assets

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

December 31,

2021

2020

$

27,515
234,518

$

26,349
283,266

327,288
54,340
331,945

294,712
44,806
375,079

288,522

335,084

216,963
7,337

104,943
7,332

$ 512,822

$ 447,359

271,236
396,531

288,839
387,044

$ 667,767
(16,455)

$ 675,883
(24,956)

$ 651,312
21,299
4,495
125,879

$ 650,927
22,162
4,747
110,683

$2,291,413

$2,260,090

The following table presents certain assets of consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs), which are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet above. The 
assets in the table below include those assets that can only be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs, presented on the following page, and are in excess 
of those obligations. In addition, the assets in the table below include third-party assets of consolidated VIEs only and exclude intercompany balances that 
eliminate in consolidation.

In millions of dollars

Assets of consolidated VIEs to be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs
Cash and due from banks
Trading account assets
Investments
Loans, net of unearned income

Consumer
Corporate

Loans, net of unearned income

Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL)

Total loans, net
Other assets

Total assets of consolidated VIEs to be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs

Statement continues on the next page.

December 31,

2021

2020

$

260
10,038
844

34,677
14,312

$48,989
(2,668)

$46,321
1,174

$58,637

$

281 
8,104 
837 

37,561 
17,027 

$54,588 
(3,794)

$50,794 
43

$60,059 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Continued)

In millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts

Liabilities
Non-interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices
Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices (including $879 and $879 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)
Non-interest-bearing deposits in offices outside the U.S.
Interest-bearing deposits in offices outside the U.S. (including $787 and $1,079 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)

Total deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase (including $56,694 and $60,206 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, 
at fair value)
Brokerage payables (including $3,575 and $6,835 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value), including allowance
Trading account liabilities
Short-term borrowings (including $7,358 and $4,683 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)
Long-term debt (including $82,609 and $67,063 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, at fair value)
Other liabilities 

Total liabilities

Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; authorized shares: 30 million), issued shares: 759,800 as of December 31, 2021 and 779,200 as of 
December 31, 2020, at aggregate liquidation value
Common stock ($0.01 par value; authorized shares: 6 billion), issued shares: 3,099,651,835 as of December 31, 2021 and 3,099,633,160  
as of December 31, 2020
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,115,296,641 shares as of December 31, 2021 and 1,017,543,951 shares as of December 31, 2020
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI)

Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

December 31,

2021

2020

$ 158,552
543,283
97,270
518,125

$ 126,942 
503,213 
100,543 
549,973 

$1,317,230

$1,280,671 

191,285
61,430
161,529
27,973
254,374
74,920

199,525 
50,484 
168,027 
29,514 
271,686 
59,983 

$2,088,741

$2,059,890 

$

18,995

$

19,480 

31
108,003
184,948
(71,240)
(38,765)

31 
107,846 
168,272 
(64,129)
(32,058)

$ 201,972
700

$ 199,442 
758 

$ 202,672

$ 200,200 

$2,291,413

$2,260,090 

The following table presents certain liabilities of consolidated VIEs, which are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet above. The liabilities in the table 
below include third-party liabilities of consolidated VIEs only and exclude intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation. The liabilities also exclude 
amounts where creditors or beneficial interest holders have recourse to the general credit of Citigroup.

In millions of dollars

Liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors or beneficial interest holders do not have  
recourse to the general credit of Citigroup
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Other liabilities

Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors or beneficial interest holders do not have  
recourse to the general credit of Citigroup

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

December 31,

2021

2020

$ 8,376
12,579
694

$ 9,278 
20,405 
463 

$21,649

$ 30,146 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

In millions of dollars, except shares in thousands

Preferred stock at aggregate liquidation value
Balance, beginning of year
Issuance of new preferred stock
Redemption of preferred stock

Balance, end of year

Years ended December 31,

2021

Amounts
2020

2019

2021

Shares
2020

2019

$ 19,480
3,300
(3,785)

$ 17,980
3,000
(1,500)

$ 18,460
1,500
(1,980)

$ 18,995

$ 19,480

$ 17,980

779
132
(151)

760

719
120
(60)

779

738
60
(79)

719

Common stock and additional paid-in capital (APIC)
Balance, beginning of year
Employee benefit plans
Preferred stock issuance costs (new issuances, net of reclassifications to retained 
earnings for redemptions)
Other

$107,877
85

$107,871
5

$107,953
(112)

3,099,633
19

3,099,603
30

3,099,567
36

25
47

(4)
5

(4)
34

—
—

—
—

—
—

Balance, end of year

$108,034

$107,877

$107,871

3,099,652

3,099,633

3,099,603

Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year
Adjustments to opening balance, net of taxes(1)

Financial instruments—credit losses (CECL adoption)
Variable post-charge-off third-party collection costs
Lease accounting, intra-entity transfers of assets

Adjusted balance, beginning of year
Citigroup’s net income
Common dividends(2)
Preferred dividends
Other (primarily reclassifications from APIC for preferred 
issuance costs on redemptions)

Balance, end of year

Treasury stock, at cost
Balance, beginning of year
Employee benefit plans(3)
Treasury stock acquired(4)

Balance, end of year

$168,272

$165,369

$151,347

—
—
—

$168,272
21,952
(4,196)
(1,040)

(3,076)
330
—

$162,623
11,047
(4,299)
(1,095)

—
—
151

$151,498
19,401
(4,403)
(1,109)

(40)

(4)

(18)

$184,948

$168,272

$165,369

$ (64,129)
489
(7,600)

$ (61,660)
456
(2,925)

$ (44,370)
585
(17,875)

(1,017,544)
7,745
(105,498)

(985,480)
8,676
(40,740)

(731,100)
9,872
(264,252)

$ (71,240)

$ (64,129)

$ (61,660)

(1,115,297)

(1,017,544)

(985,480)

Citigroup’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance, beginning of year
Citigroup’s total other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance, end of year

$ (32,058)
(6,707)

$ (36,318)
4,260

$ (37,170)
852

$ (38,765)

$ (32,058)

$ (36,318)

Total Citigroup common stockholders’ equity

$182,977

$179,962

$175,262

1,984,355

2,082,089

2,114,123

Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity

$201,972

$199,442

$193,242

Noncontrolling interests
Balance, beginning of year

Transactions between noncontrolling-interest shareholders  
and the related consolidated subsidiary
Transactions between Citigroup and the noncontrolling-interest shareholders
Net income attributable to noncontrolling-interest shareholders
Distributions paid to noncontrolling-interest shareholders
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 
noncontrolling-interest shareholders
Other

Net change in noncontrolling interests

Balance, end of year

Total equity

$

758

$

704

$

854

—
(10)
73
(10)

(99)
(12)

(58)

700

$

$

—
(4)
40
(2)

26
(6)

54

758

—
(169)
66
(40)

—
(7)

(150)

704

$

$

$

$

$202,672

$200,200

$193,946

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(1)  See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(2)  Common dividends declared were $0.51 per share in the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2021 and 2020; $0.45 per share in the first and second quarters of 2019 and $0.51 per share in the third and fourth 

(3) 

quarters of 2019.
Includes treasury stock related to (i) certain activity on employee stock option program exercises where the employee delivers existing shares to cover the option exercise, or (ii) under Citi’s employee restricted or 
deferred stock programs where shares are withheld to satisfy tax requirements.

(4)  Primarily consists of open market purchases under Citi’s Board of Directors-approved common stock repurchase programs.

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

Years ended December 31,
2020

2019

2021

$ 22,025
73

$ 21,952
7

$ 11,087 
40 

$ 11,047 
(20)

$ 19,467 
66 

$ 19,401 
(4)

$ 21,945

$ 11,067 

$ 19,405 

700
3,964
1,413
(3,891)
(665)
206
43,059
(6,498)
1,412
(3,809)
(2,139)
6,839
(1,287)

— 
3,937 
(2,333)
17,368 
(1,756)
165 
(98,997)
48,133 
(3,066)
1,202 
(1,012)
558 
4,113 

— 
3,905 
(610)
8,310 
(1,474)
32 
(20,124)
(24,411)
(20,377)
(909)
4,724 
1,737 
16,955 

$ 39,304

$ (31,688)

$ (32,242)

$ 61,249

$ (20,621)

$ (12,837)

$ (32,576)
(1,173)
2,918
(359,158)
126,728
142,100
(4,119)
190
185

$ (43,390)
14,249
1,495
(334,900)
146,285
124,229
(3,446)
50
116

$ 19,362
(22,466)
2,878
(274,491)
137,173
119,051
(5,336)
259
196

$(124,905)

$ (95,312)

$ (23,374)

$

(5,198)
3,300
(3,785)
(7,601)
(337)
(8,240)
70,658
(74,950)
44,966
(1,541)

$

(5,352)
2,995 
(1,500)
(2,925)
(411)
33,186 
76,458 
(63,402)
210,081 
(15,535)

$

(5,447)
1,496 
(1,980)
(17,571)
(364)
(11,429)
59,134 
(51,029)
57,420 
12,703 

In millions of dollars

Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Citigroup’s net income

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Income from continuing operations—excluding noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

Net loss on significant disposals(1)
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Provision for credit losses on loans and unfunded lending commitments
Realized gains from sales of investments
Impairment losses on investments and other assets
Change in trading account assets
Change in trading account liabilities
Change in brokerage receivables net of brokerage payables
Change in loans HFS
Change in other assets
Change in other liabilities
Other, net

Total adjustments

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations

Change in securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Change in loans 
Proceeds from sales and securitizations of loans
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Capital expenditures on premises and equipment and capitalized software
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment, subsidiaries and affiliates and repossessed assets
Other, net

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations

Dividends paid
Issuance of preferred stock
Redemption of preferred stock
Treasury stock acquired
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes
Change in securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Issuance of long-term debt
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt
Change in deposits
Change in short-term borrowings

Statement continues on the next page.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries

In millions of dollars

Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks

Change in cash, due from banks and deposits with banks
Cash, due from banks and deposits with banks at beginning of year

Cash, due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
Deposits with banks, net of allowance

Cash, due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
Cash paid during the year for interest

Non-cash investing activities(1)(2)
Decrease in net loans associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS
Transfers to loans HFS (Other assets) from loans

Non-cash financing activities(1)
Decrease in long-term debt associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS
Decrease in deposits associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS

Years ended December 31,
2020

2019

2021

$ 17,272

$ 233,595

$ 42,933

$

(1,198)

$

(1,966)

$

(908)

(47,582)
309,615

115,696
193,919

5,814
188,105

$ 262,033

$ 309,615

$ 193,919

$ 27,515
234,518

$ 26,349
283,266

$ 23,967
169,952

$ 262,033

$ 309,615

$ 193,919

$

$

$

4,028
7,143

9,945
7,414

479
8,407

$

$

$

4,797
12,094

$

4,888
27,901

— $

2,614

—
5,500

— $
—

—
—

(1)  See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on significant disposals.
(2)  Operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities represent non-cash investing and financing activities, respectively, and are not included in the non-cash investing activities presented here. 

See Note 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information and balances.

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Throughout these Notes, “Citigroup,” “Citi” and the “Company” refer to 
Citigroup Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Certain reclassifications and updates have been made to the prior 

periods’ financial statements and notes to conform to the current 
period’s presentation.

Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Citigroup 
and its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted 
accounting principles (GAAP). The Company consolidates subsidiaries in 
which it holds, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights 
or where it exercises control. Entities in which the Company holds 20% 
to 50% of the voting rights and/or has the ability to exercise significant 
influence, other than investments of designated venture capital subsidiaries 
or investments accounted for at fair value under the fair value option, are 
accounted for under the equity method, and the pro rata share of their 
income (loss) is included in Other revenue. Income from investments in 
less-than-20%-owned companies is recognized when dividends are received. 
As discussed in more detail in Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements, Citigroup also consolidates entities deemed to be variable interest 
entities when Citigroup is determined to be the primary beneficiary. Gains 
and losses on the disposition of branches, subsidiaries, affiliates, buildings 
and other investments are included in Other revenue.

Citibank
Citibank, N.A. (Citibank) is a commercial bank and indirect wholly owned 
subsidiary of Citigroup. Citibank’s principal offerings include investment 
banking, commercial banking, cash management, trade finance and 
e-commerce; private banking products and services; consumer finance, credit 
cards, and mortgage lending; and retail banking products and services.

Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)
An entity is a variable interest entity (VIE) if it meets either of the 
criteria outlined in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 810, 
Consolidation, which are (i) the entity has equity that is insufficient to 
permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated 
financial support from other parties, or (ii) the entity has equity investors 
that cannot make significant decisions about the entity’s operations or that 
do not absorb their proportionate share of the entity’s expected losses or 
expected returns.

The Company consolidates a VIE when it has both the power to direct the 

activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance 
and a right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses of the entity 
that could be potentially significant to the VIE (that is, Citi is the primary 
beneficiary). In addition to variable interests held in consolidated VIEs, 
the Company has variable interests in other VIEs that are not consolidated 
because the Company is not the primary beneficiary.

All unconsolidated VIEs are monitored by the Company to assess whether 

any events have occurred to cause its primary beneficiary status to change.

All entities not deemed to be VIEs with which the Company has 
involvement are evaluated for consolidation under other subtopics of 
ASC 810. See Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more 
detailed information.

Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of Citi’s foreign operations are translated from their 
respective functional currencies into U.S. dollars using period-end spot 
foreign exchange rates. The effects of those translation adjustments are 
reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component 
of stockholders’ equity, net of any related hedge and tax effects, until realized 
upon sale or substantial liquidation of the foreign entity, at which point 
such amounts are reclassified into earnings. Revenues and expenses of Citi’s 
foreign operations are translated monthly from their respective functional 
currencies into U.S. dollars at amounts that approximate weighted average 
exchange rates.

For transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the 
functional currency, including transactions denominated in the local 
currencies of foreign operations that use the U.S. dollar as their functional 
currency, the effects of changes in exchange rates are primarily included 
in Principal transactions, along with the related effects of any economic 
hedges. Instruments used to hedge foreign currency exposures include 
foreign currency forward, option and swap contracts and, in certain 
instances, designated issues of non-U.S.-dollar debt. Foreign operations 
in countries with highly inflationary economies designate the U.S. dollar 
as their functional currency, with the effects of changes in exchange rates 
primarily included in Other revenue.

Investment Securities
Investments include debt and equity securities. Debt securities include bonds, 
notes and redeemable preferred stocks, as well as certain loan-backed and 
structured securities that are subject to prepayment risk. Equity securities 
include common and nonredeemable preferred stock.

Debt Securities

•  Debt securities classified as “held-to-maturity” (HTM) are securities that 
the Company has both the ability and the intent to hold until maturity 
and are carried at amortized cost. Interest income on such securities is 
included in Interest revenue.

•  Debt securities classified as “available-for-sale” (AFS) are carried at 
fair value with changes in fair value reported in Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity, net 
of applicable income taxes and hedges. Interest income on such securities 
is included in Interest revenue.

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Equity Securities

•  Marketable equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in 

fair value recognized in earnings.

•  Non-marketable equity securities are measured at fair value with 

changes in fair value recognized in earnings unless (i) the measurement 
alternative is elected or (ii) the investment represents Federal Reserve 
Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock or certain exchange seats that 
continue to be carried at cost. Non-marketable equity securities under the 
measurement alternative are carried at cost less impairment (if any), plus 
or minus changes resulting from observed prices for orderly transactions 
for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

•  Certain investments that would otherwise have been accounted for 

using the equity method are carried at fair value with changes in fair 
value recognized in earnings, since the Company elected to apply fair 
value accounting.

For investments in debt securities classified as held-to-maturity (HTM) 
or available-for-sale (AFS), the accrual of interest income is suspended for 
investments that are in default or for which it is likely that future interest 
payments will not be made as scheduled.

Debt securities not measured at fair value through earnings include 
securities held in HTM or AFS, and equity securities accounted for under 
the Measurement Alternative or equity method and Federal Reserve Bank, 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and certain exchange seats. These securities 
are subject to evaluation for impairment as described in Note 15 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for HTM securities and in Note 13 for AFS, 
Measurement Alternative and equity method investments. Realized gains 
and losses on sales of investments are included in earnings, primarily on a 
specific identification basis.

The Company uses a number of valuation techniques for investments 
carried at fair value, which are described in Note 24 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Trading Account Assets and Liabilities
Trading account assets include debt and marketable equity securities, 
derivatives in a receivable position, residual interests in securitizations 
and physical commodities inventory. In addition, as described in Note 25 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements, certain assets that Citigroup has 
elected to carry at fair value under the fair value option, such as loans and 
purchased guarantees, are also included in Trading account assets.

Trading account liabilities include securities sold, not yet purchased 
(short positions) and derivatives in a net payable position, as well as certain 
liabilities that Citigroup has elected to carry at fair value (as described in 
Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Other than physical commodities inventory, all trading account assets 
and liabilities are carried at fair value. Revenues generated from trading 
assets and trading liabilities are generally reported in Principal transactions 
and include realized gains and losses as well as unrealized gains and losses 
resulting from changes in the fair value of such instruments. Interest income 
on trading assets is recorded in Interest revenue reduced by interest expense 
on trading liabilities.

Physical commodities inventory is carried at the lower of cost or market 
with related losses reported in Principal transactions, except when included 
in a hedge relationship. Realized gains and losses on sales of commodities 
inventory are included in Principal transactions. Investments in 
unallocated precious metals accounts (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) 
are accounted for as hybrid instruments containing a debt host contract and 
an embedded non-financial derivative instrument indexed to the price of the 
relevant precious metal. The embedded derivative instrument and debt host 
contract are carried at fair value under the fair value option, as described in 
Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivatives used for trading purposes include interest rate, currency, equity, 

credit and commodity swap agreements, options, caps and floors, warrants, 
and financial and commodity futures and forward contracts. Derivative asset 
and liability positions are presented net by counterparty on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet when a valid master netting agreement exists and the other 
conditions set out in ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet—Offsetting, are met. 
See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company uses a number of techniques to determine the fair value 

of trading assets and liabilities, which are described in Note 24 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned
Securities borrowing and lending transactions do not constitute a sale 
of the underlying securities for accounting purposes and are treated as 
collateralized financing transactions. Such transactions are recorded at the 
amount of proceeds advanced or received plus accrued interest. As described 
in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has 
elected to apply fair value accounting to a number of securities borrowing 
and lending transactions. Fees received or paid for all securities borrowing 
and lending transactions are recorded in Interest revenue or Interest 
expense at the contractually specified rate.

Where the conditions of ASC 210-20-45-1, Balance Sheet—Offsetting: 

Right of Setoff Conditions, are met, securities borrowing and lending 
transactions are presented net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company monitors the fair value of securities borrowed or loaned on 
a daily basis and obtains or posts additional collateral in order to maintain 
contractual margin protection.

As described in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the 
Company uses a discounted cash flow technique to determine the fair value 
of securities lending and borrowing transactions.

Repurchase and Resale Agreements
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repos) and securities 
purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repos) do not constitute a sale 
(or purchase) of the underlying securities for accounting purposes and are 
treated as collateralized financing transactions. As described in Note 25 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has elected to apply fair 
value accounting to certain of such transactions, with changes in fair value 
reported in earnings. Any transactions for which fair value accounting has 
not been elected are recorded at the amount of cash advanced or received 
plus accrued interest. Irrespective of whether the Company has elected fair 
value accounting, interest paid or received on all repo and reverse repo 
transactions is recorded in Interest expense or Interest revenue at the 
contractually specified rate.

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Where the conditions of ASC 210-20-45-11, Balance Sheet—Offsetting: 

Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Agreements, are met, repos and 
reverse repos are presented net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company’s policy is to take possession of securities purchased under 

reverse repurchase agreements. The Company monitors the fair value of 
securities subject to repurchase or resale on a daily basis and obtains or posts 
additional collateral in order to maintain contractual margin protection.
As described in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the 
Company uses a discounted cash flow technique to determine the fair value 
of repo and reverse repo transactions.

Loans
Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any 
unearned income and unamortized deferred fees and costs, except for credit 
card receivable balances, which include accrued interest and fees. Loan 
origination fees and certain direct origination costs are generally deferred 
and recognized as adjustments to income over the lives of the related loans.

As described in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Citi has 
elected fair value accounting for certain loans. Such loans are carried at fair 
value with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Interest income on 
such loans is recorded in Interest revenue at the contractually specified rate.

Loans that are held-for-investment are classified as Loans, net of 

unearned income on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and the related cash 
flows are included within the cash flows from investing activities category 
in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on the line Change in loans. 
However, when the initial intent for holding a loan has changed from 
held-for-investment to held-for-sale (HFS), the loan is reclassified to HFS, but 
the related cash flows continue to be reported in cash flows from investing 
activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on the line Proceeds 
from sales and securitizations of loans.

Consumer Loans
Consumer loans represent loans and leases managed primarily by the Global 
Consumer Banking (GCB) businesses and Corporate/Other.

Consumer Non-accrual and Re-aging Policies
As a general rule, interest accrual ceases for installment and real estate (both 
open- and closed-end) loans when payments are 90 days contractually past 
due. For credit cards and other unsecured revolving loans, however, Citi 
generally accrues interest until payments are 180 days past due. As a result 
of OCC guidance, home equity loans in regulated bank entities are classified 
as non-accrual if the related residential first mortgage is 90 days or more 
past due. Also as a result of OCC guidance, mortgage loans in regulated bank 
entities are classified as non-accrual within 60 days of notification that the 
borrower has filed for bankruptcy, with the exception of Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA)-insured loans.

Loans that have been modified to grant a concession to a borrower 
in financial difficulty may not be accruing interest at the time of the 
modification. The policy for returning such modified loans to accrual status 

varies by product and/or region. In most cases, a minimum number of 
payments (ranging from one to six) is required, while in other cases the loan 
is never returned to accrual status. For regulated bank entities, such modified 
loans are returned to accrual status if a credit evaluation at the time of, or 
subsequent to, the modification indicates the borrower is able to meet the 
restructured terms, and the borrower is current and has demonstrated a 
reasonable period of sustained payment performance (minimum six months 
of consecutive payments).

For U.S. consumer loans, generally one of the conditions to qualify for 
modification (other than for loan modifications made through the CARES 
Act relief provisions or banking agency guidance for pandemic-related 
issues) is that a minimum number of payments (typically ranging from 
one to three) must be made. Upon modification, the loan is re-aged to 
current status. However, re-aging practices for certain open-ended consumer 
loans, such as credit cards, are governed by Federal Financial Institutions 
Examination Council (FFIEC) guidelines. For open-ended consumer loans 
subject to FFIEC guidelines, one of the conditions for the loan to be re-aged 
to current status is that at least three consecutive minimum monthly 
payments, or the equivalent amount, must be received. In addition, under 
FFIEC guidelines, the number of times that such a loan can be re-aged is 
subject to limitations (generally once in 12 months and twice in five years). 
Furthermore, FHA and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans may only be 
modified under those respective agencies’ guidelines, and payments are not 
always required in order to re-age a modified loan to current.

Consumer Charge-Off Policies
Citi’s charge-off policies follow the general guidelines below:

•  Unsecured installment loans are charged off at 120 days contractually 

past due.

•  Unsecured revolving loans and credit card loans are charged off at 180 

days contractually past due.

•  Loans secured with non-real estate collateral are written down to 
the estimated value of the collateral, less costs to sell, at 120 days 
contractually past due.

•  Real estate-secured loans are written down to the estimated value of the 

property, less costs to sell, at 180 days contractually past due.
•  Real estate-secured loans are charged off no later than 180 days 

contractually past due if a decision has been made not to foreclose 
on the loans.

•  Unsecured loans in bankruptcy are charged off within 60 days of 

notification of filing by the bankruptcy court or in accordance with Citi’s 
charge-off policy, whichever occurs earlier.

•  Real estate-secured loans in bankruptcy, other than FHA-insured loans, 
are written down to the estimated value of the property, less costs to sell, 
within 60 days of notification that the borrower has filed for bankruptcy or 
in accordance with Citi’s charge-off policy, whichever is earlier.

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portfolios. ASC 326 defines the ACL as a valuation account that is deducted 
from the amortized cost of a financial asset to present the net amount that 
management expects to collect on the financial asset over its expected life. All 
financial assets carried at amortized cost are in the scope of ASC 326, while 
assets measured at fair value are excluded. See Note 13 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for a discussion of impairment on available-for-sale 
(AFS) securities.

Increases and decreases to the allowances are recorded in Provisions 
for credit losses. The CECL methodology utilizes a lifetime expected credit 
loss (ECL) measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses for 
held-for-investment (HFI) loans, held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, 
receivables and other financial assets measured at amortized cost at the time 
the financial asset is originated or acquired. Within the life of a loan or other 
financial asset, the methodology generally results in the earlier recognition of 
the provision for credit losses and the related ACL than prior U.S. GAAP.
Estimation of ECLs requires Citi to make assumptions regarding the 
likelihood and severity of credit loss events and their impact on expected 
cash flows, which drive the probability of default (PD), loss given default 
(LGD) and exposure at default (EAD) models and, where Citi discounts the 
ECL, using discounting techniques for certain products. Where the asset’s life 
extends beyond the R&S forecast period, Citi considers historical experience 
over the remaining life of the assets in estimating the ACL.

Citi uses a multitude of variables in its macroeconomic forecast as part 

of its calculation of both the qualitative and quantitative components of 
the ACL, including both domestic and international variables for its global 
portfolios and exposures. Citi’s forecasts of the U.S. unemployment rate 
and U.S. Real GDP growth rate represent the key macroeconomic variables 
that most significantly affect its estimate of its consumer and corporate 
ACLs. Under the quantitative base scenario, Citi’s 4Q21 forecasts are for U.S. 
unemployment to continue to improve as the U.S. continues to move past the 
peak of the pandemic-related health and economic crisis.

The following are the main factors and interpretations that Citi considers 

when estimating the ACL under the CECL methodology:

•  The most important reasons for the change in the ACL during 2021 were 

the ACL releases resulting from the recovery from the pandemic.
•  CECL reserves are estimated over the contractual term of the financial 

asset, which is adjusted for expected prepayments. Expected extensions are 
generally not considered unless the option to extend the loan cannot be 
canceled unilaterally by Citi. Modifications are also not considered, unless 
Citi has a reasonable expectation that it will execute a troubled debt 
restructuring (TDR).

Corporate Loans
Corporate loans represent loans and leases managed by Institutional Clients 
Group (ICG). Corporate loans are identified as impaired and placed on a 
cash (non-accrual) basis when it is determined, based on actual experience 
and a forward-looking assessment of the collectability of the loan in full, that 
the payment of interest or principal is doubtful or when interest or principal 
is 90 days past due, except when the loan is well collateralized and in the 
process of collection. Any interest accrued on impaired corporate loans and 
leases is reversed at 90 days past due and charged against current earnings, 
and interest is thereafter included in earnings only to the extent actually 
received in cash. When there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability 
of principal, all cash receipts are thereafter applied to reduce the recorded 
investment in the loan.

Impaired corporate loans and leases are written down to the extent that 
principal is deemed to be uncollectible. Impaired collateral-dependent loans 
and leases, where repayment is expected to be provided solely by the sale 
of the underlying collateral and there are no other available and reliable 
sources of repayment, are written down to the lower of carrying value or 
collateral value. Cash-basis loans are returned to accrual status when 
all contractual principal and interest amounts are reasonably assured of 
repayment and there is a sustained period of repayment performance in 
accordance with the contractual terms.

Loans Held-for-Sale
Corporate and consumer loans that have been identified for sale are classified 
as loans HFS and included in Other assets. The practice of Citi’s U.S. prime 
mortgage business has been to sell substantially all of its conforming loans. 
As such, U.S. prime mortgage conforming loans are classified as HFS and 
the fair value option is elected at origination, with changes in fair value 
recorded in Other revenue. With the exception of those loans for which the 
fair value option has been elected, HFS loans are accounted for at the lower of 
cost or market value, with any write-downs or subsequent recoveries charged 
to Other revenue. The related cash flows are classified in the Consolidated 
Statement of Cash Flows in the cash flows from operating activities category 
on the line Change in loans held-for-sale.

Allowances for Credit Losses (ACL)
Commencing January 1, 2020, Citi adopted Accounting Standards Update 
(ASC) 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, using the methodologies 
described below. For information about Citi’s accounting for loan losses prior 
to January 1, 2020, see “Superseded Accounting Principles” below.

The current expected credit losses (CECL) methodology is based on 
relevant information about past events, including historical experience, 
current conditions and reasonable and supportable (R&S) forecasts that 
affect the collectability of the reported financial asset balances. If the asset’s 
life extends beyond the R&S forecast period, then historical experience is 
considered over the remaining life of the assets in the ACL. The resulting ACL 
is adjusted in each subsequent reporting period through Provisions for credit 
losses in the Consolidated Statement of Income to reflect changes in history, 
current conditions and forecasts as well as changes in asset positions and 

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•  Credit enhancements that are not freestanding (such as those that 

•  Citi uses the most recent available information to inform its 

are included in the original terms of the contract or those executed in 
conjunction with the lending transaction) are considered loss mitigants 
for purposes of CECL reserve estimation.

•  For unconditionally cancelable accounts such as credit cards, reserves 
are based on the expected life of the balance as of the evaluation date 
(assuming no further charges) and do not include any undrawn 
commitments that are unconditionally cancelable. Reserves are included 
for undrawn commitments for accounts that are not unconditionally 
cancelable (such as letters of credit and corporate loan commitments, 
home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), undrawn mortgage loan 
commitments and financial guarantees).

•  CECL models are designed to be economically sensitive. They utilize the 
macroeconomic forecasts provided by Citi’s economic forecasting team 
(EFT) that are approved by senior management. Analysis is performed 
and documented to determine the necessary qualitative management 
adjustment (QMA) to capture forward-looking macroeconomic 
expectations and model uncertainty.

•  The portion of the forecast that reflects the EFT’s reasonable and 

supportable (R&S) period indicates the maximum length of time its 
models can produce a R&S macroeconomic forecast, after which mean 
reversion reflecting historical loss experience is used for the remaining 
life of the loan to estimate expected credit losses. For the loss forecast, 
businesses consume the macroeconomic forecast as determined to be 
appropriate and justifiable.

Citi’s ability to forecast credit losses over the reasonable and supportable 

(R&S) period is based on the ability to forecast economic activity over a 
reasonable and supportable time window. The R&S period reflects the overall 
ability to have a reasonable and supportable forecast of credit loss based on 
economic forecasts.

•  The loss models consume all or a portion of the R&S economic forecast 
and then revert to historical loss experience. The R&S forecast period for 
consumer loans is 13 quarters and, in most cases, reverts to historically 
based loss experience either immediately or using a straight-line approach 
thereafter, while the R&S period for corporate loans is nine quarters 
with an additional straight-line reversion period of three quarters for 
ECL parameters.

•  The ACL incorporates provisions for accrued interest on products that 

are not subject to a non-accrual and timely write-off policy (e.g., credit 
cards, etc.).

•  The reserves for TDRs are calculated using the discounted cash flow 

method and considers appropriate macroeconomic forecast data for the 
exposure type. For TDR loans that are collateral dependent, the ACL is 
based on the fair value of the collateral.

macroeconomic forecasts, allowing sufficient time for analysis of the 
results and corresponding approvals. Key variables are reviewed for 
significant changes through year end and changes to portfolio positions 
are reflected in the ACL.

•  Reserves are calculated at an appropriately granular level and on a pooled 
basis where financial assets share risk characteristics. At a minimum, 
reserves are calculated at a portfolio level (product and country). Where a 
financial asset does not share risk characteristics with any of the pools, it 
is evaluated for credit losses individually.

Quantitative and Qualitative Components of the ACL
The loss likelihood and severity models use both internal and external 
information and are sensitive to forecasts of different macroeconomic 
conditions. For the quantitative component, Citi uses a single forward-
looking macroeconomic forecast, complemented by the qualitative 
component that reflects economic uncertainty due to a different possible 
more adverse scenario for estimating the ACL. Estimates of these ECLs 
are based upon (i) Citigroup’s internal system of credit risk ratings; (ii) 
historical default and loss data, including comprehensive internal history 
and rating agency information regarding default rates and internal data on 
the severity of losses in the event of default; and (iii) a R&S forecast of future 
macroeconomic conditions. ECL is determined primarily by utilizing models 
for the borrowers’ PD, LGD and EAD. Adjustments may be made to this 
data, including (i) statistically calculated estimates to cover the historical 
fluctuation of the default rates over the credit cycle, the historical variability 
of loss severity among defaulted loans and the degree to which there are large 
obligor concentrations in the global portfolio, and (ii) adjustments made 
for specifically known items, such as current environmental factors and 
credit trends.

Any adjustments needed to the modeled expected losses in the quantitative 
calculations are addressed through a qualitative adjustment. The qualitative 
adjustment considers, among other things: the uncertainty of forward-
looking scenarios based on the likelihood and severity of a possible recession; 
the uncertainty of economic conditions related to an alternative downside 
scenario; certain portfolio characteristics and concentrations; collateral 
coverage; model limitations; idiosyncratic events; and other relevant criteria 
under banking supervisory guidance for loan loss reserves. The qualitative 
adjustment also reflects the estimated impact of the pandemic on the 
economic forecasts and the impact on credit loss estimates. The total ACL is 
composed of the quantitative and qualitative components.

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Consumer Loans
For consumer loans, most portfolios including North America cards, 
mortgages and personal installment loans (PILs) are covered by the PD, 
LGD and EAD loss forecasting models. Some smaller international portfolios 
are covered by econometric models where the gross credit loss (GCL) rate is 
forecasted. The modeling of all retail products is performed by examining 
risk drivers for a given portfolio; these drivers relate to exposures with similar 
credit risk characteristics and consider past events, current conditions and 
R&S forecasts. Under the PD x LGD x EAD approach, GCLs and recoveries 
are captured on an undiscounted basis. Citi incorporates expected recoveries 
on loans into its reserve estimate, including expected recoveries on assets 
previously written off.

CECL defines the exposure’s expected life as the remaining contractual 
maturity including any expected prepayments. Subsequent changes to the 
contractual terms that are the result of a re-underwriting are not included in 
the loan’s expected CECL life.

Citi does not establish reserves for the uncollectible accrued interest on 
non-revolving consumer products, such as mortgages and installment loans, 
which are subject to a non-accrual and timely write-off policy. As such, only 
the principal balance is subject to the CECL reserve methodology and interest 
does not attract a further reserve. FAS 91-deferred origination costs and fees 
related to new account originations are amortized within a 12-month period, 
and an ACL is provided for components in the scope of the ASC.

Separate valuation allowances are determined for impaired smaller-
balance homogeneous loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR. 
Long-term modification programs, and short-term (less than 12 months) 
modifications that provide concessions (such as interest rate reductions) 
to borrowers in financial difficulty, are reported as TDRs. In addition, loan 
modifications that involve a trial period are reported as TDRs at the start 
of the trial period. The ACL for TDRs is determined using a discounted cash 
flow (DCF) approach. When a DCF approach is used, the initial allowance 
for ECLs is calculated as the expected contractual cash flows discounted at 
the loan’s original effective interest rate. DCF techniques are applied only for 
consumer loans classified as TDR loan exposures.

For credit cards, Citi uses the payment rate approach, which leverages 
payment rate curves, to determine the payments that should be applied to 
liquidate the end-of-period balance (CECL balance) in the estimation of EAD. 
The payment rate approach uses customer payment behavior (payment rate) 
to establish the portion of the CECL balance that will be paid each month. 
These payment rates are defined as the percentage of principal payments 
received in the respective month divided by the prior month’s billed principal 
balance. The liquidation (CECL payment) amount for each forecast period 
is determined by multiplying the CECL balance by that period’s forecasted 
payment rate. The cumulative sum of these payments less the CECL balance 
produces the balance liquidation curve. Citi does not apply a non-accrual 
policy to credit card receivables; rather, they are subject to full charge-
off at 180 days past due. As such, the entire customer balance up until 
write-off, including accrued interest and fees, will be subject to the CECL 
reserve methodology.

Corporate Loans and HTM Securities
Citi records allowances for credit losses on all financial assets carried at 
amortized cost that are in the scope of CECL, including corporate loans 
classified as HFI and HTM debt securities. Discounting techniques are applied 
for corporate loans classified as HFI and HTM securities and non-accrual/
TDR loan exposures. All cash flows are fully discounted to the reporting date. 
The ACL includes Citi’s estimate of all credit losses expected to be incurred 
over the estimated full contractual life of the financial asset. The contractual 
life of the financial asset does not include expected extensions, renewals or 
modifications, except for instances where the Company reasonably expects 
to extend the tenor of the financial asset pursuant to a future TDR. Where 
Citi has an unconditional option to extend the contractual term, Citi does 
not consider the potential extension in determining the contractual term; 
however, where the borrower has the sole right to exercise the extension 
option without Citi’s approval, Citi does consider the potential extension in 
determining the contractual term. The decrease in credit losses under CECL 
at the date of adoption on January 1, 2020, compared with the prior incurred 
loss methodology, was largely due to more precise contractual maturities 
that resulted in shorter remaining tenors, the incorporation of recoveries 
and use of more specific historical loss data based on an increase in portfolio 
segmentation across industries and geographies.

The Company primarily bases its ACL on models that assess the likelihood 

and severity of credit events and their impact on cash flows under R&S 
forecasted economic scenarios. Allowances consider the probability of the 
borrower’s default, the loss the Company would incur upon default and the 
borrower’s exposure at default. Such models discount the present value of all 
future cash flows, using the asset’s effective interest rate (EIR). Citi applies a 
more simplified approach based on historical loss rates to certain exposures 
recorded in Other assets and certain loan exposures in the private bank.
The Company considers the risk of nonpayment to be zero for U.S. 
Treasuries and U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed mortgage-
backed securities (MBS) and, as such, Citi does not have an ACL for these 
securities. For all other HTM debt securities, ECLs are estimated using 
PD models and discounting techniques, which incorporate assumptions 
regarding the likelihood and severity of credit losses. For structured securities, 
specific models use relevant assumptions for the underlying collateral type. A 
discounting approach is applied to HTM direct obligations of a single issuer, 
similar to that used for corporate HFI loans.

Other Financial Assets with Zero Expected Credit Losses
For certain financial assets, zero expected credit losses will be recognized 
where the expectation of nonpayment of the amortized cost basis is zero, 
based on there being no history of loss and the nature of the receivables.

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Secured Financing Transactions
Most of Citi’s reverse repurchase agreements, securities borrowing 
arrangements and margin loans require that the borrower continually adjust 
the amount of the collateral securing Citi’s interest, primarily resulting from 
changes in the fair value of such collateral. In such arrangements, ACLs 
are recorded based only on the amount by which the asset’s amortized cost 
basis exceeds the fair value of the collateral. No ACLs are recorded where the 
fair value of the collateral is equal to or exceeds the asset’s amortized cost 
basis, as Citi does not expect to incur credit losses on such well-collateralized 
exposures. For certain margin loans presented in Loans on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet, credit losses are estimated using the same approach as 
corporate loans.

of the initial ACL at the pool level. The amount of the initial ACL for a PCD 
asset represents the portion of the total discount at acquisition that relates 
to credit and is recognized as a “gross-up” of the purchase price to arrive at 
the PCD asset’s (or pool’s) amortized cost. Any difference between the unpaid 
principal balance and the amortized cost is considered to be related to non-
credit factors and results in a discount or premium, which is amortized to 
interest income over the life of the individual asset (or pool). Direct expenses 
incurred related to the acquisition of PCD assets and other assets and 
liabilities in a business combination are expensed as incurred. Subsequent 
accounting for acquired PCD assets is the same as the accounting for 
originated assets; changes in the allowance are recorded in Provisions for 
credit losses.

Accrued Interest
CECL permits entities to make an accounting policy election not to reserve 
for interest, if the entity has a policy in place that will result in timely reversal 
or write-off of interest. However, when a non-accrual or timely charge-off 
policy is not applied, an ACL is recognized on accrued interest. For HTM debt 
securities, Citi established a non-accrual policy that results in timely write-off 
of accrued interest. For corporate loans, where a timely charge-off policy 
is used, Citi has elected to recognize an ACL on accrued interest receivable. 
The LGD models for corporate loans include an adjustment for estimated 
accrued interest.

Reasonably Expected TDRs
For corporate loans, the reasonable expectation of TDR concept requires 
that the contractual life over which ECLs are estimated be extended when 
a TDR that results in a tenor extension is reasonably expected. Reasonably 
expected TDRs are included in the life of the asset. A discounting technique 
or collateral-dependent practical expedient is used for non-accrual and TDR 
loan exposures that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and are 
individually assessed. Loans modified in accordance with the CARES Act and 
bank regulatory guidance are not classified as TDRs.

Purchased Credit-Deteriorated (PCD) Assets
ASC 326 requires entities that have acquired financial assets (such as loans 
and HTM securities) with an intent to hold, to evaluate whether those assets 
have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality 
since origination. These assets are subject to specialized accounting at initial 
recognition under CECL. Subsequent measurement of PCD assets will remain 
consistent with other purchased or originated assets, i.e., non-PCD assets. 
CECL introduces the notion of PCD assets, which replaces purchased credit 
impaired (PCI) accounting under prior U.S. GAAP.

CECL requires the estimation of credit losses to be performed on a pool 

basis unless a PCD asset does not share characteristics with any pool. If 
certain PCD assets do not meet the conditions for aggregation, those PCD 
assets should be accounted for separately. This determination must be 
made at the date the PCD asset is purchased. In estimating ECLs from day 
2 onward, pools can potentially be reassembled based upon similar risk 
characteristics. When PCD assets are pooled, Citi determines the amount 

Consumer
Citi does not purchase whole portfolios of PCD assets in its retail businesses. 
However, there may be a small portion of a purchased portfolio that is 
identified as PCD at the purchase date. Interest income recognition does 
not vary between PCD and non-PCD assets. A consumer financial asset is 
considered to be more-than-insignificantly credit deteriorated if it is more 
than 30 days past due at the purchase date.

Corporate
Citi generally classifies wholesale loans and debt securities classified as 
HTM or AFS as PCD when both of the following criteria are met: (i) the 
purchase price discount is at least 10% of par and (ii) the purchase date is 
more than 90 days after the origination or issuance date. Citi classifies HTM 
beneficial interests rated AA- and lower obtained at origination from certain 
securitization transactions as PCD when there is a significant difference (i.e., 
10% or greater) between contractual cash flows, adjusted for prepayments, 
and expected cash flows at the date of recognition.

Reserve Estimates and Policies
Management provides reserves for an estimate of lifetime ECLs in the 
funded loan portfolio on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the form of an 
ACL. These reserves are established in accordance with Citigroup’s credit 
reserve policies, as approved by the Audit Committee of the Citigroup Board 
of Directors. Citi’s Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer review the 
adequacy of the credit loss reserves each quarter with risk management and 
finance representatives for each applicable business area. Applicable business 
areas include those having classifiably managed portfolios, where internal 
credit risk ratings are assigned (primarily ICG) and delinquency managed 
portfolios (primarily GCB) or modified consumer loans, where concessions 
were granted due to the borrowers’ financial difficulties. The aforementioned 
representatives for these business areas present recommended reserve 
balances for their funded and unfunded lending portfolios along with 
supporting quantitative and qualitative data discussed below:

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Estimated Credit Losses in the Delinquency-Managed Portfolios for 
Performing Exposures
In addition, risk management and finance representatives who cover 
business areas with delinquency-managed portfolios containing smaller-
balance homogeneous loans present their recommended reserve balances 
based on leading credit indicators, including loan delinquencies and changes 
in portfolio size as well as economic trends, including current and future 
housing prices, unemployment, length of time in foreclosure, costs to sell 
and GDP. This methodology is applied separately for each product within 
each geographic region in which these portfolios exist. This evaluation 
process is subject to numerous estimates and judgments. The frequency of 
default, risk ratings, loss recovery rates, size and diversity of individual large 
credits and ability of borrowers with foreign currency obligations to obtain 
the foreign currency necessary for orderly debt servicing, among other things, 
are all taken into account during this review. Changes in these estimates 
could have a direct impact on the credit costs in any period and could result 
in a change in the allowance.

Allowance for Unfunded Lending Commitments
Credit loss reserves are recognized on all off-balance sheet commitments that 
are not unconditionally cancelable. Corporate loan EAD models include an 
incremental usage factor (or credit conversion factor) to estimate ECLs on 
amounts undrawn at the reporting date. Off-balance sheet commitments 
include unfunded exposures, revolving facilities, securities underwriting 
commitments, letters of credit, HELOCs and financial guarantees (excluding 
performance guarantees). This reserve is classified on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet in Other liabilities. Changes to the allowance for unfunded 
lending commitments are recorded in Provision for credit losses on 
unfunded lending commitments.

Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs)
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) are recognized as intangible assets 
when purchased or when the Company sells or securitizes loans acquired 
through purchase or origination and retains the right to service the loans. 
Mortgage servicing rights are accounted for at fair value, with changes in 
value recorded in Other revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement 
of Income.

For additional information on the Company’s MSRs, see Notes 16 and 21 

to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of 
net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. 
Goodwill is subject to annual impairment testing and interim assessments 
between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would 
more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its 
carrying amount.

Under ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other and upon 
the adoption of ASU No. 2017-04 on January 1, 2020, the Company has an 
option to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is necessary to perform 

the goodwill impairment test. If, after assessing the totality of events or 
circumstances, the Company determines that it is not more-likely-than-not 
that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, no 
further testing is necessary. If, however, the Company determines that it is 
more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its 
carrying amount, then the Company must perform the quantitative test.
The Company has an unconditional option to bypass the qualitative 
assessment for any reporting unit in any reporting period and proceed 
directly to the quantitative test.

The quantitative test requires a comparison of the fair value of the 
individual reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the 
fair value of the reporting unit is in excess of the carrying value, the related 
goodwill is considered not impaired and no further analysis is necessary. 
If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an 
impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to 
the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

Upon any business disposition, goodwill is allocated to, and derecognized 
with, the disposed business based on the ratio of the fair value of the disposed 
business to the fair value of the reporting unit.

Additional information on Citi’s goodwill impairment testing can be 

found in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets—including core deposit intangibles, present value of 
future profits, purchased credit card relationships, credit card contract related 
intangibles, other customer relationships and other intangible assets, but 
excluding MSRs—are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible 
assets that are deemed to have indefinite useful lives, primarily trade 
names, are not amortized and are subject to annual impairment tests. An 
impairment exists if the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset 
exceeds its fair value. For other intangible assets subject to amortization, 
an impairment is recognized if the carrying amount is not recoverable and 
exceeds the fair value of the intangible asset.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Other assets include, among other items, loans HFS, deferred tax assets, 
equity method investments, interest and fees receivable, lease right-of-
use assets, premises and equipment (including purchased and developed 
software), repossessed assets and other receivables. Other liabilities include, 
among other items, accrued expenses and other payables, lease liabilities, 
deferred tax liabilities and reserves for legal claims, taxes, unfunded lending 
commitments, repositioning reserves and other payables.

Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets
Real estate or other assets received through foreclosure or repossession are 
generally reported in Other assets, net of a valuation allowance for selling 
costs and subsequent declines in fair value.

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Securitizations
There are two key accounting determinations that must be made relating 
to securitizations. Citi first makes a determination as to whether the 
securitization entity must be consolidated. Second, it determines whether the 
transfer of financial assets to the entity is considered a sale under GAAP. If 
the securitization entity is a VIE, the Company consolidates the VIE if it is the 
primary beneficiary (as discussed in “Variable Interest Entities” above). For 
all other securitization entities determined not to be VIEs in which Citigroup 
participates, consolidation is based on which party has voting control of 
the entity, giving consideration to removal and liquidation rights in certain 
partnership structures. Only securitization entities controlled by Citigroup 
are consolidated.

transfer would be considered a sale and that the assets transferred would 
not be consolidated with the Company’s other assets in the event of the 
Company’s insolvency.

For a transfer of a portion of a financial asset to be considered a sale, 
the portion transferred must meet the definition of a participating interest. 
A participating interest must represent a pro rata ownership in an entire 
financial asset; all cash flows must be divided proportionately, with the 
same priority of payment; no participating interest in the transferred asset 
may be subordinated to the interest of another participating interest holder; 
and no party may have the right to pledge or exchange the entire financial 
asset unless all participating interest holders agree. Otherwise, the transfer is 
accounted for as a secured borrowing.

Interests in the securitized and sold assets may be retained in the form 

See Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 

of subordinated or senior interest-only strips, subordinated tranches, 
spread accounts and servicing rights. In credit card securitizations, the 
Company retains a seller’s interest in the credit card receivables transferred 
to the trusts, which is not in securitized form. In the case of consolidated 
securitization entities, including the credit card trusts, these retained interests 
are not reported on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The securitized loans 
remain on the balance sheet. Substantially all of the consumer loans sold 
or securitized through non-consolidated trusts by Citigroup are U.S. prime 
residential mortgage loans. Retained interests in non-consolidated mortgage 
securitization trusts are classified as Trading account assets, except for 
MSRs, which are included in Intangible assets on Citigroup’s Consolidated 
Balance Sheet.

Debt
Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt are accounted for at amortized 
cost, except where the Company has elected to report the debt instruments, 
including certain structured notes, at fair value, or the debt is in a fair value 
hedging relationship.

Transfers of Financial Assets
For a transfer of financial assets to be considered a sale: (i) the assets 
must be legally isolated from the Company, even in bankruptcy or other 
receivership, (ii) the purchaser must have the right to pledge or sell the assets 
transferred (or, if the purchaser is an entity whose sole purpose is to engage 
in securitization and asset-backed financing activities through the issuance 
of beneficial interests and that entity is constrained from pledging the assets 
it receives, each beneficial interest holder must have the right to sell or pledge 
their beneficial interests) and (iii) the Company may not have an option or 
obligation to reacquire the assets.

If these sale requirements are met, the assets are removed from the 
Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. If the conditions for sale are not 
met, the transfer is considered to be a secured borrowing, the assets remain 
on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the sale proceeds are recognized as 
the Company’s liability. A legal opinion on a sale generally is obtained for 
complex transactions or where the Company has continuing involvement 
with assets transferred or with the securitization entity. For a transfer 
to be eligible for sale accounting, that opinion must state that the asset 

further discussion.

Risk Management Activities—Derivatives Used for 
Hedging Purposes
The Company manages its exposures to market movements outside of its 
trading activities by modifying the asset and liability mix, either directly 
or through the use of derivative financial products, including interest rate 
swaps, futures, forwards, purchased options and commodities, as well as 
foreign-exchange contracts. These end-user derivatives are carried at fair 
value in Trading account assets and Trading account liabilities.

See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further 

discussion of the Company’s hedging and derivative activities.

Instrument-Specific Credit Risk
Citi presents separately in AOCI the portion of the total change in the fair 
value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit 
risk, when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in 
accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. Accordingly, 
the change in fair value of liabilities for which the fair value option was 
elected, related to changes in Citigroup’s own credit spreads, is presented 
in AOCI.

Employee Benefits Expense
Employee benefits expense includes current service costs of pension and 
other postretirement benefit plans (which are accrued on a current basis), 
contributions and unrestricted awards under other employee plans, the 
amortization of restricted stock awards and costs of other employee benefits. 
For its most significant pension and postretirement benefit plans (Significant 
Plans), Citigroup measures and discloses plan obligations, plan assets 
and periodic plan expense quarterly, instead of annually. The effect of 
remeasuring the Significant Plan obligations and assets by updating plan 
actuarial assumptions on a quarterly basis is reflected in Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss) and periodic plan expense. All other plans 
(All Other Plans) are remeasured annually. See Note 8 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense related to stock and 
option awards over the requisite service period, generally based on the 
instruments’ grant-date fair value, reduced by actual forfeitures as they 
occur. Compensation cost related to awards granted to employees who 
meet certain age plus years-of-service requirements (retirement-eligible 
employees) is accrued in the year prior to the grant date, in the same manner 
as the accrual for cash incentive compensation. Certain stock awards 
with performance conditions or certain clawback provisions are subject to 
variable accounting, pursuant to which the associated compensation expense 
fluctuates with changes in Citigroup’s common stock price. See Note 7 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes
The Company is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S. and its states and 
municipalities, as well as the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which it operates. 
These tax laws are complex and may be subject to different interpretations 
by the taxpayer and the relevant governmental taxing authorities. In 
establishing a provision for income tax expense, the Company must make 
judgments and interpretations about these tax laws. The Company must also 
make estimates about when in the future certain items will affect taxable 
income in the various tax jurisdictions, both domestic and foreign.

Disputes over interpretations of the tax laws may be subject to review and 
adjudication by the court systems of the various tax jurisdictions, or may be 
settled with the taxing authority upon examination or audit. The Company 
treats interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of Income 
tax expense.

Deferred taxes are recorded for the future consequences of events that 
have been recognized in financial statements or tax returns, based upon 
enacted tax laws and rates. Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to 
management’s judgment about whether realization is more-likely-than-not. 
ASC 740, Income Taxes, sets out a consistent framework to determine the 
appropriate level of tax reserves to maintain for uncertain tax positions. This 
interpretation uses a two-step approach wherein a tax benefit is recognized if 
a position is more-likely-than-not to be sustained. The amount of the benefit 
is then measured to be the highest tax benefit that is more than 50% likely 
to be realized. ASC 740 also sets out disclosure requirements to enhance 
transparency of an entity’s tax reserves.

See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further 
description of the Company’s tax provision and related income tax assets 
and liabilities.

Commissions, Underwriting and Principal Transactions
Commissions and fees revenues are recognized in income when earned. 
Underwriting revenues are recognized in income typically at the closing of 
the transaction. Principal transactions revenues are recognized in income 
on a trade-date basis. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
a description of the Company’s revenue recognition policies for Commissions 
and fees, and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of 
Principal transactions revenue.

Earnings per Share
Earnings per share (EPS) is computed after deducting preferred stock 
dividends. The Company has granted restricted and deferred share awards 
with dividend rights that are considered to be participating securities, 
which are akin to a second class of common stock. Accordingly, a portion 
of Citigroup’s earnings is allocated to those participating securities in the 
EPS calculation.

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to 
common stockholders after the allocation of dividends and undistributed 
earnings to the participating securities by the weighted average number 
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per 
share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other 
contracts to issue common stock were exercised. It is computed after giving 
consideration to the weighted average dilutive effect of the Company’s stock 
options and warrants and convertible securities and after the allocation of 
earnings to the participating securities. Anti-dilutive options and warrants are 
disregarded in the EPS calculations.

Use of Estimates
Management must make estimates and assumptions that affect the 
Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. Such estimates are used in connection with certain 
fair value measurements. See Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for further discussions on estimates used in the determination of 
fair value. Moreover, estimates are significant in determining the amounts 
of other-than-temporary impairments, impairments of goodwill and other 
intangible assets, provisions for probable losses that may arise from credit-
related exposures and probable and estimable losses related to litigation and 
regulatory proceedings, and income taxes. While management makes its best 
judgment, actual amounts or results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Flows
Cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in Cash and due 
from banks and predominately all of Deposits with banks. Cash flows from 
risk management activities are classified in the same category as the related 
assets and liabilities.

Related Party Transactions
The Company has related party transactions with certain of its subsidiaries 
and affiliates. These transactions, which are primarily short-term in nature, 
include cash accounts, collateralized financing transactions, margin 
accounts, derivative transactions, charges for operational support and the 
borrowing and lending of funds, and are entered into in the ordinary course 
of business.

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ACCOUNTING CHANGES

Accounting for Deposit Insurance Expenses
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi changed its presentation of 
accounting for deposit insurance costs paid to the Federal Deposit 
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and similar foreign regulators. These costs 
were previously presented within Interest expense and, as a result of this 
change, are now presented within Other operating expenses. Citi concluded 
that this presentation was preferable in Citi’s circumstances, as it better 
reflected the nature of these deposit insurance costs in that these costs do 
not directly represent interest payments to creditors, but are similar in 
nature to other payments to regulatory agencies that are accounted for as 
operating expenses.

This change in income statement presentation represents a “change in 

accounting principle” under ASC Topic 250,  Accounting Changes and 
Error Corrections, with retrospective application to the earliest period 
presented. This change in accounting principle resulted in a reclassification 
of $1,207 million, $1,203 million and $781 million of deposit insurance 
expenses from Interest expense to Other operating expenses, for the years 
ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. This change had no 
impact on Citi’s net income or the total deposit insurance expense incurred 
by Citi. 

Accounting for Financial Instruments—Credit Losses

Overview
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 
No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326). The ASU 
introduced a new credit loss methodology, the CECL methodology, which 
requires earlier recognition of credit losses while also providing additional 
disclosure about credit risk. Citi adopted the ASU as of January 1, 2020, 
which, as discussed below, resulted in an increase in Citi’s Allowance for 
credit losses and a decrease to opening Retained earnings, net of deferred 
income taxes, at January 1, 2020.

The CECL methodology utilizes a lifetime “expected credit loss” 

measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses for loans, HTM 
debt securities, receivables and other financial assets measured at amortized 
cost at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. The ACL is 
adjusted each period for changes in lifetime expected credit losses. The CECL 
methodology represents a significant change from prior U.S. GAAP and 
replaced the prior multiple existing impairment methods, which generally 
required that a loss be incurred before it was recognized. Within the life 
cycle of a loan or other financial asset, the methodology generally results in 
the earlier recognition of the provision for credit losses and the related ACL 
than prior U.S. GAAP. For available-for-sale debt securities where fair value 
is less than cost that Citi intends to hold or more-likely-than-not will not be 
required to sell, credit-related impairment, if any, is recognized through an 
ACL and adjusted each period for changes in credit risk.

January 1, 2020 CECL Transition (Day 1) Impact
The CECL methodology’s impact on expected credit losses, among other 
things, reflects Citi’s view of the current state of the economy, forecasted 
macroeconomic conditions and quality of Citi’s portfolios. At the January 1, 
2020 date of adoption, based on forecasts of macroeconomic conditions and 
exposures at that time, the aggregate impact to Citi was an approximate 
$4.1 billion, or an approximate 29%, pretax increase in the Allowance 
for credit losses, along with a $3.1 billion after-tax decrease in Retained 
earnings and a deferred tax asset increase of $1.0 billion. This transition 
impact reflects (i) a $4.9 billion build to the  Allowance for credit losses 
for Citi’s consumer exposures, primarily driven by the impact on credit card 
receivables of longer estimated tenors under the CECL lifetime expected credit 
loss methodology (loss coverage of approximately 23 months) compared to 
shorter estimated tenors under the probable loss methodology under prior 
U.S. GAAP (loss coverage of approximately 14 months), net of recoveries; and 
(ii) a release of $0.8 billion of reserves primarily related to Citi’s corporate 
net loan loss exposures, largely due to more precise contractual maturities 
that result in shorter remaining tenors, incorporation of recoveries and 
use of more specific historical loss data based on an increase in portfolio 
segmentation across industries and geographies.

Under the CECL methodology, the Allowance for credit losses consists of 

quantitative and qualitative components. Citi’s quantitative component of 
the Allowance for credit losses is model based and utilizes a single forward-
looking macroeconomic forecast and discounts inputs for the corporate 
classifiably managed portfolios, complemented by the qualitative component 
described below, in estimating expected credit losses and discounts inputs for 
the corporate classifiably managed portfolios. Reasonable and supportable 
forecast periods vary by product. For example, Citi’s consumer models use a 
13-quarter reasonable and supportable period and revert to historical loss 
experience thereafter, while its corporate loan models use a nine-quarter 
reasonable and supportable period followed by a three-quarter graduated 
transition to historical loss experience.

The qualitative management adjustment component includes, among 

other things, management adjustments to reflect economic uncertainty 
based on the likelihood and severity of downside scenarios and certain 
portfolio characteristics not captured in the quantitative component, such 
as concentrations, collateral coverage, model limitations, idiosyncratic 
events and other factors as required by banking supervisory guidance for 
the ACL. The qualitative management adjustment component also includes 
management adjustments to reflect the uncertainty around the estimated 
impact of the pandemic on credit loss estimates.

Accounting for Variable Post-Charge-Off Third-Party 
Collection Costs
During the second quarter of 2020, Citi changed its accounting for variable 
post-charge-off third-party collection costs, whereby these costs were 
accounted for as an increase in expenses as incurred rather than a reduction 
in expected credit recoveries. Citi concluded that such a change in the 
method of accounting is preferable in Citi’s circumstances as it better reflects 
the nature of these collection costs. That is, these costs do not represent 

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reduced payments from borrowers and are similar to Citi’s other executory 
third-party vendor contracts that are accounted for as operating expenses 
as incurred. As a result of this change, Citi had a consumer ACL release of 
$426 million in the second quarter of 2020 for its U.S. cards portfolios and 
$122 million in the third quarter of 2020 for its international portfolios.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, Citi revised the second quarter of 2020 
accounting conclusion from a “change in accounting estimate effected by 
a change in accounting principle” to a “change in accounting principle,” 
which required an adjustment to opening retained earnings rather than 
net income, with retrospective application to the earliest period presented. 
Citi considered the guidance in ASC Topic 250, Accounting Changes and 
Error Corrections; ASC Topic 270, Interim Reporting; ASC Topic 250-S99-
1, Assessing Materiality; and ASC Topic 250-S99-23, Accounting Changes 
Not Retroactively Applied Due to Immateriality, Considering the Effects 
of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current 
Year Financial Statements. Citi believes that the effects of the revisions 
were not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual period. 
As a result, Citi’s full-year and quarterly results were revised to reflect this 
change as if it were effective as of January 1, 2020 (impacts to 2018 and 2019 
were de minimis). Accordingly, Citi recorded an increase to its beginning 
retained earnings on January 1, 2020 of $330 million and a decrease of 
$443 million to its ACL. Further, Citi recorded a decrease of $18 million to 
its provisions for credit losses on loans in the first quarter of 2020 and an 
increase of $339 million and $122 million to its provisions for credit losses 
on loans in the second and third quarters of 2020, respectively. In addition, 
Citi`s operating expenses increased by $49 million and $45 million, with a 
corresponding decrease in net credit losses, in the first and second quarters of 
2020, respectively. As a result of these changes, Citi’s net income for the year 
ended December 31, 2020 was $330 million lower, or $0.16 per share lower, 
than under the previous presentation as a change in accounting estimate 
effected by a change in accounting principle.

Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform 
(Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on 
Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential 
burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate 
reform on financial reporting. Specifically, the guidance permits an entity, 
when certain criteria are met, to consider amendments to contracts made to 
comply with reference rate reform to meet the definition of a modification 
under U.S. GAAP. It further allows hedge accounting to be maintained 
and permits a one-time transfer or sale of qualifying held-to-maturity 
securities. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments are 
permitted to be adopted any time through December 31, 2022 and do not 
apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into 
or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for certain optional expedients 
elected for certain hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 
2022. The ASU was adopted by Citi as of June 30, 2020 with prospective 
application and did not impact financial results in 2020.

In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate 
Reform (Topic 848): Scope, which clarifies that the scope of the initial 
accounting relief issued by the FASB in March 2020 includes derivative 
instruments that do not reference a rate that is expected to be discontinued 
but that use an interest rate for margining, discounting or contract price 
alignment that is modified as a result of reference rate reform (commonly 
referred to as the “discounting transition”). The amendments do not apply 
to contract modifications made after December 31, 2022, new hedging 
relationships entered into after December 31, 2022 and existing hedging 
relationships evaluated for effectiveness in periods after December 31, 2022, 
except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022 that apply 
certain optional expedients in which the accounting effects are recorded 
through the end of the hedging relationship. The ASU was adopted by Citi on 
a full retrospective basis upon issuance and did not impact financial results 
in 2020.

Lease Accounting
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), 
which increases the transparency and comparability of accounting for lease 
transactions. The ASU requires lessees to recognize liabilities for operating 
leases and corresponding right-of-use (ROU) assets on the balance sheet. 
The ASU also requires quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding 
key information about leasing arrangements. Lessee accounting for finance 
leases, as well as lessor accounting, is largely unchanged. 

Effective January 1, 2019, Citi prospectively adopted the provisions of 
the ASU. At adoption, Citi recognized a lease liability and a corresponding 
ROU asset of approximately $4.4 billion on the Consolidated Balance Sheet 
related to its future lease payments as a lessee under operating leases. In 
addition, Citi recorded a $151 million increase in Retained earnings for the 
cumulative effect of recognizing previously deferred gains on sale/leaseback 
transactions. Adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the 
Consolidated Statement of Income. See Notes 14 and 26 for additional details. 
Citi has elected not to separate lease and non-lease components in its 
lease contracts and accounts for them as a single lease component. Citi has 
also elected not to record an ROU asset for short-term leases that have a 
term of 12 months or less and do not contain purchase options that Citi is 
reasonably certain to exercise. The cost of short-term leases is recognized in 
the Consolidated Statement of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease 
term. In addition, Citi applies the portfolio approach to account for certain 
equipment leases with nearly identical contractual terms. 

Lessee Accounting
Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are included in Other 
assets and Other liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet. Finance lease assets and liabilities are included in Other assets and 
Long-term debt, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Citi uses 
its incremental borrowing rate, factoring in the lease term, to determine 
the lease liability, which is measured at the present value of future lease 
payments. The ROU asset is initially measured at the amount of the lease 
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remaining lease incentives and accrued rent. The ROU asset is subject 
to impairment, during the lease term, in a manner consistent with the 
impairment of long-lived assets. The lease terms include periods covered 
by options to extend or terminate the lease depending on whether Citi is 
reasonably certain to exercise such options.

Lessor Accounting
Lessor accounting is largely unchanged under the ASU. Citi acts as a lessor 
for power, railcar, shipping and aircraft assets, where Citi has executed 
operating, direct financing and leveraged leasing arrangements. In a direct 
financing or a leveraged lease, Citi derecognizes the leased asset and records 
a lease financing receivable at lease commencement in Loans. Upon lease 
termination, Citi may obtain control of the asset, which is then recorded 
in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and any remaining 
receivable for the asset’s residual value is derecognized. Under the ASU, 
leveraged lease accounting is grandfathered and may continue to be applied 
until the leveraged lease is terminated or modified. Upon modification, the 
lease must be classified as an operating, direct finance or sales-type lease in 
accordance with the ASU. 

Separately, as part of managing its real estate footprint, Citi subleases 

excess real estate space via operating lease arrangements.

FUTURE ACCOUNTING CHANGES

Long-Duration Insurance Contracts
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-12, Financial Services—
Insurance: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration 
Contracts, which changes the existing recognition, measurement, 
presentation and disclosures for long-duration contracts issued by an 
insurance entity. Specifically, the guidance (i) improves the timeliness 
of recognizing changes in the liability for future policy benefits and 
prescribes the rate used to discount future cash flows for long-duration 
insurance contracts, (ii) simplifies and improves the accounting for 
certain market-based options or guarantees associated with deposit (or 
account balance) contracts, (iii) simplifies the amortization of deferred 
acquisition costs and (iv) introduces additional quantitative and qualitative 
disclosures. Citi has certain insurance subsidiaries, primarily in Mexico, that 
issue long-duration insurance contracts such as traditional life insurance 
policies and life-contingent annuity contracts that will be impacted by the 
requirements of ASU 2018-12. 

The effective date of ASU 2018-12 was deferred for all insurance entities 

by ASU 2019-09, Finance Services—Insurance: Effective Date (issued 
in October 2019) and by ASU 2020-11, Financial Services—Insurance: 
Effective Date and Early Application (issued in November 2020). Citi 
plans to adopt the targeted improvements in ASU 2018-12 on January 1, 
2023 and is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its insurance 
subsidiaries. Citi does not expect a material impact to its results of operations 
as a result of adopting the standard. 

SUPERSEDED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 

The following accounting principle was in effect for 2019 since  ASU 
No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) became 
effective beginning on January 1, 2020.

Allowance for Credit Losses 
The allowance for credit losses on loans represents management’s best 
estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio, including 
probable losses related to large individually evaluated impaired loans and 
troubled debt restructurings. Additions to the allowance are made through 
the Provision for credit losses on loans. Loan losses are deducted from the 
allowance and subsequent recoveries are added. Assets received in exchange 
for loan claims in a restructuring are initially recorded at fair value, with any 
gain or loss reflected as a recovery or charge-off in the provision.

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2.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, SIGNIFICANT 
DISPOSALS AND OTHER BUSINESS EXITS

Summary of Discontinued Operations
The Company’s results from Discontinued operations consisted of residual 
activities related to the sales of the Egg Banking plc credit card business in 
2011 and the German retail banking business in 2008. All Discontinued 
operations results are recorded within Corporate/Other.

The following table summarizes financial information for all 

Discontinued operations:

In millions of dollars

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Benefit for income taxes

2021

2020

2019

$ —

$ 7
—

$ —

$(20)
—

$ —

$(31)
(27)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations,  
net of taxes

$ 7

$(20)

$ (4)

Cash flows from Discontinued operations were not material for any 

period presented.

Significant Disposals
The following transactions were identified as significant disposals that are 
recorded within the GCB segment, including the assets and liabilities that 
were reclassified to held-for-sale within Other assets and Other liabilities 
on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Income (loss) before taxes 
(benefits) related to each business.

Agreement to Sell Australia Consumer Banking Business
On August 9, 2021, Citi entered into an agreement to sell its Australia 
consumer banking business, which is part of Asia GCB. The sale, which is 
subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, is expected 
to close in the first half of 2022. As of December 31, 2021, Citi reported the 
business as held-for-sale, resulting in a pretax loss on sale of approximately 
$700 million recorded in Other revenue ($600 million after-tax), subject 
to closing adjustments. The loss on sale primarily reflected the impact of 
a pretax $625 million currency translation adjustment (CTA) loss (net of 
hedges) ($475 million after-tax) already reflected in the Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (AOCI) component of equity. Upon closing, the 
CTA-related balance will be removed from the AOCI component of equity, 
resulting in a neutral CTA impact to Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital. 
Income before taxes, excluding the above referenced pretax loss on sale, for 
the Australia consumer banking business was as follows:

In millions of dollars

Income before taxes

2021

$ 306

2020

$ 181

2019

$ 302

The following assets and liabilities for the Australia consumer banking 
business were identified and reclassified to held-for-sale within Other 
assets and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at 
December 31, 2021:

In millions of dollars

Assets
Cash and deposits with banks
Loans (net of allowance of $242 million at December 31, 2021)
Goodwill and intangible assets
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Deposits
Long-term debt
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

December 31, 
2021

$

24
8,813
257
81

$9,175

$7,034
479
171

$7,684

Agreement to Sell Philippines Consumer Banking Business
On December 23, 2021, Citi entered into an agreement to sell its Philippines 
consumer banking business, which is part of Asia GCB. The sale, which is 
subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, is expected to 
close in the second half of 2022 and result in an after-tax gain upon closing. 
Income before taxes for the period in which the individually significant 
component was classified as held-for-sale and for all prior periods was 
as follows:

In millions of dollars

Income before taxes

2021

$ 145

2020

$42

2019

$ 196

The following assets and liabilities for the Philippines consumer 
banking business were identified and reclassified to held-for-sale within 
Other assets and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at 
December 31, 2021:

December 31, 
2021

$

20
1,132
244
588
63

$2,047

$1,373
76

$1,449

In millions of dollars

Assets
Cash and deposits with banks
Loans (net of allowance of $96 million at December 31, 2021)
Goodwill
Other assets, advances to/from subs
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Deposits
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

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Sale of Mexico Asset Management Business
On September 21, 2018, Citi completed the sale of its Mexico asset 
management business, which was part of Latin America GCB. As part of 
the sale, Citi derecognized total assets of $137 million and total liabilities 
of $41 million. The transaction resulted in a pretax gain on sale of 
approximately $250 million (approximately $150 million after-tax) recorded 
in Other revenue in 2018. Further, Citi and the buyer entered into a 10-year 
services framework agreement, with Citi acting as the distributor in exchange 
for an ongoing fee. 

Income before taxes for the divested business, excluding the pretax gain 

on sale, was as follows:

In millions of dollars

Income before taxes

Other Business Exits

2021

$—

2020

$ —

2019

$123

Wind-Down of Korea Consumer Banking Business
On October 25, 2021, Citi announced its decision to wind down and close 
its Korea consumer banking business, which is part of Asia GCB. In 
connection with the announcement, Citibank Korea Inc. (CKI) commenced 
a voluntary termination program (VERP). Due to the voluntary nature 
of this termination program, no liabilities for termination benefits are 
recorded until CKI makes formal offers to employees that are then irrevocably 
accepted by those employees. Related charges are recorded as Compensation 
and benefits.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, Citigroup recorded pretax charges 

of approximately $1.1 billion, composed of gross charges connected to the 
Korea voluntary termination program.

The following table summarizes the reserve charges related to the 
voluntary termination program and other initiatives reported in the GCB 
business segment: 

In millions of dollars

Employee termination costs (pretax)
Original reserve charges
Utilization
Foreign exchange

Balance at December 31, 2021

2021

$1,052
(1)
3

$1,054

The total estimated cash charges for the termination program are 
approximately $1.1 billion, of which most are already recognized in 2021. 
Citi expects to recognize the remaining charges throughout 2022, as 
voluntary retirements are phased in and irrevocably accepted in order to 
minimize business and operational impacts. 

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3.  OPERATING SEGMENTS

As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup’s primary activities were conducted 
through the following operating segments: Institutional Clients Group 
(ICG) and Global Consumer Banking (GCB). Activities not assigned to the 
operating segments, as well as certain North America legacy consumer loan 
portfolios, discontinued operations and other legacy assets, were included 
in Corporate/Other.

The operating segments are determined based on how management 
allocates resources and measures financial performance to make business 
decisions, and are reflective of the types of customers served, and products 
and services provided.

ICG consisted of Banking and Markets and securities services, providing 

institutional, public sector and high-net-worth clients in 95 countries 
and jurisdictions with a broad range of banking and financial products 
and services.

GCB included a global, full-service consumer franchise delivering a 
wide array of banking, credit card, lending and investment services through 
a network of local branches, offices and electronic delivery systems and 
consisted of three GCB reporting units: North America, Latin America and 
Asia (including consumer banking activities in certain EMEA countries).

Corporate/Other included certain unallocated costs of global functions, 
other corporate expenses and net treasury results, offsets to certain line-item 
reclassifications and eliminations, and unallocated taxes.

Beginning in 2021, Citi changed its allocation for certain recurring 
expenses that are attributable to the operating segments from Corporate/
Other to GCB and ICG. These expenses include incremental investments 
related to risks and controls, technology capabilities and information security 
initiatives, as well as some incremental spend related to the pandemic. 
The prior-period reportable operating segment results have been revised to 
conform to the current-year presentation for all periods to reflect this revised 
allocation methodology. Citi’s consolidated results were unchanged for all 
periods presented as a result of the changes discussed above.

As part of its strategic refresh, Citi is making management reporting 
changes to align with its vision and strategy, including to assist Citi in 
decisions about resources and capital allocation and to assess business 
performance. In the first quarter of 2022, Citi plans to revise its financial 
reporting structure to align with these management reporting changes.

The accounting policies of these operating segments are the same as those 

disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

The following table presents certain information regarding the Company’s 

continuing operations by operating segment and Corporate/Other:

In millions of dollars, except  
identifiable assets in billions

Institutional Clients Group
Global Consumer Banking
Corporate/Other

Total

Revenues, 
net of interest expense(1)

Provision (benefits) 
for income taxes

Income (loss) from 
continuing operations(2)

Identifiable 
assets

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

$ 43,887
27,330
667

$45,088
30,342
71

$ 39,824
33,221
2,022

$4,524
1,745
(818)

$3,303
143
(921)

$3,524
1,708
(802)

$ 15,763
6,046
209

$11,553
663
(1,109)

$ 12,776
5,579
1,116

$1,762
432
97

$1,730
434
96

$ 71,884

$75,501

$ 75,067 

$5,451

$2,525

$4,430

$ 22,018

$11,107

$ 19,471

$2,291

$2,260

(1)   Includes total revenues, net of interest expense (excluding Corporate/Other), in North America of $34.2 billion, $36.8 billion and $34.1 billion; in EMEA of $13.1 billion, $13.0 billion and $12.2 billion; in Latin America 
of $9.2 billion, $9.4 billion and $10.6 billion; and in Asia of $14.7 billion, $16.2 billion and $16.2 billion in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These regional numbers exclude Corporate/Other, which largely reflects 
U.S. activities. 

(2)   Includes pretax provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims in the ICG results of $(2.9) billion, $5.6 billion and $0.6 billion; in the GCB results of $(0.5) billion, $11.7 billion and $7.9 billion; and in the 

Corporate/Other results of $(0.4) billion, $0.2 billion and $(0.1) billion in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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4.  INTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE

Interest revenue and Interest expense consisted of the following:

In millions of dollars

Interest revenue
Loan interest, including fees
Deposits with banks
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Investments, including dividends 
Trading account assets(2)
Other interest-bearing assets

Total interest revenue

Interest expense
Deposits(1)
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities(2)
Short-term borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term debt

Total interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for credit losses on loans

Net interest income after provision for credit losses on loans

2021

2020

2019

$ 35,440 
577
1,052
7,388
5,365
653

$ 40,185 
928
2,283
7,989
6,125
579

$ 47,751 
2,682
6,872
9,860
7,672
1,673

$ 50,475 

$ 58,089 

$ 76,510 

$ 2,896 
1,012
482
121
3,470

$ 5,334 
2,077
628
630
4,669

$ 11,852 
6,263
1,308
2,465
6,494

$ 7,981 

$ 13,338 

$ 28,382 

$ 42,494 
(3,103)

$ 44,751 
15,922

$ 48,128 
8,218

$ 45,597 

$ 28,829 

$ 39,910 

(1)  During 2021, Citi reclassified deposit insurance expenses from Interest expense to Other operating expenses for all periods presented. Amounts reclassified for each year were $1,207 million for 2021, $1,203 million 

(2) 

for 2020 and $781 million for 2019. For additional information, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 
Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of Interest revenue. Interest revenue and Interest expense on cash collateral positions are reported in interest on Trading account assets 
and Trading account liabilities, respectively.

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5.  COMMISSIONS AND FEES; ADMINISTRATION AND 
OTHER FIDUCIARY FEES

Commissions and Fees
The primary components of Commissions and fees revenue are investment 
banking fees, brokerage commissions, credit card and bank card income and 
deposit-related fees. 

Investment banking fees are substantially composed of underwriting 
and advisory revenues. Such fees are recognized at the point in time when 
Citigroup’s performance under the terms of a contractual arrangement is 
completed, which is typically at the closing of a transaction. Reimbursed 
expenses related to these transactions are recorded as revenue and are 
included within investment banking fees. In certain instances for advisory 
contracts, Citi will receive amounts in advance of the deal’s closing. In these 
instances, the amounts received will be recognized as a liability and not 
recognized in revenue until the transaction closes. For the periods presented, 
the contract liability amount was negligible. 

Out-of-pocket expenses associated with underwriting activity are 

deferred and recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized, while 
out-of-pocket expenses associated with advisory arrangements are expensed 
as incurred. In general, expenses incurred related to investment banking 
transactions, whether consummated or not, are recorded in Other operating 
expenses. The Company has determined that it acts as principal in the 
majority of these transactions and therefore presents expenses gross within 
Other operating expenses.

Brokerage commissions primarily include commissions and fees from 
the following: executing transactions for clients on exchanges and over-the-
counter markets; sales of mutual funds and other annuity products; and 
assisting clients in clearing transactions, providing brokerage services and 
other such activities. Brokerage commissions are recognized in Commissions 
and fees at the point in time the associated service is fulfilled, generally 
on the trade execution date. Sales of certain investment products include a 
portion of variable consideration associated with the underlying product. 
In these instances, a portion of the revenue associated with the sale of the 
product is not recognized until the variable consideration becomes fixed. 
The Company recognized $639 million, $495 million and $485 million 
of revenue related to such variable consideration for the years ended 
December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These amounts primarily 
relate to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods.

Credit card and bank card income is primarily composed of interchange 
fees, which are earned by card issuers based on purchase sales, and certain 
card fees, including annual fees. Costs related to customer reward programs 
and certain payments to partners (primarily based on program sales, 
profitability and customer acquisitions) are recorded as a reduction of credit 
card and bank card income. Citi’s credit card programs have certain partner 
sharing agreements that vary by partner. These partner sharing agreements 

are subject to contractually based performance thresholds that, if met, would 
require Citi to make ongoing payments to the partner. The threshold is 
based on the profitability of a program and is generally calculated based on 
predefined program revenues less predefined program expenses. In most of 
Citi’s partner sharing agreements, program expenses include net credit losses 
and, to the extent that the increase in net credit losses reduces Citi’s liability 
for the partners’ share for a given program year, it would generally result 
in lower payments to partners in total for that year and vice versa. Further, 
in some instances, other partner payments are based on program sales and 
new account acquisitions. Interchange revenues are recognized as earned 
on a daily basis when Citi’s performance obligation to transmit funds to the 
payment networks has been satisfied. Annual card fees, net of origination 
costs, are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over a 12-month 
period. Costs related to card reward programs are recognized when the 
rewards are earned by the cardholders. Payments to partners are recognized 
when incurred.

Deposit-related fees consist of service charges on deposit accounts and 
fees earned from performing cash management activities and other deposit 
account services. Such fees are recognized in the period in which the related 
service is provided.

Transactional service fees primarily consist of fees charged for processing 
services such as cash management, global payments, clearing, international 
funds transfer and other trade services. Such fees are recognized as/when the 
associated service is satisfied, which normally occurs at the point in time the 
service is requested by the customer and provided by Citi.

Insurance distribution revenue consists of commissions earned from 

third-party insurance companies for marketing and selling insurance 
policies on behalf of such entities. Such commissions are recognized in 
Commissions and fees at the point in time the associated service is fulfilled, 
generally when the insurance policy is sold to the policyholder. Sales of 
certain insurance products include a portion of variable consideration 
associated with the underlying product. In these instances, a portion of the 
revenue associated with the sale of the policy is not recognized until the 
variable consideration becomes determinable. The Company recognized 
$260 million, $290 million and $322 million of revenue related to such 
variable consideration for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 
2019, respectively. These amounts primarily relate to performance obligations 
satisfied in prior periods.

Insurance premiums consist of premium income from insurance policies 

that Citi has underwritten and sold to policyholders.

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The following table presents Commissions and fees revenue:

In millions of dollars

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

2021

2020

2019

Investment banking
Brokerage commissions
Credit card and bank card income

$ 6,007 
2,080

$ — 
1,156

Interchange fees
Card-related loan fees
Card rewards and partner  
payments(1)

Deposit-related fees(2)
Transactional service fees
Corporate finance(3)
Insurance distribution revenue
Insurance premiums
Loan servicing
Other

817
28

9,004
667

(405)
1,044
1,003
709
11
— 
43
104

(9,830)
287
95
— 
462
94
40
237

$—  $ 6,007  $4,483  $ — 
974
— 

1,986

3,236

$—  $ 4,483  $3,767  $ — 
841
— 

1,771

2,960

— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
15
4

9,821
695

(10,235)
1,331
1,098
709
473
94
98
345

703
23

(380)
958
886
457
11
— 
82
118

7,301
626

(8,293)
376
88
— 
492
125
30
310

— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
25
4

8,004
649

1,222
60

8,621
718

(8,673)
1,334
974
457
503
125
137
432

(691)
1,048
824
616
12
— 
78
99

(8,883)
470
123
— 
524
186
55
261

$—  $ 3,767 
2,612
— 

— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
21
3

9,843
778

(9,574)
1,518
947
616
536
186
154
363

Total commissions and fees(4)

$ 11,441 

$ 2,212 

$19  $ 13,672  $9,327  $ 2,029 

$29  $ 11,385  $8,806  $ 2,916 

$24  $ 11,746 

(1)  Citi’s consumer credit card programs have certain partner-sharing agreements that vary by partner. These agreements are subject to contractually based performance thresholds that, if met, would require Citi to make 
ongoing payments to the partner. The threshold is based on the profitability of a program and is generally calculated based on predefined program revenues less predefined program expenses. In most of Citi’s partner-
sharing agreements, program expenses include net credit losses and, to the extent that the increase in net credit losses reduces Citi’s liability for the partners’ share for a given program year, would generally result in 
lower payments to partners in total for that year and vice versa. Further, in some instances, other partner payments are based on program sales and new account acquisitions.
Includes overdraft fees of $107 million, $100 million and $127 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Overdraft fees are accounted for under ASC 310.

(2) 
(3)  Consists primarily of fees earned from structuring and underwriting loan syndications or related financing activity. This activity is accounted for under ASC 310.
(4)  Commissions and fees include $(8,516) million, $(7,160) million and $(7,695) million not accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 

2019, respectively. Amounts reported in Commissions and fees accounted for under other guidance primarily include card-related loan fees, card reward programs and certain partner payments, corporate finance fees, 
insurance premiums and loan servicing fees.

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Administration and Other Fiduciary Fees 
Administration and other fiduciary fees revenue is primarily composed of 
custody fees and fiduciary fees.

The custody product is composed of numerous services related to the 

administration, safekeeping and reporting for both U.S. and non-U.S. 
denominated securities. The services offered to clients include trade 
settlement, safekeeping, income collection, corporate action notification, 
record-keeping and reporting, tax reporting and cash management. These 
services are provided for a wide range of securities, including but not limited 
to equities, municipal and corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed 
securities, money market instruments, U.S. Treasuries and agencies, 
derivative instruments, mutual funds, alternative investments and precious 
metals. Custody fees are recognized as or when the associated promised 
service is satisfied, which normally occurs at the point in time the service is 
requested by the customer and provided by Citi.

Fiduciary fees consist of trust services and investment management 
services. As an escrow agent, Citi receives, safe-keeps, services and manages 
clients’ escrowed assets, such as cash, securities, property (including 
intellectual property), contracts or other collateral. Citi performs its escrow 
agent duties by safekeeping the assets during the specified time period 
agreed upon by all parties and therefore earns its revenue evenly during the 
contract duration. 

Investment management services consist of managing assets on behalf of 

Citi’s retail and institutional clients. Revenue from these services primarily 
consists of asset-based fees for advisory accounts, which are based on the 
market value of the client’s assets and recognized monthly, when the market 
value is fixed. In some instances, the Company contracts with third-party 
advisors and with third-party custodians. The Company has determined that 
it acts as principal in the majority of these transactions and therefore presents 
the amounts paid to third parties gross within Other operating expenses.
The following table presents Administration and other fiduciary 

fees revenue:

In millions of dollars

Custody fees
Fiduciary fees
Guarantee fees

Total administration  
and other fiduciary fees(1)

2021

2020

2019

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

ICG

GCB

Corp/Other

Total

$1,872
798
569

$ 25
659
8

$ 1  $1,898
1,464
581

7 
4

$1,590
668
529

$ 29
602
7

$38
4
5

$1,657
1,274
541

$1,453
647
558

$ 16
621
8

$ 73
28
7

$1,542
1,296
573

$3,239

$692

$12

$3,943

$2,787

$638

$47

$3,472

$2,658

$645

$108

$3,411

(1)  Administration and other fiduciary fees include $581 million, $541 million and $573 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, that are not accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from 

Contracts with Customers. These generally include guarantee fees.

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6.  PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS

Principal transactions revenue consists of realized and unrealized gains and 
losses from trading activities. Trading activities include revenues from fixed 
income, equities, credit and commodities products and foreign exchange 
transactions that are managed on a portfolio basis and characterized below 
based on the primary risk managed by each trading desk. Not included in the 
table below is the impact of net interest income related to trading activities, 
which is an integral part of trading activities’ profitability. See Note 4 to 

the Consolidated Financial Statements for information about net interest 
income related to trading activities. Principal transactions include CVA 
(credit valuation adjustments) and FVA (funding valuation adjustments) on 
over-the-counter derivatives, and gains (losses) on certain economic hedges 
on loans in ICG. These adjustments are discussed further in Note 24 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In certain transactions, Citi incurs fees and presents these fees paid to 

third parties in operating expenses. 

The following table presents Principal transactions revenue:

In millions of dollars

Interest rate risks(1)
Foreign exchange risks(2)
Equity risks(3)
Commodity and other risks(4)
Credit products and risks(5)

Total

2021

2020

2019

$ 2,790
3,886
2,197
1,123
158

$ 5,561
4,158
1,343
1,133
1,690

$3,831
3,850
808
546
(143)

$ 10,154

$13,885

$8,892

(1) 

Includes revenues from government securities and corporate debt, municipal securities, mortgage securities and other debt instruments. Also includes spot and forward trading of currencies and exchange-traded 
and over-the-counter (OTC) currency options, options on fixed income securities, interest rate swaps, currency swaps, swap options, caps and floors, financial futures, OTC options and forward contracts on fixed 
income securities.
Includes revenues from foreign exchange spot, forward, option and swap contracts, as well as foreign currency translation (FX translation) gains and losses.
Includes revenues from common, preferred and convertible preferred stock, convertible corporate debt, equity-linked notes and exchange-traded and OTC equity options and warrants.

(2) 
(3) 
(4)  Primarily includes revenues from crude oil, refined oil products, natural gas and other commodities trades.
(5) 

Includes revenues from structured credit products.

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Outstanding (Unvested) Stock Awards
A summary of the status of unvested stock awards granted as discretionary 
annual incentive or sign-on and replacement awards is presented below:

Unvested stock awards

Unvested at December 31, 2020
Granted(1)
Canceled
Vested(2)

Shares

28,226,292
17,535,978
(1,453,029)
(12,664,557)

Unvested at December 31, 2021

31,644,684

Weighted- 
average grant 
date fair 
value per share

$69.25
62.10
67.01
67.17

$66.22

(1)  The weighted-average fair value of the shares granted during 2020 and 2019 was $76.68 and 

$61.78, respectively.

(2)  The weighted-average fair value of the shares vesting during 2021 was approximately $64.23 per 

share on the vesting date, compared to $67.17 on the grant date.

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock awards 
was $654 million at December 31, 2021. The cost is expected to be recognized 
over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. 

7.  INCENTIVE PLANS

Discretionary Annual Incentive Awards
Citigroup grants immediate cash bonus payments and various forms 
of immediate and deferred awards as part of its discretionary annual 
incentive award program involving a large segment of Citigroup’s 
employees worldwide. 

Discretionary annual incentive awards are generally awarded in the first 
quarter of the year based on the previous year’s performance. Awards valued 
at less than U.S. $100,000 (or the local currency equivalent) are generally 
paid entirely in the form of an immediate cash bonus. Pursuant to Citigroup 
policy and/or regulatory requirements, certain employees are subject to 
mandatory deferrals of incentive pay and generally receive 25%–60% of 
their awards in the form of deferred stock and deferred cash stock units. 
Discretionary annual incentive awards to many employees in the EU are 
subject to deferral requirements regardless of the total award value, with at 
least 50% of the immediate incentive delivered in the form of a stock payment 
award subject to a restriction on sale or transfer (generally, for 12 months). 

Subject to certain exceptions (principally, for retirement-eligible 

employees), continuous employment within Citigroup is required to vest in 
deferred annual incentive awards. Post employment vesting by retirement-
eligible employees and participants who meet other conditions is generally 
conditioned upon their refraining from competition with Citigroup during 
the remaining vesting period, unless the employment relationship has been 
terminated by Citigroup under certain conditions.

Generally, the deferred awards vest in equal annual installments over 
three- or four-year periods. Vested CAP awards are delivered in shares of 
common stock. Deferred cash awards are payable in cash and, except as 
prohibited by applicable regulatory guidance, earn a fixed notional rate of 
interest that is paid only if and when the underlying principal award amount 
vests. Deferred cash stock unit awards are payable in cash at the vesting value 
of the underlying stock. Generally, in the EU, vested CAP shares are subject to 
a restriction on sale or transfer after vesting, and vested deferred cash awards 
and deferred cash stock units are subject to hold back (generally, for 6 or 12 
months based on the award type).

Unvested CAP, deferred cash stock units and deferred cash awards may 

be subject to performance conditions and are subject to one or more 
cancellation and clawback provisions that apply in certain circumstances, 
including gross misconduct. 

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Performance Share Units
Executive officers were awarded performance share units (PSUs) every 
February from 2018 to 2021, for performance in the year prior to the award 
date based on two performance metrics. For PSUs awarded in 2018, 2019 and 
2020, those metrics were return on tangible common equity and earnings per 
share. For PSUs awards in 2021, the metrics were return on tangible common 
equity and tangible book value per share. In each year, the metrics were 
equally weighted.

For all award years, if the total shareholder return is negative over the 
three-year performance period, executives may earn no more than 100% 
of the target PSUs, regardless of the extent to which Citigroup outperforms 
against performance goals and/or peer firms. The number of PSUs ultimately 
earned could vary from zero, if performance goals are not met, to as much as 
150% of target, if performance goals are meaningfully exceeded.

For all award years, the value of each PSU is equal to the value of one 
share of Citi common stock. Dividend equivalents are accrued and paid on 
the number of earned PSUs after the end of the performance period.

PSUs are subject to variable accounting, pursuant to which the associated 

value of the award will fluctuate with changes in Citigroup’s stock price 
and the attainment of the specified performance goals for each award, until 
the award is settled solely in cash after the end of the performance period. 
The value of the award, subject to the performance goals and taking into 
account any mandatory equitable adjustments as per the terms of the 
award agreement, is estimated using a simulation model that incorporates 
multiple valuation assumptions, including the probability of achieving the 
specified performance goals of each award. The risk-free rate used in the 
model is based on the applicable U.S. Treasury yield curve. Other significant 
assumptions for the awards are as follows:

Valuation assumptions

Expected volatility
Expected dividend yield

2021

2020

2019

40.88%
4.21

22.26%
2.82

25.33%
2.67

A summary of the performance share unit activity for 2021 is 

presented below:

Performance share units

Outstanding, beginning of year
Granted(1)
Canceled
Payments

Outstanding, end of year

Weighted- 
average grant 
 date fair  
value per unit

$79.39
78.55
83.24
83.24

$77.67

Units

1,333,803
418,098
(344,131)
(133,497)

1,274,273

(1)  The weighted-average grant date fair value per unit awarded in 2020 and 2019 was $83.45 and 

$72.83, respectively.

Transformation Program
In order to provide an incentive for select employees to effectively 
execute Citi’s transformation program, in August 2021 the Personnel 
and Compensation (P&C) Committee of Citigroup’s Board of Directors 
approved a program for them to earn additional compensation based on 
the achievement of Citi’s transformation goals from August 2021 through 
December 2024 and satisfaction of other conditions. Eligible employees were 
notified of their award under the program in November 2021. Performance 
under the program is divided into three consecutive periods, ending on 
December 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The awards will be subject to variable 
accounting, pursuant to which the associated value of the award will 
fluctuate with the attainment of the performance conditions for each tranche 
and changes to Citigroup’s stock price. The amortization commenced after 
the service inception date of November 2021. Payment for each period will 
be in cash, in a lump sum, with the third payment indexed to changes in 
the value of Citi’s common stock from the service inception date through the 
payment date. Earnings generally will be based on collective performance 
with respect to Citi’s transformation goals and will be evaluated and approved 
by the Committee on an annual basis. 

Payments in the event of any category of employment termination or 
change in job title or employment status are subject to Citi’s discretion. 
Cancellation and clawback is provided for in the event of misconduct and 
certain other circumstances. The program applies to senior leaders critical to 
helping deliver a successful transformation with the value varying based on 
individual compensation levels.

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Stock Option Programs
All outstanding stock options are fully vested, with the related expense recognized as a charge to income in prior periods. The following table presents 
information with respect to stock option activity under Citigroup’s stock option programs: 

2021
Weighted-
average
exercise
price

$47.42
—
—
52.50

Intrinsic
value
per share

$ 14.24
—
—
20.49

2020
Weighted-
average
exercise
price

Intrinsic
value
per share

Options

$47.42
—
—
—

762,225
$32.47
—
(11,365)
— (449,916)
— (134,294)

2019
Weighted- 
average 
exercise 
price

$101.84
40.80
142.30
39.00

Intrinsic
value
per share

$ —
—
—
23.50

Options

166,650
—
—
—

$ —

$ — 166,650

$47.42

$14.24

166,650

$ 47.42

$32.47

166,650

166,650

Options

166,650
—
—
(166,650)

—

—

Outstanding, beginning of year
Canceled
Expired
Exercised

Outstanding, end of year

Exercisable, end of year

As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup no longer has any stock options 

All equity awards granted since April 19, 2005 have been made pursuant 

to stockholder-approved stock incentive plans that are administered 
by the P&C Committee, which is composed entirely of independent 
non-employee directors.

At December 31, 2021, approximately 39.0 million shares of Citigroup 
common stock were authorized and available for grant under Citigroup’s 
2019 Stock Incentive Plan, the only plan from which equity awards are 
currently granted.

The 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and predecessor plans permit the use of 

treasury stock or newly issued shares in connection with awards granted 
under the plans. Treasury shares were used to settle vestings from 2018 to 
2021, and for the first quarter of 2022, except where local laws favor newly 
issued shares. The use of treasury stock or newly issued shares to settle 
stock awards does not affect the compensation expense recorded in the 
Consolidated Statement of Income for equity awards.

outstanding. 

Other Variable Incentive Compensation
Citigroup has various incentive plans globally that are used to motivate and 
reward performance primarily in the areas of sales, operational excellence 
and customer satisfaction. Participation in these plans is generally limited 
to employees who are not eligible for discretionary annual incentive awards. 
Other forms of variable compensation include monthly commissions paid to 
financial advisors and mortgage loan officers.

Summary
Except for awards subject to variable accounting, the total expense recognized 
for stock awards represents the grant date fair value of such awards, which is 
generally recognized as a charge to income ratably over the vesting period, 
other than for awards to retirement-eligible employees and immediately 
vested awards. Whenever awards are made or are expected to be made to 
retirement-eligible employees, the charge to income is accelerated based on 
when the applicable conditions to retirement eligibility were or will be met. If 
the employee is retirement eligible on the grant date, or the award is vested at 
the grant date, Citi recognizes the expense each year equal to the grant date 
fair value of the awards that it estimates will be granted in the following year. 

Recipients of Citigroup stock awards generally do not have any 

stockholder rights until shares are delivered upon vesting or exercise, or after 
the expiration of applicable required holding periods. Recipients of deferred 
stock awards and deferred cash stock unit awards, however, may, except 
as prohibited by applicable regulatory guidance, be entitled to receive or 
accrue dividends or dividend-equivalent payments during the vesting period. 
Recipients of stock payment awards generally are entitled to vote the shares 
in their award during the sale-restriction period. Once a stock award vests, 
the shares delivered to the participant are freely transferable, unless they are 
subject to a restriction on sale or transfer for a specified period. 

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Incentive Compensation Cost
The following table shows components of compensation expense, relating to 
certain of the incentive compensation programs described above:

In millions of dollars

2021

2020

2019

Charges for estimated awards  
to retirement-eligible colleagues
Amortization of deferred cash awards,  
deferred cash stock units and performance  
stock units
Immediately vested stock award expense(1)
Amortization of restricted and deferred  
stock awards(2)
Other variable incentive compensation

$ 807

$ 748

$ 683

384
99

395
435

201
95

420
627

355
82

404
666

Total

$2,120

$2,091

$2,190

(1)  Represents expense for immediately vested stock awards that generally were stock payments in lieu 
of cash compensation. The expense is generally accrued as cash incentive compensation in the year 
prior to grant.

(2)  All periods include amortization expense for all unvested awards to non-retirement-eligible colleagues. 

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8.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension and Postretirement Plans
The Company has several non-contributory defined benefit pension plans 
covering certain U.S. employees and has various defined benefit pension and 
termination indemnity plans covering employees outside the U.S.

The U.S. qualified defined benefit plan was frozen effective January 1, 
2008 for most employees. Accordingly, no additional compensation-based 
contributions have been credited to the cash balance portion of the plan for 
existing plan participants after 2007. However, certain employees covered 
under the prior final pay plan formula continue to accrue benefits. The 
Company also offers postretirement health care and life insurance benefits to 
certain eligible U.S. retired employees, as well as to certain eligible employees 
outside the U.S.

The Company also sponsors a number of non-contributory, nonqualified 

pension plans. These plans, which are unfunded, provide supplemental 

defined pension benefits to certain U.S. employees. With the exception of 
certain employees covered under the prior final pay plan formula, the 
benefits under these plans were frozen in prior years.

The plan obligations, plan assets and periodic plan expense for the 
Company’s most significant pension and postretirement benefit plans 
(Significant Plans) are measured and disclosed quarterly, instead of 
annually. The Significant Plans captured approximately 90% of the 
Company’s global pension and postretirement plan obligations as of 
December 31, 2021. All other plans (All Other Plans) are measured annually 
with a December 31 measurement date.

Net (Benefit) Expense
The following table summarizes the components of net (benefit) expense 
recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the Company’s 
pension and postretirement plans for Significant Plans and All Other Plans:

In millions of dollars

Benefits earned during the year
Interest cost on benefit obligation
Expected return on assets
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost (benefit) 
Net actuarial loss (gain)

Curtailment loss (gain)(1)
Settlement loss (gain)(1)

$ — $ — $

351
(683)

378
(824)

2
228
—
—

2
233
—
—

1
469
(821)

2
200
1
—

Pension plans

U.S. plans
2020

2021

2019

2021

Non-U.S. plans
2020

Postretirement benefit plans

U.S. plans
2020

2019

2021

Non-U.S. plans
2020

$ —
17
(17)

$ —
24
(18)

$ 6
96
(84)

$

7
93
(77)

2019

2021

$ 146
287
(281)

$ —
13
(13)

$ 149
268
(253)

$ 147
246
(245)

(6)
62
1
10

5
70
(8)
(1)

(4)
61
(6)
6

(9)
(3)
—
—

(2)
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

(9)
13
—
—

(9)
20
—
—

2019

$

8
104
(84)

(10)
23
—
—

Total net (benefit) expense

$(102)

$(211)

$(148)

$ 231

$ 214

$ 209

$ (12)

$ (2)

$ 6

$ 22

$ 34

$ 41

(1)  Losses (gains) due to curtailment and settlement relate to repositioning and divestiture activities.

Contributions
The Company’s funding practice for U.S. and non-U.S. pension and 
postretirement plans is generally to fund to minimum funding requirements 
in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. The Company 
may increase its contributions above the minimum required contribution, if 
appropriate. In addition, management has the ability to change its funding 
practices. For the U.S. pension plans, there were no required minimum cash 
contributions for 2021 or 2020. 

The following table summarizes the Company’s actual contributions for 
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, as well as expected Company 
contributions for 2022. Expected contributions are subject to change, 
since contribution decisions are affected by various factors, such as market 
performance, tax considerations and regulatory requirements.

Pension plans(1)

Postretirement benefit plans(1)

In millions of dollars

Contributions made by the Company
Benefits paid directly by (reimbursements to) the Company(3)

U.S. plans(2)
2021

2020

2022

Non-U.S. plans
2021

2022

2020

U.S. plans
2021

2020

2022

Non-U.S. plans
2021

2020

2022

$— $— $ — $ 74
413

57

56

56

$104
51

$115
43

$— $ — $ —
(15)
22

5

$3
6

$3
5

$

4
5

(1)  Amounts reported for 2022 are expected amounts.  
(2)   The U.S. pension plans include benefits paid directly by the Company for the nonqualified pension plans. 
(3)  Estimated 2022 benefit payments have increased due to the wind-down of Citi’s consumer banking business in Korea, as it is expected that employees who elected the VERP plan will be withdrawing their pension plan 

assets. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Funded Status and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)
The following table summarizes the funded status and amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the Company’s pension and 
postretirement plans:

In millions of dollars

Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefits earned during the year
Interest cost on benefit obligation
Plan amendments(1)
Actuarial (gain) loss(2)
Benefits paid, net of participants’ contributions and government subsidy(3)
Settlement gain(4)
Curtailment gain(4)
Foreign exchange impact and other

Pension plans

Postretirement benefit plans

U.S. plans

2021

2020

Non-U.S. plans
2021

2020

U.S. plans

2021

2020

Non-U.S. plans
2021

2020

$13,815
—
351
—
(447)
(953)
—
—
—

$13,453
—
378
—
950
(966)
—
—
—

$ 8,629
149
268
6
(344)
(345)
(124)
(30)
(208)

$ 8,105
147
246
(4)
518
(298)
(110)
(14)
39

$ 559
—
13
—
(28)
(43)
—
—
—

$ 692
—
17
(104)
(18)
(28)
—
—
—

$ 1,390
6
96
—
(110)
(78)
—
—
(135)

$1,384
7
93
—
30
(64)
—
—
(60)

Projected benefit obligation at year end

$12,766

$13,815

$ 8,001

$ 8,629

$ 501

$ 559

$ 1,169

$1,390

Change in plan assets
Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year
Actual return on assets(2)
Company contributions (reimbursements)
Benefits paid, net of participants’ contributions and government subsidy(3)
Settlement gain(4)
Foreign exchange impact and other

$13,309
565
56
(953)
—
—

$12,717
1,502
56
(966)
—
—

$ 7,831
217
155
(345)
(124)
(120)

$ 7,556
584
158
(298)
(110)
(59)

$ 331
9
22
(43)
—
—

$ 345
29
(15)
(28)
—
—

$ 1,146
97
8
(78)
—
(130)

$1,127
129
9
(64)
—
(55)

Plan assets at fair value at year end

$12,977

$13,309

$ 7,614

$ 7,831

$ 319

$ 331

$ 1,043

$1,146

Funded status of the plans
Qualified plans(5)
Nonqualified plans(6)

Funded status of the plans at year end

Net amount recognized
Qualified plans
Benefit asset
Benefit liability

Qualified plans
Nonqualified plans

Net amount recognized on the balance sheet

Amounts recognized in AOCI (7)
Net transition obligation
Prior service (cost) benefit 
Net actuarial (loss) gain

$

$

$

$

$

894
(683)

$

230
(736)

$ (387)
—

$ (798)
—

$(182)
—

$ (228)
—

$ (126)
—

$ (244)
—

211

$

(506)

$ (387)

$ (798)

$(182)

$ (228)

$ (126)

$ (244)

894
—

894
(683)

$

$

230
—

230
(736)

$

963
(1,350)

$ (387)
—

$

741
(1,539)

$ (798)
—

$ — $ — $ 165
(228)
(291)
(182)

$(182)
—

$ (228)
—

$ (126)
—

$

25
(269)

$ (244)
—

211

$

(506)

$ (387)

$ (798)

$(182)

$ (228)

$ (126)

$ (244)

$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
63
12
(348)
(1,863)

(10)
(7,132)

(8)
(6,575)

5
(1,400)

47
(182)

101
56

92
77

Net amount recognized in equity (pretax) 

$ (6,583)

$ (7,142)

$(1,395)

$(1,851)

$ 169

$ 157

$ (135)

$ (285)

Accumulated benefit obligation at year end

$12,765

$13,812

$ 7,559

$ 8,116

$ 501

$ 559

$ 1,169

$1,390

(1)  The U.S. postretirement benefit plan was amended in 2020 to move grandfathered Medicare-eligible retirees to the Medicare individual marketplace.
(2)  During 2021, the actuarial gain was primarily due to the increase in global discount rates partially offset by lower than expected asset returns. During 2020, the actuarial loss was primarily due to the decline in global 

discount rates partially offset by favorable asset returns.

(3)  U.S. postretirement benefit plans were net of Employer Group Waiver Plan subsidies of $11 million and $40 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(4)  Curtailment and settlement gains relate to repositioning and divestiture activities.
(5)  The U.S. qualified pension plan was fully funded under specified Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) funding rules as of January 1, 2022 and no minimum required funding is expected for 2022.
(6)  The nonqualified plans of the Company are unfunded.
(7)  The framework for the Company’s pension oversight process includes monitoring of potential settlement charges for all plans. Settlement accounting is triggered when either the sum of all settlements (including lump 
sum payments) for the year is greater than service plus interest costs or if more than 10% of the plan’s projected benefit obligation will be settled. Because some of Citi’s significant plans are frozen and have no 
material service cost, settlement accounting may apply in the future.

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The following table shows the change in AOCI related to the Company’s pension, postretirement and post employment plans:

In millions of dollars

Beginning of year balance, net of tax(1)(2)
Actuarial assumptions changes and plan experience
Net asset gain (loss) due to difference between actual and expected returns
Net amortization
Prior service credit (cost)
Curtailment/settlement gain(3)
Foreign exchange impact and other
Change in deferred taxes, net

Change, net of tax

End of year balance, net of tax(1)(2)

(1)  See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of net AOCI balance.
(2) 
Includes net-of-tax amounts for certain profit-sharing plans outside the U.S.
(3)  Curtailment and settlement relate to repositioning and divestiture activities.

2021

2020

2019

$(6,864)
963
(148)
280
(7)
11
153
(240)

$(6,809)
(1,464)
1,076
318
108
(8)
(108)
23

$(6,257)
(2,300)
1,427
274
(7)
1
(66)
119

$ 1,012

$

(55)

$ (552)

$(5,852)

$(6,864)

$(6,809)

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the aggregate projected benefit obligation (PBO), the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and the aggregate 
fair value of plan assets are presented for all defined benefit pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets and for all defined benefit pension plans with an 
ABO in excess of plan assets as follows:

In millions of dollars

Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets

(1)  As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, only the nonqualified plans’ PBO and ABO exceeded plan assets.

Plan Assumptions
The Company utilizes a number of assumptions to determine plan 
obligations and expenses. Changes in one or a combination of these 
assumptions will have an impact on the Company’s pension and 
postretirement PBO, funded status and (benefit) expense. Changes in the 
plans’ funded status resulting from changes in the PBO and fair value 
of plan assets will have a corresponding impact on Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss). 

The actuarial assumptions at the respective years ended December 31 in 
the table below are used to measure the year-end PBO and the net periodic 
(benefit) expense for the subsequent year (period). Since Citi’s Significant 
Plans are measured on a quarterly basis, the year-end rates for those plans 
are used to calculate the net periodic (benefit) expense for the subsequent 
year’s first quarter. 

As a result of the quarterly measurement process, the net periodic 
(benefit) expense for the Significant Plans is calculated at each respective 
quarter end based on the preceding quarter-end rates (as shown below for 
the U.S. and non-U.S. pension and postretirement plans). The actuarial 
assumptions for All Other Plans are measured annually.

PBO exceeds fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. plans
2020
2021

U.S. plans(1)
2021

2020

ABO exceeds fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. plans
2020
2021

U.S. plans(1)
2021

2020

$683
682
—

$736
734
—

$3,966
3,574
2,616

$4,849
4,400
3,310

$683
682
—

$736
734
—

$3,809
3,477
2,486

$4,723
4,329
3,212

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Certain assumptions used in determining pension and postretirement 
benefit obligations and net benefit expense for the Company’s plans are 
shown in the following table:

At year end

Discount rate
U.S. plans 

Qualified pension
Nonqualified pension
Postretirement

Non-U.S. pension plans

Range(1)
Weighted average

Non-U.S. postretirement plans

Range
Weighted average

Future compensation increase rate(2)
Non-U.S. pension plans

Range
Weighted average

Expected return on assets
U.S. plans

Qualified pension
Postretirement(3)
Non-U.S. pension plans

Range
Weighted average

Non-U.S. postretirement plans

Range
Weighted average

2021

2020

2.80%
2.80
2.75

2.45%
2.35
2.20

 -0.10 to 11.95
3.96

 -0.25 to 11.15
3.14

1.05 to 10.00
8.28

0.80 to 8.55
7.42

1.30 to 11.25
3.10

1.20 to 11.25
3.10

5.00
5.00/1.50

5.80
5.80/1.50

0.00 to 11.50
3.69

0.00 to 11.50
3.39

6.00 to 8.00
7.99

5.95 to 8.00
7.99

(1)  Due to historically low global interest rates, there were negative discount rates for plans with relatively 

short duration in certain major markets, such as the Eurozone and Switzerland.

(2)  Not material for U.S. plans.
(3)  For the years ended 2021 and 2020, the expected return on assets for the VEBA Trust was 1.50%.

During the year

Discount rate
U.S. plans 

Qualified pension

Nonqualified pension

Postretirement

Non-U.S. pension plans(1)

Range(2)
Weighted average 

Non-U.S. postretirement plans(1)

Range
Weighted average 
Future compensation 
increase rate(3)
Non-U.S. pension plans(1)

Range
Weighted average 

Expected return on assets
U.S. plans

Qualified pension(4)

Postretirement(4)

Non-U.S. pension plans(1)

Range
Weighted average 

Non-U.S. postretirement plans(1)

2021

2020

2019

2.45%/3.10 
%/ 
%
2.75%/2.80
/ 
2.35/3.00 
2.70/2.75
/ 
2.20/2.85 
2.60/2.65

3.25%/3.20 
%/ 
%
2.60%/2.55
/ 
3.25/3.25 
2.55/2.50
/ 
3.15/3.20 
2.45/2.35

4.25%/3.85 
%/ 
%
3.45%/3.10
/ 
4.25/3.90 
3.50/3.10
/ 
4.20/3.80 
3.35/3.00

-0.25 to 11.15
3.14

-0.10 to 11.30
3.65

-0.05 to 12.00
4.47

0.80 to 9.80
7.42

0.90 to 9.75
7.76

1.75 to 10.75
9.05

1.20 to 11.25
3.10

1.50 to 11.50
3.17

1.30 to 13.67
3.16

/ 
5.80/5.60 
5.60/5.00
5.80/1.50

6.70

6.70

6.70/3.00

6.70/3.00

0.00 to 11.50
3.39

0.00 to 11.50
3.95

1.00 to 11.50
4.30

Range
Weighted average 

5.95 to 8.00
7.99

6.20 to 8.00
7.99

8.00 to 9.20
8.01

(1)  Reflects rates utilized to determine the quarterly expense for Significant non-U.S. pension and 

postretirement plans.

(2)  Due to historically low global interest rates, there were negative discount rates for plans with relatively 

short duration in certain major markets, such as the Eurozone and Switzerland.

(3)  Not material for U.S. plans.
(4)  The expected return on assets for the U.S. pension and postretirement plans was lowered from 5.80% 
to 5.60% effective April 1, 2021 and to 5.00% effective October 1, 2021 to reflect the change in 
target asset allocation.

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Discount Rate
The discount rates for the U.S. pension and postretirement plans were 
selected by reference to a Citigroup-specific analysis using each plan’s 
specific cash flows and compared with high-quality corporate bond indices 
for reasonableness. The discount rates for the non-U.S. pension and 
postretirement plans are selected by reference to high-quality corporate bond 
rates in countries that have developed corporate bond markets. However, 
where developed corporate bond markets do not exist, the discount rates are 
selected by reference to local government bond rates with a premium added 
to reflect the additional risk for corporate bonds in certain countries. Effective 
December 31, 2019, the established rounding convention is to the nearest 5 
bps for all countries.

Expected Return on Assets
The Company determines its assumptions for the expected return on assets 
for its U.S. pension and postretirement plans using a “building block” 
approach, which focuses on ranges of anticipated rates of return for each 
asset class. A weighted average range of nominal rates is then determined 
based on target allocations to each asset class. Market performance over 
a number of earlier years is evaluated covering a wide range of economic 
conditions to determine whether there are sound reasons for projecting any 
past trends.

The Company considers the expected return on assets to be a long-term 

assessment of return expectations and does not anticipate changing this 
assumption unless there are significant changes in investment strategy 
or economic conditions. This contrasts with the selection of the discount 
rate and certain other assumptions, which are reconsidered annually (or 
quarterly for the Significant Plans) in accordance with GAAP.

The expected return on assets reflects the expected annual appreciation 
of the plan assets and reduces the Company’s annual pension expense. The 
expected return on assets is deducted from the sum of service cost, interest 
cost and other components of pension expense to arrive at the net pension 
(benefit) expense. 

The following table shows the expected return on assets used in 
determining the Company’s pension expense compared to the actual 
return on assets during 2021, 2020 and 2019 for the U.S. pension and 
postretirement plans:

Sensitivities of Certain Key Assumptions
The following tables summarize the effect on pension expense: 

In millions of dollars

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

In millions of dollars

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

Discount rate
One-percentage-point increase
2019

2020

2021

$ 35 
(4)

$ 34 
(16)

$ 28 
(19)

One-percentage-point decrease
2019

2020

2021

$(49 )
25

$(52)
25

$(44)
32

The U.S. Qualified Pension Plan was frozen in 2008, and as a result, 
most service costs have been eliminated. The pension expense for the U.S. 
Qualified Pension Plan is therefore driven primarily by interest cost rather 
than by service cost. An increase in the discount rate generally increases 
pension expense.

For Non-U.S. Pension Plans that are not frozen (in countries such as 
Mexico, the U.K. and South Korea), there is more service cost. The pension 
expense for the Non-U.S. Plans is driven by both service cost and interest cost. 
An increase in the discount rate generally decreases pension expense due to 
the greater impact on service cost compared to interest cost.

Since the U.S. Qualified Pension Plan was frozen, most of the prospective 
service cost has been eliminated and the gain/loss amortization period was 
changed to the life expectancy for inactive participants. As a result, pension 
expense for the U.S. Qualified Pension Plan is driven more by interest costs 
than service costs, and an increase in the discount rate would increase 
pension expense, while a decrease in the discount rate would decrease 
pension expense.

The following tables summarize the effect on pension expense:

In millions of dollars

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

Expected return on assets
One-percentage-point increase

2021

$(124)
(70)

2020

$(123)
(66)

2019

$(123)
(64)

U.S. plans 
(During the year)

Expected return on assets

U.S. pension and 
postretirement trust
VEBA trust

Actual return on assets(1)
U.S. pension and 
postretirement trust
VEBA trust

2021

2020

2019

/ 
5.80%/5.60% 
5.60%/5.00%
1.50

6.70%
3.00

6.70%
3.00

In millions of dollars

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

5.14
1.52

12.84
2.11

15.20
1.91 to 2.76

One-percentage-point decrease
2019

2020

2021

$124 
70 

$123 
66 

$123 
64 

(1)  Actual return on assets is presented net of fees.

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Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows:

Health care cost increase rate for U.S. plans
Following year
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline

Year in which the ultimate rate is reached

Health care cost increase rate for non-U.S. plans 
(weighted average)
Following year
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline

Year in which the ultimate rate is reached

2021

2020

6.25%
5.00

6.50%
5.00

2027

2027

6.92%
6.92

6.85%
6.85

2022

2021

Interest Crediting Rate
The Company has cash balance plans and other plans with promised interest 
crediting rates. For these plans, the interest crediting rates are set in line with 
plan rules or country legislation and do not change with market conditions.

At year end

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

Weighted average interest 
crediting rate

2021

2020

2019

1.80%
1.61

1.45%
1.60

2.25%
1.61

Plan Assets
Citigroup’s pension and postretirement plans’ asset allocations for the U.S. plans and the target allocations by asset category based on asset fair values are 
as follows:

Asset category(1)

Equity securities(2)
Debt securities(3)
Real estate
Private equity
Other investments

Total

Target asset 
allocation
2022

U.S. pension assets 
at December 31,
2021

2020

U.S. postretirement assets 
at December 31,

2021

2020

0–22%

55–114
0–4
0–5
0–23

7 %
72 
2 
6 
13 

16 %
59 
4 
3 
18 

7 %
72 
2 
6 
13 

16 %
59 
4 
3 
18 

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

(1)  Asset allocations for the U.S. plans are set by investment strategy, not by investment product. For example, private equities with an underlying investment in real estate are classified in the real estate asset category, 

not private equity.

(2)  Equity securities in the U.S. pension and postretirement plans do not include any Citigroup common stock at the end of 2021 and 2020.
(3)  The VEBA Trust for postretirement benefits is primarily invested in cash equivalents and debt securities in 2021 and 2020 and is not reflected in the table above.

Third-party investment managers and advisors provide their services to 
Citigroup’s U.S. pension and postretirement plans. Assets are rebalanced as 
the Company’s Pension Plan Investment Committee deems appropriate. 
Citigroup’s investment strategy, with respect to its assets, is to maintain a 
globally diversified investment portfolio across several asset classes that, 
when combined with Citigroup’s contributions to the plans, will maintain the 
plans’ ability to meet all required benefit obligations.

Citigroup’s pension and postretirement plans’ weighted-average asset 
allocations for the non-U.S. plans and the actual ranges, and the weighted-
average target allocations by asset category based on asset fair values, are 
as follows:

Asset category(1)

Equity securities
Debt securities
Real estate
Other investments

Total

(1)  Similar to the U.S. plans, asset allocations for certain non-U.S. plans are set by investment strategy, not by investment product. 

Target asset 
allocation
2022

0–100%
0–100
0–15
0–100

Non-U.S. pension plans
Actual range 
at December 31,
2020
2021

0–100%
0–100
0–14
0–100

0–100%
0–100
0–12
0–100

Weighted-average 
at December 31,
2020
2021

16 %
76 
1 
7 

15 %
77 
1 
7 

100 %

100 %

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Asset category(1)

Equity securities
Debt securities
Other investments

Total

Target asset 
allocation
2022

0–42%

54–100
0–4

Non-U.S. postretirement plans
Actual range 
at December 31,
2020
2021

Weighted-average 
at December 31,
2020
2021

0–42%

0–38%

53–100
0–6

56–100
0–6

41 %
53 
6 

38 %
56 
6 

100 %

100 %

(1)  Similar to the U.S. plans, asset allocations for certain non-U.S. plans are set by investment strategy, not by investment product. 

Fair Value Disclosure
For information on fair value measurements, including descriptions of 
Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation methodology 
utilized by the Company, see Notes 1 and 24 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements. Investments measured using the NAV per share practical 
expedient are excluded from Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in the tables below. 

Certain investments may transfer between the fair value hierarchy 

classifications during the year due to changes in valuation methodology and 
pricing sources. 

Plan assets by detailed asset categories and the fair value hierarchy are 

as follows:

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

U.S. equities
Non-U.S. equities
Mutual funds and other registered investment companies
Commingled funds
Debt securities
Annuity contracts
Derivatives
Other investments

Total investments

Cash and short-term investments
Other investment liabilities

Net investments at fair value

Other investment liabilities redeemed at NAV
Securities valued at NAV

Total net assets

U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans(1)
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2021
Level 1

Level 3

Level 2

Total

$ 358
460
297
— 
1,657 
— 
2 
13

$ — 
— 
— 
1,143 
5,770 
— 
17 
— 

$ 2,787 

$ 6,930 

$ 635 
(7)

$

75
(17)

$ 3,415 

$ 6,988 

$ — 
— 
— 
— 
— 
4 
— 
25

$ 29

$ — 
— 

$ 29

$

358 
460 
297 
1,143 
7,427 
4 
19 
38 

$ 9,746 

$

710 
(24)

$10,432 

$

(87 )
2,951 

$13,296 

(1)  The investments of the U.S. pension and postretirement plans are commingled in one trust. At December 31, 2021, the allocable interests of the U.S. pension and postretirement plans were 98.0% and 2.0%, 

respectively. The investments of the VEBA Trust for postretirement benefits are reflected in the above table.

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In millions of dollars

Asset categories

U.S. equities
Non-U.S. equities
Mutual funds and other registered investment companies
Commingled funds
Debt securities
Annuity contracts
Derivatives
Other investments

Total investments

Cash and short-term investments
Other investment liabilities

Net investments at fair value

Other investment receivables redeemed at NAV
Securities valued at NAV 

Total net assets

U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans(1)
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2020
Total
Level 1

Level 3

Level 2

$ 813 
725 
447 
— 
1,275 
— 
8
16

$ — 
— 
— 
1,056 
4,430 
— 
6 
— 

$ — 
— 
— 
— 
— 
1 
— 
57 

$

813
725 
447 
1,056 
5,705 
1 
14 
73 

$ 3,284 

$ 5,492 

$ 58 

$ 8,834 

$

72 
(2)

$ 1,035 
(10)

$ — 
— 

$ 1,107 
(12)

$ 3,354 

$ 6,517 

$ 58 

$ 9,929 

$

99 
3,612 

$13,640 

(1)  The investments of the U.S. pension and postretirement plans are commingled in one trust. At December 31, 2020, the allocable interests of the U.S. pension and postretirement plans were 98.0% and 2.0%, 

respectively. The investments of the VEBA Trust for postretirement benefits are reflected in the above table.

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

U.S. equities
Non-U.S. equities
Mutual funds and other registered investment companies
Commingled funds
Debt securities
Real estate
Annuity contracts
Derivatives
Other investments

Total investments

Cash and short-term investments
Other investment liabilities

Net investments at fair value

Securities valued at NAV 

Total net assets

Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2021
Total
Level 1

Level 3

Level 2

$ 127 
713 
2,888 
21 
4,263 
— 
— 
— 
— 

$

19 
92 
66
— 
1,341 
3
— 
239 
— 

$ 8,012 

$ 1,760 

$ 117 
— 

$

5 
(1,578)

$ 8,129 

$

187

$ — 
— 
— 
— 
— 
2 
2 
— 
318 

$ 322 

$ — 
— 

$ 322 

$

146 
805 
2,954 
21 
5,604 
5 
2 
239 
318 

$10,094 

$

122 
(1,578)

$ 8,638

$

19 

$ 8,657 

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In millions of dollars

Asset categories

U.S. equities
Non-U.S. equities
Mutual funds and other registered investment companies
Commingled funds
Debt securities
Real estate
Annuity contracts
Derivatives
Other investments

Total investments

Cash and short-term investments
Other investment liabilities

Net investments at fair value

Securities valued at NAV 

Total net assets

Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2020
Total

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

$

5
105 
3,137 
24 
6,705 
— 
— 
— 
— 

$

16 
670 
73 
— 
1,420 
2 
— 
1,005 
— 

$ — 
— 
— 
— 
— 
2 
5 
— 
312 

$

21 
775 
3,210 
24 
8,125 
4 
5 
1,005 
312 

$ 9,976 

$ 3,186 

$319 

$13,481 

$

129 
—

$

3 
(4,650)

$ — 
— 

$

132 
(4,650)

$ 10,105 

$(1,461 )

$319

$ 8,963 

$

14 

$ 8,977 

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Level 3 Rollforward
The reconciliations of the beginning and ending balances during the year for Level 3 assets are as follows:

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

Annuity contracts
Other investments

Total investments

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

Annuity contracts
Other investments

Total investments

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

Debt securities
Real estate
Annuity contracts
Other investments

Total investments

In millions of dollars

Asset categories

Debt securities
Real estate
Annuity contracts
Other investments

Total investments

U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans

Beginning Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2020

Realized 
(losses)

Unrealized 
gains

Purchases, 
sales and 
issuances

Transfers in 
and/or out of 
Level 3

Ending Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2021

$ 1
57

$58

$—
(6)

$ (6)

$—
2

$ 2

$ 2
(28)

$(25)

$—
—

$—

$ 4
25

$29

U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans

Beginning Level 3 
fair value at
Dec. 31, 2019

Realized 
(losses)

Unrealized 
(losses)

Purchases, 
sales and 
issuances

Transfers in 
and/or out of 
Level 3

Ending Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2020

$ 1
75

$76

$—
(3)

$ (3)

$ —
3

$ 3

$ —
(18)

$(18)

$— 
— 

$— 

$ 1
57

$58

Beginning Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2020

Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Transfers in 
Purchases, 
and/or out of 
sales and 
Level 3
issuances

Unrealized 
gains

Ending Level 3 
fair value at 
 Dec. 31, 2021

$ —
2
5
312

$319

$—
—
—
4

$ 4

$ —
—
(3)
2

$ (1)

$— 
— 
— 
— 

$— 

$ —
2
2
318

$322

Ending Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2020

$ —
2
5
312

$319

Beginning Level 3 
fair value at 
Dec. 31, 2019

Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Purchases, 
sales and 
issuances

Transfers in 
and/or out of 
Level 3

Unrealized 
(losses)

$ 10
1
5
274

$290

$—
1
—
23

$ 24

$(10)
—
—
15

$ 5

$ — 
— 
— 
— 

$ — 

178

Investment Strategy
The Company’s global pension and postretirement funds’ investment strategy 
is to invest in a prudent manner for the exclusive purpose of providing 
benefits to participants. The investment strategies are targeted to produce 
a total return that, when combined with the Company’s contributions 
to the funds, will maintain the funds’ ability to meet all required benefit 
obligations. Risk is controlled through diversification of asset types and 
investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income securities 
and cash and short-term investments. The target asset allocation in most 
locations outside the U.S. is primarily in equity and debt securities. These 
allocations may vary by geographic region and country depending on the 
nature of applicable obligations and various other regional considerations. 
The wide variation in the actual range of plan asset allocations for the 
funded non-U.S. plans is a result of differing local statutory requirements and 
economic conditions. For example, in certain countries local law requires 
that all pension plan assets must be invested in fixed income investments, 
government funds or local-country securities.

Significant Concentrations of Risk in Plan Assets
The assets of the Company’s pension plans are diversified to limit the impact 
of any individual investment. The U.S. qualified pension plan is diversified 
across multiple asset classes, with publicly traded fixed income, publicly 
traded equity, hedge funds and real estate representing the most significant 
asset allocations. Investments in these four asset classes are further diversified 
across funds, managers, strategies, vintages, sectors and geographies, 
depending on the specific characteristics of each asset class. The pension 
assets for the Company’s non-U.S. Significant Plans are primarily invested in 
publicly traded fixed income and publicly traded equity securities.

Oversight and Risk Management Practices
The framework for the Company’s pension oversight process includes 
monitoring of retirement plans by plan fiduciaries and/or management 
at the global, regional or country level, as appropriate. Independent Risk 
Management contributes to the risk oversight and monitoring for the 
Company’s U.S. qualified pension plan and non-U.S. Significant Pension 
Plans. Although the specific components of the oversight process are tailored 
to the requirements of each region, country and plan, the following elements 
are common to the Company’s monitoring and risk management process:

•   periodic asset/liability management studies and strategic asset 

allocation reviews;

•   periodic monitoring of funding levels and funding ratios;
•   periodic monitoring of compliance with asset allocation guidelines;
•   periodic monitoring of asset class and/or investment manager 

performance against benchmarks; and

•   periodic risk capital analysis and stress testing.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The Company expects to pay the following estimated benefit payments in 
future years:

In millions of dollars U.S. plans

Non-U.S. plans(1)

Pension plans

Postretirement benefit plans
Non-U.S. plans
U.S. plans

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027–2031

$ 956
837
844
846
838
3,946

$ 958
452
460
462
467
2,428

$ 64
50
47
44
41
164

$ 71
74
78
82
86
493

(1)  Estimated 2022 benefit payments have increased due to the wind-down of Citi’s consumer banking 

business in Korea, as it is expected that employees who elected the VERP plan will be withdrawing their 
pension plan assets. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Post Employment Plans
The Company sponsors U.S. post employment plans that provide income 
continuation and health and welfare benefits to certain eligible U.S. 
employees on long-term disability.

The following table summarizes the funded status and amounts 

recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet:

In millions of dollars

Funded status of the plan at year end

Net amount recognized in AOCI (pretax)

2021

$(41)

$(15)

2020

$(40)

$(17)

The following table summarizes the net expense recognized in 
the Consolidated Statement of Income for the Company’s U.S. post 
employment plans:

In millions of dollars

Net expense

2021

2020

2019

$10

$ 9

$ 9

Defined Contribution Plans
The Company sponsors defined contribution plans in the U.S. and in certain 
non-U.S. locations, all of which are administered in accordance with local 
laws. The most significant defined contribution plan is the Citi Retirement 
Savings Plan sponsored by the Company in the U.S.

Under the Citi Retirement Savings Plan, eligible U.S. employees received 
matching contributions of up to 6% of their eligible compensation for 2021 
and 2020, subject to statutory limits. In addition, for eligible employees 
whose eligible compensation is $100,000 or less, a fixed contribution of up 
to 2% of eligible compensation is provided. All Company contributions are 
invested according to participants’ individual elections. The following tables 
summarize the Company contributions for the defined contribution plans:

In millions of dollars

Company contributions

In millions of dollars

Company contributions

179

U.S. plans
2020

$414

2021

$436

2019

$404

Non-U.S. plans
2020

2021

$364

$304

2019

$281

9.  INCOME TAXES

Income Tax Provision
Details of the Company’s income tax provision are presented below:

In millions of dollars

2021

2020

2019

Tax Rate
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s 
effective income tax rate applicable to income from continuing operations 
(before noncontrolling interests and the cumulative effect of accounting 
changes) for each of the periods indicated is as follows:

Current
Federal
Non-U.S.
State

$

522
3,288
228

$

305
4,113
440

$ 365
4,352
323

Total current income taxes

$ 4,038

$ 4,858

$5,040

Deferred
Federal
Non-U.S.
State

$ 1,059
8
346

$ (1,430)
(690)
(213)

$ (907)
10
287

Federal statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Non-U.S. income tax rate differential
Nondeductible FDIC premiums
Tax advantaged investments
Valuation allowance releases(1)
Other, net

2021

2020

2019

21.0% 21.0%
2.1
1.6
0.6
(2.3)
(1.7)
(1.5)

1.3
3.5
1.3
(4.4)
(4.4)
0.2

21.0%
1.9
1.3
0.4
(2.3)
(3.0)
(0.8)

Effective income tax rate

19.8% 18.5%

18.5%

Total deferred income taxes

$ 1,413

$ (2,333)

$ (610)

(1)  See “Deferred Tax Assets” below for a description of the components.

Provision for income tax on  
continuing operations before  
noncontrolling interests(1)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes on  
discontinued operations
Income tax expense (benefit) reported in 
stockholders’ equity related to:

FX translation
Investment securities
Employee stock plans
Cash flow hedges
Benefit plans
FVO DVA
Excluded fair value hedges
Retained earnings(2)

$ 5,451

$ 2,525

$4,430

—

—

(27)

(146)
(1,367)
(6)
(476)
240
64
2
—

23
1,214
(4)
455
(23)
(141)
(8)
(911)

(11)
648
(16)
269
(119)
(337)
8
46

Income taxes before noncontrolling interests

$ 3,762

$ 3,130

$4,891

(1) 

Includes the tax on realized investment gains and impairment losses resulting in a provision (benefit) 
of $169 million and $(57) million in 2021, $454 million and $(14) million in 2020 and $373 million 
and $(9) million in 2019, respectively.

(2)  2020 reflects the tax effect of ASU 2016-13 for current expected credit losses (CECL). 2019 reflects 

the tax effect of the accounting change for ASU 2016-02 for lease transactions.

As set forth in the table above, Citi’s effective tax rate for 2021 was 19.8%, 
compared to 18.5% in 2020, primarily due to the reduced effect of permanent 
differences, including the valuation allowance releases, on a much higher 
level of pretax income.

Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes at December 31 related to the following:

In millions of dollars

Deferred tax assets
Credit loss deduction
Deferred compensation and employee benefits
U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings
Investment and loan basis differences
Tax credit and net operating loss carry-forwards
Fixed assets and leases
Other deferred tax assets

Gross deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance

2021

2020

$ 5,330
2,335
1,138
2,970
15,620
3,064
3,549

$ 6,791
2,510
1,195
1,486
17,416
2,935
3,832

$34,006

$36,165

$ 4,194

$ 5,177

Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

$29,812

$30,988

Deferred tax liabilities
Intangibles and leases
Non-U.S. withholding taxes
Interest-related items
Other deferred tax liabilities

Gross deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

$ (2,446)
(987)
—
(1,590)

$ (2,526)
(921)
(597)
(2,104)

$ (5,023)

$ (6,148)

$24,789

$24,840

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Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following is a rollforward of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

In millions of dollars

Total unrecognized tax benefits at January 1
Net amount of increases for current year’s tax positions
Gross amount of increases for prior years’ tax positions
Gross amount of decreases for prior years’ tax positions
Amounts of decreases relating to settlements
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitation
Foreign exchange, acquisitions and dispositions

2021

2020

2019

$ 861
97
515
(107)
(64)
(2)
(4)

$721
51
217
(74)
(40)
(13)
(1)

$607
50
151
(44)
(21)
(23)
1

Total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31

$1,296

$861

$721

The portions of the total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 
2021, 2020 and 2019 that, if recognized, would affect Citi’s tax expense 
are $1.0 billion, $0.7 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively. The remaining 
uncertain tax positions have offsetting amounts in other jurisdictions or are 
temporary differences.

Interest and penalties (not included in unrecognized tax benefits above) 

are a component of Provision for income taxes.

In millions of dollars

Total interest and penalties on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 1
Total interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statement of Income
Total interest and penalties on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31(1)

2021

2020

2019

Pretax

Net of tax

Pretax

Net of tax

Pretax

Net of tax

$118
32
214

$ 96
24
164

$ 100
14
118

$82
10
96

$103
(4)
100

$85
(4)
82

(1) 

Includes $3 million, $4 million and $3 million for non-U.S. penalties in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Also includes $0 million, $1 million and $1 million for state penalties in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Non-U.S. Earnings
Non-U.S. pretax earnings approximated $12.9 billion in 2021, $13.8 billion 
in 2020 and $16.7 billion in 2019. As a U.S. corporation, Citigroup and 
its U.S. subsidiaries are currently subject to U.S. taxation on all non-U.S. 
pretax earnings of non-U.S. branches. Beginning in 2018, there is a separate 
foreign tax credit (FTC) basket for branches. Also, dividends from a non-U.S. 
subsidiary or affiliate are effectively exempt from U.S. taxation. The Company 
provides income taxes on the book over tax basis differences of non-U.S. 
subsidiaries except to the extent that such differences are indefinitely 
reinvested outside the U.S.

At December 31, 2021, $6.5 billion of basis differences of non-U.S. entities 
was indefinitely invested. At the existing tax rates (including withholding taxes), 
additional taxes (net of U.S. FTCs and valuation allowances) of $1.8 billion 
would have to be provided if such assertions were reversed.

Income taxes are not provided for the Company’s “savings bank base year 

bad debt reserves” that arose before 1988, because under current U.S. tax 
rules, such taxes will become payable only to the extent that such amounts 
are distributed in excess of limits prescribed by federal law. At December 31, 
2021, the amount of the base year reserves totaled approximately $358 million 
(subject to a tax of $75 million).

As of December 31, 2021, Citi was under audit by the Internal Revenue 

Service and other major taxing jurisdictions around the world. It is 
thus reasonably possible that significant changes in the gross balance 
of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months. The 
potential range of amounts that could affect Citi’s effective tax rate is between 
$0 and $500 million.

The following are the major tax jurisdictions in which the Company and 

its affiliates operate and the earliest tax year subject to examination:

Jurisdiction

United States
Mexico
New York State and City
United Kingdom
India
Singapore
Hong Kong
Ireland

Tax year

2016
2016
2009
2016
2017
2019
2015
2017

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Deferred Tax Assets
As of December 31, 2021, Citi had a valuation allowance of $4.2 billion, 
composed of valuation allowances of $0.8 billion on its general basket 
FTC carry-forwards, $1.7 billion on its branch basket FTC carry-forwards, 
$1.0 billion on its U.S. residual DTA related to its non-U.S. branches, 
$0.6 billion on local non-U.S. DTAs and $0.1 billion on state net operating loss 
carry-forwards. There was a decrease of $1.0 billion from the December 31, 
2020 balance of $5.2 billion. The amount of Citi’s valuation allowances (VA) 
may change in future years. 

In 2021, Citi’s VA for carry-forward FTCs in its branch basket decreased 
by $0.7 billion and the related VA for the U.S. tax effect on non-U.S. branch 
temporary differences was unchanged. Of this total branch-related change 
of $0.7 billion, $0.3 billion impacted the tax provision as discussed below. 
The remainder of the branch basket-related VA decrease of $0.4 billion was 
primarily due to carry-forward expirations. 

The level of branch pretax income, the local branch tax rate and the 

allocations of overall domestic losses (ODL) and expenses for U.S. tax purposes 
to the branch basket are the main factors in determining the branch VA. The 
allocated ODL was enhanced by significant taxable income generated in the 
current year. In addition, the global interest rate environment and balance 
sheet requirements in non-U.S. branches resulted in a lower relative allocation 
of interest expense to non-U.S. branches. The combination of the factors 
enumerated resulted in a VA release of $0.2 billion in Citi’s full-year effective 
tax rate. Citi also released branch basket VA of $0.1 billion with respect to future 
years, based upon Citi’s Operating Plan and estimates of future branch basket 
factors, as outlined above.

In Citi’s general basket for FTCs, changes in the forecasted amount of 
income in U.S. locations derived from sources outside the U.S., in addition 
to tax examination changes from prior years, could alter the amount of VA 
that is needed against such FTCs. The VA for the general basket decreased by 
$0.2 billion to $0.8 billion, primarily due to audit adjustments. Citi continues 
to look for additional actions that may become prudent and feasible, taking 
into account client, regulatory and operational considerations.

The VA for U.S. residual DTA related to its non-U.S. branches was 

unchanged at $1.0 billion. In addition, the non-U.S. local VA was unchanged 
at $0.6 billion. 

The following table summarizes Citi’s DTAs:

In billions of dollars

Jurisdiction/component(1)

U.S. federal(2)
Net operating losses (NOLs)(3)
Foreign tax credits (FTCs)
General business credits (GBCs)
Future tax deductions and credits

Total U.S. federal

State and local
New York NOLs
Other state NOLs
Future tax deductions

Total state and local

Non-U.S.
NOLs
Future tax deductions

Total non-U.S.

Total

DTAs balance 
December 31, 2021

DTAs balance 
December 31, 2020

$ 3.2
2.8
4.5
8.4

$18.9

$ 1.2
0.2
1.8

$ 3.2

$ 0.5
2.2

$ 2.7

$24.8

$ 3.0
4.4
3.6
7.9

$18.9

$ 1.5
0.1
1.7

$ 3.3

$ 0.6
2.0

$ 2.6

$24.8

(1)  All amounts are net of valuation allowances.
(2) 

Included in the net U.S. federal DTAs of $18.9 billion as of December 31, 2021 were deferred tax 
liabilities of $2.7 billion that will reverse in the relevant carry-forward period and may be used to 
support the DTAs.

(3)  Consists of non-consolidated tax return NOL carry-forwards that are eventually expected to be utilized 

in Citigroup’s consolidated tax return. 

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The following table summarizes the amounts of tax carry-forwards and 

The time remaining for utilization of the FTC component has shortened, 

given the passage of time. Although realization is not assured, Citi 
believes that the realization of the recognized net DTAs of $24.8 billion at 
December 31, 2021 is more-likely-than-not, based upon expectations as 
to future taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the DTAs arise and 
consideration of available tax planning strategies (as defined in ASC 740, 
Income Taxes).

The majority of Citi’s U.S. federal net operating loss carry-forward and all 
of its New York State and City net operating loss carry-forwards are subject to 
a carry-forward period of 20 years. This provides enough time to fully utilize 
the DTAs pertaining to these existing NOL carry-forwards. This is due to Citi’s 
forecast of sufficient U.S. taxable income and because New York State and 
City continue to tax Citi’s non-U.S. income.

With respect to the FTCs component of the DTAs, the carry-forward 

period is 10 years. Utilization of FTCs in any year is generally limited to 21% 
of foreign source taxable income in that year. However, ODL that Citi has 
incurred of approximately $15 billion as of December 31, 2021 are allowed 
to be reclassified as foreign source income to the extent of 50%–100% 
(at taxpayer’s election) of domestic source income produced in subsequent 
years. Such resulting foreign source income would support the realization 
of the FTC carry-forwards after VA. As noted in the tables above, Citi’s FTC 
carry-forwards were $2.8 billion ($5.3 billion before VA) as of December 31, 
2021, compared to $4.4 billion as of December 31, 2020. Citi believes that it 
will more-likely-than-not generate sufficient U.S. taxable income within the 
10-year carry-forward period to be able to utilize the net FTCs after the VA, 
after considering any FTCs produced in the tax return for such period, which 
must be used prior to any carry-forward utilization. 

their expiration dates: 

In billions of dollars

Year of expiration

U.S. tax return general basket foreign tax credit 
carry-forwards(1)
2022
2023
2025
2027

Total U.S. tax return general basket foreign tax 
credit carry-forwards

U.S. tax return branch basket foreign tax credit 
carry-forwards(1)
2021
2022
2028
2029

Total U.S. tax return branch basket foreign  
tax credit carry-forwards

U.S. tax return general business credit  
carry-forwards
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041

Total U.S. tax return general business  
credit carry-forwards

U.S. subsidiary separate federal NOL  
carry-forwards
2027
2028
2030
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
Unlimited carry-forward period

Total U.S. subsidiary separate federal NOL 
carry-forwards(2)

New York State NOL carry-forwards(2)
2034

New York City NOL carry-forwards(2)
2034

Non-U.S. NOL carry-forwards(1)
Various

(1)  Before valuation allowance.
(2)  Pretax.

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 0.5
0.4
1.5
1.1

$ 2.3
0.4
1.4
1.2

$ 3.5

$ 5.3

$ —
1.0
0.6
0.2

$ 0.7
1.0
0.6
0.2

$ 1.8

$ 2.5

$ 0.4
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.8

$ 0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
—

$ 4.5

$ 3.6

$ 0.1
0.1
0.3
1.6
2.0
3.3
2.1
1.0
4.6

$ 0.1
0.1
0.3
1.5
2.0
3.3
2.1
1.0
3.9

$15.1

$14.3

$ 6.6

$ 8.1

$ 7.2

$ 8.7

$ 1.1

$ 1.2

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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table reconciles the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) computations:

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts

2021

2020

2019

Earnings per common share
Income from continuing operations before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Less: Noncontrolling interests from continuing operations

Net income from continuing operations (for EPS purposes)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Citigroup’s net income
Less: Preferred dividends(1)

Net income available to common shareholders
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares  
with rights to dividends, applicable to basic EPS

Net income allocated to common shareholders for basic EPS

Weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS (in millions)

Basic earnings per share(2)
Income from continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per share—basic

Diluted earnings per share
Net income allocated to common shareholders for basic EPS
Add back: Dividends allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares with rights to dividends  
that are forfeitable

Net income allocated to common shareholders for diluted EPS

Weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS (in millions)
Effect of dilutive securities

Options(3)
Other employee plans

$ 22,018
73

$ 21,945
7

$ 21,952
1,040

$ 20,912

154 

$ 20,758

2,033.0

$ 10.21
—

$ 10.21

$ 11,107 
40 

$ 11,067 
(20)

$ 11,047 
1,095 

$ 9,952 

$ 19,471 
66 

$ 19,405 
(4)

$ 19,401 
1,109 

$ 18,292 

73 

121 

$ 9,879 

$ 18,171 

2,085.8 

2,249.2 

$

$

4.75 
(0.01)

4.74 

$

$

8.08 
— 

8.08 

$ 20,758

$ 9,879 

$ 18,171 

31 

$ 20,789

$2,033.0

—
16.4

30 

33 

$ 9,909 

$ 18,204 

$2,085.8 

$2,249.2 

0.1 
13.1 

0.1 
16.0 

Adjusted weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS (in millions) (4)

2,049.4 

2,099.0 

2,265.3 

Diluted earnings per share(2)
Income from continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per share—diluted

$ 10.14
—

$ 10.14

$

$

4.73 
(0.01)

4.72 

$

$

8.04 
— 

8.04 

(1)  See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the potential future impact of preferred stock dividends.
(2)  Due to rounding, earnings per share on continuing operations and discontinued operations may not sum to earnings per share on net income.
(3)  During 2021, there were no weighted-average options outstanding. During 2021, no significant options to purchase shares of common stock were outstanding. During 2020, weighted-average options to purchase 

0.1 million shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of earnings per share because the weighted-average exercise price of $56.25 per share was anti-dilutive.

(4)  Due to rounding, weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS and the effect of dilutive securities may not sum to weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS.

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11. SECURITIES BORROWED, LOANED AND SUBJECT TO 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell, at their 
respective carrying values, consisted of the following:

In millions of dollars

Securities purchased under  
agreements to resell
Deposits paid for securities borrowed

Total, net(1)
Allowance for credit losses on  
securities purchased and borrowed(2)

Total, net of allowance

December 31,

2021

2020

$236,252
91,042

$204,655 
90,067 

$327,294

$294,722 

(6)

(10)

$327,288

$294,712 

Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase, at their 

respective carrying values, consisted of the following:

In millions of dollars

Securities sold under agreements  
to repurchase
Deposits received for securities loaned

Total, net(1)

December 31,

2021

2020

$174,255
17,030

$181,194 
18,331 

$191,285

$199,525 

(1)   The above tables do not include securities-for-securities lending transactions of $3.6 billion and 

$6.8 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, where the Company acts as lender and 
receives securities that can be sold or pledged as collateral. In these transactions, the Company 
recognizes the securities received at fair value within Other assets and the obligation to return those 
securities as a liability within Brokerage payables. 

(2)  See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

The resale and repurchase agreements represent collateralized financing 

transactions. Citi executes these transactions primarily through its broker-
dealer subsidiaries to facilitate customer matched-book activity and to 
efficiently fund a portion of Citi’s trading inventory. Transactions executed by 
Citi’s bank subsidiaries primarily facilitate customer financing activity.

To maintain reliable funding under a wide range of market conditions, 

including under periods of stress, Citi manages these activities by taking 
into consideration the quality of the underlying collateral and stipulating 
financing tenor. Citi manages the risks in its collateralized financing 
transactions by conducting daily stress tests to account for changes in 
capacity, tenors, haircut, collateral profile and client actions. In addition, Citi 
maintains counterparty diversification by establishing concentration triggers 
and assessing counterparty reliability and stability under stress.

It is the Company’s policy to take possession of the underlying collateral, 
monitor its market value relative to the amounts due under the agreements 
and, when necessary, require prompt transfer of additional collateral in 
order to maintain contractual margin protection. For resale and repurchase 
agreements, when necessary, the Company posts additional collateral in 
order to maintain contractual margin protection. 

Collateral typically consists of government and government-agency 
securities, corporate and municipal bonds, equities and mortgage- and other 
asset-backed securities.

The resale and repurchase agreements are generally documented 
under industry standard agreements that allow the prompt close-out of all 
transactions (including the liquidation of securities held) and the offsetting 
of obligations to return cash or securities by the non-defaulting party, 
following a payment default or other type of default under the relevant 
master agreement. Events of default generally include (i) failure to deliver 
cash or securities as required under the transaction, (ii) failure to provide 
or return cash or securities as used for margining purposes, (iii) breach 
of representation, (iv) cross-default to another transaction entered into 
among the parties, or, in some cases, their affiliates and (v) a repudiation 
of obligations under the agreement. The counterparty that receives the 
securities in these transactions is generally unrestricted in its use of the 
securities, with the exception of transactions executed on a tri-party basis, 
where the collateral is maintained by a custodian and operational limitations 
may restrict its use of the securities.

A substantial portion of the resale and repurchase agreements is 

recorded at fair value, as described in Notes 24 and 25 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. The remaining portion is carried at the amount of 
cash initially advanced or received, plus accrued interest, as specified in the 
respective agreements.

The securities borrowing and lending agreements also represent 
collateralized financing transactions similar to the resale and repurchase 
agreements. Collateral typically consists of government and government-
agency securities and corporate debt and equity securities.

Similar to the resale and repurchase agreements, securities borrowing 
and lending agreements are generally documented under industry standard 
agreements that allow the prompt close-out of all transactions (including 
the liquidation of securities held) and the offsetting of obligations to return 
cash or securities by the non-defaulting party, following a payment default 
or other default by the other party under the relevant master agreement. 
Events of default and rights to use securities under the securities borrowing 
and lending agreements are similar to the resale and repurchase agreements 
referenced above.

A substantial portion of securities borrowing and lending agreements is 
recorded at the amount of cash advanced or received. The remaining portion 
is recorded at fair value as the Company elected the fair value option for 
certain securities borrowed and loaned portfolios, as described in Note 25 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements. With respect to securities loaned, 
the Company receives cash collateral in an amount generally in excess 
of the market value of the securities loaned. The Company monitors the 
market value of securities borrowed and securities loaned on a daily basis 
and obtains or posts additional collateral in order to maintain contractual 
margin protection.

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The enforceability of offsetting rights incorporated in the master netting 
agreements for resale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing 
and lending agreements, is evidenced to the extent that (i) a supportive 
legal opinion has been obtained from counsel of recognized standing that 
provides the requisite level of certainty regarding the enforceability of these 
agreements and (ii) the exercise of rights by the non-defaulting party to 
terminate and close out transactions on a net basis under these agreements 
will not be stayed or avoided under applicable law upon an event of default 
including bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding.

A legal opinion may not have been sought or obtained for certain 

jurisdictions where local law is silent or sufficiently ambiguous to determine 
the enforceability of offsetting rights or where adverse case law or conflicting 
regulation may cast doubt on the enforceability of such rights. In some 
jurisdictions and for some counterparty types, the insolvency law for a 

particular counterparty type may be nonexistent or unclear as overlapping 
regimes may exist. For example, this may be the case for certain sovereigns, 
municipalities, central banks and U.S. pension plans.

The following tables present the gross and net resale and repurchase 
agreements and securities borrowing and lending agreements and the related 
offsetting amounts permitted under ASC 210-20-45. The tables also include 
amounts related to financial instruments that are not permitted to be offset 
under ASC 210-20-45, but would be eligible for offsetting to the extent that an 
event of default has occurred and a legal opinion supporting enforceability 
of the offsetting rights has been obtained. Remaining exposures continue to 
be secured by financial collateral, but the Company may not have sought 
or been able to obtain a legal opinion evidencing enforceability of the 
offsetting right.

In millions of dollars

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Deposits paid for securities borrowed

Total

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
assets

Gross amounts 
offset on the 
Consolidated 
Balance Sheet(1)

$367,594
107,041

$474,635

$ 131,342
15,999

$ 147,341

As of December 31, 2021
Net amounts of 
assets included on 
the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet

Amounts not offset on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 but eligible for offsetting  
upon counterparty default(2)

$236,252
91,042

$327,294

Net 
amounts(3)

$ 30,903
73,716

$205,349
17,326

$222,675

$104,619

Net 
amounts(3)

$ 89,071
14,162

$103,233

Net 
amounts(3)

$ 45,423
76,593

In millions of dollars

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Deposits received for securities loaned

Total

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
liabilities

Gross amounts 
offset on the 
Consolidated 
Balance Sheet(1)

Net amounts of 
liabilities included 
on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet

Amounts not offset on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 but eligible for offsetting  
upon counterparty default(2)

$305,597
33,029

$338,626

$ 131,342
15,999

$ 147,341

$174,255
17,030

$191,285

$85,184
2,868

$88,052

In millions of dollars

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Deposits paid for securities borrowed

Total

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
assets

$362,025
96,425

$458,450

Gross amounts 
offset on the 
Consolidated 
Balance Sheet(1)

$ 157,370
6,358

$ 163,728

As of December 31, 2020
Net amounts of 
assets included on 
the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet

Amounts not offset on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 but eligible for offsetting  
upon counterparty default(2)

$204,655
90,067

$294,722

$159,232
13,474

$172,706

$122,016

In millions of dollars

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Deposits received for securities loaned

Total

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
liabilities

$338,564
24,689

$363,253

Gross amounts 
offset on the 
Consolidated 
Balance Sheet(1)

Net amounts of 
liabilities included 
on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet

Amounts not offset on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 but eligible for offsetting  
upon counterparty default(2)

$ 157,370
6,358

$ 163,728

$181,194
18,331

$199,525

$ 95,563
7,982

$103,545

Net 
amounts(3)

$85,631
10,349

$95,980

(1) 
(2) 

Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting agreements that are permitted to be offset under ASC 210-20-45.
Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting agreements that are not permitted to be offset under ASC 210-20-45, but would be eligible for offsetting to the extent that an event of default has 
occurred and a legal opinion supporting enforceability of the offsetting right has been obtained.

(3)  Remaining exposures continue to be secured by financial collateral, but the Company may not have sought or been able to obtain a legal opinion evidencing enforceability of the offsetting right.

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The following tables present the gross amounts of liabilities associated with repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements by remaining 

contractual maturity:

In millions of dollars

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Deposits received for securities loaned

Total

In millions of dollars

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Deposits received for securities loaned

Total

Open and 
overnight

$127,679
23,387

$151,066

Open and 
overnight

$160,754
17,038

$177,792

As of December 31, 2021

Up to 30 days

31–90 days

Greater than 
90 days

Total

$ 93,257
6 

$ 93,263

$32,908
1,392

$34,300

$51,753
8,244

$305,597
33,029

$59,997

$338,626

As of December 31, 2020

Up to 30 days

31–90 days

Greater than 
90 days

Total

$98,226
3

$98,229

$41,679
2,770

$44,449

$37,905
4,878

$338,564
24,689

$42,783

$363,253

The following tables present the gross amounts of liabilities associated with repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements by class of 

underlying collateral:

As of December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal securities
Foreign government securities
Corporate bonds
Equity securities
Mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed securities
Other

Total

In millions of dollars

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal securities
Foreign government securities
Corporate bonds
Equity securities
Mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed securities
Other

Total

Repurchase 
agreements

Securities 
lending 
agreements

$ 85,861
1,053
133,352
20,398
25,653
33,573
1,681
4,026

$305,597

Total

$ 85,951
1,053
133,564
20,550
58,170
33,573
1,681
4,084

$

90
—
212
152
32,517
—
—
58

$33,029

$338,626

As of December 31, 2020

Repurchase 
agreements

Securities 
lending 
agreements

Total

$112,437
664
130,017
20,149
21,497
45,566
3,307
4,927

$338,564

$ — $112,437
666
130,211
20,227
45,646
45,566
3,307
5,193

2
194
78
24,149
—
—
266

$24,689

$363,253

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12. BROKERAGE RECEIVABLES AND BROKERAGE 
PAYABLES

The Company has receivables and payables for financial instruments sold 
to and purchased from brokers, dealers and customers, which arise in the 
ordinary course of business. Citi is exposed to risk of loss from the inability of 
brokers, dealers or customers to pay for purchases or to deliver the financial 
instruments sold, in which case Citi would have to sell or purchase the 
financial instruments at prevailing market prices. Credit risk is reduced to the 
extent that an exchange or clearing organization acts as a counterparty to 
the transaction and replaces the broker, dealer or customer in question.

Citi seeks to protect itself from the risks associated with customer activities 

by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance with 
regulatory and internal guidelines. Margin levels are monitored daily, and 
customers deposit additional collateral as required. Where customers cannot 
meet collateral requirements, Citi may liquidate sufficient underlying 
financial instruments to bring the customer into compliance with the 
required margin level.

Exposure to credit risk is impacted by market volatility, which may 
impair the ability of clients to satisfy their obligations to Citi. Credit limits 
are established and closely monitored for customers and for brokers and 
dealers engaged in forwards, futures and other transactions deemed to be 
credit sensitive. 

Brokerage receivables and Brokerage payables consisted of 

the following:

In millions of dollars

Receivables from customers, net
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing 
organizations

Total brokerage receivables(1)

Payables to customers
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

Total brokerage payables(1)

December 31,

2021

2020

$26,403

$18,097

27,937

26,709

$54,340

$44,806

$52,158
9,272

$39,319
11,165

$61,430

$50,484

(1)   Includes brokerage receivables and payables recorded by Citi broker-dealer entities that are 

accounted for in accordance with the AICPA Accounting Guide for Brokers and Dealers in Securities as 
codified in ASC 940-320.

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13. INVESTMENTS

The following table presents Citi’s investments by category:

In millions of dollars

Debt securities available-for-sale (AFS)
Debt securities held-to-maturity (HTM)(1)
Marketable equity securities carried at fair value(2)
Non-marketable equity securities carried at fair value(2)
Non-marketable equity securities measured using the measurement alternative(3)
Non-marketable equity securities carried at cost(4)

Total investments

December 31,

2021

$288,522
216,963
543
489
1,413
4,892

$512,822

2020

$335,084
104,943
515
551
962
5,304

$447,359

(1)  Carried at adjusted amortized cost basis, net of any ACL.
(2)  Unrealized gains and losses are recognized in earnings.
(3) 
(4)  Represents shares issued by the Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Home Loan Banks and certain exchanges of which Citigroup is a member.

Impairment losses and adjustments to the carrying value as a result of observable price changes are recognized in earnings. See “Non-Marketable Equity Securities Not Carried at Fair Value” below.

The following table presents interest and dividend income on investments:

In millions of dollars

Taxable interest
Interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax
Dividend income

Total interest and dividend income on investments

The following table presents realized gains and losses on the sales of investments, which exclude impairment losses:

In millions of dollars

Gross realized investment gains
Gross realized investment losses

Net realized gains on sales of investments

2021

$ 6,975
279
134

$ 7,388

2020

$ 7,554
301
134

$ 7,989

2019

$ 9,269
404
187

$ 9,860

2021

$ 860
(195)

$ 665

2020

$1,895
(139)

$1,756

2019

$1,599
(125)

$1,474

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Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
The amortized cost and fair value of AFS debt securities were as follows:

December 31, 2021
Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Gross 
unrealized 
gains

Allowance 
for credit 
losses

Amortized 
cost

Fair 
value

Amortized 
cost

December 31, 2020
Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Allowance 
for credit 
losses

Gross 
unrealized 
gains

Fair value

In millions of dollars

Debt securities AFS
Mortgage-backed securities(1)

U.S. government-sponsored agency 
guaranteed
Non-U.S. residential
Commercial

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities

U.S. Treasury
Agency obligations

Total U.S. Treasury  
and federal agency securities

State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Asset-backed securities(1)
Other debt securities

$ 33,064
380
25

$ 453
1
—

$ 301
1
—

$ — $ 33,216
380
25

—
—

$ 42,836
568
49

$1,134
3
1

Total mortgage-backed securities

$ 33,469

$ 454

$ 302

$ — $ 33,621

$ 43,453

$1,138

$

$

$

52
—
—

52

49
—

$ — $ 43,918
571
50

—
—

$ — $ 44,539

$ — $146,153
51

—

$122,669
—

$ 615
—

$ 844
—

$ — $122,440
—

—

$144,094
50

$2,108
1

$122,669

$ 615

$ 844

$ — $122,440

$144,144

$2,109

$

49

$ — $146,204

$

2,643
119,426
5,972
304
4,880

$

79
337
33
—
1

$ 101
1,023
77
1
4

$ — $

2,621
— 118,740
5,920
303
4,877

8
—
—

$

3,753
123,467
10,444
277
4,871

$ 123
1,623
152
5
5

$ 157
122
91
4
—

$ — $

3,719
— 124,968
10,500
278
4,876

5
—
—

Total debt securities AFS

$289,363

$ 1,519

$ 2,352

$ 8 $288,522

$330,409

$5,155

$ 475

$ 5 $335,084

(1)  The Company invests in mortgage- and asset-backed securities, which are typically issued by VIEs through securitization transactions. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from these VIEs is equal to the carrying 
amount of the securities, which is reflected in the table above. For mortgage- and asset-backed securitizations in which the Company has other involvement, see Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

At December 31, 2021, the amortized cost of fixed income securities 

exceeded their fair value by $2,352 million. Of the $2,352 million, 
$1,895 million represented unrealized losses on fixed income investments 
that have been in a gross-unrealized-loss position for less than a year and, 
of these, 77% were rated investment grade; and $457 million represented 

unrealized losses on fixed income investments that have been in a 
gross-unrealized-loss position for a year or more and, of these, 99% were 
rated investment grade. Of the $457 million, $197 million represents foreign 
government securities.

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The following table shows the fair value of AFS debt securities that have been in an unrealized loss position:

In millions of dollars

December 31, 2021
Debt securities AFS
Mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Non-U.S. residential
Commercial

Total mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities

U.S. Treasury
Agency obligations

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities

State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities

Total debt securities AFS

December 31, 2020
Debt securities AFS
Mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Non-U.S. residential
Commercial

Total mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities

U.S. Treasury
Agency obligations

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities

State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities

Total debt securities AFS

Less than 12 months
Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Fair 
value

12 months or longer
Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Fair 
value

Total

Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Fair 
value

$ 17,039
96
—

$ 17,135

$ 56,448
—

$ 56,448

$

229
64,319
2,655
108
3,439

$

$ 270
1
—

$ 271

$

698
1
—

699

$ 31
—
—

$ 17,737
97
—

$ 31

$ 17,834

$ 713
—

$ 6,310
—

$131
—

$ 62,758
—

$ 713

$ 6,310

$131

$ 62,758

$

3
826
77
1
4

$

874
9,924
22
—
—

$ 98
197
—
—
—

$

1,103
74,243
2,677
108
3,439

$144,333

$1,895

$17,829

$457

$162,162

$

3,588
1
7

$

3,596

$ 25,031
50

$ 25,081

$

836
29,344
1,083
194
182

$

$

$

$

$

30
—
—

30

49
—

49

34
61
90
3
—

$

$

298
—
4

302

$ —
—

$ —

$

893
3,502
24
39
—

$ 22
—
—

$

3,886
1
11

$ 22

$

3,898

$ — $ 25,031
50

—

$ — $ 25,081

$123
61
1
1
—

$

1,729
32,846
1,107
233
182

$ 60,316

$ 267

$ 4,760

$208

$ 65,076

$ 301
1
—

$ 302

$ 844
—

$ 844

$ 101
1,023
77
1
4

$2,352

$

$

$

$

52
—
—

52

49
—

49

$ 157
122
91
4
—

$ 475

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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of AFS debt securities by contractual maturity dates:

In millions of dollars

Mortgage-backed securities(2)
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

State and municipal
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

Foreign government
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

All other(3)
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

Total debt securities AFS

2021

Fair 
value

$

189
211
559
32,662

Amortized 
cost

$

188
211
523
32,547

$ 33,469

$ 33,621

$ 34,321
87,987
361
—

$ 34,448
87,633
359
—

$122,669

$122,440

$

40
121
156
2,326

$

40
124
161
2,296

$

2,643

$

2,621

$ 49,263
64,555
3,736
1,872

$ 49,223
63,961
3,656
1,900

$119,426

$118,740

$

5,175
5,177
750
54

$ 11,156

$289,363

$

5,180
5,149
750
21

$ 11,100

$288,522

December 31,

Weighted 
average 
yield(1)

0.79%
1.07
3.41
2.73

2.72%

1.05%
0.81
1.42
—

0.87%

2.09%
3.16
3.18
3.15

3.14%

2.53%
3.14
1.72
1.52

2.82%

0.94%
1.91
2.08
4.28

1.48%

1.94%

2020

Amortized 
cost

Fair 
value

$

27
567
688
42,171

$

27
571
757
43,184

$ 43,453

$ 44,539

$ 34,834
108,160
1,150
—

$ 34,951
110,091
1,162
—

$144,144

$146,204

$

427
189
276
2,861

$

428
198
267
2,826

$

3,753

$

3,719

$ 48,133
67,365
5,908
2,061

$ 48,258
68,586
6,011
2,113

$123,467

$124,968

$

6,661
7,814
1,018
99

$ 15,592

$330,409

$

6,665
7,891
1,034
64

$ 15,654

$335,084

(1)  Weighted average yields are weighted based on the amortized cost of each security. The average yield considers the contractual coupon, amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts and excludes the effects of 

any related hedging derivatives.
Includes mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government-sponsored agencies. The Company invests in mortgage- and asset-backed securities, which are typically issued by VIEs through securitization transactions.
Includes corporate, asset-backed and other debt securities.

(2) 
(3) 

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Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
The carrying value and fair value of debt securities HTM were as follows:

In millions of dollars

December 31, 2021
Debt securities HTM
Mortgage-backed securities(2)

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Non-U.S. residential
Commercial

Total mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury securities
State and municipal(3)
Foreign government
Asset-backed securities(2)

Total debt securities HTM, net

December 31, 2020
Debt securities HTM
Mortgage-backed securities(2)

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Non-U.S. residential
Commercial

Total mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury securities(4)
State and municipal
Foreign government
Asset-backed securities(2)

Total debt securities HTM

Amortized 
cost, net(1)

Gross 
unrealized 
gains

Gross 
unrealized 
losses

Fair 
value

$ 63,885
736
1,070

$ 65,691

$111,819
8,923
1,651
28,879

$216,963

$ 49,004
1,124
825

$ 50,953

$ 21,293
9,185
1,931
21,581

$104,943

$1,076
3
4

$1,083

$

30
589
4
8

$ 925
—
2

$ 64,036
739
1,072

$ 927

$ 65,847

$1,632
12
36
32

$110,217
9,500
1,619
28,855

$1,714

$2,639

$216,038

$2,162
3
1

$2,166

$

4
755
91
6

$

$

$

15
1
1

17

55
11
—
92

$ 51,151
1,126
825

$ 53,102

$ 21,242
9,929
2,022
21,495

$3,022

$ 175

$107,790

(1)  Amortized cost is reported net of ACL of $87 million and $86 million at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(2)  The Company invests in mortgage- and asset-backed securities. These securitizations are generally considered VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from these VIEs is equal to the carrying amount of the 

(3) 

(4) 

securities, which is reflected in the table above. For mortgage- and asset-backed securitizations in which the Company has other involvement, see Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2021, the Company transferred $237 million of state and municipal bonds from AFS classification to HTM classification in accordance with ASC 320. At the time of transfer, the securities were in an 
unrealized gain position of $14 million. The gain amounts will remain in AOCI and will be amortized over the remaining life of the securities.
In August 2020, Citibank transferred $13.1 billion of investments in U.S. Treasury securities from AFS classification to HTM classification in accordance with ASC 320. At the time of transfer, the securities were in an 
unrealized gain position of $144 million. The gain amounts will remain in AOCI and will be amortized over the remaining life of the securities.

The Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities 
to maturity or, where applicable, until the exercise of any issuer call option, 
absent any unforeseen significant changes in circumstances, including 
deterioration in credit or changes in regulatory capital requirements.
The net unrealized losses classified in AOCI for HTM debt securities 

primarily relate to debt securities previously classified as AFS that 
were transferred to HTM, and include any cumulative fair value hedge 
adjustments. The net unrealized loss amount also includes any non-credit-

related changes in fair value of HTM debt securities that have suffered credit 
impairment recorded in earnings. The AOCI balance related to HTM debt 
securities is amortized as an adjustment of yield, in a manner consistent with 
the accretion of any difference between the carrying value at the transfer date 
and par value of the same debt securities.

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The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of HTM debt securities by contractual maturity dates:

In millions of dollars

Mortgage-backed securities
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

U.S. Treasury securities
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

State and municipal
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

Foreign government
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

All other(3)
Due within 1 year
After 1 but within 5 years
After 5 but within 10 years
After 10 years

Total

Total debt securities HTM

2021

Amortized cost(1)

Fair value

December 31,

Weighted 
average yield(2)

2020

Amortized cost(1)

Fair value

$

152
684
1,655
63,200

$

151
725
1,739
63,232

$ 65,691

$ 65,847

$ 65,498
46,321
—

$ 64,516
45,701
—

$111,819

$110,217

$

51
166
908
7,798

$

50
170
951
8,329

$

8,923

$

9,500

$

292
1,359
—
—

$

291
1,328
—
—

$

1,651

$

1,619

$

—
—
11,520
17,359

$

—
—
11,515
17,340

$ 28,879

$ 28,855

$216,963

$216,038

1.70%
3.01
2.74
2.55

2.56%

0.69%
1.15
—

0.88%

3.82%
2.82
3.23
2.65

2.72%

7.86%
6.30
—
—

6.58%

—%
—
2.78
1.34

1.92%

1.65%

$

81
463
1,699
48,710

$

81
477
1,873
50,671

$ 50,953

$ 53,102

$ 18,955
2,338
—

$ 19,127
2,115
—

$ 21,293

$ 21,242

$

6
139
818
8,222

$

6
142
869
8,912

$

9,185

$

9,929

$

361
1,570
—
—

$

360
1,662
—
—

$

1,931

$

2,022

$

—
—
11,795
9,786

$

—
—
15,020
6,475

$ 21,581

$ 21,495

$104,943

$107,790

(1)  Amortized cost is reported net of ACL of $87 million and $86 million at December 31, 2021 and December 30, 2020, respectively.
(2)  Weighted average yields are weighted based on the amortized cost of each security. The average yield considers the contractual coupon, amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts and excludes the effects of 

any related hedging derivatives.
Includes corporate and asset-backed securities.

(3) 

HTM Debt Securities Delinquency and Non-Accrual 
Details
Citi did not have any HTM debt securities that were delinquent or on 
non-accrual status at December 31, 2021 and 2020.

There were no purchased credit-deteriorated HTM debt securities held by 

the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Evaluating Investments for Impairment

AFS Debt Securities

Overview—AFS Debt Securities
The Company conducts periodic reviews of all AFS debt securities with 
unrealized losses to evaluate whether the impairment resulted from expected 
credit losses or from other factors and to evaluate the Company’s intent to sell 
such securities.

An AFS debt security is impaired when the current fair value of an 

individual AFS debt security is less than its amortized cost basis.

The Company recognizes the entire difference between amortized cost 
basis and fair value in earnings for impaired AFS debt securities that Citi 
has an intent to sell or for which Citi believes it will more-likely-than-not 
be required to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. However, for 
those AFS debt securities that the Company does not intend to sell and is not 
likely to be required to sell, only the credit-related impairment is recognized 
in earnings by recording an allowance for credit losses. Any remaining fair 
value decline for such securities is recorded in AOCI. The Company does 
not consider the length of time that the fair value of a security is below its 
amortized cost when determining if a credit loss exists.

For AFS debt securities, credit losses exist where Citi does not expect to 
receive contractual principal and interest cash flows sufficient to recover 
the entire amortized cost basis of a security. The allowance for credit losses 
is limited to the amount by which the AFS debt security’s amortized cost 
basis exceeds its fair value. The allowance is increased or decreased if credit 
conditions subsequently worsen or improve. Reversals of credit losses are 
recognized in earnings.

The Company’s review for impairment of AFS debt securities 

generally entails:

•  identification and evaluation of impaired investments;
•  consideration of evidential matter, including an evaluation of factors or 

triggers that could cause individual positions to qualify as credit impaired 
and those that would not support credit impairment; and

•  documentation of the results of these analyses, as required under 

business policies.

The sections below describe the Company’s process for identifying expected 

credit impairments for debt security types that have the most significant 
unrealized losses as of December 31, 2021.

Mortgage-Backed Securities
Citi records no allowances for credit losses on U.S. government-agency-
guaranteed mortgage-backed securities, because the Company expects to 
incur no credit losses in the event of default due to a history of incurring no 
credit losses and due to the nature of the counterparties.

State and Municipal Securities
The process for estimating credit losses in Citigroup’s AFS state and 
municipal bonds is primarily based on a credit analysis that incorporates 
third-party credit ratings. Citi monitors the bond issuers and any insurers 
providing default protection in the form of financial guarantee insurance. 
The average external credit rating, disregarding any insurance, is Aa2/AA. 
In the event of an external rating downgrade or other indicator of credit 
impairment (i.e., based on instrument-specific estimates of cash flows or 
probability of issuer default), the subject bond is specifically reviewed for 
adverse changes in the amount or timing of expected contractual principal 
and interest payments.

For AFS state and municipal bonds with unrealized losses that Citi plans 
to sell or would more-likely-than-not be required to sell, the full impairment 
is recognized in earnings. For AFS state and municipal bonds where Citi has 
no intent to sell and it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will not be 
required to sell, Citi records an allowance for expected credit losses for the 
amount it expects not to collect, capped at the difference between the bond’s 
amortized cost basis and fair value.

Equity Method Investments
Management assesses equity method investments that have fair values 
that are less than their respective carrying values for other-than-temporary 
impairment (OTTI). Fair value is measured as price multiplied by 
quantity if the investee has publicly listed securities. If the investee is not 
publicly listed, other methods are used (see Note 24 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements).

For impaired equity method investments that Citi plans to sell prior to 
recovery of value or would more-likely-than-not be required to sell, with no 
expectation that the fair value will recover prior to the expected sale date, 
the full impairment is recognized as OTTI in Other revenue regardless of 
severity and duration. The measurement of the OTTI does not include partial 
projected recoveries subsequent to the balance sheet date.

For impaired equity method investments that management does not 
plan to sell and is not more-likely-than-not to be required to sell prior to 
recovery of value, the evaluation of whether an impairment is other-than-
temporary is based on (i) whether and when an equity method investment 
will recover in value and (ii) whether the investor has the intent and ability 
to hold that investment for a period of time sufficient to recover the value. 
The determination of whether the impairment is considered other-than-
temporary considers the following indicators:

•  the cause of the impairment and the financial condition and near-term 
prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may influence 
the operations of the issuer;

•  the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient 

to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value; and

•  the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the 

carrying value.

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Recognition and Measurement of Impairment
The following tables present total impairment on Investments recognized in earnings:

In millions of dollars

Impairment losses related to debt securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor  
will likely be required to sell:

Total impairment losses recognized during the period
Less: portion of impairment loss recognized in AOCI (before taxes)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company does not intend  
to sell nor will likely be required to sell
Impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company intends to sell,  
would more-likely-than-not be required to sell or will be subject to an issuer call deemed probable of exercise

Total impairment losses recognized in earnings

In millions of dollars

Impairment losses related to debt securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor 
will likely be required to sell:

Total impairment losses recognized during the period
Less: portion of impairment loss recognized in AOCI (before taxes)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company does not intend 
to sell nor will likely be required to sell
Impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company intends to sell, 
would more-likely-than-not be required to sell or will be subject to an issuer call deemed probable of exercise

Total impairment losses recognized in earnings

In millions of dollars

Impairment losses related to debt securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor will  
likely be required to sell:

Total impairment losses recognized during the period
Less: portion of impairment loss recognized in AOCI (before taxes)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company does not intend  
to sell nor will likely be required to sell
Impairment losses recognized in earnings for debt securities that the Company intends to sell,  
would more-likely-than-not be required to sell or will be subject to an issuer call deemed probable of exercise

Total impairment losses recognized in earnings

Year ended December 31, 2021
Total
Other assets

AFS

$ — 
— 

$ — 

181

$181

$—
—

$—

—

$—

$ — 
— 

$ — 

181

$181

Year ended December 31, 2020

AFS

HTM

Other assets

Total

$ — 
— 

$—
—

$— 
— 

$ — 
— 

$ — 

$—

$— 

$ — 

109

$109

—

$—

— 

109

$— 

$109

Year ended December 31, 2019

AFS

HTM

Other assets

Total

$ 1 
— 

$—
—

$ 1 
— 

$ 2 
— 

$ 1 

$—

$ 1 

$ 2 

20 

$21 

—

$—

1 

$ 2 

21 

$23 

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The following presents the credit-related impairments recognized in earnings for AFS securities held that the Company does not intend to sell nor will likely be 
required to sell at December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Allowance for Credit Losses on AFS Debt Securities

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

Gross write-offs
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

NCLs
Credit losses on securities without previous credit losses
Net reserve builds (releases) on securities with previous credit losses

Total provision for credit losses

Initial allowance on newly purchased credit-deteriorated securities  
during the year

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year

Gross write-offs
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

NCLs
Credit losses on securities without previous credit losses
Net reserve builds (releases) on securities with previous credit losses

Total provision for credit losses

Initial allowance on newly purchased credit-deteriorated securities  
during the year

Allowance for credit losses at end of year

Year ended December 31, 2021

Mortgage-
backed

U.S. Treasury  
and federal  
agency

State and  
municipal

Foreign  
government

Corporate

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

Total 
AFS

$ 5
—
—

$ 5
—
—

$— $—

$— $—
3
—

3
—

$ 3

$ 3

—

$ 8

—

$ 8

Year ended December 31, 2020

Mortgage-
backed

U.S. Treasury 
and federal 
agency

State and 
municipal

Foreign 
government

Corporate

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
3
(3)

$—

—

$—

$—
—
2

$ 2

$ (2)
5
—

$ 3

—

$ 5

Total 
AFS

$—
—
2

$ 2

$ (2)
8
(3)

$ 3

—

$ 5

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Non-Marketable Equity Securities Not Carried at  
Fair Value
Non-marketable equity securities are required to be measured at fair 
value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings unless (i) the 
measurement alternative is elected or (ii) the investment represents Federal 
Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock or certain exchange seats 
that continue to be carried at cost. 

The election to measure a non-marketable equity security using the 
measurement alternative is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis. 
Under the measurement alternative, an equity security is carried at cost plus 
or minus changes resulting from observable prices in orderly transactions 
for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. The carrying 
value of the equity security is adjusted to fair value on the date of an observed 
transaction. Fair value may differ from the observed transaction price due to 
a number of factors, including marketability adjustments and differences in 
rights and obligations when the observed transaction is not for the identical 
investment held by Citi.

Equity securities under the measurement alternative are also assessed 
for impairment. On a quarterly basis, management qualitatively assesses 
whether each equity security under the measurement alternative is impaired. 
Impairment indicators that are considered include, but are not limited to, 
the following:

•  a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, 

asset quality or business prospects of the investee;

•  a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic or technological 

environment of the investee;

•  a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the 

geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates;
•  a bona fide offer to purchase, an offer by the investee to sell or a 

completed auction process for the same or similar investment for an 
amount less than the carrying amount of that investment; and
•  factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to 

continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations, 
working capital deficiencies or noncompliance with statutory capital 
requirements or debt covenants.

When the qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, the 
investment is written down to fair value, with the full difference between the 
fair value of the investment and its carrying amount recognized in earnings.
Below is the carrying value of non-marketable equity securities measured 

using the measurement alternative at December 31, 2021 and 2020:

In millions of dollars

Measurement alternative:
Carrying value

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$1,413

$962

Below are amounts recognized in earnings and life-to-date 
amounts for non-marketable equity securities measured using the 
measurement alternative:

In millions of dollars

Measurement alternative(1):
Impairment losses
Downward changes for observable prices
Upward changes for observable prices

Years ended 
December 31,
2020
2021

$ 25
—
406

$ 56
19
144

(1)   See Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these nonrecurring 

fair value measurements. 

In millions of dollars

Measurement alternative:
Impairment losses
Downward changes for observable prices
Upward changes for observable prices

Life-to-date amounts 
on securities still held
December 31, 2021

$ 87
3
699

A similar impairment analysis is performed for non-marketable equity 
securities carried at cost. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 
there was no impairment loss recognized in earnings for non-marketable 
equity securities carried at cost.

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Investments in Alternative Investment Funds That 
Calculate Net Asset Value
The Company holds investments in certain alternative investment funds 
that calculate net asset value (NAV), or its equivalent, including private 
equity funds, funds of funds and real estate funds, as provided by third-
party asset managers. Investments in such funds are generally classified 
as non-marketable equity securities carried at fair value. The fair values of 
these investments are estimated using the NAV of the Company’s ownership 
interest in the funds. Some of these investments are in “covered funds” for 

purposes of the Volcker Rule, which prohibits certain proprietary investment 
activities and limits the ownership of, and relationships with, covered funds. 
On April 21, 2017, Citi’s request for extension of the permitted holding period 
under the Volcker Rule for certain of its investments in illiquid funds was 
approved, allowing the Company to hold such investments until the earlier of 
five years from the July 21, 2017 expiration date of the general conformance 
period or the date such investments mature or are otherwise conformed with 
the Volcker Rule.

In millions of dollars

Private equity funds(1)(2)
Real estate funds(2)(3)
Mutual/collective investment funds

Total

Fair value

Unfunded commitments

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$123
2
20

$145

$123
9
20

$152

$60
1
—

$61

$62
20
—

$82

Redemption frequency 
(if currently eligible) 
monthly, quarterly, annually

Redemption notice period

—
—

—

—
—

—

(1)  Private equity funds include funds that invest in infrastructure, emerging markets and venture capital.
(2)  With respect to the Company’s investments in private equity funds and real estate funds, distributions from each fund will be received as the underlying assets held by these funds are liquidated. It is estimated that the 
underlying assets of these funds will be liquidated over a period of several years as market conditions allow. Private equity and real estate funds do not allow redemption of investments by their investors. Investors are 
permitted to sell or transfer their investments, subject to the approval of the general partner or investment manager of these funds, which generally may not be unreasonably withheld.
Includes several real estate funds that invest primarily in commercial real estate in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

(3) 

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The policy for re-aging modified U.S. consumer loans to current status 

varies by product. Generally, one of the conditions to qualify for these 
modifications is that a minimum number of payments (typically ranging 
from one to three) be made. Upon modification, the loan is re-aged to 
current status. However, re-aging practices for certain open-ended consumer 
loans, such as credit cards, are governed by Federal Financial Institutions 
Examination Council (FFIEC) guidelines. For open-ended consumer loans 
subject to FFIEC guidelines, one of the conditions for a loan to be re-aged to 
current status is that at least three consecutive minimum monthly payments, 
or the equivalent amount, must be received. In addition, under FFIEC 
guidelines, the number of times that such a loan can be re-aged is subject to 
limitations (generally once in 12 months and twice in five years). 

Furthermore, FHA and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are 
modified under those respective agencies’ guidelines and payments are not 
always required in order to re-age a modified loan to current.

14. LOANS

Citigroup loans are reported in two categories: consumer and corporate. 
These categories are classified primarily according to the operating segment 
and business that manage the loans.

Consumer Loans
Consumer loans represent loans and leases managed primarily by GCB and 
Corporate/Other. 

Citigroup has established a risk management process to monitor, evaluate 

and manage the principal risks associated with its consumer loan portfolio. 
Credit quality indicators that are actively monitored include delinquency 
status, consumer credit scores under Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) and loan 
to value (LTV) ratios, each as discussed in more detail below.

Delinquency Status
Delinquency status is monitored and considered a key indicator of credit 
quality of consumer loans. Principally, the U.S. residential first mortgage 
loans use the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) method of reporting 
delinquencies, which considers a loan delinquent if a monthly payment has 
not been received by the end of the day immediately preceding the loan’s 
next due date. All other loans use a method of reporting delinquencies that 
considers a loan delinquent if a monthly payment has not been received by 
the close of business on the loan’s next due date.

As a general policy, residential first mortgages, home equity loans and 
installment loans are classified as non-accrual when loan payments are 
90 days contractually past due. Credit cards and unsecured revolving loans 
generally accrue interest until payments are 180 days past due. Home equity 
loans in regulated bank entities are classified as non-accrual if the related 
residential first mortgage is 90 days or more past due. Mortgage loans, other 
than Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans, are classified 
as non-accrual within 60 days of notification that the borrower has filed 
for bankruptcy. 

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The following tables provide Citi’s consumer loans by type:

Consumer Loans, Delinquencies and Non-Accrual Status at December 31, 2021

Total 
current(1)(2)

30–89 days 
past due(3)(4)

≥ 90 days 
past due(3)(4)

Past due 
government 
guaranteed(5)

Total 
loans

Non-accrual 
loans for 
which there 
is no ACLL

Non-accrual 
loans for 
which there 
is an ACLL

Total 
non-accrual

90 days past due 
and accruing

In millions of dollars

In North America offices(6)

Residential first mortgages(7)
Home equity loans(8)(9)
Credit cards
Personal, small business 
and other

$ 42,894
4,899
132,050

$ 245
43
947

$ 280
159
871

$394
—
—

$ 43,813
5,101
133,868

3,091

19

10

38

3,158

$134
63
—

2

$ 339
206
—

$ 473
269
—

15

17

Total

$182,934

$ 1,254

$ 1,320

$432

$185,940

$199

$ 560

$ 759

In offices outside North 
America(6)

Residential mortgages(7)
Credit cards
Personal, small business 
and other

Total

Total Citigroup(10)

$ 34,289
17,428

32,662

$ 84,379

$267,313

$ 159
192

144

$ 495

$ 1,749

$ 153
188

81

$ 422

$ 1,742

$ — $ 34,601
17,808

—

—

32,887

$ — $ 85,296

$432

$271,236

$ —
—

—

$ —

$199

$ 403
140

200

$ 743

$1,303

$ 403
140

200

$ 743

$ 1,502

Consumer Loans, Delinquencies and Non-Accrual Status at December 31, 2020

Total 
current(1)(2)

30–89 days 
past due(3)(4)

≥ 90 days 
past due(3)(4)

Past due 
government 
guaranteed(5)

Total 
loans

Non-accrual 
loans for 
which there 
is no ACLL

Non-accrual 
loans for 
which there 
is an ACLL

Total 
non-accrual

90 days past due 
and accruing

In millions of dollars

In North America offices(6)

Residential first mortgages(7)
Home equity loans(8)(9)
Credit cards
Personal, small business 
and other

$ 46,471
6,829
127,827

$ 402
78
1,228

$ 381
221
1,330

$524
—
—

$ 47,778
7,128
130,385

4,472

27

10

—

4,509

$136
72
—

2

$ 509
307
—

$ 645
379
—

33

35

Total

$185,599

$ 1,735

$ 1,942

$524

$189,800

$210

$ 849

$ 1,059

In offices outside North 
America(6)

Residential mortgages(7)
Credit cards
Personal, small business 
and other

Total

Total Citigroup(10)

$ 39,557
21,718

35,925

$ 97,200

$282,799

$ 213
429

319

$ 961

$ 2,696

$ 199
545

134

$ 878

$ 2,820

$ — $ 39,969
22,692

—

—

36,378

$ — $ 99,039

$524

$288,839

$ —
—

—

$ —

$210

$ 486
384

212

$1,082

$1,931

$ 486
384

212

$ 1,082

$ 2,141

Includes $12 million and $14 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of residential first mortgages recorded at fair value.

(1)  Loans less than 30 days past due are presented as current.
(2) 
(3)  Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies.
(4)  Loans modified under Citi’s consumer relief programs continue to be reported in the same delinquency bucket they were in at the time of modification. Most modified loans in North America would not be reported 

as 30–89 or 90+ days past due for the duration of the programs (which have various durations, and certain of which may be renewed by the customer). Consumer relief programs in Asia and Mexico largely expired 
during the fourth quarter of 2020 and began to age at that time.

(5)  Consists of loans that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies that are 30–89 days past due of $0.1 billion and $0.2 billion and 90 days or more past due of $0.3 billion and $0.3 billion at 

December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Includes approximately $0.1 billion and $0.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of residential first mortgage loans in process of foreclosure.
Includes approximately $0.1 billion and $0.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of home equity loans in process of foreclosure.

(6)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Mexico is included in offices outside North America.
(7) 
(8) 
(9)  Fixed-rate home equity loans and loans extended under home equity lines of credit, which are typically in junior lien positions.
(10) Consumer loans are net of unearned income of $659 million and $749 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Unearned income on consumer loans primarily represents unamortized origination fees 

and costs, premiums and discounts.

201

$ 282
—
871

28

$ 1,181

$ —
120

22

$ 142

$ 1,323

$ 332
—
1,330

—

$ 1,662

$ —
324

52

$ 376

$ 2,038

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income Recognized for Non-Accrual Consumer Loans

In millions of dollars

In North America offices(1)

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

In offices outside North America(1)

Residential mortgages
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Total Citigroup

(1)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Mexico is included in offices outside North America.

During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company sold 

and/or reclassified to HFS $1,473 million and $414 million of consumer 
loans, respectively. Loans of businesses that are HFS are not included in 
the above. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

For the years ended

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

$ 13
7
—
—

$ 20

$ 1
—
—

$ 1

$ 21

$ 15
8
—
—

$ 23

$—
—
—

$—

$ 23

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This page intentionally left blank.Consumer Credit Scores (FICO)
In the U.S., independent credit agencies rate an individual’s risk for 
assuming debt based on the individual’s credit history and assign every 
consumer a Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit score. These scores are 
continually updated by the agencies based upon an individual’s credit 
actions (e.g., taking out a loan or missed or late payments).

FICO score distribution in U.S. portfolio(1)(2)

In millions of dollars

Residential first mortgages

2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Prior

Total residential first mortgages

Home equity loans (pre-reset)
Home equity loans (post-reset)

Total home equity loans

Credit cards(3)

Personal, small business and other

2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Prior

Total personal, small business and other

Total

The following tables provide details on the FICO scores for Citi’s 

U.S. consumer loan portfolio based on end-of-period receivables by year of 
origination. FICO scores are updated monthly for substantially all of the 
portfolio or, otherwise, on a quarterly basis for the remaining portfolio.

Less than 
680

680 
to 760

December 31, 2021
Greater 
than 760

FICO not 
available

Total loans

$

201
200
140
196
240
1,507

$ 3,415
2,732
1,178
431
625
3,817

$ 7,363
7,339
3,082
747
1,143
7,903

$ 2,484

$ 12,198

$ 27,577

$1,554

$ 43,813

$

$

222
609

831

$

836
989

$ 1,309
1,095

$ 1,825

$ 2,404

$

41

$

5,101

$ 23,115

$ 52,907

$ 55,137

$2,192

$133,351

$

$

59
22
42
34
7
120

284

$

$

201
41
53
35
8
179

517

$

$

319
64
68
37
9
143

640

$ 26,714

$ 67,447

$ 85,758

$1,717

$5,504

$

3,158

$185,423

See footnotes on next page.

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FICO score distribution in U.S. portfolio(1)(2)

In millions of dollars

Residential first mortgages

2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Prior

Total residential first mortgages

Home equity loans (pre-reset)
Home equity loans (post-reset)

Total home equity loans

Credit cards(3)

Personal, small business and other

2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Prior

Total personal, small business and other

Total

Less than 
680

680 
to 760

December 31, 2020
Greater 
than 760

FICO not 
available

Total 
loans

$

187
150
246
298
323
1,708

$ 3,741
1,857
655
846
1,368
4,133

$ 9,052
5,384
1,227
1,829
3,799
9,105

$ 2,912

$ 12,600

$ 30,396

$1,870

$ 47,778

$

292
1,055

$ 1,014
1,569

$ 1,657
1,524

$ 1,347

$ 2,583

$ 3,181

$

17

$

7,128

$ 26,227

$ 52,778

$ 49,767

$1,041

$129,813

$

$

23
79
82
26
10
214

434

$

$

58
106
80
27
9
393

673

$

$

95
134
84
30
8
529

880

$ 30,920

$ 68,634

$ 84,224

$2,522

$5,450

$

4,509

$189,228

(1)  The FICO bands in the tables are consistent with general industry peer presentations.
(2)  FICO scores are updated on either a monthly or quarterly basis. For updates that are made only quarterly, certain current-period loans by year of origination are greater than those disclosed in the prior periods. Loans 

that did not have FICO scores as of the prior period have been updated with FICO scores as they become available.

(3)  Excludes $517 million and $572 million of balances related to Canada for December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Loan to Value (LTV) Ratios
LTV ratios (loan balance divided by appraised value) are calculated at 
origination and updated by applying market price data.

The following tables provide details on the LTV ratios for Citi’s 

U.S. consumer mortgage portfolios by year of origination. LTV ratios are 

updated monthly using the most recent Core Logic Home Price Index data 
available for substantially all of the portfolio applied at the Metropolitan 
Statistical Area level, if available, or the state level if not. The remainder 
of the portfolio is updated in a similar manner using the Federal Housing 
Finance Agency indices.

LTV distribution in U.S. portfolio

December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

Residential first mortgages

2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Prior

Total residential first mortgages

Home equity loans (pre-reset)
Home equity loans (post-reset)

Total home equity loans

Total

In millions of dollars

Residential first mortgages

2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Prior

Total residential first mortgages

Home equity loans (pre-reset)
Home equity loans (post-reset)

Total home equity loans

Total

Less 
than 
or equal 
to 80%

$ 10,515
10,206
4,372
1,300
1,986
13,271

$ 41,650

$ 2,315
2,608

$ 4,923

$ 46,573

> 80% but less 
than or equal 
to 100%

Greater 
than 
100%

LTV not 
available

Total

$ 474
75
35
74
27
34

$ 719

$

$

26
48

74

$ 793

$

1
—
1
5
2
8

$ 17

$

9
25

$ 34

$ 51

$1,427

$ 43,813

$

70

$ 5,101

$1,497

$ 48,914

LTV distribution in U.S. portfolio

Less than 
or equal 
to 80%

December 31, 2020
> 80% but less 
than or equal 
to 100%

Greater 
than 
100%

LTV not 
available

Total

$ 11,447
7,029
1,617
2,711
5,423
14,966

$ 43,193

$ 2,876
3,782

$ 6,658

$ 49,851

$1,543
376
507
269
84
66

$2,845

$

50
290

$ 340

$3,185

$ —
2
11
4
2
16

$ 35

$ 16
58

$ 74

$109

$1,705

$ 47,778

$

56

$ 7,128

$1,761

$ 54,906

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Impaired Consumer Loans
A loan is considered impaired when Citi believes it is probable that all 
amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan will not 
be collected. Impaired consumer loans include non-accrual loans, as well 
as smaller-balance homogeneous loans whose terms have been modified 
due to the borrower’s financial difficulties and where Citi has granted a 

concession to the borrower. These modifications may include interest rate 
reductions and/or principal forgiveness. Impaired consumer loans exclude 
smaller-balance homogeneous loans that have not been modified and are 
carried on a non-accrual basis.

The following tables present information about impaired consumer loans 

and interest income recognized on impaired consumer loans:

In millions of dollars

Mortgage and real estate

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans

Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

In millions of dollars

Mortgage and real estate

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans

Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Recorded 
investment(1)(2)

$1,457
188
1,582
454

$3,681

Recorded 
investment(1)(2)

$1,787
478
1,982
552

$4,799

At and for the year ended December 31, 2021
Related 
specific 
allowance(3)(4)

Average 
carrying value(5)

Unpaid 
principal balance

Interest income 
recognized(6)

$1,531
342
1,609
461

$3,943

$ 87
(1)
594
120

$800

$1,548
335
1,795
505

$4,183

$ 87
9
116
52

$264

At and for the year ended December 31, 2020
Related 
specific 
allowance(3)

Average 
carrying value(5)

Unpaid 
principal balance

$1,962
651
2,135
552

$5,300

$ 157
60
918
210

$1,345

$1,661
527
1,926
463

$4,577

Interest income 
recognized(6)

$ 68
13
106
63

$250

(1)  Recorded investment in a loan includes net deferred loan fees and costs, unamortized premium or discount and direct write-downs and includes accrued interest only on credit card loans.
(2)  For December 31, 2021, $190 million of residential first mortgages and $94 million of home equity loans do not have a specific allowance. For December 31, 2020, $211 million of residential first mortgages and 

$147 million of home equity loans do not have a specific allowance.
Included in the Allowance for credit losses on loans.

(3) 
(4)  The negative allowance on home equity loans resulted from expected recoveries on previously written-off accounts.
(5)  Average carrying value represents the average recorded investment ending balance for the last four quarters and does not include the related specific allowance.
(6) 

Includes amounts recognized on both an accrual and cash basis.

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Consumer Troubled Debt Restructurings(1)

In millions of dollars, except 
number of loans modified

North America

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total(7)

International

Residential mortgages
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total(7)

In millions of dollars, except 
number of loans modified

North America

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total(7)

International

Residential mortgages
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total(7)

Number of 
loans modified

1,333
187
165,098
1,000

167,618

1,975
74,202
28,206

104,383

Number of 
loans modified

1,225
296
215,466
2,452

219,439

2,542 
90,694
41,079

134,315

For the year ended December 31, 2021(1)
Contingent 
principal 
forgiveness(5)

Deferred 
principal(4)

Post-modification 
recorded investment(2)(3)

Principal 
forgiveness(6)

Average 
interest rate 
reduction

$ 227
12
794
13

$1,046

$

86
339
201

$ 626

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
13
7

$ 20

1%
1
18
3

—%
13
10

For the year ended December 31, 2020(1)
Contingent 
principal 
forgiveness(5)

Deferred 
principal(4)

Post-modification 
recorded investment(2)(8)

Principal 
forgiveness(6)

Average 
interest rate 
reduction

$ 209
27
1,038
28

$1,302

$ 141
401
301

$ 843

$—
—
—
—

$—

$ 3
—
—

$ 3

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
12
8

$ 20

—%
1
17
5

2%
15
10

(1)  The above tables do not include loan modifications that meet the TDR relief criteria in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) or the interagency guidance.
(2)  Post-modification balances include past-due amounts that are capitalized at the modification date.
(3)  Post-modification balances in North America include $15 million of residential first mortgages to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the year ended December 31, 2021. These amounts include 

$5 million of residential first mortgages that were newly classified as TDRs during 2021, based on previously received OCC guidance.

(4)  Represents the portion of contractual loan principal that is non-interest bearing, but still due from the borrower. Such deferred principal is charged off at the time of permanent modification to the extent that the related 

loan balance exceeds the underlying collateral value.

(5)  Represents the portion of contractual loan principal that is non-interest bearing and, depending upon borrower performance, eligible for forgiveness.
(6)  Represents the portion of contractual loan principal that was forgiven at the time of permanent modification.
(7)  The above tables reflect activity for restructured loans that were considered TDRs during the year.
(8)  Post-modification balances in North America include $13 million of residential first mortgages to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the year ended December 31, 2020. These amounts include 

$9 million of residential first mortgages that were newly classified as TDRs during 2020, based on previously received OCC guidance.

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The following table presents consumer TDRs that defaulted for which the payment default occurred within one year of a permanent modification. Default is 

Years ended December 31,
2020
2021

$ 57
8
252
4

$ 321

$ 38
152
96

$ 286

$ 71
14
317
4

$406

$ 26
178
78

$282

defined as 60 days past due.

In millions of dollars

North America

Residential first mortgages
Home equity loans
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

International

Residential mortgages
Credit cards
Personal, small business and other

Total

Purchased Credit-Deteriorated Assets

In millions of dollars

Purchase price
Allowance for credit losses at 
acquisition date
Discount or premium attributable to 
non-credit factors

Par value (amortized cost basis)

Years ended December 31,

2021

Credit 
cards

Mortgages (1)

Installment 
and other

Credit 
cards

2020

Mortgages(1)

Installment 
and other

$—

—

—

$—

$23

—

—

$23

$— $ 4

—

—

4

—

$— $ 8

$49

—

—

$49

$—

—

—

$—

(1) 

Includes loans sold to agencies that were bought back at par due to repurchase agreements.

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Lease financing
Citi is a lessor in the power, railcars, shipping and aircraft sectors, where 
the Company has executed operating, direct financing and leveraged leases. 
Citi’s $0.5 billion of lease financing receivables, as of December 31, 2021, 
is composed of approximately equal balances of direct financing lease 
receivables and net investments in leveraged leases. Citi uses the interest rate 
implicit in the lease to determine the present value of its lease financing 
receivables. Interest income on direct financing and leveraged leases during 
the year ended December 31, 2021 was not material.

The Company’s leases have an average remaining maturity of 

approximately three and a half years. In certain cases, Citi obtains residual 
value insurance from third parties and/or the lessee to manage the risk 
associated with the residual value of the leased assets. The receivable related 
to the residual value of the leased assets is $0.2 billion as of December 31, 
2021, while the amount covered by residual value guarantees is nil.

The Company’s operating leases, where Citi is a lessor, are not significant 

to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Delinquency Status
Citi generally does not manage corporate loans on a delinquency basis. 
Corporate loans are identified as impaired and placed on a cash (non-
accrual) basis when it is determined, based on actual experience and a 
forward-looking assessment of the collectability of the loan in full, that the 
payment of interest or principal is doubtful or when interest or principal 
is 90 days past due, except when the loan is well collateralized and in the 
process of collection. Any interest accrued on impaired corporate loans 
and leases is reversed at 90 days and charged against current earnings, 
and interest is thereafter included in earnings only to the extent actually 
received in cash. When there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability 
of principal, all cash receipts are thereafter applied to reduce the recorded 
investment in the loan. While corporate loans are generally managed based 
on their internally assigned risk rating (see further discussion below), the 
following tables present delinquency information by corporate loan type.

Corporate Loans
Corporate loans represent loans and leases managed by ICG. The following 
table presents information by corporate loan type:

In millions of dollars

In North America offices(1)

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment and other
Lease financing

Total

In offices outside North America(1)
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate(2)
Installment and other
Lease financing
Governments and official institutions

Total

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 51,999
66,936
63,357
29,143
413

$211,848

$103,167
32,203
10,412
34,436
42
4,423

$184,683

$ 57,731
55,809
60,675
26,744
673

$201,632

$104,072
32,334
11,371
33,759
65
3,811

$185,412

$387,044

Corporate loans, net of unearned income(3)

$396,531

(1)  North America includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Mexico is included in offices outside North 
America. The classification between offices in North America and outside North America is based 
on the domicile of the booking unit. The difference between the domicile of the booking unit and the 
domicile of the managing unit is not material.

(2)  Loans secured primarily by real estate.
(3)  Corporate loans are net of unearned income of ($799) million and ($844) million at December 31, 
2021 and 2020, respectively. Unearned income on corporate loans primarily represents interest 
received in advance, but not yet earned, on loans originated on a discounted basis.

The Company sold and/or reclassified to held-for-sale $5.9 billion and 
$2.2 billion of corporate loans during the years ended December 31, 2021 
and 2020, respectively. The Company did not have significant purchases 
of corporate loans classified as held-for-investment for the years ended 
December 31, 2021 or 2020.

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Corporate Loan Delinquencies and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Loans at fair value

Total

In millions of dollars

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Loans at fair value

Total

30–89 days 
past due and 
accruing(1)

≥ 90 days 
past due and 
accruing(1)

Total past due 
and accruing

Total
non-accrual(2)

$1,100
505
283
—
128

$2,016

$249
233
1
—
26

$509

$1,349
738
284
—
154

$1,264
33
419
14
147

Total
current(3)

$148,459
98,172
73,066
441
65,921

Total
loans(4)

$151,072
98,943
73,769
455
66,222
6,070

$2,525

$1,877

$386,059

$396,531

30–89 days 
past due and 
accruing(1)

≥ 90 days 
past due and 
accruing(1)

Total past due 
and accruing

Total
non-accrual(2)

$ 400
668
450
62
112

$1,692

$109
65
247
12
19

$452

$ 509
733
697
74
131

$2,795
92
505
24
111

Total
current(3)

$153,036
86,864
70,836
640
63,157

Total
loans(4)

$156,340
87,689
72,038
738
63,399
6,840

$2,144

$3,527

$374,533

$387,044

Corporate Loan Delinquencies and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2020

(1)  Corporate loans that are 90 days past due are generally classified as non-accrual. Corporate loans are considered past due when principal or interest is contractually due but unpaid.
(2)  Non-accrual loans generally include those loans that are 90 days or more past due or those loans for which Citi believes, based on actual experience and a forward-looking assessment of the collectability of the loan in 

full, that the payment of interest or principal is doubtful.
(3)  Loans less than 30 days past due are presented as current.
(4)  Total loans include loans at fair value, which are not included in the various delinquency columns.

Citigroup has a risk management process to monitor, evaluate and 
manage the principal risks associated with its corporate loan portfolio. As 
part of its risk management process, Citi assigns numeric risk ratings to its 
corporate loan facilities based on quantitative and qualitative assessments 
of the obligor and facility. These risk ratings are reviewed at least annually 
or more often if material events related to the obligor or facility warrant. 
Factors considered in assigning the risk ratings include financial condition 
of the obligor, qualitative assessment of management and strategy, amount 
and sources of repayment, amount and type of collateral and guarantee 
arrangements, amount and type of any contingencies associated with the 
obligor and the obligor’s industry and geography.

The obligor risk ratings are defined by ranges of default probabilities. The 
facility risk ratings are defined by ranges of loss norms, which are the product 
of the probability of default and the loss given default. The investment-grade 
rating categories are similar to the category BBB-/Baa3 and above as defined 
by S&P and Moody’s. Loans classified according to the bank regulatory 
definitions as special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss will have risk 
ratings within the non-investment-grade categories.

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Corporate Loans Credit Quality Indicators 

In millions of dollars

Investment grade(3)
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions(4)
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)

Total investment grade

Non-investment grade(3)
Accrual
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions(4)
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)
Non-accrual
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)

Recorded investment in loans(1)

Term loans by year of origination

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Prior

Revolving line 
of credit 
arrangements(2)

December 31, 
2021

$ 42,730
14,096
4,423
11,928

$ 5,744
1,985
6,013
3,993

$ 4,762
1,290
5,421
1,392

$ 3,825
1,118
3,630
2,974

$ 3,060
599
1,801
524

$ 8,928
2,536
3,561
6,321

$ 73,177

$ 17,735

$ 12,865

$ 11,547

$ 5,984

$ 21,346

$ 16,814
4,471
1,819
1,517

$ 2,313
399
980
399

$ 2,466
571
1,842
594

$ 2,024
107
1,163
384

$ 1,412
74
640
148

$ 3,987
586
761
383

54
—
13
19

119
—
10
5

64
—
2
19

104
—
49
19

94
—
10
—

117
—
25
90

$ 32,894
67,184
1,341
32,807

$134,226

$ 18,849
3,894
644
3,152

712
33
310
9

$101,943
88,808
26,190
59,939

$276,880

$ 47,865
10,102
7,849
6,577

1,264
33
419
161

Total non-investment grade

$ 24,707

$ 4,225

$ 5,558

$ 3,850

$ 2,378

$ 5,949

$ 27,603

$ 74,270

Non-rated private bank loans managed  
on a delinquency basis(3)(6)
Loans at fair value(7)

$

9,984

$ 8,901

$ 5,926

$ 2,895

$ 2,925

$ 8,680

$

—

$ 39,311
6,070

Corporate loans, net of unearned income

$107,868

$ 30,861

$ 24,349

$ 18,292

$ 11,287

$ 35,975

$161,829

$396,531

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In millions of dollars

Investment grade(3)
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions(4)
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)

Total investment grade

Non-investment grade(3)
Accrual
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions(4)
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)
Non-accrual
Commercial and industrial(4)
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Other(5)

Recorded investment in loans(1)

Term loans by year of origination

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Prior

Revolving line 
of credit 
arrangements(2)

December 31, 
2020

$ 38,398
10,560
6,793
10,874

$ 7,607
2,964
6,714
3,566

$ 5,929
2,106
5,174
4,597

$ 3,909
782
2,568
952

$ 2,094
681
1,212
780

$ 8,670
2,030
1,719
5,290

$ 66,625

$ 20,851

$ 17,806

$ 8,211

$ 4,767

$ 17,709

$ 19,683
7,413
1,882
1,407

$ 4,794
700
1,919
918

$ 4,645
654
2,058
725

$ 2,883
274
1,457
370

$ 1,182
141
697
186

$ 4,533
197
837
657

260
1
13
15

203
—
4
3

192
—
3
12

143
—
18
29

57
—
8
2

223
—
32
65

$ 25,819
56,239
1,557
31,696

$115,311

$ 23,400
2,855
551
1,986

1,717
91
427
9

$ 92,426
75,362
25,737
57,755

$251,280

$ 61,120
12,234
9,401
6,249

2,795
92
505
135

Total non-investment grade

$ 30,674

$ 8,541

$ 8,289

$ 5,174

$ 2,273

$ 6,544

$ 31,036

$ 92,531

Non-rated private bank loans managed  
on a delinquency basis(3)(6)
Loans at fair value(7)

$

9,823

$ 7,121

$ 3,533

$ 3,674

$ 4,300

$ 7,942

$

—

$ 36,393
6,840

Corporate loans, net of unearned income

$107,122

$ 36,513

$ 29,628

$ 17,059

$ 11,340

$ 32,195

$146,347

$387,044

(1)  Recorded investment in a loan includes net deferred loan fees and costs, unamortized premium or discount, less any direct write-downs.
(2)  There were no significant revolving line of credit arrangements that converted to term loans during the year.
(3)  Held-for-investment loans are accounted for on an amortized cost basis.
(4) 
Includes certain short-term loans with less than one year in tenor.
(5)  Other includes installment and other, lease financing and loans to government and official institutions. 
(6)  Non-rated private bank loans mainly include mortgage and real estate loans to private banking clients.
(7)  Loans at fair value include loans to commercial and industrial, financial institutions, mortgage and real estate and other.

Impaired collateral-dependent loans and leases, where repayment is 
expected to be provided solely by the sale of the underlying collateral with no 
other available and reliable sources of repayment, are written down to the 
lower of carrying value or collateral value, less cost to sell. Cash-basis loans 
are returned to an accrual status when all contractual principal and interest 
amounts are reasonably assured of repayment and there is a sustained period 
of repayment performance, generally six months, in accordance with the 
contractual terms of the loan.

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Non-Accrual Corporate Loans
The following tables present non-accrual loan information by corporate loan type and interest income recognized on non-accrual corporate loans:

In millions of dollars

Non-accrual corporate loans
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Total non-accrual corporate loans

In millions of dollars

Non-accrual corporate loans
Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Total non-accrual corporate loans

Recorded 
investment(1)

$1,264
33
419
14
147

$1,877

Recorded 
investment(1)

$ 2,795
92
505
24
111

$ 3,527

At and for the year ended December 31, 2021
Related specific 
allowance

Average 
carrying value(2)

Unpaid 
principal balance

Interest income  
recognized(3)

$1,863
98
582
14
241

$2,798

$198
4
15
—
8

$225

$1,840
40
448
20
142

$2,490

$ 37
—
—
—
18

$ 55

At and for the year ended December 31, 2020
Related specific 
allowance

Average 
carrying value(2)

Unpaid 
principal balance

$3,664
181
803
24
235

$4,907

$442
17
38
—
18

$515

$2,649
132
413
34
174

$3,402

Interest income 
recognized(3)

$ 14
—
—
—
21

$ 35

In millions of dollars

Non-accrual corporate loans with specific allowances

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Total non-accrual corporate loans with specific allowances

Non-accrual corporate loans without specific allowances

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Total non-accrual corporate loans without specific allowances

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Recorded 
investment(1)

Related specific 
allowance

Recorded 
investment(1)

Related specific 
allowance

$638
27
294
—
37

$996

$626
6
125
14
110

$881

$198
4
15
—
8

$225

N/A

$1,523
90
246
—
68

$1,927

$1,272
2
259
24
43

$1,600

$442
17
38
—
18

$515

N/A

(1)  Recorded investment in a loan includes net deferred loan fees and costs, unamortized premium or discount, less any direct write-downs.
(2)  Average carrying value represents the average recorded investment balance and does not include related specific allowances.
(3) 
N/A Not applicable

Interest income recognized for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $42 million.

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Corporate Troubled Debt Restructurings(1)

For the year ended December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

Commercial and industrial
Mortgage and real estate
Other

Total

For the year ended December 31, 2020

In millions of dollars

Commercial and industrial
Mortgage and real estate
Other

Total

Carrying 
value of TDRs 
modified during 
the year

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
principal payments(2)

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
interest payments(3)

$ 82
8
10

$100

$—
—
1

$ 1

$—
—

$—

Carrying 
value of TDRs 
modified during 
the year

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
principal payments(2)

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
interest payments(3)

$247
19
19

$285

$—
—
6

$ 6

$—
—
—

$—

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
both principal and 
interest payments

$82
8
9

$99

TDRs 
involving changes 
in the amount 
and/or timing of 
both principal and 
interest payments

$247
19
13

$279

(1)  The above tables do not include loan modifications that meet the TDR relief criteria in the CARES Act or the interagency guidance.
(2)  TDRs involving changes in the amount or timing of principal payments may involve principal forgiveness or deferral of periodic and/or final principal payments. Because forgiveness of principal is rare for corporate 
loans, modifications typically have little to no impact on the loans’ projected cash flows and thus little to no impact on the allowance established for the loans. Charge-offs for amounts deemed uncollectible may be 
recorded at the time of the restructuring or may have already been recorded in prior periods such that no charge-off is required at the time of the modification.

(3)  TDRs involving changes in the amount or timing of interest payments may involve a below-market interest rate.

The following table presents total corporate loans modified in a TDR as well as those TDRs that defaulted and for which the payment default occurred within 

one year of a permanent modification. Default is defined as 60 days past due, except for classifiably managed commercial banking loans, where default is 
defined as 90 days past due.

In millions of dollars

Commercial and industrial
Financial institutions
Mortgage and real estate
Lease financing
Other

Total(1)

TDR balances at 
December 31, 2021

TDR loans that 
re-defaulted in 2021 
within one year of 
modification

TDR balances at 
December 31, 2020

TDR loans that 
re-defaulted in 2020 
within one year of 
modification

$236
—
73
—
41

$350

$—
—
—
—
—

$—

$325
—
92
—
33

$450

$—
—
—
—
—

$—

(1)  The above table reflects activity for loans outstanding that were considered TDRs as of the end of the reporting period.

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In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) at beginning of year

Adjustments to opening balance(1):

Financial instruments—credit losses (CECL) adoption
Variable post-charge-off third-party collection costs

Adjusted ACLL at beginning of year

Gross credit losses on loans
Gross recoveries on loans

Net credit losses on loans (NCLs)

Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases) for loans
Net specific reserve builds (releases) for loans

Total provision for credit losses on loans (PCLL)
Initial allowance for credit losses on newly purchased credit-deteriorated assets during the period
Other, net (see table below)

ACLL at end of year

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments (ACLUC) at beginning of year(2)
Adjustment to opening balance for CECL adoption(1)
Provision (release) for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments
Other, net(3)

ACLUC at end of year(2)

Total allowance for credit losses on loans, leases and unfunded lending commitments

Other, net details

In millions of dollars

Sales or transfers of various consumer loan portfolios to HFS

Reclass of Australia consumer ACLL to HFS
Reclass of the Philippines consumer ACLL to HFS
Transfer of real estate loan portfolios

Sales or transfers of various consumer loan portfolios to HFS
FX translation and other

Other, net

2021

2020

2019

$ 24,956

$ 12,783

$ 12,315

—
—

4,201
(443)

—
—

$ 24,956

$ 16,541

$ 12,315

$ (6,720)
1,825

$ (9,263)
1,652

$ (9,341)
1,573

$ (4,895)

$ (7,611)

$ (7,768)

$ 4,895
(7,283)
(715)

$ (3,103)
—
(503)

$ 7,611
7,635
676

$ 15,922
4
100

$ 7,768
364
86

$ 8,218
—
18

$ 16,455

$ 24,956

$ 12,783

$ 2,655
—
(788)
4

$ 1,456
(194)
1,446
(53)

$ 1,367
—
92
(3)

$ 1,871

$ 2,655

$ 1,456

$ 18,326

$ 27,611

$ 14,239

2021

2020

2019

$(280)
(90)
—

$(370)
(133)

$(503)

$ —
—
(4)

$ (4)
104

$100

$ —
—
(42)

$(42)
60

$ 18

(1)  See “Accounting Changes” in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(2)  Represents additional credit loss reserves for unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)  2020 includes a non-provision transfer of $68 million, representing reserves on performance guarantees. The reserves on these contracts have been reclassified out of the allowance for credit losses on unfunded 

lending commitments and into Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet beginning in 2020.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and End-of-Period Loans at December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

ACLL at beginning of year

Gross credit losses on loans
Gross recoveries on loans
Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)
Net specific reserve builds (releases)
Initial allowance for credit losses on newly purchased credit-deteriorated assets during the year
Other

Ending balance

ACLL

Collectively evaluated
Individually evaluated
Purchased credit deteriorated

Total ACLL

Loans, net of unearned income

Collectively evaluated
Individually evaluated
Purchased credit deteriorated
Held at fair value

Total loans, net of unearned income

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and End-of-Period Loans at December 31, 2020

In millions of dollars

ACLL at beginning of year

Adjustments to opening balance:

Financial instruments—credit losses (CECL)(1)
Variable post-charge-off third-party collection costs(1)

Adjusted ACLL at beginning of year

Gross credit losses on loans
Gross recoveries on loans
Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)
Net specific reserve builds (releases)
Initial allowance for credit losses on newly purchased credit-deteriorated assets during the year
Other

Ending balance

ACLL

Collectively evaluated
Individually evaluated
Purchased credit deteriorated

Total ACLL

Loans, net of unearned income

Collectively evaluated
Individually evaluated
Purchased credit deteriorated
Held at fair value

Total loans, net of unearned income

(1)  See “Accounting Changes” in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

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Corporate

Consumer

Total

$

5,402
(522)
127
395
(2,254)
(278)
—
(31)

$ 19,554
(6,198)
1,698
4,500
(5,029)
(437)
—
(472)

$ 24,956
(6,720)
1,825
4,895
(7,283)
(715)
—
(503)

$

2,839

$ 13,616

$ 16,455

$

2,614
225
—

$ 12,816
800
—

$ 15,430
1,025
—

$

2,839

$ 13,616

$ 16,455

$388,584
1,877
—
6,070

$267,424
3,681
119
12

$656,008
5,558
119
6,082

$396,531

$271,236

$667,767

Corporate

Consumer

Total

$

2,886

$

9,897

$ 12,783

(721)
—

4,922
(443)

4,201
(443)

$

2,165

$ 14,376

$ 16,541

$ (1,072)
86
986
2,890
282
—
65

$ (8,191)
1,566
6,625
4,745
394
4
35

$ (9,263)
1,652
7,611
7,635
676
4
100

$

$

5,402

$ 19,554

$ 24,956

4,887
515
—

$ 18,207
1,345
2

$ 23,094
1,860
2

$

5,402

$ 19,554

$ 24,956

$376,677
3,527
—
6,840

$283,885
4,799
141
14

$660,562
8,326
141
6,854

$387,044

$288,839

$675,883

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans at December 31, 2019

In millions of dollars

ACLL at beginning of year

Gross credit losses on loans
Gross recoveries on loans
Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)
Net specific reserve builds (releases)
Other

Ending balance

Corporate

Consumer

Total

$2,811
(487)
95
392
96
(21)
—

$2,886

$ 9,504
(8,854)
1,478
7,376
268
107
18

$ 12,315
(9,341)
1,573
7,768
364
86
18

$ 9,897

$ 12,783

Allowance for Credit Losses on HTM Debt Securities

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on HTM debt securities at beginning of year

Gross credit losses
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)
Net specific reserve builds (releases)

Total provision for credit losses on HTM debt securities

Other, net
Initial allowance for credit losses on newly purchased credit-deteriorated securities 
during the year

Allowance for credit losses on HTM debt securities at end of year

Allowance for Credit Losses on HTM Debt Securities

Year ended December 31, 2021

Mortgage-
backed

State and 
municipal

Foreign 
government

Asset-
backed

All other 
debt 
securities

Total HTM

$ 3
—
3

$ 3

$ (3)
7
(4)

$ —

$ —

—

$ 6

$ 74
—
—

$ —

$ —
1
—

$ 1

$ —

—

$ 75

$ 6
—
—

$ —

$ —
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ —

—

$ 4

$ 3
—
—

$ —

$ —
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ 1

—

$ 2

$ —
—
—

$ —

$ —
—
—

$ —

$ —

—

$ —

$86
—
3

$ 3

$ (3)
4
(4)

$ (3)

$ 1

—

$87

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on HTM debt securities at beginning of year

Adjustment to opening balance for CECL adoption
Gross credit losses
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)
Net specific reserve builds (releases)

Total provision for credit losses on HTM debt securities

Other, net
Initial allowance for credit losses on newly purchased credit-deteriorated securities 
during the year

Allowance for credit losses on HTM debt securities at end of year

Year ended December 31, 2020

Mortgage-
backed

State and 
municipal

Foreign 
government

Asset-
backed

All other 
debt 
securities

Total HTM

$ —
—
—
—

$ —

$ —
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ 5

—

$ 3

$ —
61
—
—

$ —

$ —
10
—

$ 10

$ 3

—

$ 74

$ —
4
—
—

$ —

$ —
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ 4

—

$ 6

$ —
5
—
—

$ —

$ —
1
—

$ 1

$ (3)

—

$ 3

$ —

—
—

$ —

$ —
—
—

$ —

$ —

—

$ —

$ —
70
—
—

$ —

$ —
7
—

$ 7

$ 9

—

$ 86

219

Allowance for Credit Losses on Other Assets

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on other assets at beginning of year

Gross credit losses
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)

Total provision for credit losses

Other, net

Allowance for credit losses on other assets at 
end of year

(1)  Primarily accounts receivable.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Other Assets

In millions of dollars

Allowance for credit losses on other assets at beginning of year

Adjustment to opening balance for CECL adoption
Gross credit losses
Gross recoveries

Net credit losses (NCLs)

Replenishment of NCLs
Net reserve builds (releases)

Total provision for credit losses

Other, net

Allowance for credit losses on other assets at end of year

(1)  Primarily accounts receivable.

Year ended December 31, 2021

Cash and 
due from 
banks

Deposits 
with banks

Securities 
borrowed and 
purchased under 
agreements 
to resell

$ —
—
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 20
—
—

$ —

$ —
2

$ 2

$ (1)

$ 21

$ 10
—
—

$ —

$ —
(4)

$ (4)

$ —

$ 6

Brokerage 
receivables

All other 
assets(1)

Total

$ —
—
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 25
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ 2
—

$ 2

$ 1

$ 55
(2)
—

$ (2)

$ 2
(2)

$ —

$ —

$ 26

$ 53

Year ended December 31, 2020

Cash and 
due from 
banks

Deposits 
with banks

Securities 
borrowed and 
purchased under 
agreements 
to resell

Brokerage 
receivables

All other 
assets(1)

$ —
6
—
—

$ —

$ —
(6)

$ (6)

$ —

$ —

$ —
14
—
—

$ —

$ —
5

$ 5

$ 1

$ 20

$ —
2
—
—

$ —

$ —
8

$ 8

$ —

$ 10

$ —
1
—
—

$ —

$ —
(1)

$ (1)

$ —

$ —

$ —
3
—
—

$ —

$ —
1

$ 1

$ 21

$ 25

Total

$ —
26
—
—

$ —

$ —
7

$ 7

$ 22

$ 55

For ACL on AFS debt securities, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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16. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill
The changes in Goodwill were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Balance at December 31, 2018
Foreign exchange translation

Balance at December 31, 2019
Foreign exchange translation

Balance at December 31, 2020
Foreign exchange translation
Divestitures(1)

Balance at December 31, 2021

Institutional 
Clients 
Group

Global 
Consumer 
Banking

$ 9,959
65

$10,024
(4)

$10,020
(267)
—

$12,087
15

$12,102
40

$12,142
(116)
(480)

Total

$22,046
80

$22,126
36

$22,162
(383)
(480)

$ 9,753

$11,546

$21,299

(1)  Goodwill allocated primarily to the Australia and the Philippines consumer banking businesses, which were reclassified as HFS during 2021. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test using 
data as of July 1, 2021, at the level below each operating segment (referred 
to as a reporting unit). The fair values of the Company’s reporting units 
as a percentage of their carrying values ranged from approximately 125% 
to 153%, resulting in no impairment. While the inherent risk related to 
uncertainty is embedded in the key assumptions used in the valuations, the 
economic and business environments continue to evolve as management 
implements its strategic refresh, which includes, among others, the exits 
of consumer businesses in 13 markets in Asia and EMEA, as well as the 
exit of the Mexico consumer, small business and middle-market banking 
operations, and Citi’s implementation of its new operating segment and 
reporting unit structure in the first quarter of 2022. If management’s future 
estimate of key economic and market assumptions were to differ from its 
current assumptions, Citi could potentially experience material goodwill 
impairment charges in the future. Citi expects that the implementation of its 
new operating segments and reporting units in the first quarter of 2022, as 
well as the timing and sequencing of the sales of its Asia consumer banking 
businesses, may result in goodwill impairment.

For additional information regarding Citi’s goodwill impairment testing 

process, see the following Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements: 
Note 1 for Citi’s accounting policy for goodwill, and Note 3 for a description of 
Citi’s operating segments.

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Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Purchased credit card relationships
Credit card contract-related intangibles(1)
Core deposit intangibles
Other customer relationships
Present value of future profits
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other

Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)(2)

Total intangible assets

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Gross 
carrying 
amount

$ 5,579
3,912
39
429
31
183
37

$10,210
404

$10,614

Accumulated 
amortization

Net 
carrying 
amount

$4,348
1,372
39
305
29
—
26

$6,119
—

$1,231
2,540
—
124
2
183
11

$4,091
404

Gross 
carrying 
amount

$ 5,648
3,929
45
455
32
190
72

$10,371
336

Accumulated 
amortization

$4,229
1,276
44
314
30
—
67

$5,960
—

Net 
carrying 
amount

$1,419
2,653
1
141
2
190
5

$4,411
336

$6,119

$4,495

$10,707

$5,960

$4,747

(1)   Primarily reflects contract-related intangibles associated with the American Airlines, The Home Depot, Costco and AT&T credit card program agreements, which represented 97% of the aggregate net carrying amount 

as of December 31, 2021.

(2)  For additional information on Citi’s MSRs, see Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangible assets amortization expense was $360 million, $419 million 

and $564 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Intangible assets 
amortization expense is estimated to be $345 million in 2022, $347 million in 
2023, $367 million in 2024, $371 million in 2025 and $342 million in 2026.

The changes in intangible assets were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Purchased credit card relationships(1)
Credit card contract-related intangibles(2)
Core deposit intangibles
Other customer relationships
Present value of future profits
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other

Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)(3)

Total intangible assets

Net carrying 
amount at 
December 31, 
2020

Acquisitions/ 
renewals/ 
divestitures

Amortization

Impairments

FX  
translation 
and other

Net carrying 
amount at 
December 31, 
2021

$1,419
2,653
1
141
2
190
5

$4,411
336

$4,747

$(15)
29
—
20
—
—
29

$ 63

$(171)
(140)
(1)
(24)
—
—
(24)

$(360)

$ —
(1)
—
—
—
—
—

$ (1)

$ (2)
(1)
—
(13)
—
(7)
1

$(22)

$1,231
2,540
—
124
2
183
11

$4,091
404

$4,495

(1)  Reflects intangibles for the value of cardholder relationships, which are discrete from partner contract-related intangibles, and includes credit card accounts primarily in the Costco, Macy’s and Sears portfolios.
(2)  Primarily reflects contract-related intangibles associated with the American Airlines, The Home Depot, Costco and AT&T credit card program agreements, which represent 97% and 96% of the aggregate net carrying 

amount at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(3)  For additional information on Citi’s MSRs, including the rollforward from 2020 to 2021, see Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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17. DEBT

Short-Term Borrowings

December 31,

2021

2020

Weighted 
average 
coupon

Weighted 
average 
coupon

Balance

$10,022
7,988

0.22% $18,010
11,504
0.91

0.24%
0.48

$29,514

Balance

$ 9,026
6,992

$16,018
11,955

$27,973

In millions of dollars

Commercial paper
Bank(1)
Broker-dealer and other(2)

Total commercial paper
Other borrowings(3)

Total

Long-Term Debt

In millions of dollars

Citigroup Inc.(2)
Senior debt
Subordinated debt(3)
Trust preferred securities

Bank(4)
Senior debt

Broker-dealer(5)
Senior debt
Subordinated debt(3)

(1)  Represents Citibank entities as well as other bank entities.
(2)  Represents broker-dealer and other non-bank subsidiaries that are consolidated into Citigroup Inc., the 

Total

(3) 

parent holding company.
Includes borrowings from Federal Home Loan Banks and other market participants. At 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, collateralized short-term advances from Federal Home Loan Banks 
were $0.0 billion and $4.0 billion, respectively.

Borrowings under bank lines of credit may be at interest rates based on 
LIBOR, CD rates, the prime rate or bids submitted by the banks. Citigroup 
pays commitment fees for its lines of credit.

Some of Citigroup’s non-bank subsidiaries have credit facilities with 
Citigroup’s subsidiary depository institutions, including Citibank. Borrowings 
under these facilities are secured in accordance with Section 23A of the 
Federal Reserve Act.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (CGMHI) has borrowing 
agreements consisting of facilities that CGMHI has been advised are 
available, but where no contractual lending obligation exists. These 
arrangements are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure flexibility in 
meeting CGMHI’s short-term requirements.

Balances at 
December 31,

Weighted 
average 
coupon1)

Maturities

2021

2020

2.88% 2022–2098 $137,651 $142,197
26,636
4.65
1,730
6.30

2022–2046
2036–2067

25,560
1,734

1.54

2022–2039

23,567

44,742

0.84

2022–2070
— 2022–2046

65,652
210

55,896
485

2.94%

$254,374 $271,686

$226,870 $242,835
27,121
1,730

25,770
1,734

$254,374 $271,686

Senior debt
Subordinated debt(3)
Trust preferred securities

Total

(1)  The weighted average coupon excludes structured notes accounted for at fair value.
(2)  Represents the parent holding company.
(3) 
(4)  Represents Citibank entities as well as other bank entities. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, 

Includes notes that are subordinated within certain countries, regions or subsidiaries.

collateralized long-term advances from Federal Home Loan Banks were $5.3 billion and $10.9 billion, 
respectively.

(5)  Represents broker-dealer and other non-bank subsidiaries that are consolidated into Citigroup Inc., the 
parent holding company. Certain Citigroup consolidated hedging activities are also included in this line.

The Company issues both fixed- and variable-rate debt in a range of 
currencies. It uses derivative contracts, primarily interest rate swaps, to 
effectively convert a portion of its fixed-rate debt to variable-rate debt. The 
maturity structure of the derivatives generally corresponds to the maturity 
structure of the debt being hedged. In addition, the Company uses other 
derivative contracts to manage the foreign exchange impact of certain debt 
issuances. At December 31, 2021, the Company’s overall weighted average 
interest rate for long-term debt, excluding structured notes accounted for at 
fair value, was 2.94% on a contractual basis and 3.12% including the effects 
of derivative contracts.

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Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt obligations (based on final maturity dates) including trust preferred securities are as follows:

In millions of dollars

Citigroup Inc.
Bank
Broker-dealer

Total

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Thereafter

Total

$ 9,955
9,839
13,199

$14,440
4,227
11,813

$12,475
5,028
8,066

$16,798
473
3,995

$21,483
68
5,499

$ 89,794
3,932
23,290

$164,945
23,567
65,862

$32,993

$30,480

$25,569

$21,266

$27,050

$117,016

$254,374

The following table summarizes Citi’s outstanding trust preferred securities at December 31, 2021:

Trust
In millions of dollars, except securities and share amounts

Issuance 
date

Securities 
issued

Liquidation
value(1)

Coupon
rate(2)

Citigroup Capital III

Dec. 1996

194,053

$ 194

Citigroup Capital XIII

Sept. 2010

89,840,000

2,246

Citigroup Capital XVIII

June 2007

99,901

Total obligated

135

$ 2,575

7.625%
3 mo LIBOR 
+ 637 bps
3 mo sterling 
LIBOR + 
88.75 bps

Common 
shares 
issued 
to parent

6,003

1,000

Junior subordinated debentures owned by trust

Amount

Maturity

Redeemable 
by issuer 
beginning

$ 200

Dec. 1, 2036

Not redeemable

2,246

Oct. 30, 2040

Oct. 30, 2015

50

135

June 28, 2067

June 28, 2017

$2,581

Note: Distributions on the trust preferred securities and interest on the subordinated debentures are payable semiannually for Citigroup Capital III and Citigroup Capital XVIII and quarterly for Citigroup Capital XIII.
(1)  Represents the notional value received by outside investors from the trusts at the time of issuance. This differs from Citi’s balance sheet carrying value due primarily to unamortized discount and issuance costs.
(2) 

In each case, the coupon rate on the subordinated debentures is the same as that on the trust preferred securities.

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18. REGULATORY CAPITAL

Citigroup is subject to risk-based capital and leverage standards issued 
by the Federal Reserve Board, which constitute the U.S. Basel III rules. 
Citi’s U.S.-insured depository institution subsidiaries, including Citibank, 
are subject to similar standards issued by their respective primary 
bank regulatory agencies. These standards are used to evaluate capital 
adequacy and include the required minimums shown in the following 

table. The regulatory agencies are required by law to take specific, prompt 
corrective actions with respect to institutions that do not meet minimum 
capital standards.

The following table sets forth for Citigroup and Citibank the regulatory 
capital tiers, total risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets, 
Total Leverage Exposure, risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios:

In millions of dollars, except ratios

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)—
Standardized Approach
Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)— 
Advanced Approaches
Total risk-weighted assets—Standardized Approach
Total risk-weighted assets—Advanced Approaches
Quarterly adjusted average total assets(1)
Total Leverage Exposure(2)

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio(3)
Tier 1 Capital ratio(3)
Total Capital ratio(3)
Tier 1 Leverage ratio
Supplementary Leverage ratio

Stated 
minimum

Well- 
capitalized 
minimum

Citigroup(4)

Citibank(4)

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 149,305
169,568

$ 147,274
167,053

Well- 
capitalized 
minimum

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 148,548
150,679

$ 142,854
144,962

203,838

205,002

175,427

169,449

194,006
1,219,175
1,209,374
2,351,434
2,957,764

196,051
1,242,381
1,278,977
2,265,615
2,391,033

4.5%
6.0
8.0
4.0
3.0

N/A
6.0%
10.0
N/A
N/A

12.25%
13.91
16.04
7.21
5.73

11.51%
13.06
15.33
7.37
6.99

6.5%
8.0
10.0
5.0
6.0

166,921
1,066,015
1,017,774
1,716,596
2,236,839

161,447
1,054,056
1,047,088
1,667,105
2,172,052

13.93%
14.13
16.40
8.78
6.74

13.55%
13.75
15.42
8.70
6.67

(1)  Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator.
(2)  Supplementary Leverage ratio denominator.
(3)  Citigroup’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III Standardized Approach and the reportable Total Capital ratio was the lower derived under the 
Basel III Advanced Approaches framework as of December 31, 2021, whereas Citigroup’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital ratios as of December 31, 2020 were the lower 
derived under the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, Citibank’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III 
Standardized Approach, whereas the Total Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework.

(4)  Certain of the above prior-period amounts have been revised to conform with enhancements made in the current period.
N/A  Not applicable

As indicated in the table above, Citigroup and Citibank were “well 

capitalized” under the current federal bank regulatory agency definitions as 
of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Banking Subsidiaries—Constraints on Dividends
There are various legal limitations on the ability of Citigroup’s subsidiary 
depository institutions to extend credit, pay dividends or otherwise supply 
funds to Citigroup and its non-bank subsidiaries. The approval of the 
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is required if total dividends 
declared in any calendar year were to exceed amounts specified by the 
agency’s regulations.

In determining the dividends, each subsidiary depository institution 
must also consider its effect on applicable risk-based capital and leverage 
ratio requirements, as well as policy statements of the federal bank 
regulatory agencies that indicate that banking organizations should 
generally pay dividends out of current operating earnings. Citigroup received 
$6.2 billion and $2.3 billion in dividends from Citibank during 2021 and 
2020, respectively.

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19. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AOCI)

Changes in each component of Citigroup’s Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Balance, December 31, 2018
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Increase (decrease) due to amounts reclassified  
from AOCI

Change, net of taxes

Balance, December 31, 2019
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Increase (decrease) due to amounts reclassified  
from AOCI

Net 
unrealized 
gains (losses) 
on debt 
securities

Debt 
valuation 
adjustment 
(DVA)(1)

$(2,250)
3,065

(1,080)

$ 1,985

$ (265)
4,837

$

192
(1,151)

15

$ (1,136)

$ (944)
(490)

Cash flow 
hedges(2)

$ (728)
549

302

851

123
2,027

$

$

Benefit 
plans(3)

$(6,257)
(758)

206

$ (552)

$(6,809)
(287)

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
adjustment 
(CTA), net of 
hedges(4)(5)

$(28,070)
(321)

—

$

(321)

$(28,391)
(250)

(1,252)

15

(557)

232

—

Change, net of taxes

$ 3,585

$ (475)

$ 1,470

$

(55)

$

(250)

Balance, December 31, 2020
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Increase (decrease) due to amounts reclassified  
from AOCI

$ 3,320
(3,556)

$ (1,419)
121

$ 1,593
(679)

$(6,864)
797

$(28,641)
(2,537)

(378)

111

(813)

215

12

Change, net of taxes

$(3,934)

$

232

$(1,492)

$ 1,012

$ (2,525)

Balance, December 31, 2021

$ (614)

$(1,187)

$

101

$(5,852)

$(31,166)

Excluded 
component 
of fair 
value 
hedges

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)

$(57)
25

—

$ 25

$(32)
(15)

—

$(15)

$(47)
(11)

11

$ —

$(47)

$(37,170)
1,409

(557)

$

852

$(36,318)
5,822

(1,562)

$ 4,260

$(32,058)
(5,865)

(842)

$ (6,707)

$(38,765)

(1)  Reflects the after-tax valuation of Citi’s fair value option liabilities. See “Market Valuation Adjustments” in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)  Primarily driven by Citi’s pay fixed/receive floating interest rate swap programs that hedge the floating rates on liabilities.
(3)  Primarily reflects adjustments based on the quarterly actuarial valuations of the Company’s significant pension and postretirement plans, annual actuarial valuations of all other plans and amortization of amounts 

previously recognized in other comprehensive income.

(4)  Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Mexican peso, Euro, South Korean won, Chilean peso and Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar and changes in related tax effects and hedges for the year 
ended December 31, 2021. Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Mexican peso, Brazilian real, South Korean won and Euro against the U.S. dollar and changes in related tax effects and hedges 
for the year ended December 31, 2020. Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Indian rupee, Brazilian real, Chilean peso and Euro against the U.S. dollar and changes in related tax effects and 
hedges for the year ended December 31, 2019. Amounts recorded in the CTA component of AOCI remain in AOCI until the sale or substantial liquidation of the foreign entity, at which point such amounts related to the 
foreign entity are reclassified into earnings.

(5)  December 31, 2021 includes an approximate $475 million (after-tax) ($625 million pretax) currency translation adjustment (CTA) loss (net of hedges) associated with Citi’s agreement to sell its consumer banking 

business in Australia (see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). The loss on sale primarily reflects the impact of the CTA loss (net of hedges) already reflected in AOCI. Upon closing, the CTA-related balance 
will be removed from AOCI, resulting in a neutral impact from CTA to Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital.

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The pretax and after-tax changes in each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Balance, December 31, 2018
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities
Debt valuation adjustment (DVA)
Cash flow hedges
Benefit plans
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Excluded component of fair value hedges

Change

Balance, December 31, 2019
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities
Debt valuation adjustment (DVA)
Cash flow hedges
Benefit plans
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Excluded component of fair value hedges

Change

Balance, December 31, 2020
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities
Debt valuation adjustment (DVA)
Cash flow hedges
Benefit plans
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Excluded component of fair value hedges

Change

Balance, December 31, 2021

Pretax

Tax effect

After-tax

$ (44,082)
2,633
(1,473)
1,120
(671)
(332)
33

$ 1,310

$ (42,772)
4,799
(616)
1,925
(78)
(227)
(23)

$ 5,780

$ (36,992)
(5,301)
296
(1,969)
1,252
(2,671)
2

$ (8,391)

$(45,383)

$ 6,912
(648)
337
(269)
119
11
(8)

$ (458)

$ 6,454
(1,214)
141
(455)
23
(23)
8

$(1,520)

$ 4,934
1,367
(64)
477
(240)
146
(2)

$ 1,684

$ 6,618

$ (37,170)
1,985
(1,136)
851
(552)
(321)
25

$

852

$ (36,318)
3,585
(475)
1,470
(55)
(250)
(15)

$ 4,260

$ (32,058)
(3,934)
232
(1,492)
1,012
(2,525)
—

$ (6,707)

$(38,765)

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The Company recognized pretax (gains) losses related to amounts in AOCI reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income as follows:

In millions of dollars

Realized (gains) losses on sales of investments
Gross impairment losses

Subtotal, pretax
Tax effect

Net realized (gains) losses on investments, after-tax(1)

Realized DVA (gains) losses on fair value option liabilities, pretax
Tax effect

Net realized DVA, after-tax

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts

Subtotal, pretax
Tax effect

Amortization of cash flow hedges, after-tax(2)

Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost (benefit)
Net actuarial loss

Curtailment/settlement impact(3)

Subtotal, pretax
Tax effect

Amortization of benefit plans, after-tax(3)

Excluded component of fair value hedges, pretax

Tax effect

Excluded component of fair value hedges, after-tax

Foreign currency translation adjustment, pretax

Tax effect

Foreign currency translation adjustment, after-tax

Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, pretax
Total tax effect

Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, after-tax

Increase (decrease) in AOCI due to 
amounts reclassified to Consolidated 
Statement of Income

Year ended December 31,
2020

2019

2021

$ (665)
181

$ (484)
106

$ (378)

$

144
(33)

$

111

$(1,075)
4

$(1,071)
258

$ (813)

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

(23)
302
11

290
(75)

215

15
(4)

11

19
(7)

12

$(1,087)
245

$ (842)

$ (1,756)
109

$ (1,647)
395

$ (1,252)

$

$

20
(5)

15

$ (734)
4

$ (730)
173

$ (557)

$

$

$

(5)
322
(8)

309
(77)

232

$ —
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$ (2,048)
486

$ (1,562)

$ (1,474)
23

$ (1,451)
371

$ (1,080)

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

20
(5)

15

384
7

391
(89)

302

(12)
286
1

275
(69)

206

$ —
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$ (765)
208

$ (557)

(1)  The pretax amount is reclassified to Realized gains (losses) on sales of investments, net and Gross impairment losses in the Consolidated Statement of Income. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 

additional details.

(2)  See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(3)  See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

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20. PREFERRED STOCK

The following table summarizes the Company’s preferred stock outstanding:

Series A(1)
Series B(2)
Series D(3)
Series J(4)
Series K(5)
Series M(6)
Series P(7)
Series Q(8)
Series R(9)
Series S(10)
Series T(11)
Series U(12)
Series V(13)
Series W(14)
Series X(15)
Series Y(16)

Issuance date

Redeemable by 
issuer beginning

Dividend 
rate

October 29, 2012
December 13, 2012
April 30, 2013
September 19, 2013
October 31, 2013
April 30, 2014
April 24, 2015
August 12, 2015
November 13, 2015
February 2, 2016
April 25, 2016
September 12, 2019
January 23, 2020
December 10, 2020
February 18, 2021
October 20, 2021

January 30, 2023
February 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
September 30, 2023
November 15, 2023
May 15, 2024
May 15, 2025
August 15, 2020
November 15, 2020
February 12, 2021
August 15, 2026
September 12, 2024
January 30, 2025
December 10, 2025
February 18, 2026
October 20, 2026

5.950%
5.900
5.350
7.125
6.875
6.300
5.950
4.316
4.699
6.300
6.250
5.000
4.700
4.000
3.875
4.150

Redemption 
price per 
depositary 
share/preference 
share

$ 1,000
1,000
1,000
25
25
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
25
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000

Carrying value
in millions of dollars

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 1,500
750
1,250
950
1,495
1,750
2,000
—
—
—
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
2,300
1,000

$18,995

$ 1,500
750
1,250
950
1,495
1,750
2,000
1,250
1,500
1,035
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
—
—

$19,480

Number of 
depositary 
shares

1,500,000
750,000
1,250,000
38,000,000
59,800,000
1,750,000
2,000,000
1,250,000
1,500,000
41,400,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
2,300,000
1,000,000

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on January 30 and July 30 at a 
fixed rate until, but excluding, January 30, 2023, thereafter payable quarterly on January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 
at a fixed rate until, but excluding, February 15, 2023, thereafter payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on May 15 and November 15 at 
a fixed rate until, but excluding, May 15, 2023, thereafter payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, 
September 30 and December 30 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, September 30, 2023, thereafter payable quarterly on the same dates at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, 
August 15 and November 15 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, November 15, 2023, thereafter payable quarterly on the same dates at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on May 15 and November 15 at 
a fixed rate until, but excluding, May 15, 2024, thereafter payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on May 15 and November 
15 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, May 15, 2025, and thereafter payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.

(8)  The Series Q preferred stock was redeemed in full on May 17, 2021.
(9)  The Series R preferred stock was redeemed in full on May 17, 2021.
(10) The Series S preferred stock was redeemed in full on February 12, 2021.
(11) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 
at a fixed rate until, but excluding, August 15, 2026, thereafter payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.

(12) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on March 12 and September 12 
at a fixed rate until, but excluding, September 12, 2024, thereafter payable quarterly on March 12, June 12, September 12 and December 12 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.

(13) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable semiannually on January 30 and July 30 at a 
fixed rate until, but excluding, January 30, 2025, thereafter payable quarterly on January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30 at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.

(14) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable quarterly on March 10, June 10, 

September 10 and December 10 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, December 10, 2025, thereafter payable quarterly on the same dates at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board 
of Directors.

(15) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable quarterly on February 18, May 18, August 18 

and November 18 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, February 18, 2026, thereafter payable quarterly on the same dates at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.

(16) Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends are payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 

and November 15 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, November 15, 2026, thereafter payable quarterly on the same dates at a floating rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.

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The variable interest holder, if any, that has a controlling financial 

interest in a VIE is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and must 
consolidate the VIE. 

The Company must evaluate each VIE to understand the purpose 
and design of the entity, the role the Company had in the entity’s design 
and its involvement in the VIE’s ongoing activities. The Company then 
must evaluate which activities most significantly impact the economic 
performance of the VIE and who has the power to direct such activities.
For those VIEs where the Company determines that it has the power 
to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic 
performance, the Company must then evaluate its economic interests, if any, 
and determine whether it could absorb losses or receive benefits that could 
potentially be significant to the VIE. When evaluating whether the Company 
has an obligation to absorb losses that could potentially be significant, it 
considers the maximum exposure to such loss without consideration of 
probability. Such obligations could be in various forms, including, but not 
limited to, debt and equity investments, guarantees, liquidity agreements and 
certain derivative contracts.

In various other transactions, the Company may (i) act as a derivative 

counterparty (e.g., interest rate swap, cross-currency swap or purchaser 
of credit protection under a credit default swap or total return swap where 
the Company pays the total return on certain assets to the SPE), (ii) act as 
underwriter or placement agent, (iii) provide administrative, trustee or other 
services or (iv) make a market in debt securities or other instruments issued 
by VIEs. The Company generally considers such involvement, by itself, not 
to be variable interests and thus not an indicator of power or potentially 
significant benefits or losses. 

21. SECURITIZATIONS AND VARIABLE INTEREST 
ENTITIES

Uses of Special Purpose Entities
A special purpose entity (SPE) is an entity designed to fulfill a specific limited 
need of the company that organized it. The principal uses of SPEs by Citi are 
to assist clients in securitizing their financial assets and to create investment 
products for clients and to obtain liquidity and optimize capital efficiency 
by securitizing certain of Citi’s financial assets. SPEs may be organized in 
various legal forms, including trusts, partnerships or corporations. In a 
securitization, through the SPE’s issuance of debt and equity instruments, 
certificates, commercial paper or other notes of indebtedness, the company 
transferring assets to the SPE converts all (or a portion) of those assets into 
cash before they would have been realized in the normal course of business. 
These issuances are recorded on the balance sheet of the SPE, which may 
or may not be consolidated onto the balance sheet of the company that 
organized the SPE.

Investors usually have recourse only to the assets in the SPE, but may 
also benefit from other credit enhancements, such as a collateral account, 
a line of credit or a liquidity facility, such as a liquidity put option or asset 
purchase agreement. Because of these enhancements, the SPE issuances 
typically obtain a more favorable credit rating than the transferor could 
obtain for its own debt issuances. This results in less expensive financing 
costs than unsecured debt. The SPE may also enter into derivative contracts 
in order to convert the yield or currency of the underlying assets to match 
the needs of the SPE investors or to limit or change the credit risk of the SPE. 
Citigroup may be the provider of certain credit enhancements as well as the 
counterparty to any related derivative contracts.

Most of Citigroup’s SPEs are variable interest entities (VIEs).

Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 
Investors that finance the VIE through debt or equity interests or other 
counterparties providing other forms of support, such as guarantees, certain 
fee arrangements or certain types of derivative contracts, are variable interest 
holders in the entity.

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Citigroup’s involvement with consolidated and unconsolidated VIEs with which the Company holds significant variable interests or has continuing 

involvement through servicing a majority of the assets in a VIE is presented below:

As of December 31, 2021

Maximum exposure to loss in significant unconsolidated VIEs(1)
Funded exposures(2)

Unfunded exposures

Total 
involvement 
with SPE 
assets

Consolidated 
VIE/SPE 
assets

Significant 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets(3)

Debt 
investments

Equity 
investments

Funding 
commitments

Guarantees 
and 
derivatives

Total

$ 31,518

$31,518

$

—

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ — $ —

113,641
60,851

14,018
8,302
246,632

3,251
20,597
904
498
—

—
632

14,018
—
11,085

905
3
297
179
—

113,641
60,219

—
8,302
235,547

2,346
20,594
607
319
—

1,582
2,479

—
2,636
32,242

2
2,512
75
—
—

—
—

—
—
1,139

—
3,617
—
—
—

—
5

—
—
12,189

1,498
3,562
—
12
—

43
1,625
— 2,484

—
—
— 2,636
— 45,570

— 1,500
— 9,691
299
224
13
1
—
—

In millions of dollars

Credit card securitizations
Mortgage securitizations(4)
U.S. agency-sponsored
Non-agency-sponsored

Citi-administered asset-backed commercial 
paper conduits 
Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
Asset-based financing(5)
Municipal securities tender option bond 
trusts (TOBs)
Municipal investments
Client intermediation
Investment funds
Other

Total

$500,212

$58,637

$441,575

$ 41,528

$ 4,756

$17,266

$268 $ 63,818

As of December 31, 2020

Maximum exposure to loss in significant unconsolidated VIEs(1)

Funded exposures(2)

Unfunded exposures

Total 
involvement 
with SPE 
assets

Consolidated 
VIE/SPE  
assets

Significant 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets(3)

Debt 
investments

Equity 
investments

Funding 
commitments

Guarantees 
and 
derivatives

Total

$ 32,423

$32,423

$

—

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ — $ —

123,999
46,132

16,730
18,332
222,274

3,349
20,335
1,352
488
0

—
939

16,730
—
8,069

835
—
910
153
0

123,999
45,193

—
18,332
214,205

2,514
20,335
442
335
0

1,948
2,550

—
4,273
25,153

0
2,569
88
—
0

—
—

—
—
1,587

—
4,056
—
—
—

—
2

—
—
9,114

1,611
3,041
—
15
—

61
1

2,009
2,553

—
—
— 4,273
— 35,854

— 1,611
— 9,666
144
56
15
—
0
—

In millions of dollars

Credit card securitizations
Mortgage securitizations(4)
U.S. agency-sponsored
Non-agency-sponsored

Citi-administered asset-backed commercial 
paper conduits
Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
Asset-based financing(5)
Municipal securities tender option bond 
trusts (TOBs)
Municipal investments
Client intermediation
Investment funds
Other

Total

$ 485,414

$60,059

$425,355

$ 36,581

$ 5,643

$13,783

$118 $ 56,125

(1)  The definition of maximum exposure to loss is included in the text that follows this table.
(2) 
Included on Citigroup’s December 31, 2021 and 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)  A significant unconsolidated VIE is an entity in which the Company has any variable interest or continuing involvement considered to be significant, regardless of the likelihood of loss.
(4)  Citigroup mortgage securitizations also include agency and non-agency (private label) re-securitization activities. These re-securitization SPEs are not consolidated. See “Re-securitizations” below for further discussion.
Included within this line are loans to third-party sponsored private equity funds, which represent $100 billion and $78 billion in unconsolidated VIE assets and $497 million and $425 million in maximum exposure to 
(5) 
loss as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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The asset balances for consolidated VIEs represent the carrying amounts 

of the assets consolidated by the Company. The carrying amount may 
represent the amortized cost or the current fair value of the assets depending 
on the classification of the asset (e.g., loan or security) and the associated 
accounting model ascribed to that classification.

The asset balances for unconsolidated VIEs in which the Company has 
significant involvement represent the most current information available to 
the Company. In most cases, the asset balances represent an amortized cost 
basis without regard to impairments, unless fair value information is readily 
available to the Company.

The maximum funded exposure represents the balance sheet carrying 

amount of the Company’s investment in the VIE. It reflects the initial 
amount of cash invested in the VIE, adjusted for any accrued interest 
and cash principal payments received. The carrying amount may also be 
adjusted for increases or declines in fair value or any impairment in value 
recognized in earnings. The maximum exposure of unfunded positions 
represents the remaining undrawn committed amount, including liquidity 
and credit facilities provided by the Company or the notional amount of 
a derivative instrument considered to be a variable interest. In certain 
transactions, the Company has entered into derivative instruments or other 
arrangements that are not considered variable interests in the VIE (e.g., 
interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps or where the Company is the 
purchaser of credit protection under a credit default swap or total return 
swap where the Company pays the total return on certain assets to the SPE). 
Receivables under such arrangements are not included in the maximum 
exposure amounts.

The previous tables do not include:

•  certain venture capital investments made by some of the Company’s 

private equity subsidiaries, as the Company accounts for these investments 
in accordance with the Investment Company Audit Guide (codified in 
ASC 946);

•  certain investment funds for which the Company provides investment 

management services and personal estate trusts for which the Company 
provides administrative, trustee and/or investment management services;
•  certain third-party sponsored private equity funds to which the Company 
provides secured credit facilities. The Company has no decision-making 
power and does not consolidate these funds, some of which may meet 
the definition of a VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss 
is generally limited to a loan or lending-related commitment. As of 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s maximum exposure to 
loss related to these deals was $55.6 billion and $57.0 billion, respectively 
(for more information on these positions, see Notes 14 and 26 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements);

•  certain VIEs structured by third parties in which the Company holds 
securities in inventory, as these investments are made on arm’s-
length terms; 

•  certain positions in mortgage- and asset-backed securities held by 
the Company, which are classified as Trading account assets or 
Investments, in which the Company has no other involvement with 
the related securitization entity deemed to be significant (for more 
information on these positions, see Notes 13 and 24 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements); 

•  certain representations and warranties exposures in Citigroup residential 
mortgage securitizations, in which the original mortgage loan balances 
are no longer outstanding; and

•  VIEs such as trust preferred securities trusts used in connection with the 
Company’s funding activities. The Company does not have a variable 
interest in these trusts.

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Funding Commitments for Significant Unconsolidated VIEs—Liquidity Facilities and Loan Commitments
The following table presents the notional amount of liquidity facilities and loan commitments that are classified as funding commitments in the VIE 
tables above:

In millions of dollars

Non-agency-sponsored mortgage securitizations
Asset-based financing
Municipal securities tender option bond trusts (TOBs)
Municipal investments
Investment funds
Other

Total funding commitments

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Liquidity facilities

Loan/equity 
commitments

Liquidity facilities

Loan/equity 
commitments

$ —
—
1,498
—
—
—

$1,498

$

5
12,189
—
3,562
12
—

$15,768

$ —
—
1,611
—
—
—

$1,611

$

2
9,114
—
3,041
15
—

$12,172

Consolidated VIEs
The Company engages in on-balance sheet securitizations, which are 
securitizations that do not qualify for sales treatment; thus, the assets 
remain on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet, and any proceeds received are 
recognized as secured liabilities. In general, the third-party investors in the 
obligations of consolidated VIEs have legal recourse only to the assets of the 
respective VIEs and do not have such recourse to the Company, except where 
Citi has provided a guarantee to the investors or is the counterparty to certain 
derivative transactions involving the VIE. Thus, Citigroup’s maximum legal 

exposure to loss related to consolidated VIEs is significantly less than the 
carrying value of the consolidated VIE assets due to outstanding third-party 
financing. Intercompany assets and liabilities are excluded from Citi’s 
Consolidated Balance Sheet. All VIE assets are restricted from being sold or 
pledged as collateral. The cash flows from these assets are the only source 
used to pay down the associated liabilities, which are non-recourse to Citi’s 
general assets. See the Consolidated Balance Sheet for more information 
about these Consolidated VIE assets and liabilities. 

Significant Interests in Unconsolidated VIEs—Balance Sheet Classification
The following table presents the carrying amounts and classification of significant variable interests in unconsolidated VIEs:

In billions of dollars

Cash
Trading account assets
Investments
Total loans, net of allowance
Other

Total assets

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ —
1.4
8.8
35.4
0.8

$46.4

$ —
2.0
10.6
29.3
0.3

$42.2

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Credit Card Securitizations
The Company securitizes credit card receivables through trusts established to 
purchase the receivables. Citigroup transfers receivables into the trusts on a 
non-recourse basis. Credit card securitizations are revolving securitizations: 
as customers pay their credit card balances, the cash proceeds are used to 
purchase new receivables and replenish the receivables in the trust.

Substantially all of the Company’s credit card securitization activity is 
through two trusts—Citibank Credit Card Master Trust (Master Trust) and 
Citibank Omni Trust (Omni Trust), with the substantial majority through 
the Master Trust. These trusts are consolidated entities because, as servicer, 

Citigroup has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact 
the economic performance of the trusts. Citigroup holds a seller’s interest 
and certain securities issued by the trusts, which could result in exposure 
to potentially significant losses or benefits from the trusts. Accordingly, the 
transferred credit card receivables remain on Citi’s Consolidated Balance 
Sheet with no gain or loss recognized. The debt issued by the trusts to third 
parties is included on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

Citi utilizes securitizations as one of the sources of funding for its business 

in North America. The following table reflects amounts related to the 
Company’s securitized credit card receivables:

In billions of dollars

Ownership interests in principal amount of trust credit card receivables

Sold to investors via trust-issued securities
Retained by Citigroup as trust-issued securities
Retained by Citigroup via non-certificated interests

Total

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 9.7
7.2
16.1

$ 33.0

$15.7
7.9
11.1

$34.7

The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to 

Citigroup’s credit card securitizations:

In billions of dollars

Proceeds from new securitizations
Pay down of maturing notes

2021

$ —
(6.0)

2020

$ 0.3
(4.3)

2019

$ —
(7.6)

Master Trust Liabilities (at Par Value)
The Master Trust issues fixed- and floating-rate term notes. Some of the term 
notes may be issued to multi-seller commercial paper conduits. The weighted 
average maturity of the third-party term notes issued by the Master Trust was 
3.6 years as of December 31, 2021 and 2.9 years as of December 31, 2020.

Managed Loans
After securitization of credit card receivables, the Company continues to 
maintain credit card customer account relationships and provides servicing 
for receivables transferred to the trusts. As a result, the Company considers 
the securitized credit card receivables to be part of the business it manages. 
As Citigroup consolidates the credit card trusts, all managed securitized card 
receivables are on-balance sheet.

Funding, Liquidity Facilities and Subordinated Interests
As noted above, Citigroup securitizes credit card receivables through two 
securitization trusts—Master Trust and Omni Trust. The liabilities of the 
trusts are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, excluding those 
retained by Citigroup.

In billions of dollars

Term notes issued to third parties
Term notes retained by Citigroup affiliates

Total Master Trust liabilities

Dec. 31, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$ 8.4
2.2

$10.6

$13.9
2.7

$16.6

Omni Trust Liabilities (at Par Value)
The Omni Trust issues fixed- and floating-rate term notes, some of which are 
purchased by multi-seller commercial paper conduits. The weighted average 
maturity of the third-party term notes issued by the Omni Trust was 1.6 years 
as of December 31, 2021 and 1.1 years as of December 31, 2020.

In billions of dollars

Term notes issued to third parties
Term notes retained by Citigroup affiliates

Total Omni Trust liabilities

Dec. 31, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

$1.3
5.0

$6.3

$1.8
5.2

$7.0

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Mortgage Securitizations
Citigroup provides a wide range of mortgage loan products to a diverse 
customer base. Once originated, the Company often securitizes these loans 
through the use of VIEs. These VIEs are funded through the issuance of trust 
certificates backed solely by the transferred assets. These certificates have 
the same life as the transferred assets. In addition to providing a source of 
liquidity and less expensive funding, securitizing these assets also reduces 
Citi’s credit exposure to the borrowers. These mortgage loan securitizations 
are primarily non-recourse, thereby effectively transferring the risk of future 
credit losses to the purchasers of the securities issued by the trust.

Citi’s U.S. consumer mortgage business generally retains the servicing 
rights and in certain instances retains investment securities, interest-only 
strips and residual interests in future cash flows from the trusts and also 
provides servicing for a limited number of ICG securitizations. Citi’s ICG 
business may hold investment securities pursuant to credit risk retention 
rules or in connection with secondary market-making activities. 

The Company securitizes mortgage loans generally through either a U.S. 
government-sponsored agency, such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie 
Mac (U.S. agency-sponsored mortgages), or private label (non-agency-
sponsored mortgages) securitization. Citi is not the primary beneficiary 
of its U.S. agency-sponsored mortgage securitization entities because 

Citigroup does not have the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that 
most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. Therefore, Citi 
does not consolidate these U.S. agency-sponsored mortgage securitization 
entities. Substantially all of the consumer loans sold or securitized through 
non-consolidated trusts by Citigroup are U.S. prime residential mortgage 
loans. Retained interests in non-consolidated agency-sponsored mortgage 
securitization trusts are classified as Trading account assets, except for 
MSRs, which are included in Other assets on Citigroup’s Consolidated 
Balance Sheet.

Citigroup does not consolidate certain non-agency-sponsored mortgage 
securitization entities because Citi is either not the servicer with the power 
to direct the significant activities of the entity or Citi is the servicer, but the 
servicing relationship is deemed to be a fiduciary relationship; therefore, Citi 
is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the entity.

In certain instances, the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities 

that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance and 
(ii) the obligation to either absorb losses or the right to receive benefits 
that could be potentially significant to its non-agency-sponsored mortgage 
securitization entities and, therefore, is the primary beneficiary and, thus, 
consolidates the VIE.

The following tables summarize selected cash flow information and retained interests related to Citigroup mortgage securitizations:

In billions of dollars

Principal securitized
Proceeds from new securitizations(1)
Contractual servicing fees received
Cash flows received on retained interests and other net cash flows
Purchases of previously transferred financial assets

2021

2020

2019

U.S. agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Non-agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

U.S. agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Non-agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

U.S. agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Non-agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

$6.1
6.4
0.1
—
0.2

$25.2
25.4
—
0.1
—

$ 9.4
10.0
0.1
—
0.4

$11.3
11.4
—
—
—

$5.3
5.5
0.1
—
0.2

$15.6
15.5
—
—
—

Note: Excludes re-securitization transactions.
(1)  The proceeds from new securitizations in 2019 include $0.2 billion related to personal loan securitizations.

For non-consolidated mortgage securitization entities where the transfer 
of loans to the VIE meets the conditions for sale accounting, Citi recognizes 
a gain or loss based on the difference between the carrying value of the 
transferred assets and the proceeds received (generally cash but may be 
beneficial interests or servicing rights).

Agency and non-agency securitization gains for the year ended 
December 31, 2021 were $3.9 million and $493.4 million, respectively. 
Agency and non-agency securitization gains for the year ended 
December 31, 2020 were $88.4 million and $139.4 million, respectively, 
and $16 million and $73.4 million, respectively, for the year ended 
December 31, 2019.

2021

2020

In millions of dollars

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)
Subordinated 
interests

Senior 
interests(2)

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)
Subordinated 
interests

Senior 
interests

Carrying value of retained interests(3)

$374

$1,452

$955

$315

$1,210

$145

(1)  Disclosure of non-agency-sponsored mortgages as senior and subordinated interests is indicative of the interests’ position in the capital structure of the securitization.
(2)  Senior interests in non-agency-sponsored mortgages include $73 million related to personal loan securitizations at December 31, 2021.
(3)  Retained interests consist of Level 2 and Level 3 assets depending on the observability of significant inputs. See Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about fair value measurements.

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Key assumptions used in measuring the fair value of retained interests at the date of sale or securitization of mortgage receivables were as follows:

Weighted average discount rate
Weighted average constant prepayment rate
Weighted average anticipated net credit losses(2)
Weighted average life

Weighted average discount rate
Weighted average constant prepayment rate
Weighted average anticipated net credit losses(2)
Weighted average life

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

December 31, 2021

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)
Subordinated 
interests

Senior 
interests

8.7%
5.5%
 NM
7.4 years

2.2%
6.3%
1.8%

2.8%
11.0%
1.0%

3.9 years

5.4 years

December 31, 2020

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

5.4%
25.8%
 NM
4.8 years

1.7%
3.4%
1.7%

3.0%
25.0%
0.5%

3.8 years

2.3 years

(1)  Disclosure of non-agency-sponsored mortgages as senior and subordinated interests is indicative of the interests’ position in the capital structure of the securitization.
(2)  Anticipated net credit losses represent estimated loss severity associated with defaulted mortgage loans underlying the mortgage securitizations disclosed above. Anticipated net credit losses, in this instance, do not 

represent total credit losses incurred to date, nor do they represent credit losses expected on retained interests in mortgage securitizations.

NM  Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.

The interests retained by the Company range from highly rated and/or senior in the capital structure to unrated and/or residual interests. Key assumptions 

used in measuring the fair value of retained interests in securitizations of mortgage receivables at period end were as follows:

Weighted average discount rate
Weighted average constant prepayment rate
Weighted average anticipated net credit losses(2)
Weighted average life

Weighted average discount rate
Weighted average constant prepayment rate
Weighted average anticipated net credit losses(2)
Weighted average life

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

December 31, 2021

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)
Subordinated 
interests

Senior 
interests

3.7%
14.5%
NM
5.1 years

16.2%
6.8%
1.0%

4.0%
9.0%
2.0%

8.8 years

18.0 years

December 31, 2020

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages(1)

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

5.9%
22.7%
 NM
4.5 years

7.2%
5.3%
1.2%

4.3%
4.7%
1.4%

5.3 years

4.7 years

(1)  Disclosure of non-agency-sponsored mortgages as senior and subordinated interests is indicative of the interests’ position in the capital structure of the securitization.
(2)  Anticipated net credit losses represent estimated loss severity associated with defaulted mortgage loans underlying the mortgage securitizations disclosed above. Anticipated net credit losses, in this instance, do not 

represent total credit losses incurred to date, nor do they represent credit losses expected on retained interests in mortgage securitizations.

NM  Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.

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The sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% in each of the key assumptions is presented in the tables below. The negative effect 
of each change is calculated independently, holding all other assumptions constant. Because the key assumptions may not be independent, the net effect of 
simultaneous adverse changes in the key assumptions may be less than the sum of the individual effects shown below.

In millions of dollars

Discount rate

Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%
Constant prepayment rate
Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%
Anticipated net credit losses
Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%

In millions of dollars

Discount rate

Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%
Constant prepayment rate
Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%
Anticipated net credit losses
Adverse change of 10%
Adverse change of 20%

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

December 31, 2021

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages
Subordinated 
Senior 
interests
interests

$ (6)
(11)

(19)
(37)

NM
NM

$ (1)
(1)

—
—

—
—

U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

December 31, 2020

Non-agency-sponsored mortgages
Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

$ (8)
(15)

(21)
(40)

NM
NM

$—
(1)

—
—

—
—

$—
—

—
—

—
—

$ (1)
(1)

—
—

—
—

NM  Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.

The following table includes information about loan delinquencies and liquidation losses for assets held in non-consolidated, non-agency-sponsored 

securitization entities:

In billions of dollars, except liquidation losses in millions

Securitized assets
2020
2021

90 days past due
2020
2021

Liquidation losses
2020
2021

Securitized assets
Residential mortgages(1)
Commercial and other

Total

(1)  Securitized assets include $0.2 billion of personal loan securitizations as of December 31, 2021. 

$29.2
26.2

$55.4

$16.9
23.9

$40.8

$0.4
—

$0.4

$0.5
—

$0.5

$10.6
—

$10.6

$26.2
—

$26.2

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Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs)
In connection with the securitization of mortgage loans, Citi’s U.S. consumer 
mortgage business generally retains the servicing rights, which entitle 
the Company to a future stream of cash flows based on the outstanding 
principal balances of the loans and the contractual servicing fee. Failure to 
service the loans in accordance with contractual requirements may lead to a 
termination of the servicing rights and the loss of future servicing fees.

These transactions create intangible assets referred to as MSRs, which are 
recorded at fair value on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of 
Citi’s capitalized MSRs was $404 million and $336 million at December 31, 
2021 and 2020, respectively. The MSRs correspond to principal loan balances 
of $47 billion and $53 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following table summarizes the changes in capitalized MSRs:

In millions of dollars

Balance, beginning of year
Originations
Changes in fair value of MSRs due to changes in inputs and 
assumptions
Other changes(1)
Sales of MSRs

2021

$ 336
92

43
(67)
—

2020

$ 495
123

(204)
(78)
—

Balance, as of December 31

$ 404

$ 336

(1)  Represents changes due to customer payments and passage of time.

The fair value of the MSRs is primarily affected by changes in 

prepayments of mortgages that result from shifts in mortgage interest rates. 
Specifically, higher interest rates tend to lead to declining prepayments, 
which causes the fair value of the MSRs to increase. In managing this risk, 
Citigroup economically hedges a significant portion of the value of its MSRs 
through the use of interest rate derivative contracts, forward purchase and 
sale commitments of mortgage-backed securities and purchased securities, 
all classified as Trading account assets.

The Company receives fees during the course of servicing previously 

securitized mortgages. The amounts of these fees were as follows:

In millions of dollars

Servicing fees
Late fees
Ancillary fees

Total MSR fees

2021

$131
3
—

$134

2020

$142
5
—

$147

2019

$148
8
1

$157

In the Consolidated Statement of Income these fees are primarily classified 

as Commissions and fees, and changes in MSR fair values are classified as 
Other revenue.

Re-securitizations
The Company engages in re-securitization transactions in which debt 
securities are transferred to a VIE in exchange for new beneficial interests. 
Citi did not transfer non-agency (private label) securities to re-securitization 
entities during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. These securities 
are backed by either residential or commercial mortgages and are often 
structured on behalf of clients.

As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Citi held no retained 

interests in private label re-securitization transactions structured by Citi.
The Company also re-securitizes U.S. government-agency-guaranteed 
mortgage-backed (agency) securities. During the years ended December 
31, 2021 and 2020, Citi transferred agency securities with a fair value 
of approximately $46.6 billion and $42.8 billion, respectively, to 
re-securitization entities.

As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of Citi-retained interests in agency 

re-securitization transactions structured by Citi totaled approximately 
$1.2 billion (including $641 million related to re-securitization transactions 
executed in 2021) compared to $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2020 
(including $916 million related to re-securitization transactions executed in 
2020), which is recorded in Trading account assets. The original fair values 
of agency re-securitization transactions in which Citi holds a retained interest 
as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were approximately $78.4 billion and 
$83.6 billion, respectively.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not consolidate any 

private label or agency re-securitization entities.

Citi-Administered Asset-Backed Commercial 
Paper Conduits
The Company is active in the asset-backed commercial paper conduit 
business as administrator of several multi-seller commercial paper conduits 
and also as a service provider to single-seller and other commercial paper 
conduits sponsored by third parties.

Citi’s multi-seller commercial paper conduits are designed to provide 
the Company’s clients access to low-cost funding in the commercial paper 
markets. The conduits purchase assets from or provide financing facilities to 
clients and are funded by issuing commercial paper to third-party investors. 
The conduits generally do not purchase assets originated by Citi. The funding 
of the conduits is facilitated by the liquidity support and credit enhancements 
provided by the Company.

As administrator to Citi’s conduits, the Company is generally responsible 
for selecting and structuring assets purchased or financed by the conduits, 
making decisions regarding the funding of the conduits, including 
determining the tenor and other features of the commercial paper issued, 
monitoring the quality and performance of the conduits’ assets and 
facilitating the operations and cash flows of the conduits. In return, the 
Company earns structuring fees from customers for individual transactions 
and earns an administration fee from the conduit, which is equal to the 
income from the client program and liquidity fees of the conduit after 
payment of conduit expenses. This administration fee is fairly stable, since 
most risks and rewards of the underlying assets are passed back to the clients. 
Once the asset pricing is negotiated, most ongoing income, costs and fees are 
relatively stable as a percentage of the conduit’s size.

The conduits administered by Citi do not generally invest in liquid 
securities that are formally rated by third parties. The assets are privately 
negotiated and structured transactions that are generally designed to be 
held by the conduit, rather than actively traded and sold. The yield earned 
by the conduit on each asset is generally tied to the rate on the commercial 
paper issued by the conduit, thus passing interest rate risk to the client. 
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credit enhancement features provided by the third-party client seller, 
including over-collateralization, cash and excess spread collateral accounts, 
direct recourse or third-party guarantees. These credit enhancements are 
sized with the objective of approximating a credit rating of A or above, 
based on Citi’s internal risk ratings. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, 
the commercial paper conduits administered by Citi had approximately 
$14.0 billion and $16.7 billion of purchased assets outstanding, respectively, 
and had incremental funding commitments with clients of approximately 
$18.3 billion and $17.1 billion, respectively.

Substantially all of the funding of the conduits is in the form of 

short-term commercial paper. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the weighted 
average remaining lives of the commercial paper issued by the conduits were 
approximately 70 and 54 days, respectively.

The primary credit enhancement provided to the conduit investors is in 
the form of transaction-specific credit enhancements described above. Each 
asset purchased by the conduit is structured with transaction-specific credit 
enhancement features provided by the third-party client seller, including 
over-collateralization, cash and excess spread collateral accounts, direct 
recourse or third-party guarantees. These credit enhancements are sized 
with the objective of approximating a credit rating of A or above, based 
on Citi’s internal risk ratings. In addition to the transaction-specific credit 
enhancements, the conduits, other than the government- guaranteed loan 
conduit, have obtained letters of credit from the Company, which equal at 
least 8% to 10% of the conduit’s assets with a minimum of $200 million. 
The letters of credit provided by the Company to the conduits total 
approximately $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2021 and $1.5 billion as of 
December 31, 2020. The net result across multi-seller conduits administered 
by the Company is that, in the event that defaulted assets exceed the 
transaction-specific credit enhancements described above, any losses in 
each conduit are allocated first to the Company and then to the commercial 
paper investors.

Citigroup also provides the conduits with two forms of liquidity 
agreements that are used to provide funding to the conduits in the event 
of a market disruption, among other events. Each asset of the conduits is 
supported by a transaction-specific liquidity facility in the form of an asset 
purchase agreement (APA). Under the APA, the Company has generally 
agreed to purchase non-defaulted eligible receivables from the conduit at 
par. The APA is not designed to provide credit support to the conduit, as it 
generally does not permit the purchase of defaulted or impaired assets. Any 
funding under the APA will likely subject the underlying conduit clients to 
increased interest costs. In addition, the Company provides the conduits with 
program-wide liquidity in the form of short-term lending commitments. 
Under these commitments, the Company has agreed to lend to the conduits 
in the event of a short-term disruption in the commercial paper market, 
subject to specified conditions. The Company receives fees for providing 
both types of liquidity agreements and considers these fees to be on fair 
market terms.

Finally, Citi is one of several named dealers in the commercial paper 
issued by the conduits and earns a market-based fee for providing such 
services. Along with third-party dealers, the Company makes a market 

in the commercial paper and may from time to time fund commercial 
paper pending sale to a third party. On specific dates with less liquidity 
in the market, the Company may hold in inventory commercial paper 
issued by conduits administered by the Company, as well as conduits 
administered by third parties. Separately, in the normal course of business, 
Citi purchases commercial paper, including commercial paper issued by 
Citigroup’s conduits. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company owned 
$4.9 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively, of the commercial paper issued by 
its administered conduits. The Company’s investments were not driven by 
market illiquidity and the Company is not obligated under any agreement to 
purchase the commercial paper issued by the conduits.

The asset-backed commercial paper conduits are consolidated by Citi. 

The Company has determined that, through its roles as administrator 
and liquidity provider, it has the power to direct the activities that most 
significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. These powers 
include its ability to structure and approve the assets purchased by the 
conduits, its ongoing surveillance and credit mitigation activities, its ability 
to sell or repurchase assets out of the conduits and its liability management. 
In addition, as a result of all the Company’s involvement described above, it 
was concluded that Citi has an economic interest that could potentially be 
significant. However, the assets and liabilities of the conduits are separate and 
apart from those of Citigroup. No assets of any conduit are available to satisfy 
the creditors of Citigroup or any of its other subsidiaries.

Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)
A collateralized loan obligation (CLO) is a VIE that purchases a portfolio 
of assets consisting primarily of non-investment grade corporate loans. 
CLOs issue multiple tranches of debt and equity to investors to fund the 
asset purchases and pay upfront expenses associated with forming the 
CLO. A third-party asset manager is contracted by the CLO to purchase 
the underlying assets from the open market and monitor the credit risk 
associated with those assets. Over the term of a CLO, the asset manager directs 
purchases and sales of assets in a manner consistent with the CLO’s asset 
management agreement and indenture. In general, the CLO asset manager 
will have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly 
impact the economic performance of the CLO. Investors in a CLO, through 
their ownership of debt and/or equity in it, can also direct certain activities of 
the CLO, including removing its asset manager under limited circumstances, 
optionally redeeming the notes, voting on amendments to the CLO’s 
operating documents and other activities. A CLO has a finite life, typically 
12 years.

Citi serves as a structuring and placement agent with respect to the CLOs. 

Typically, the debt and equity of the CLOs are sold to third-party investors. 
On occasion, certain Citi entities may purchase some portion of a CLO’s 
liabilities for investment purposes. In addition, Citi may purchase, typically 
in the secondary market, certain securities issued by the CLOs to support its 
market-making activities.

The Company generally does not have the power to direct the activities 
that most significantly impact the economic performance of the CLOs, as this 
power is generally held by a third-party asset manager of the CLO. As such, 
those CLOs are not consolidated.

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The following tables summarize selected cash flow information and 

retained interests related to Citigroup CLOs:

In billions of dollars

2021

2020

2019

Principal securitized
Proceeds from new securitizations
Cash flows received on retained interests  
and other net cash flows
Purchases of previously transferred financial assets

$ —
—

1.1
0.2

$0.1
0.1

—
—

$ —
—

—
—

In millions of dollars

Dec. 31, 
2021

Dec. 31, 
2020

Dec. 31, 
2019

Municipal Securities Tender Option Bond (TOB) Trusts
Municipal TOB trusts may hold fixed- or floating-rate, taxable or tax-
exempt securities issued by state and local governments and municipalities. 
TOB trusts are typically structured as single-issuer entities whose assets are 
purchased from either the Company or from other investors in the municipal 
securities market. TOB trusts finance the purchase of their municipal assets 
by issuing two classes of certificates: long-dated, floating rate certificates 
(“Floaters”) that are putable pursuant to a liquidity facility and residual 
interest certificates (“Residuals”). The Floaters are purchased by third-
party investors, typically tax-exempt money market funds. The Residuals 
are purchased by the original owner of the municipal securities that are 
being financed.

Carrying value of retained interests

$921

$1,611

$1,404

From Citigroup’s perspective, there are two types of TOB trusts: customer 

All of Citi’s retained interests were held-to-maturity securities as of 

December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Asset-Based Financing
The Company provides loans and other forms of financing to VIEs that hold 
assets. Those loans are subject to the same credit approvals as all other loans 
originated or purchased by the Company. Financings in the form of debt 
securities or derivatives are, in most circumstances, reported in Trading 
account assets and accounted for at fair value through earnings. The 
Company generally does not have the power to direct the activities that most 
significantly impact these VIEs’ economic performance; thus, it does not 
consolidate them.

The primary types of Citi’s asset-based financings, total assets of the 
unconsolidated VIEs with significant involvement and Citi’s maximum 
exposure to loss are shown below. For Citi to realize the maximum loss, the 
VIE (borrower) would have to default with no recovery from the assets held 
by the VIE.

In millions of dollars

Type
Commercial and other real estate
Corporate loans
Other (including investment  
funds, airlines and shipping)

Total

In millions of dollars

Type
Commercial and other real estate
Corporate loans
Other (including investment  
funds, airlines and shipping)

Total

December 31, 2021

Total  
unconsolidated  
VIE assets

Maximum  
exposure to  
unconsolidated VIEs

$ 32,932
18,257

184,358

$235,547

$ 7,461
12,581

25,528

$45,570

December 31, 2020

Total  
unconsolidated  
VIE assets

Maximum  
exposure to  
unconsolidated VIEs

$ 34,570
12,022

167,613

$214,205

$ 7,758
7,654

20,442

$35,854

and non-customer. Customer TOB trusts are those trusts utilized by 
customers of the Company to finance their securities, generally municipal 
securities. The Residuals issued by these trusts are purchased by the customer 
being financed. Non-customer TOB trusts are generally used by the Company 
to finance its own municipal securities investments; the Residuals issued by 
non-customer TOB trusts are purchased by the Company.

With respect to both customer and non-customer TOB trusts, Citi may 
provide remarketing agent services. If Floaters are optionally tendered and 
the Company, in its role as remarketing agent, is unable to find a new 
investor to purchase the optionally tendered Floaters within a specified 
period of time, Citigroup may, but is not obligated to, purchase the tendered 
Floaters into its own inventory. The level of the Company’s inventory of such 
Floaters fluctuates.

For certain customer TOB trusts, Citi may also serve as a voluntary 
advance provider. In this capacity, the Company may, but is not obligated 
to, make loan advances to customer TOB trusts to purchase optionally 
tendered Floaters that have not otherwise been successfully remarketed to 
new investors. Such loans are secured by pledged Floaters. As of December 31, 
2021, Citi had no outstanding voluntary advances to customer TOB trusts.
For certain non-customer trusts, the Company also provides credit 
enhancement. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, none of the municipal 
bonds owned by non-customer TOB trusts were subject to a credit guarantee 
provided by the Company.

Citigroup also provides liquidity services to many customer and 

non-customer trusts. If a trust is unwound early due to an event other than 
a credit event on the underlying municipal bonds, the underlying municipal 
bonds are sold out of the trust and bond sale proceeds are used to redeem the 
outstanding trust certificates. If this results in a shortfall between the bond 
sale proceeds and the redemption price of the tendered Floaters, the Company, 
pursuant to the liquidity agreement, would be obligated to make a payment 
to the trust to satisfy that shortfall. For certain customer TOB trusts, Citigroup 
has also executed a reimbursement agreement with the holder of the Residual, 
pursuant to which the Residual holder is obligated to reimburse the Company 
for any payment the Company makes under the liquidity arrangement. 
These reimbursement agreements may be subject to daily margining based 
on changes in the market value of the underlying municipal bonds. In cases 
where a third party provides liquidity to a non-customer TOB trust, a similar 
reimbursement arrangement may be executed, whereby the Company (or a 
consolidated subsidiary of the Company), as Residual holder, would absorb any 
losses incurred by the liquidity provider.

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For certain other non-customer TOB trusts, Citi serves as tender option 
provider. The tender option provider arrangement allows Floater holders to 
put their interests directly to the Company at any time, subject to the requisite 
notice period requirements, at a price of par.

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, liquidity agreements provided with 

respect to customer TOB trusts totaled $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion, 
respectively, of which $0.6 billion and $0.8 billion, respectively, were offset 
by reimbursement agreements. For the remaining exposure related to TOB 
transactions, where the residual owned by the customer was at least 25% 
of the bond value at the inception of the transaction, no reimbursement 
agreement was executed.

Citi considers both customer and non-customer TOB trusts to be VIEs. 
Customer TOB trusts are not consolidated by the Company, as the power 
to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic 
performance rests with the customer Residual holder, which may unilaterally 
cause the sale of the trust’s bonds.

Non-customer TOB trusts generally are consolidated because the 
Company holds the Residual interest and thus has the unilateral power to 
cause the sale of the trust’s bonds.

The Company also provides other liquidity agreements or letters of credit 
to customer-sponsored municipal investment funds, which are not variable 
interest entities, and municipality-related issuers that totaled $2 billion as of 
December 31, 2021 and $3.6 billion as of December 31, 2020. These liquidity 
agreements and letters of credit are offset by reimbursement agreements with 
various term-out provisions.

Municipal Investments
Municipal investment transactions include debt and equity interests in 
partnerships that finance the construction and rehabilitation of low-income 
housing, facilitate lending in new or underserved markets or finance the 
construction or operation of renewable municipal energy facilities. Citi 
generally invests in these partnerships as a limited partner and earns a 
return primarily through the receipt of tax credits and grants earned from 
the investments made by the partnership. The Company may also provide 
construction loans or permanent loans for the development or operation 
of real estate properties held by partnerships. These entities are generally 
considered VIEs. The power to direct the activities of these entities is typically 
held by the general partner. Accordingly, these entities are not consolidated 
by Citigroup.

Client Intermediation
Client intermediation transactions represent a range of transactions 
designed to provide investors with specified returns based on the returns 
of an underlying security, referenced asset or index. These transactions 
include credit-linked notes and equity-linked notes. In these transactions, 
the VIE typically obtains exposure to the underlying security, referenced 
asset or index through a derivative instrument, such as a total-return swap 
or a credit-default swap. In turn, the VIE issues notes to investors that pay a 
return based on the specified underlying security, referenced asset or index. 
The VIE invests the proceeds in a financial asset or a guaranteed insurance 
contract that serves as collateral for the derivative contract over the term of 
the transaction. The Company’s involvement in these transactions includes 
being the counterparty to the VIE’s derivative instruments and investing in a 
portion of the notes issued by the VIE. In certain transactions, the investor’s 
maximum risk of loss is limited and the Company absorbs risk of loss above 
a specified level. Citi does not have the power to direct the activities of the 
VIEs that most significantly impact their economic performance and thus it 
does not consolidate them.

Citi’s maximum risk of loss in these transactions is defined as the amount 

invested in notes issued by the VIE and the notional amount of any risk of 
loss absorbed by Citi through a separate instrument issued by the VIE. The 
derivative instrument held by the Company may generate a receivable from 
the VIE (e.g., where the Company purchases credit protection from the VIE 
in connection with the VIE’s issuance of a credit-linked note), which is 
collateralized by the assets owned by the VIE. These derivative instruments 
are not considered variable interests and any associated receivables are not 
included in the calculation of maximum exposure to the VIE.

Investment Funds
The Company is the investment manager for certain investment funds and 
retirement funds that invest in various asset classes including private equity, 
hedge funds, real estate, fixed income and infrastructure. Citigroup earns 
a management fee, which is a percentage of capital under management, 
and may earn performance fees. In addition, for some of these funds the 
Company has an ownership interest in the investment funds. Citi has also 
established a number of investment funds as opportunities for qualified 
colleagues to invest in private equity investments. The Company acts as 
investment manager for these funds and may provide colleagues with 
financing on both recourse and non-recourse bases for a portion of the 
colleagues’ investment commitments.

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22. DERIVATIVES

In the ordinary course of business, Citigroup enters into various types of 
derivative transactions, which include:

•  Futures and forward contracts, which are commitments to buy or 

sell at a future date a financial instrument, commodity or currency at a 
contracted price that may be settled in cash or through delivery of an item 
readily convertible to cash.

•  Swap contracts, which are commitments to settle in cash at a future date 
or dates that may range from a few days to a number of years, based on 
differentials between specified indices or financial instruments, as applied 
to a notional principal amount.

•  Option contracts, which give the purchaser, for a premium, the right, 
but not the obligation, to buy or sell within a specified time a financial 
instrument, commodity or currency at a contracted price that may also be 
settled in cash, based on differentials between specified indices or prices.

Swaps, forwards and some option contracts are over-the-counter (OTC) 
derivatives that are bilaterally negotiated with counterparties and settled with 
those counterparties, except for swap contracts that are novated and “cleared” 
through central counterparties (CCPs). Futures contracts and other option 
contracts are standardized contracts that are traded on an exchange with 
a CCP as the counterparty from the inception of the transaction. Citigroup 
enters into derivative contracts relating to interest rate, foreign currency, 
commodity and other market/credit risks for the following reasons:

•  Trading Purposes: Citigroup trades derivatives as an active market 

maker. Citigroup offers its customers derivatives in connection with their 
risk management actions to transfer, modify or reduce their interest rate, 
foreign exchange and other market/credit risks or for their own trading 
purposes. Citigroup also manages its derivative risk positions through 
offsetting trade activities, controls focused on price verification and daily 
reporting of positions to senior managers.

•  Hedging: Citigroup uses derivatives in connection with its own risk 

management activities to hedge certain risks or reposition the risk profile 
of the Company. Hedging may be accomplished by applying hedge 
accounting in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, or by 
an economic hedge. For example, Citigroup issues fixed-rate long-term 
debt and then enters into a receive-fixed, pay-variable-rate interest 
rate swap with the same tenor and notional amount to synthetically 
convert the interest payments to a net variable-rate basis. This strategy 
is the most common form of an interest rate hedge, as it minimizes net 
interest cost in certain yield curve environments. Derivatives are also 
used to manage market risks inherent in specific groups of on-balance 
sheet assets and liabilities, including AFS securities, commodities and 
borrowings, as well as other interest-sensitive assets and liabilities. In 
addition, foreign exchange contracts are used to hedge non-U.S.-dollar-
denominated debt, foreign currency-denominated AFS securities and net 
investment exposures.

Derivatives may expose Citigroup to market, credit or liquidity risks in 
excess of the amounts recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Market 
risk on a derivative product is the exposure created by potential fluctuations 
in interest rates, market prices, foreign exchange rates and other factors 
and is a function of the type of product, the volume of transactions, the 
tenor and terms of the agreement and the underlying volatility. Credit risk 
is the exposure to loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to 
satisfy a derivative liability where the value of any collateral held by Citi is 
not adequate to cover such losses. The recognition in earnings of unrealized 
gains on derivative transactions is subject to management’s assessment of the 
probability of counterparty default. Liquidity risk is the potential exposure 
that arises when the size of a derivative position may affect the ability to 
monetize the position in a reasonable period of time and at a reasonable cost 
in periods of high volatility and financial stress.

Derivative transactions are customarily documented under industry 
standard master netting agreements, which provide that following an event 
of default, the non-defaulting party may promptly terminate all transactions 
between the parties and determine the net amount due to be paid to, or by, 
the defaulting party. Events of default include (i) failure to make a payment 
on a derivative transaction that remains uncured following applicable 
notice and grace periods, (ii) breach of agreement that remains uncured 
after applicable notice and grace periods, (iii) breach of a representation, 
(iv) cross default, either to third-party debt or to other derivative transactions 
entered into between the parties, or, in some cases, their affiliates, (v) the 
occurrence of a merger or consolidation that results in the creditworthiness 
of a party becoming materially weaker and (vi) the cessation or repudiation 
of any applicable guarantee or other credit support document. Obligations 
under master netting agreements are often secured by collateral posted under 
an industry standard credit support annex to the master netting agreement. 
An event of default may also occur under a credit support annex if a party 
fails to make a collateral delivery that remains uncured following applicable 
notice and grace periods.

The netting and collateral rights incorporated in the master netting 
agreements are considered to be legally enforceable if a supportive legal 
opinion has been obtained from counsel of recognized standing that provides 
(i) the requisite level of certainty regarding enforceability and (ii) that the 
exercise of rights by the non-defaulting party to terminate and close-out 
transactions on a net basis under these agreements will not be stayed or 
avoided under applicable law upon an event of default, including bankruptcy, 
insolvency or similar proceeding.

A legal opinion may not be sought for certain jurisdictions where local 
law is silent or unclear as to the enforceability of such rights or where adverse 
case law or conflicting regulation may cast doubt on the enforceability 
of such rights. In some jurisdictions and for some counterparty types, the 
insolvency law may not provide the requisite level of certainty. For example, 
this may be the case for certain sovereigns, municipalities, central banks and 
U.S. pension plans.

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Exposure to credit risk on derivatives is affected by market volatility, 
which may impair the ability of counterparties to satisfy their obligations 
to the Company. Credit limits are established and closely monitored for 
customers engaged in derivatives transactions. Citi considers the level of 
legal certainty regarding enforceability of its offsetting rights under master 
netting agreements and credit support annexes to be an important factor in 
its risk management process. Specifically, Citi generally transacts much lower 
volumes of derivatives under master netting agreements where Citi does not 
have the requisite level of legal certainty regarding enforceability, because 
such derivatives consume greater amounts of single counterparty credit 
limits than those executed under enforceable master netting agreements.
Cash collateral and security collateral in the form of G10 government 
debt securities are often posted by a party to a master netting agreement to 
secure the net open exposure of the other party; the receiving party is free 
to commingle/rehypothecate such collateral in the ordinary course of its 
business. Nonstandard collateral such as corporate bonds, municipal bonds, 
U.S. agency securities and/or MBS may also be pledged as collateral for 
derivative transactions. Security collateral posted to open and maintain a 
master netting agreement with a counterparty, in the form of cash and/or 
securities, may from time to time be segregated in an account at a third-party 
custodian pursuant to a tri-party account control agreement.

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Information pertaining to Citigroup’s derivatives activities, based on 

notional amounts, is presented in the table below. Derivative notional 
amounts are reference amounts from which contractual payments are 
derived and do not represent a complete measure of Citi’s exposure to 
derivative transactions. Citi’s derivative exposure arises primarily from 
market fluctuations (i.e., market risk), counterparty failure (i.e., credit 
risk) and/or periods of high volatility or financial stress (i.e., liquidity 
risk), as well as any market valuation adjustments that may be required on 
the transactions. Moreover, notional amounts do not reflect the netting of 
offsetting trades. For example, if Citi enters into a receive-fixed interest rate 

Derivative Notionals

swap with $100 million notional, and offsets this risk with an identical but 
opposite pay-fixed position with a different counterparty, $200 million in 
derivative notionals is reported, although these offsetting positions may result 
in de minimis overall market risk.

In addition, aggregate derivative notional amounts can fluctuate from 

period to period in the normal course of business based on Citi’s market 
share, levels of client activity and other factors. All derivatives are recorded 
in Trading account assets/Trading account liabilities on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet.

In millions of dollars

Interest rate contracts

Swaps
Futures and forwards
Written options
Purchased options

Total interest rate contracts

Foreign exchange contracts

Swaps
Futures, forwards and spot
Written options
Purchased options

Total foreign exchange contracts

Equity contracts

Swaps
Futures and forwards
Written options
Purchased options

Total equity contracts

Commodity and other contracts

Swaps
Futures and forwards
Written options
Purchased options

Total commodity and other contracts

Credit derivatives(1)
Protection sold
Protection purchased

Total credit derivatives

Total derivative notionals

Hedging instruments 
under ASC 815

Trading derivative 
instruments

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$267,035
—
—
—

$334,351
—
—
—

$21,873,538
2,383,702
1,584,451
1,428,376

$17,724,147
4,142,514
1,573,483
1,418,255

$267,035

$334,351

$27,270,067

$24,858,399

$ 47,298
50,926
—
—

$ 65,709
37,080
47
53

$ 6,288,193
4,316,242
664,942
651,958

$ 6,567,304
3,945,391
907,338
900,626

$ 98,224

$102,889

$11,921,335

$12,320,659

$

$

$

—
—
—
—

—

—
2,096
—
—

$

2,096

$

$

—
—

—

$

$

$

$

$

$

— $
—
—
—

269,062
71,363
492,433
398,129

$

274,098
67,025
441,003
328,202

— $ 1,230,987

$ 1,110,328

— $
924
—
—

91,962
157,195
51,224
47,868

924

$

348,249

— $
—

572,486
645,996

$

$

$

80,127
143,175
71,376
67,849

362,527

543,607
612,770

— $ 1,218,482

$ 1,156,377

$367,355

$438,164

$41,989,120

$39,808,290

(1)  Credit derivatives are arrangements designed to allow one party (protection purchaser) to transfer the credit risk of a “reference asset” to another party (protection seller). These arrangements allow a protection seller 
to assume the credit risk associated with the reference asset without directly purchasing that asset. The Company enters into credit derivative positions for purposes such as risk management, yield enhancement, 
reduction of credit concentrations and diversification of overall risk.

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The following tables present the gross and net fair values of the 

Company’s derivative transactions and the related offsetting amounts as of 
December 31, 2021 and 2020. Gross positive fair values are offset against 
gross negative fair values by counterparty, pursuant to enforceable master 
netting agreements. Under ASC 815-10-45, payables and receivables in 
respect of cash collateral received from or paid to a given counterparty 
pursuant to a credit support annex are included in the offsetting amount 
if a legal opinion supporting the enforceability of netting and collateral 
rights has been obtained. GAAP does not permit similar offsetting for 
security collateral. 

In addition, the following tables reflect rules adopted by clearing 

organizations that require or allow entities to treat certain derivative assets, 
liabilities and the related variation margin as settlement of the related 
derivative fair values for legal and accounting purposes, as opposed to 
presenting gross derivative assets and liabilities that are subject to collateral, 
whereby the counterparties would also record a related collateral payable 
or receivable. As a result, the tables reflect a reduction of approximately 
$340 billion and $280 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, 
of derivative assets and derivative liabilities that previously would have 
been reported on a gross basis, but are now legally settled and not subject to 
collateral. The tables also present amounts that are not permitted to be offset, 
such as security collateral or cash collateral posted at third-party custodians, 
but which would be eligible for offsetting to the extent that an event of 
default has occurred and a legal opinion supporting enforceability of the 
netting and collateral rights has been obtained.

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Derivative Mark-to-Market (MTM) Receivables/Payables

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Interest rate contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Foreign exchange contracts

Total derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges

Derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges
Over-the-counter
Cleared
Exchange traded

Interest rate contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Foreign exchange contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared
Exchange traded

Equity contracts

Over-the-counter
Exchange traded

Commodity and other contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Credit derivatives

Total derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges

Total derivatives

Less: Netting agreements(3)
Less: Netting cash collateral received/paid(4)

Net receivables/payables included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet(5)

Additional amounts subject to an enforceable master netting agreement, but not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Less: Cash collateral received/paid

Less: Non-cash collateral received/paid

Total net receivables/payables(5)

Derivatives classified 
in Trading account 
assets/liabilities(1)(2)

Assets

Liabilities

$

$

$

$

$

1,167
122

1,289

1,338
6

1,344

2,633

$

$

$

$

$

6
89

95

1,472
—

1,472

1,567

$ 152,524
11,579
96

$ 138,114
11,821
44

$ 164,199

$ 149,979

$ 133,357
848

$ 133,548
278

$ 134,205

$ 133,826

$ 23,452
19
21,781

$ 28,352
—
21,332

$ 45,252

$ 49,684

$ 29,279
1,065

$ 29,833
1,546

$ 30,344

$ 31,379

$

6,896
3,322

$

6,959
4,056

$ 10,218

$ 11,015

$ 384,218

$ 375,883

$ 386,851

$ 377,450

$(292,628)
(24,447)

$(292,628)
(29,306)

$ 69,776

$ 55,516

$

(907)

$

(538)

(5,777)

(13,607)

$ 63,092

$ 41,371

(1)  The derivatives fair values are also presented in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are derivatives executed and settled bilaterally with counterparties without the use of an organized exchange or central clearing house. Cleared derivatives include derivatives 
executed bilaterally with a counterparty in the OTC market, but then novated to a central clearing house, whereby the central clearing house becomes the counterparty to both of the original counterparties. 
Exchange-traded derivatives include derivatives executed directly on an organized exchange that provides pre-trade price transparency.

(3)  Represents the netting of balances with the same counterparty under enforceable netting agreements. Approximately $259 billion, $14 billion and $20 billion of the netting against trading account asset/liability 

balances is attributable to each of the OTC, cleared and exchange-traded derivatives, respectively.

(4)  Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparties under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all netting of cash collateral received and paid is against OTC derivative assets 

and liabilities, respectively.

(5)  The net receivables/payables include approximately $10 billion of derivative asset and $11 billion of derivative liability fair values not subject to enforceable master netting agreements, respectively.

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In millions of dollars at December 31, 2020

Derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Interest rate contracts

Over-the-counter

Foreign exchange contracts

Total derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges

Derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges
Over-the-counter
Cleared
Exchange traded

Interest rate contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared
Exchange traded

Foreign exchange contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared
Exchange traded

Equity contracts

Over-the-counter
Exchange traded

Commodity and other contracts

Over-the-counter
Cleared

Credit derivatives

Total derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges

Total derivatives

Less: Netting agreements(3)
Less: Netting cash collateral received/paid(4)

Net receivables/payables included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet(5)

Additional amounts subject to an enforceable master netting agreement, but not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Less: Cash collateral received/paid

Less: Non-cash collateral received/paid

Total net receivables/payables(5)

Derivatives classified 
in Trading account  
assets/liabilities(1)(2)

Assets

Liabilities

$

$

$

$

$

1,781 
 74 

1,855 

2,037 

2,037 

3,892 

$

$

$

$

$

161 
 319 

480 

2,042 

2,042 

2,522 

$ 228,519 
 11,041 
 46 

$ 209,330 
 12,563 
 38 

$ 239,606 

$ 221,931 

$ 153,791 
 842 
 — 

$ 152,784 
 1,239 
 1 

$ 154,633 

$ 154,024 

$

$

$

$

$

$

29,244 
 1 
 21,274 

50,519 

13,659 
 879 

14,538 

7,826 
 1,963 

$

$

$

$

$

41,036 
 18 
 22,515 

63,569 

17,076 
 1,017 

18,093 

7,951 
 2,178 

9,789 

$

10,129 

$ 469,085 

$ 467,746 

$ 472,977 

$ 470,268 

$ (364,879)
(31,137)

$ (364,879)
(37,432)

$

76,961 

$

67,957 

$

(1,567)

$

(473)

(7,408)

(13,087)

$  67,986 

$

54,397 

(1)  The derivatives fair values are also presented in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are derivatives executed and settled bilaterally with counterparties without the use of an organized exchange or central clearing house. Cleared derivatives include derivatives 
executed bilaterally with a counterparty in the OTC market, but then novated to a central clearing house, whereby the central clearing house becomes the counterparty to both of the original counterparties. 
Exchange-traded derivatives include derivatives executed directly on an organized exchange that provides pre-trade price transparency.

(3)  Represents the netting of balances with the same counterparty under enforceable netting agreements. Approximately $336 billion, $9 billion and $20 billion of the netting against trading account asset/liability balances 

is attributable to each of the OTC, cleared and exchange-traded derivatives, respectively.

(4)  Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparties under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all netting of cash collateral received and paid is against OTC derivative assets 

and liabilities, respectively.

(5)  The net receivables/payables include approximately $6 billion of derivative asset and $8 billion of derivative liability fair values not subject to enforceable master netting agreements, respectively.

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relationships. The assessment of effectiveness may exclude changes in the 
value of the hedged item that are unrelated to the risks being hedged and 
the changes in fair value of the derivative associated with time value. Citi 
excludes changes in the cross-currency basis associated with cross-currency 
swaps from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and records it in Other 
comprehensive income.

Discontinued Hedge Accounting
A hedging instrument must be highly effective in accomplishing the hedge 
objective of offsetting either changes in the fair value or cash flows of 
the hedged item for the risk being hedged. Management may voluntarily 
de-designate an accounting hedge at any time, but if a hedging relationship 
is not highly effective, it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting and must 
be de-designated. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the derivative are 
recognized in Other revenue or Principal transactions, similar to trading 
derivatives, with no offset recorded related to the hedged item.

For fair value hedges, any changes in the fair value of the hedged item 
remain as part of the basis of the asset or liability and are ultimately realized 
as an element of the yield on the item. For cash flow hedges, changes 
in fair value of the end-user derivative remain in Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) and are included in the earnings 
of future periods when the forecasted hedged cash flows impact earnings. 
However, if it becomes probable that some or all of the hedged forecasted 
transactions will not occur, any amounts that remain in AOCI related to these 
transactions must be immediately reflected in Other revenue.

The foregoing criteria are applied on a decentralized basis, consistent with 

the level at which market risk is managed, but are subject to various limits 
and controls. The underlying asset, liability or forecasted transaction may be 
an individual item or a portfolio of similar items.

For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, amounts 
recognized in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statement of 
Income include certain derivatives not designated in a qualifying hedging 
relationship. Citigroup presents this disclosure by business classification, 
showing derivative gains and losses related to its trading activities together 
with gains and losses related to non-derivative instruments within the same 
trading portfolios, as this represents how these portfolios are risk managed. 
See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
The amounts recognized in Other revenue in the Consolidated Statement 

of Income related to derivatives not designated in a qualifying hedging 
relationship are shown below. The table below does not include any offsetting 
gains (losses) on the economically hedged items to the extent that such 
amounts are also recorded in Other revenue.

In millions of dollars

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange

Total

Gains (losses) included in 
Other revenue
Year ended December 31,
2019
2020
2021

$ (70)
(102)

$(172)

$ 63
(57)

$ 6

$ 57
(29)

$ 28

Accounting for Derivative Hedging
Citigroup accounts for its hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815, 
Derivatives and Hedging. As a general rule, hedge accounting is permitted 
where the Company is exposed to a particular risk, such as interest rate or 
foreign exchange risk, that causes changes in the fair value of an asset or 
liability or variability in the expected future cash flows of an existing asset, 
liability or a forecasted transaction that may affect earnings.

Derivative contracts hedging the risks associated with changes in fair 

value are referred to as fair value hedges, while contracts hedging the 
variability of expected future cash flows are cash flow hedges. Hedges that 
utilize derivatives or debt instruments to manage the foreign exchange 
risk associated with equity investments in non-U.S.-dollar-functional-
currency foreign subsidiaries (net investment in a foreign operation) are net 
investment hedges.

To qualify as an accounting hedge under the hedge accounting rules 

(versus an economic hedge where hedge accounting is not applied), 
a hedging relationship must be highly effective in offsetting the risk 
designated as being hedged. The hedging relationship must be formally 
documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management 
objective and strategy for the hedge. This includes the item and risk(s) 
being hedged, the hedging instrument being used and how effectiveness will 
be assessed. The effectiveness of these hedging relationships is evaluated 
at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis both on a retrospective and 
prospective basis, typically using quantitative measures of correlation, with 
hedge ineffectiveness measured and recorded in current earnings. Hedge 
effectiveness assessment methodologies are performed in a similar manner 
for similar hedges, and are used consistently throughout the hedging 

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Fair Value Hedges

Hedging of Benchmark Interest Rate Risk
Citigroup’s fair value hedges are primarily hedges of fixed-rate long-term 
debt or assets, such as available-for-sale debt securities or loans.

For qualifying fair value hedges of interest rate risk, the changes in the 
fair value of the derivative and the change in the fair value of the hedged 
item attributable to the hedged risk are presented within Interest revenue or 
Interest expense based on whether the hedged item is an asset or a liability.
Citigroup has executed a last-of-layer hedge, which permits an entity 
to hedge the interest rate risk of a stated portion of a closed portfolio of 
prepayable financial assets that are expected to remain outstanding for 
the designated tenor of the hedge. In accordance with ASC 815, an entity 
may exclude prepayment risk when measuring the change in fair value 
of the hedged item attributable to interest rate risk under the last-of-layer 
approach. Similar to other fair value hedges, where the hedged item is an 
asset, the fair value of the hedged item attributable to interest rate risk will be 
presented in Interest revenue along with the change in the fair value of the 
hedging instrument.

Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk
Citigroup hedges the change in fair value attributable to foreign exchange 
rate movements in available-for-sale debt securities and long-term debt that 
are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the 
entity holding the securities or issuing the debt. The hedging instrument 
is generally a forward foreign exchange contract or a cross-currency swap 
contract. Citigroup considers the premium associated with forward contracts 
(i.e., the differential between the spot and contractual forward rates) as 
the cost of hedging; this amount is excluded from the assessment of hedge 
effectiveness and is generally reflected directly in earnings over the life of 
the hedge. Citi also excludes changes in cross-currency basis associated with 
cross-currency swaps from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and records 
it in Other comprehensive income.

Hedging of Commodity Price Risk
Citigroup hedges the change in fair value attributable to spot price 
movements in physical commodities inventories. The hedging instrument 
is a futures contract to sell the underlying commodity. In this hedge, the 
change in the value of the hedged inventory is reflected in earnings, which 
offsets the change in the fair value of the futures contract that is also reflected 
in earnings. Although the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument 
recorded in earnings includes changes in forward rates, Citigroup excludes 
the differential between the spot and the contractual forward rates under 
the futures contract from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, and it is 
generally reflected directly in earnings over the life of the hedge. Citi also 
excludes changes in forward rates from the assessment of hedge effectiveness 
and records it in Other comprehensive income.

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The following table summarizes the gains (losses) on the Company’s fair value hedges:

In millions of dollars

Gain (loss) on the hedging derivatives included in assessment of the 
effectiveness of fair value hedges
Interest rate hedges
Foreign exchange hedges
Commodity hedges

Total gain (loss) on the hedging derivatives included in assessment of the 
effectiveness of fair value hedges

Gain (loss) on the hedged item in designated and qualifying fair value hedges
Interest rate hedges
Foreign exchange hedges
Commodity hedges

Total gain (loss) on the hedged item in designated and qualifying fair 
value hedges

Net gain (loss) on the hedging derivatives excluded from assessment of the 
effectiveness of fair value hedges
Interest rate hedges
Foreign exchange hedges(2)
Commodity hedges

Total net gain (loss) on the hedging derivatives excluded from assessment of 
the effectiveness of fair value hedges

Gains (losses) on fair value hedges(1)
Year ended December 31,
2020

2019

2021

Other 
revenue

Net 
interest 
income

Other 
revenue

Net 
interest 
income

Other 
revenue

Net 
interest 
income

$ — $(5,425)
—
—

(627)
(3,983)

$ —
1,442
(164)

$ 4,189
—
—

$ —
337
(33)

$ 2,273
—
—

$(4,610)

$(5,425)

$ 1,278

$ 4,189

$

304

$ 2,273

$ — $ 5,043
—
—

628
3,973

$ —
(1,442)
164

$ (4,537)
—
—

$ —
(337)
33

$ (2,085)
—
—

$ 4,601

$ 5,043

$ (1,278)

$ (4,537)

$ (304)

$ (2,085)

$ — $
79
5

(9)
—
—

$ —
(73)
131

$

(23)
—
—

$ —
(109)
41

$

3
—
—

$

84

$

(9)

$

58

$

(23)

$

(68)

$

3

(1)  Gain (loss) amounts for interest rate risk hedges are included in Interest revenue/Interest expense. The accrued interest income on fair value hedges is recorded in Net interest income and is excluded from this table.
(2)  Amounts relate to the premium associated with forward contracts (differential between spot and contractual forward rates) that are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and are generally reflected 

directly in earnings. Amounts related to cross-currency basis, which are recognized in AOCI, are not reflected in the table above. The amount of cross-currency basis included in AOCI was $2 million and $(23) million 
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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Cumulative Basis Adjustment
Upon electing to apply ASC 815 fair value hedge accounting, the carrying 
value of the hedged item is adjusted to reflect the cumulative changes in 
the hedged risk. This cumulative hedge basis adjustment becomes part of 
the carrying value of the hedged item until the hedged item is derecognized 
from the balance sheet. The table below presents the carrying amount 
of Citi’s hedged assets and liabilities under qualifying fair value hedges 
at December 31, 2021 and 2020, along with the cumulative hedge basis 
adjustments included in the carrying value of those hedged assets and 
liabilities, that would reverse through earnings in future periods.

In millions of dollars

Balance sheet line item  
in which hedged item  
is recorded

As of December 31, 2021
Debt securities AFS(1)(3)
Long-term debt

As of December 31, 2020
Debt securities AFS(2)(3)
Long-term debt

Carrying 
amount of 
hedged asset/ 
liability

Cumulative fair value 
hedging adjustment 
increasing (decreasing)  
the carrying amount

Active

De-designated

$ 62,733
149,305

$ 149
623

$ 81,082
169,026

$

28
5,554

$ 212
3,936

$ 342
4,989

(1)  These amounts include a cumulative basis adjustment of $24 million for active hedges and 

$(92) million for de-designated hedges as of December 31, 2021, related to certain prepayable 
financial assets previously designated as the hedged item in a fair value hedge using the last-of-layer 
approach. The Company designated approximately $6 billion as the hedged amount (from a closed 
portfolio of prepayable financial assets with a carrying value of $25 billion as of December 31, 2021) 
in a last-of-layer hedging relationship.

(2)  These amounts include a cumulative basis adjustment of $(18) million for active hedges and $62 
million for de-designated hedges as of December 31, 2020, related to certain prepayable financial 
assets previously designated as the hedged item in a fair value hedge using the last-of-layer 
approach. The Company designated approximately $3 billion as the hedged amount (from a closed 
portfolio of prepayable financial assets with a carrying value of $19 billion as of December 31, 2020) 
in a last-of-layer hedging relationship.

(3)  Carrying amount represents the amortized cost.

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Cash Flow Hedges
Citigroup hedges the variability of forecasted cash flows due to changes in 
contractually specified interest rates associated with floating-rate assets/
liabilities and other forecasted transactions. Variable cash flows from those 
liabilities are synthetically converted to fixed-rate cash flows by entering into 
receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps and receive-variable, pay-fixed 
forward-starting interest rate swaps. Variable cash flows associated with 
certain assets are synthetically converted to fixed-rate cash flows by entering 
into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps. These cash flow hedging 

relationships use either regression analysis or dollar-offset ratio analysis to 
assess whether the hedging relationships are highly effective at inception and 
on an ongoing basis.

Citigroup hedges the variability from changes in a contractually specified 
rate and recognizes the entire change in fair value of the cash flow hedging 
instruments in AOCI. The full change in the value of the hedging instrument 
is required to be recognized in AOCI, and then recognized in earnings in the 
same period that the cash flows impact earnings. The pretax change in AOCI 
from cash flow hedges is presented below:

In millions of dollars

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivatives
Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts

Total gain (loss) recognized in AOCI

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings(1)
Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts

Total gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings

Net pretax change in cash flow hedges included within AOCI

2021

2020

2019

$ (847)
(51)

$ (898)

Net  
interest 
income

$ 1,075
—

$ 1,075

$(1,969)

Other 
revenue

$ —
(4)

$ (4)

$2,670
(15)

$2,655

Net  
interest 
income

$ 734
—

$ 734

$1,925

Other 
revenue

$ —
(7)

$ (7)

$ 746
(17)

$ 729

Net  
interest 
income

$ (384)
—

$ (384)

$1,120

Other 
revenue

$ —
(4)

$ (4)

(1)  All amounts reclassified into earnings for interest rate contracts are included in Interest revenue/Interest expense (Net interest income). For all other hedges, the amounts reclassified to earnings are included primarily 

in Other revenue and Net interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

For cash flow hedges, the entire change in the fair value of the hedging 
derivative is recognized in AOCI and then reclassified to earnings in the same 
period that the forecasted hedged cash flows impact earnings. The net gain 
(loss) associated with cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified from AOCI 
within 12 months of December 31, 2021 is approximately $614 million. The 
maximum length of time over which forecasted cash flows are hedged is 
10 years.

The after-tax impact of cash flow hedges on AOCI is shown in Note 19 to 

the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Net Investment Hedges
Consistent with ASC 830-20, Foreign Currency Matters—Foreign 
Currency Transactions, ASC 815 allows the hedging of the foreign currency 
risk of a net investment in a foreign operation. Citigroup uses foreign 
currency forwards, cross-currency swaps, options and foreign currency-
denominated debt instruments to manage the foreign exchange risk 
associated with Citigroup’s equity investments in several non-U.S.-dollar-
functional-currency foreign subsidiaries. Citigroup records the change in 
the carrying amount of these investments in Foreign currency translation 
adjustment within AOCI. Simultaneously, the effective portion of the 
hedge of this exposure is also recorded in Foreign currency translation 
adjustment and any ineffective portion is immediately recorded in earnings.
For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, Citigroup follows the 
forward-rate method outlined in ASC 815-35-35. According to that method, 
all changes in fair value, including changes related to the forward-rate 
component of the foreign currency forward contracts and the time value 
of foreign currency options, are recorded in Foreign currency translation 
adjustment within AOCI.

For foreign currency-denominated debt instruments that are designated 
as hedges of net investments, the translation gain or loss that is recorded in 
Foreign currency translation adjustment is based on the spot exchange 
rate between the functional currency of the respective subsidiary and the 
U.S. dollar, which is the functional currency of Citigroup. To the extent that 
the notional amount of the hedging instrument exactly matches the hedged 
net investment, and the underlying exchange rate of the derivative hedging 
instrument relates to the exchange rate between the functional currency of 
the net investment and Citigroup’s functional currency (or, in the case of 
a non-derivative debt instrument, such instrument is denominated in the 
functional currency of the net investment), no ineffectiveness is recorded 
in earnings.

The pretax gain (loss) recorded in Foreign currency translation 

adjustment within AOCI, related to net investment hedges, was $855 million, 
$(600) million and $(569) million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 
2020 and 2019, respectively.

Economic Hedges
Citigroup often uses economic hedges when hedge accounting would be 
too complex or operationally burdensome. End-user derivatives that are 
economic hedges are carried at fair value, with changes in value included in 
either Principal transactions or Other revenue.

For asset/liability management hedging, fixed-rate long-term debt is 

recorded at amortized cost under GAAP.

For other hedges that either do not meet the ASC 815 hedging criteria or 
for which management decides not to apply ASC 815 hedge accounting, the 
derivative is recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with the associated 
changes in fair value recorded in earnings, while the debt continues to be 
carried at amortized cost. Therefore, current earnings are affected by the 
interest rate shifts and other factors that cause a change in the swap’s value, 
but for which no offsetting change in value is recorded on the debt.

Citigroup may alternatively elect to account for the debt at fair value 
under the fair value option. Once the irrevocable election is made upon 
issuance of the debt, the full change in fair value of the debt is reported in 
earnings. The changes in fair value of the related interest rate swap are also 
reflected in earnings, which provides a natural offset to the debt’s fair value 
change. To the extent that the two amounts differ because the full change in 
the fair value of the debt includes risks not offset by the interest rate swap, the 
difference is automatically captured in current earnings.

Additional economic hedges include hedges of the credit risk component 
of commercial loans and loan commitments. Citigroup periodically evaluates 
its hedging strategies in other areas and may designate either an accounting 
hedge or an economic hedge after considering the relative costs and benefits. 
Economic hedges are also employed when the hedged item itself is marked 
to market through current earnings, such as hedges of commitments to 
originate one- to four-family mortgage loans to be HFS and MSRs.

Credit Derivatives
Citi is a market maker and trades a range of credit derivatives. Through these 
contracts, Citi either purchases or writes protection on either a single name 
or a portfolio of reference credits. Citi also uses credit derivatives to help 
mitigate credit risk in its corporate and consumer loan portfolios and other 
cash positions and to facilitate client transactions.

Citi monitors its counterparty credit risk in credit derivative contracts. As 
of December 31, 2021 and 2020, approximately 99% and 97%, respectively, 
of the gross receivables are from counterparties with which Citi maintains 
master netting agreements, collateral agreements or settles daily. A majority 
of Citi’s top 15 counterparties (by receivable balance owed to Citi) are central 
clearing houses, banks, financial institutions or other dealers. Contracts 
with these counterparties do not include ratings-based termination events. 
However, counterparty ratings downgrades may have an incremental effect by 
lowering the threshold at which Citi may call for additional collateral.

The range of credit derivatives entered into includes credit default swaps, 

total return swaps, credit options and credit-linked notes.

A credit default swap is a contract in which, for a fee, a protection seller 

agrees to reimburse a protection buyer for any losses that occur due to a 
predefined credit event on a reference entity. These credit events are defined 
by the terms of the derivative contract and the reference entity and are 
generally limited to the market standard of failure to pay on indebtedness 
and bankruptcy of the reference entity and, in a more limited range of 
transactions, debt restructuring. Credit derivative transactions that reference 
emerging market entities also typically include additional credit events 
to cover the acceleration of indebtedness and the risk of repudiation or a 
payment moratorium. In certain transactions, protection may be provided 
on a portfolio of reference entities or asset-backed securities. If there is no 
credit event, as defined by the specific derivative contract, then the protection 
seller makes no payments to the protection buyer and receives only the 
contractually specified fee. However, if a credit event occurs as defined in the 
specific derivative contract sold, the protection seller will be required to make 
a payment to the protection buyer. Under certain contracts, the seller of 

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protection may not be required to make a payment until a specified amount 
of losses has occurred with respect to the portfolio and/or may only be 
required to pay for losses up to a specified amount.

A total return swap typically transfers the total economic performance of 
a reference asset, which includes all associated cash flows, as well as capital 
appreciation or depreciation. The protection buyer receives a floating rate of 
interest and any depreciation on the reference asset from the protection seller 
and, in return, the protection seller receives the cash flows associated with 
the reference asset plus any appreciation. Thus, according to the total return 
swap agreement, the protection seller will be obligated to make a payment 
any time the floating interest rate payment plus any depreciation of the 
reference asset exceeds the cash flows associated with the underlying asset. 
A total return swap may terminate upon a default of the reference asset or a 
credit event with respect to the reference entity, subject to the provisions of 
the related total return swap agreement between the protection seller and the 
protection buyer.

A credit option is a credit derivative that allows investors to trade or hedge 

changes in the credit quality of a reference entity. For example, in a credit 
spread option, the option writer assumes the obligation to purchase or sell 
credit protection on the reference entity at a specified “strike” spread level. 
The option purchaser buys the right to sell credit default protection on the 
reference entity to, or purchase it from, the option writer at the strike spread 
level. The payments on credit spread options depend either on a particular 
credit spread or the price of the underlying credit-sensitive asset or other 
reference entity. The options usually terminate if a credit event occurs with 
respect to the underlying reference entity.

A credit-linked note is a form of credit derivative structured as a debt 
security with an embedded credit default swap. The purchaser of the note 
effectively provides credit protection to the issuer by agreeing to receive a 
return that could be negatively affected by credit events on the underlying 
reference entity. If the reference entity defaults, the note may be cash settled 
or physically settled by delivery of a debt security of the reference entity. Thus, 
the maximum amount of the note purchaser’s exposure is the amount paid 
for the credit-linked note.

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The following tables summarize the key characteristics of Citi’s credit derivatives portfolio by counterparty and derivative form:

Fair values

Notionals

Receivable(1)

Payable(2)

Protection 
purchased

Protection 
sold

$ 2,375
1,962
113
5,768

$ 3,031
1,139
306
6,539

$108,415
44,364
2,785
490,432

$103,756
40,068
2,728
425,934

$10,218

$11,015

$645,996

$572,486

$ 9,923
295

$10,234
781

$628,136
17,860

$565,131
7,355

$10,218

$11,015

$645,996

$572,486

$ 4,149
6,069

$ 4,258
6,757

$511,652
134,344

$448,944
123,542

$10,218

$11,015

$645,996

$572,486

$

878
6,674
2,666

$ 1,462
6,638
2,915

$133,866
454,617
57,513

$115,603
413,174
43,709

$10,218

$11,015

$645,996

$572,486

Fair values

Notionals

Receivable(1)

Payable(2)

Protection 
purchased

Protection 
sold

$ 2,902
1,770
109
5,008

$ 3,187
1,215
90
5,637

$117,685
46,928
5,740
442,417

$120,739
44,692
2,217
375,959

$ 9,789

$10,129

$612,770

$543,607

$ 9,254
535

$ 9,254
875

$599,633
13,137

$538,426
5,181

$ 9,789

$10,129

$612,770

$543,607

$ 4,136
5,653

$ 4,037
6,092

$478,643
134,127

$418,147
125,460

$ 9,789

$10,129

$612,770

$543,607

$

914
6,022
2,853

$ 1,355
5,991
2,783

$134,080
421,682
57,008

$125,464
374,376
43,767

$ 9,789

$10,129

$612,770

$543,607

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

By industry of counterparty
Banks
Broker-dealers
Non-financial
Insurance and other financial institutions

Total by industry of counterparty

By instrument
Credit default swaps and options
Total return swaps and other

Total by instrument

By rating of reference entity
Investment grade
Non-investment grade

Total by rating of reference entity

By maturity
Within 1 year
From 1 to 5 years
After 5 years

Total by maturity

(1)  The fair value amount receivable is composed of $3,705 million under protection purchased and $6,513 million under protection sold.
(2)  The fair value amount payable is composed of $7,354 million under protection purchased and $3,661 million under protection sold.

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2020

By industry of counterparty
Banks
Broker-dealers
Non-financial
Insurance and other financial institutions

Total by industry of counterparty

By instrument
Credit default swaps and options
Total return swaps and other

Total by instrument

By rating of reference entity
Investment grade
Non-investment grade

Total by rating of reference entity

By maturity
Within 1 year
From 1 to 5 years
After 5 years

Total by maturity

(1)  The fair value amount receivable is composed of $3,514 million under protection purchased and $6,275 million under protection sold.
(2)  The fair value amount payable is composed of $7,037 million under protection purchased and $3,092 million under protection sold.

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Fair values included in the above tables are prior to application of any 
netting agreements and cash collateral. For notional amounts, Citi generally 
has a mismatch between the total notional amounts of protection purchased 
and sold, and it may hold the reference assets directly rather than entering 
into offsetting credit derivative contracts as and when desired. The open risk 
exposures from credit derivative contracts are largely matched after certain 
cash positions in reference assets are considered and after notional amounts 
are adjusted, either to a duration-based equivalent basis or to reflect the level 
of subordination in tranched structures. The ratings of the credit derivatives 
portfolio presented in the tables and used to evaluate payment/performance 
risk are based on the assigned internal or external ratings of the reference 
asset or entity. Where external ratings are used, investment-grade ratings are 
considered to be “Baa/BBB” and above, while anything below is considered 
non-investment grade. Citi’s internal ratings are in line with the related 
external rating system.

Citigroup evaluates the payment/performance risk of the credit derivatives 

for which it stands as a protection seller based on the credit rating assigned 
to the underlying reference credit. Credit derivatives written on an underlying 
non-investment-grade reference entity represent greater payment risk to 
the Company. The non-investment-grade category in the table above also 
includes credit derivatives where the underlying reference entity has been 
downgraded subsequent to the inception of the derivative.

The maximum potential amount of future payments under credit 
derivative contracts presented in the table above is based on the notional 
value of the derivatives. The Company believes that the notional amount for 
credit protection sold is not representative of the actual loss exposure based 
on historical experience. This amount has not been reduced by the value 
of the reference assets and the related cash flows. In accordance with most 
credit derivative contracts, should a credit event occur, the Company usually 
is liable for the difference between the protection sold and the value of the 
reference assets. Furthermore, the notional amount for credit protection sold 
has not been reduced for any cash collateral paid to a given counterparty, 
as such payments would be calculated after netting all derivative exposures, 
including any credit derivatives with that counterparty in accordance 
with a related master netting agreement. Due to such netting processes, 
determining the amount of collateral that corresponds to credit derivative 
exposures alone is not possible. The Company actively monitors open credit-
risk exposures and manages this exposure by using a variety of strategies, 
including purchased credit derivatives, cash collateral or direct holdings 
of the referenced assets. This risk mitigation activity is not captured in the 
table above.

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features in Derivatives
Certain derivative instruments contain provisions that require the Company 
to either post additional collateral or immediately settle any outstanding 
liability balances upon the occurrence of a specified event related to the 
credit risk of the Company. These events, which are defined by the existing 
derivative contracts, are primarily downgrades in the credit ratings of the 
Company and its affiliates.

The fair value (excluding CVA) of all derivative instruments with credit 

risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position at 
December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $19 billion and $25 billion, respectively. 
The Company posted $16 billion and $22 billion as collateral for this 
exposure in the normal course of business as of December 31, 2021 and 
2020, respectively.

A downgrade could trigger additional collateral or cash settlement 
requirements for the Company and certain affiliates. In the event that 
Citigroup and Citibank were downgraded a single notch by all three major 
rating agencies as of December 31, 2021, the Company could be required 
to post an additional $1.3 billion as either collateral or settlement of the 
derivative transactions. In addition, the Company could be required to 
segregate with third-party custodians collateral previously received from 
existing derivative counterparties in the amount of $0.1 billion upon 
the single notch downgrade, resulting in aggregate cash obligations and 
collateral requirements of approximately $1.4 billion.

Derivatives Accompanied by Financial Asset Transfers
The Company executes total return swaps that provide it with synthetic 
exposure to substantially all of the economic return of the securities or other 
financial assets referenced in the contract. In certain cases, the derivative 
transaction is accompanied by the Company’s transfer of the referenced 
financial asset to the derivative counterparty, most typically in response 
to the derivative counterparty’s desire to hedge, in whole or in part, its 
synthetic exposure under the derivative contract by holding the referenced 
asset in funded form. In certain jurisdictions these transactions qualify as 
sales, resulting in derecognition of the securities transferred (see Note 1 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the related 
sale conditions for transfers of financial assets). For a significant portion of 
the transactions, the Company has also executed another total return swap 
where the Company passes on substantially all of the economic return of 
the referenced securities to a different third party seeking the exposure. In 
those cases, the Company is not exposed, on a net basis, to changes in the 
economic return of the referenced securities.

These transactions generally involve the transfer of the Company’s 
liquid government bonds, convertible bonds or publicly traded corporate 
equity securities from the trading portfolio and are executed with third-
party financial institutions. The accompanying derivatives are typically 
total return swaps. The derivatives are cash settled and subject to ongoing 
margin requirements.

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When the conditions for sale accounting are met, the Company reports 
the transfer of the referenced financial asset as a sale and separately reports 
the accompanying derivative transaction. These transactions generally do 
not result in a gain or loss on the sale of the security, because the transferred 
security was held at fair value in the Company’s trading portfolio. For 
transfers of financial assets accounted for as a sale by the Company, and for 
which the Company has retained substantially all of the economic exposure 
to the transferred asset through a total return swap executed with the same 
counterparty in contemplation of the initial sale (and still outstanding), both 
the asset amounts derecognized and the gross cash proceeds received as of the 
date of derecognition were $2.9 billion and $2.0 billion as of December 31, 
2021 and 2020, respectively.

At December 31, 2021, the fair value of these previously derecognized 

assets was $2.9 billion. The fair value of the total return swaps as of 
December 31, 2021 was $13 million recorded as gross derivative assets and 
$58 million recorded as gross derivative liabilities. At December 31, 2020, the 
fair value of these previously derecognized assets was $2.2 billion, and the fair 
value of the total return swaps was $135 million recorded as gross derivative 
assets and $7 million recorded as gross derivative liabilities.

The balances for the total return swaps are on a gross basis, before the 
application of counterparty and cash collateral netting, and are included 
primarily as equity derivatives in the tabular disclosures in this Note.

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23. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Concentrations of credit risk exist when changes in economic, industry or 
geographic factors similarly affect groups of counterparties whose aggregate 
credit exposure is material in relation to Citigroup’s total credit exposure. 
Although Citigroup’s portfolio of financial instruments is broadly diversified 
along industry, product and geographic lines, material transactions are 
completed with other financial institutions, particularly in the securities 
trading, derivatives and foreign exchange businesses.

In connection with the Company’s efforts to maintain a diversified 
portfolio, the Company limits its exposure to any one geographic region, 
country or individual creditor and monitors this exposure on a continuous 
basis. At December 31, 2021, Citigroup’s most significant concentration of 
credit risk was with the U.S. government and its agencies. The Company’s 
exposure, which primarily results from trading assets and investments 
issued by the U.S. government and its agencies, amounted to $414.5 billion 
and $370.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The 
German, United Kingdom and Japanese governments and their agencies, 
which are rated investment grade by both Moody’s and S&P, were the next 
largest exposures. The Company’s exposure to Germany amounted to 
$48.9 billion and $51.8 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 
The Company’s exposure to the United Kingdom amounted to $31.1 billion 
and $26.0 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The 
Company’s exposure to Japan amounted to $30.1 billion and $35.5 billion at 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The foreign government exposures 
are composed of investment securities, loans and trading assets.

The Company’s exposure to states and municipalities amounted to 
$22.0 billion and $26.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, 
and was composed of trading assets, investment securities, derivatives and 
lending activities.

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24. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value, establishes a 
consistent framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about 
fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be 
received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date, and therefore 
represents an exit price. Among other things, the standard requires the 
Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of 
unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Under ASC 820-10, the probability of counterparty default is factored into 
the valuation of derivative and other positions, and the impact of Citigroup’s 
own credit risk is also factored into the valuation of derivatives and other 
liabilities that are measured at fair value.

Fair Value Hierarchy
ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of inputs based on whether the inputs are 
observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are developed using market 
data and reflect market participant assumptions, while unobservable inputs 
reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have 
created the following fair value hierarchy:

•  Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
•  Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted 
prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not 
active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and 
significant value drivers are observable in the market.

•  Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or 
more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

As required under the fair value hierarchy, the Company considers 
relevant and observable market inputs in its valuations where possible.

The fair value hierarchy classification approach typically utilizes rules-
based and data driven selection criteria to determine whether an instrument 
is classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3:

•  The determination of whether an instrument is quoted in an active 

market and therefore considered a Level 1 instrument is based upon the 
frequency of observed transactions and the quality of independent market 
data available on the measurement date.

•  A Level 2 classification is assigned where there is observability of prices / 
market inputs to models, or where any unobservable inputs are not 
significant to the valuation. The determination of whether an input is 
considered observable is based on the availability of independent market 
data and its corroboration, for example through observed transactions in 
the market.

•  Otherwise, an instrument is classified as Level 3.

Determination of Fair Value
For assets and liabilities carried at fair value, the Company measures 
fair value using the procedures set out below, irrespective of whether the 
assets and liabilities are measured at fair value as a result of an election, a 
non-recurring lower-of-cost-or-market (LOCOM) adjustment, or because 
they are required to be measured at fair value.

When available, the Company uses quoted market prices from active 
markets to determine fair value and classifies such items as Level 1. In some 
specific cases where a market price is available, the Company will apply 
practical expedients (such as matrix pricing) to calculate fair value, in which 
case the items may be classified as Level 2.

The Company may also apply a price-based methodology that utilizes, 
where available, quoted prices or other market information obtained from 
recent trading activity in positions with the same or similar characteristics 
to the position being valued. If relevant and observable prices are available, 
those valuations may be classified as Level 2. However, when there are one 
or more significant unobservable “price” inputs, those valuations will be 
classified as Level 3. Furthermore, when a quoted price is considered stale, a 
significant adjustment to the price of a similar security may be necessary to 
reflect differences in the terms of the actual security or loan being valued, or 
alternatively, when prices from independent sources may be insufficient to 
corroborate a valuation, the “price” inputs are considered unobservable and 
the fair value measurements are classified as Level 3.

If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon 
internally developed valuation techniques that use, where possible, current 
market-based parameters, such as interest rates, currency rates and 
option volatilities. Items valued using such internally generated valuation 
techniques are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver 
that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified as Level 3 
even though there may be some significant inputs that are readily observable.
Fair value estimates from internal valuation techniques are verified, where 

possible, to prices obtained from independent vendors or brokers. Vendors’ 
and brokers’ valuations may be based on a variety of inputs ranging from 
observed prices to proprietary valuation models, and the Company assesses 
the quality and relevance of this information in determining the estimate 
of fair value. The following section describes the valuation methodologies 
used by the Company to measure various financial instruments at fair value. 
Where appropriate, the description includes details of the valuation models, 
the key inputs to those models and any significant assumptions.

Market Valuation Adjustments
Generally, the unit of account for a financial instrument is the individual 
financial instrument. The Company applies market valuation adjustments 
that are consistent with the unit of account, which does not include 
adjustment due to the size of the Company’s position, except as follows. 
ASC 820-10 permits an exception, through an accounting policy election, 
to measure the fair value of a portfolio of financial assets and financial 
liabilities on the basis of the net open risk position when certain criteria are 
met. Citi has elected to measure certain portfolios of financial instruments 
that meet those criteria, such as derivatives, on the basis of the net open risk 
position. The Company applies market valuation adjustments, including 
adjustments to account for the size of the net open risk position, consistent 
with market participant assumptions.

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Valuation adjustments are applied to items classified as Level 2 or 
Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy to ensure that the fair value reflects the 
price at which the net open risk position could be exited. These valuation 
adjustments are based on the bid/offer spread for an instrument in the 
market. When Citi has elected to measure certain portfolios of financial 
investments, such as derivatives, on the basis of the net open risk position, the 
valuation adjustment may take into account the size of the position.

Credit valuation adjustments (CVA) and funding valuation adjustments 

(FVA) are applied to the relevant population of over-the-counter (OTC) 
derivative instruments where adjustments to reflect counterparty credit risk, 
own credit risk and term funding risk are required to estimate fair value. This 
principally includes derivatives with a base valuation (e.g., discounted using 
overnight indexed swap (OIS)) requiring adjustment for these effects, such 
as uncollateralized interest rate swaps. The CVA represents a portfolio-level 
adjustment to reflect the risk premium associated with the counterparty’s 
(assets) or Citi’s (liabilities) non-performance risk.

The FVA represents a market funding risk premium inherent in the 

uncollateralized portion of a derivative portfolio and in certain collateralized 
derivative portfolios that do not include standard credit support annexes 
(CSAs), such as where the CSA does not permit the reuse of collateral 
received. Citi’s FVA methodology leverages the existing CVA methodology 
to estimate a funding exposure profile. The calculation of this exposure 
profile considers collateral agreements in which the terms do not permit the 
Company to reuse the collateral received, including where counterparties 
post collateral to third-party custodians. Citi’s CVA and FVA methodologies 
consist of two steps:

•  First, the exposure profile for each counterparty is determined using the 
terms of all individual derivative positions and a Monte Carlo simulation 
or other quantitative analysis to generate a series of expected cash flows 
at future points in time. The calculation of this exposure profile considers 
the effect of credit risk mitigants and sources of funding, including 
pledged cash or other collateral and any legal right of offset that exists 
with a counterparty through arrangements such as netting agreements. 
Individual derivative contracts that are subject to an enforceable master 
netting agreement with a counterparty are aggregated as a netting set for 
this purpose, since it is those aggregate net cash flows that are subject to 
nonperformance risk. This process identifies specific, point-in-time future 
cash flows that are subject to nonperformance and term funding risk, 
rather than using the current recognized net asset or liability as a basis to 
measure the CVA and FVA.

•  Second, for CVA, market-based views of default probabilities derived 
from observed credit spreads in the credit default swap (CDS) market 
are applied to the expected future cash flows determined in step one. 
Citi’s own credit CVA is determined using Citi-specific CDS spreads for 
the relevant tenor. Generally, counterparty CVA is determined using CDS 
spread indices for each credit rating and tenor. For certain identified 
netting sets where individual analysis is practicable (e.g., exposures to 
counterparties with liquid CDSs), counterparty-specific CDS spreads 
are used. For FVA, a term structure of spreads is applied to the expected 
funding exposures (e.g., the market liquidity spread used to represent the 
term funding premium associated with certain OTC derivatives).

The CVA and FVA are designed to incorporate a market view of the credit 
and funding risk, respectively, inherent in the derivative portfolio. However, 
most unsecured derivative instruments are negotiated bilateral contracts 
and are not commonly transferred to third parties. Derivative instruments 
are normally settled contractually or, if terminated early, are terminated at 
a value negotiated bilaterally between the counterparties. Thus, the CVA and 
FVA may not be realized upon a settlement or termination in the normal 
course of business. In addition, all or a portion of these adjustments may be 
reversed or otherwise adjusted in future periods in the event of changes in the 
credit or funding risk associated with the derivative instruments.

The table below summarizes the CVA and FVA applied to the fair value of 

derivative instruments at December 31, 2021 and 2020:

In millions of dollars

Counterparty CVA
Asset FVA
Citigroup (own credit) CVA
Liability FVA

Total CVA and FVA —derivative instruments

Credit and funding valuation 
adjustments 
contra-liability (contra-asset)
December 31, 
 2021

December 31, 
 2020

$(705)
(433)
379
110

$(649)

$(800)
(525)
403
67

$(855)

The table below summarizes pretax gains (losses) related to changes in 

CVA on derivative instruments, net of hedges, FVA on derivatives and debt 
valuation adjustments (DVA) on Citi’s own fair value option (FVO) liabilities 
for the years indicated:

In millions of dollars

Counterparty CVA
Asset FVA
Own credit CVA
Liability FVA

Total CVA and FVA —derivative instruments

DVA related to own FVO liabilities(1)

Total CVA, FVA and FVO DVA

Credit/funding/debt valuation 
adjustments gain (loss)
2020

2019

2021

$

$

$

$

79
96
(33)
(22)

120

296

416

$ (101)
(95)
133
(6)

$

149
13
(131)
(63)

$

(69)

$

(32)

$ (616)

$(1,473)

$ (685)

$(1,505)

(1)  See Notes 1, 17 and 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and 
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
No quoted prices exist for these instruments, since fair value is determined 
using a discounted cash flow technique. Cash flows are estimated based 
on the terms of the contract, taking into account any embedded derivative 
or other features. These cash flows are discounted using interest rates 
appropriate to the maturity of the instrument as well as the nature of the 
underlying collateral. Generally, when such instruments are recorded at fair 
value, they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as the 
inputs used in the valuation are readily observable. However, certain long-
dated positions are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Trading Account Assets and Liabilities—Trading Securities 
and Trading Loans
When available, the Company uses quoted market prices in active markets 
to determine the fair value of trading securities; such items are classified as 
Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Examples include government securities 
and exchange-traded equity securities.

For bonds and secondary market loans traded over the counter, the 
Company generally determines fair value utilizing various valuation 
techniques, including discounted cash flows, price-based and internal 
models. Fair value estimates from these internal valuation techniques 
are verified, where possible, to prices obtained from independent sources, 
including third-party vendors. A price-based methodology utilizes, where 
available, quoted prices or other market information obtained from recent 
trading activity of assets with similar characteristics to the bond or loan being 
valued. The yields used in discounted cash flow models are derived from 
the same price information. Trading securities and loans priced using such 
methods are generally classified as Level 2. However, when the primary inputs 
to the valuation are unobservable, or prices from independent sources are 
insufficient to corroborate valuation, a loan or security is generally classified 
as Level 3. Fair value estimates from these internal valuation techniques 
are verified, where possible, to prices obtained from independent sources, 
including third-party vendors.

When the Company’s principal exit market for a portfolio of loans is 
through securitization, the Company uses the securitization price as a key 
input into the fair value of the loan portfolio. The securitization price is 
determined from the assumed proceeds of a hypothetical securitization 
within the current market environment. Where such a price verification 
is possible, loan portfolios are typically classified as Level 2 in the fair 
value hierarchy.

For most of the subprime mortgage backed security (MBS) exposures, 
fair value is determined utilizing observable transactions where available, or 
other valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis utilizing 
valuation assumptions derived from similar, more observable securities as 
market proxies. The valuation of certain asset-backed security (ABS) CDO 
positions is inferred through the net asset value of the underlying assets of the 
ABS CDO.

Trading Account Assets and Liabilities—Derivatives
Exchange-traded derivatives, measured at fair value using quoted 
(i.e., exchange) prices in active markets, where available, are classified as 
Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives without a quoted price in an active market and derivatives 
executed over the counter are valued using internal valuation techniques. 
These derivative instruments are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3 
depending on the observability of the significant inputs to the model.
The valuation techniques depend on the type of derivative and the 

nature of the underlying instrument. The principal techniques used to value 
these instruments are discounted cash flows and internal models, such as 
derivative pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations).

The key inputs depend upon the type of derivative and the nature of 
the underlying instrument and include interest rate yield curves, foreign 
exchange rates, volatilities and correlation.

Investments
The investments category includes available-for-sale debt and marketable 
equity securities whose fair values are generally determined by utilizing 
similar procedures described for trading securities above or, in some cases, 
using vendor pricing as the primary source.

Also included in investments are nonpublic investments in private equity 

and real estate entities. Determining the fair value of nonpublic securities 
involves a significant degree of management’s judgment, as no quoted 
prices exist and such securities are not generally traded. In addition, there 
may be transfer restrictions on private equity securities. The Company’s 
process for determining the fair value of such securities utilizes commonly 
accepted valuation techniques, including guideline public company analysis 
and comparable transactions. In determining the fair value of nonpublic 
securities, the Company also considers events such as a proposed sale of 
the investee company, initial public offerings, equity issuances or other 
observable transactions. Private equity securities are generally classified as 
Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

In addition, the Company holds investments in certain alternative 
investment funds that calculate NAV per share, including hedge funds, 
private equity funds and real estate funds. Investments in funds are generally 
classified as non-marketable equity securities carried at fair value. The fair 
values of these investments are estimated using the NAV per share of the 
Company’s ownership interest in the funds where it is not probable that the 
investment will be realized at a price other than the NAV. Consistent with the 
provisions of ASU 2015-07, these investments are categorized within the fair 
value hierarchy and are not included in the tables below. See Note 13 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Where fair value accounting has been elected, the fair value of non-
structured liabilities is determined by utilizing internal models using the 
appropriate discount rate for the applicable maturity. Such instruments are 
classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when all significant inputs are 
readily observable.

The Company determines the fair value of hybrid financial instruments, 

including structured liabilities, using the appropriate derivative valuation 
methodology (described above in “Trading Account Assets and Liabilities—
Derivatives”) given the nature of the embedded risk profile. Such instruments 
are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the observability of 
significant inputs to the model.

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present for each of the fair value hierarchy levels 
the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a 
recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The Company may hedge 

positions that have been classified in the Level 3 category with other financial 
instruments (hedging instruments) that may be classified as Level 3, but also 
with financial instruments classified as Level 1 or Level 2. The effects of these 
hedges are presented gross in the following tables:

Fair Value Levels

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Assets
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Trading non-derivative assets

Trading mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total trading mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other trading assets(2)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

inventory Netting(1)

Gross 

Net 
balance

$

— $342,030

$

231

$342,261 $(125,795)

$216,466

—
1
—

34,534
643
778

$

1

$ 35,955

$ 44,900
—
39,176
1,544
53,833
—
—

$

3,230
1,995
31,485
16,156
10,047
981
20,346

$

$

496
104
81

681

4
37
23
412
174
613
576

35,030
748
859

—
—
—

35,030
748
859

$ 36,637 $

— $ 36,637

$ 48,134 $
2,032
70,684
18,112
64,054
1,594
20,922

— $ 48,134
2,032
—
70,684
—
18,112
—
64,054
—
1,594
—
20,922
—

Total trading non-derivative assets

$139,454

$120,195

$ 2,520

$262,169 $

— $262,169

Trading derivatives

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

$

90
$161,500
— 134,912
43,904
41
28,547
—
9,299
—

$ 3,898
637
1,307
1,797
919

$165,488
135,549
45,252
30,344
10,218

Total trading derivatives—before netting and collateral

$

131

$378,162

$ 8,558

$386,851

Netting agreements
Netting of cash collateral received(3)

$(292,628)
(24,447)

Total trading derivatives—after netting and collateral

$

131

$378,162

$ 8,558

$386,851 $(317,075)

$ 69,776

Investments

Mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total investment mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Marketable equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities
Non-marketable equity securities(4)

Total investments

$

$

— $ 33,165
286
—
25
—

— $ 33,476

$122,271
—
56,842
2,861
350
—
—
—

$

168
1,849
61,112
2,871
177
300
4,877
28

$

$

$

51
94
—

145

1
772
786
188
16
3
—
316

$ 33,216 $
380
25

— $ 33,216
380
—
25
—

$ 33,621 $

— $ 33,621

$122,440 $
2,621
118,740
5,920
543
303
4,877
344

— $122,440
2,621
—
118,740
—
5,920
—
543
—
303
—
4,877
—
344
—

$182,324

$104,858

$ 2,227

$289,409 $

— $289,409

Table continues on the next page.

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In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Gross 
inventory

Netting(1)

Net 
balance

Loans

Mortgage servicing rights

Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a 
recurring basis

$

—

—

$

5,371

—

$

4,075

$

8,194

$

$

711

404

$

6,082

$

— $

6,082

404

—

404

73

$

12,342

$

— $ 12,342

Total assets

$325,984

$ 958,810

$ 14,724

$1,299,518

$ (442,870)

$856,648

Total as a percentage of gross assets(5)

25.1%

73.8%

1.1%

Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased
Other trading liabilities

Total trading liabilities

Trading derivatives

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

$

—
—

$

1,483
174,318

$

183
643

$

1,666
174,961

$

— $

(118,267)

1,666
56,694

82,675
—

23,268
5

$ 82,675

$

23,273

$

65
—

65

106,008
5

—
—

106,008
5

$ 106,013

$

— $106,013

$

56
—
60
—
—

$ 147,846
134,572
46,177
30,004
10,065

$ 2,172
726
3,447
1,375
950

$ 150,074
135,298
49,684
31,379
11,015

Total trading derivatives—before netting and collateral

$

116

$ 368,664

$ 8,670

$ 377,450

Netting agreements
Netting of cash collateral paid(3)

Total trading derivatives—after netting and collateral

Short-term borrowings

Long-term debt

$

$

116

$ 368,664

$ 8,670

$ 377,450

$ (321,934)

$ 55,516

$ (292,628)
(29,306)

—

—

$

7,253

$

105

57,100

25,509

$

$

7,358

$

— $

7,358

82,609

—

82,609

3,575

$

— $

3,575

Total non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a 
recurring basis

$

3,574

$

—

$

1

Total liabilities

$ 86,365

$ 632,091

$ 35,176

$ 753,632

$ (440,201)

$313,431

Total as a percentage of gross liabilities(5)

11.5%

83.9%

4.7%

(1)  Represents netting of (i) the amounts due under securities purchased under agreements to resell and the amounts owed under securities sold under agreements to repurchase and (ii) derivative exposures covered by a 

(2) 

qualifying master netting agreement and cash collateral offsetting.
Includes positions related to investments in unallocated precious metals, as discussed in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Also includes physical commodities accounted for at the lower of cost or fair 
value and unfunded credit products.

(3)  Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparties under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all netting of cash collateral received and paid is against OTC derivative assets 

and liabilities, respectively.

(4)  Amounts exclude $0.1 billion of investments measured at net asset value (NAV) in accordance with ASU No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate 

Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).

(5)  Because the amount of the cash collateral paid/received has not been allocated to the Level 1, 2 and 3 subtotals, these percentages are calculated based on total assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a 

recurring basis, excluding the cash collateral paid/received on derivatives.

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Fair Value Levels

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2020

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Gross 
inventory

Netting(1)

Net 
balance

$

— $ 335,073

$

320

$ 335,393

$(150,189)

$185,204

Assets
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Trading non-derivative assets

Trading mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

—
—
—

42,903
391
893

27
340
136

503

Total trading mortgage-backed securities

$

— $

44,187

$

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other trading assets(2)

$ 64,529
—
68,195
1,607
54,117
—
—

$

2,269
1,224
15,143
18,840
12,289
776
11,295

$ —
94
51
375
73
1,606
945

$

$

$

$

42,930
731
1,029

44,690

66,798
1,318
83,389
20,822
66,479
2,382
12,240

—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

42,930
731
1,029

$ 44,690

$ 66,798
1,318
83,389
20,822
66,479
2,382
12,240

$298,118

Total trading non-derivative assets

$188,448

$ 106,023

$ 3,647

$ 298,118

$

Trading derivatives

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

$

42
2
66
—
—

$ 238,026
155,994
48,362
13,546
8,634

$ 3,393
674
2,091
992
1,155

$ 241,461
156,670
50,519
14,538
9,789

Total trading derivatives—before netting and collateral

$

110

$ 464,562

$ 8,305

$ 472,977

Netting agreements
Netting of cash collateral received(3)

Total trading derivatives—after netting and collateral

Investments

Mortgage-backed securities

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total investment mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Marketable equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities
Non-marketable equity securities(4)

110

$ 464,562

$ 8,305

$ 472,977

$(396,016)

$ 76,961

$(364,879)
(31,137)

$

$

$

— $
—
—

43,888
571
50

— $

44,509

$146,032
—
77,056
6,326
287
—
—
—

$

172
2,885
47,644
4,114
228
277
4,876
50

$

$

30
—
—

30

$ —
834
268
60
—
1
—
349

$

$

$

$

43,918
571
50

$

44,539

$ 146,204
3,719
124,968
10,500
515
278
4,876
399

—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

$ 43,918
571
50

$ 44,539

$146,204
3,719
124,968
10,500
515
278
4,876
399

$335,998

Total investments

$229,701

$ 104,755

$ 1,542

$ 335,998

$

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In millions of dollars at December 31, 2020

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Gross 
inventory

Netting(1)

Loans

Mortgage servicing rights

$

— $

4,869

$ 1,985

$

6,854

—

—

336

336

Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a 
recurring basis

$

6,230

$

8,383

$ —

$

14,613

$

$

—

—

—

Net 
balance

$

6,854

336

$ 14,613

Total assets

$424,489

$1,023,665

$ 16,135

$1,464,289

$(546,205)

$918,084

Total as a percentage of gross assets(5)

29.0%

69.9%

1.1%

Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased
Other trading liabilities

Total trading account liabilities

Trading derivatives

Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

Total trading derivatives—before netting and collateral

Netting agreements
Netting of cash collateral paid(3)

Total trading derivatives—after netting and collateral

Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt

$

— $
—

1,752
156,644

$

85,353
—

14,477
—

$ 85,353

$

14,477

$

206
631

214
26

240

$

1,958
157,275

$

—
(97,069)

$

1,958
60,206

100,044
26

$ 100,070

$

—
—

—

100,044
26

$100,070

$

$

$

$

25
3
53
—
—

81

$ 220,607
155,441
58,212
17,393
9,022

$ 1,779
622
5,304
700
1,107

$ 222,411
156,066
63,569
18,093
10,129

$ 460,675

$ 9,512

$ 470,268

81

$ 460,675

$ 9,512

$ 470,268

$(402,311)

$ 67,957

$(364,879)
(37,432)

— $
—

4,464
41,853

$

219
25,210

$

$

4,683
67,063

6,835

$

$

—
—

—

$

4,683
67,063

$

6,835

Non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a 
recurring basis

$

6,762

$

72

$

1

Total liabilities

$ 92,196

$ 679,937

$ 36,019

$ 808,152

$(499,380)

$308,772

Total as a percentage of gross liabilities(5)

11.4%

84.1%

4.5%

(1)  Represents netting of (i) the amounts due under securities purchased under agreements to resell and the amounts owed under securities sold under agreements to repurchase and (ii) derivative exposures covered by a 

(2) 

qualifying master netting agreement and cash collateral offsetting.
Includes positions related to investments in unallocated precious metals, as discussed in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Also includes physical commodities accounted for at the lower of cost or fair 
value and unfunded credit products.

(3)  Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparties under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all netting of cash collateral received and paid is against OTC derivative assets 

and liabilities, respectively.

(4)  Amounts exclude $0.2 billion of investments measured at NAV in accordance with ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per 

Share (or Its Equivalent).

(5)  Because the amount of the cash collateral paid/received has not been allocated to the Level 1, 2 and 3 subtotals, these percentages are calculated based on total assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a 

recurring basis, excluding the cash collateral paid/received on derivatives.

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Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Category
The following tables present the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for 
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The gains and losses presented 
below include changes in the fair value related to both observable and 
unobservable inputs.

The Company often hedges positions with offsetting positions that are 
classified in a different level. For example, the gains and losses for assets and 
liabilities in the Level 3 category presented in the tables below do not reflect 

Level 3 Fair Value Rollforward

the effect of offsetting losses and gains on hedging instruments that may be 
classified in the Level 1 and Level 2 categories. In addition, the Company 
hedges items classified in the Level 3 category with instruments also classified 
in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The hedged items and related hedges 
are presented gross in the following tables:

In millions of dollars

Assets
Securities borrowed 
and purchased under 
agreements to resell
Trading non-derivative assets
Trading mortgage-backed 
securities

U.S. government-sponsored 
agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in(1)

Dec. 31, 
2020

Principal 

transactions Other(1)(2)

Transfers

into 
Level 3

out of 
Level 3

Purchases Issuances

Sales

Settlements

Unrealized 
gains 
(losses) 
still held(3)

Dec. 31, 
2021

$

320

$

(36)

$ —

$

45 $

(49)

$ 362

$ — $ —

$ (411)

$

231

$ —

27
340
136

8
25
23

—
—
—

355
89
96

(131)
(96)
(58)

447
282
62

—
—
—

(210)
(536)
(178)

—
—
—

496
104
81

11
13
—

Total trading mortgage-backed 
securities

$

503

$

56

$ —

U.S. Treasury and federal 
agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other trading assets

$ —
94
51
375
73
1,606
945

$ — $ —
—
—
—
—
—
—

(4)
29
74
67
371
97

$

$

540 $ (285)

$ 791

$ — $ (924)

$ — $

681

$

24

4 $ —
(29)
20
(129)
143
(384)
461
(52)
156
(297)
173
(457)
158

$ — $ — $ —
(61)
—
(154)
—
(981)
—
—
(188)
— (2,553)
(1,147)

17
83
867
118
1,313
980

4

$ — $
—
—
—
—
—
(4)

4
37
23
412
174
613
576

Total trading non-derivative assets

$ 3,647

$

690

$ —

$ 1,655 $(1,633)

$4,169

$ —
(6)
(2)
(38)
23
(43)
(37)

$

$

(79)

4
7
(729)
261
(130)

$ (376)
(8)
964
474
(136)

$ —
—
—
—
—

$

102 $
(57)
(1,101)
174
(96)

562
104
1,923
(454)
40

$

27
220
364
162
—

$

$

4 $(6,008)

$

(4)

$ 2,520

(84) $ —
(326)
—
(364)
—
(238)
—
—
—

$ (119)
(74)
(713)
12
113

$ 1,726
(89)
(2,140)
422
(31)

$

918

$ —

$ (978) $ 2,175

$ 773

$

(84) $ (928)

$ (781)

$ (112)

$ (587)

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Trading derivatives, net(4)
Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

Total trading derivatives, net(4)

$ 1,614
52
(3,213)
292
48

$ (1,207)

In millions of dollars

Investments

Mortgage-backed securities
U.S. government-sponsored 
agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total investment mortgage-
backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal agency 
securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Marketable equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities
Non-marketable equity 
securities

Total investments

Loans
Mortgage servicing rights
Other financial assets measured 
on a recurring basis

Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Securities loaned and sold under 
agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased
Other trading liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Other financial liabilities measured 
on a recurring basis

Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in(1)

Dec. 31, 
2020

Principal 

transactions Other(1)(2)

Transfers

into 
Level 3

out of 
Level 3

Purchases Issuances

Sales

Settlements

Unrealized 
gains 
(losses) 
still held(3)

Dec. 31, 
2021

$

$

$

$

30
—
—

$ — $
—
—

2
—
—

$

30

$ — $

2

42 $
54
—

(10)
(12)
—

$

3
52
—

$ — $
—
—

(16)
—
—

$ — $
—
—

51
94
—

$

2
(1)
—

96 $

(22)

$

55

$ — $

(16)

$ — $

145

$

1

$ —
834
268
60
—
1
—

349

$ 1,542

$ 1,985
336

$ — $ —
(21)
(49)
(14)
—
(21)
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

1 $ —
(108)
58
(565)
512
(44)
183
—
16
—
36
—
—

$ — $ — $ —
(40)
(251)
(34)
—
(13)
—

49
871
37
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

$ — $
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

(27)

2

—

—

—

(8)

—

$ — $(130)

$ — $ 90
43

—

$

$

904 $ (739)

$1,012

$ — $ (362)

$ — $ 2,227

311 $(2,071)
—
—

$ — $
—

529 $ —
—
92

$ (133)
(67)

$

—

—

6

65

(27)

58

—

(26)

(3)

1
772
786
188
16
3
—

316

711
404

73

$ —
(12)
(2)
2
—
(2)
—

$

$

(6)

(19)

(77)
52

—

$

206

$ — $ (18)

$ — $

(44)

$ — $

38 $ —

$

(35)

$

183

$

(19)

631

214
26
219
25,210

(9)

48
26
43
2,774

—

—
—
—
—

183

(483)

488

—

87
—
137
8,611

(34)
—
(57)
(9,771)

—
59
—
—
49
—
— 10,262

1

—

(3)

—

(4)

—

14

—

—
—
—
—

—

(185)

643

32

(213)
—
(200)
(6,029)

65
—
105
25,509

(4)
—
(2)
1,756

(13)

1

—

(1)  Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) are presented as increase (decrease) to Level 3 assets, and as (increase) decrease to Level 3 liabilities. Changes in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities are recorded in 

AOCI, unless related to credit impairment, while gains and losses from sales are recorded in Realized gains (losses) from sales of investments in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2)  Unrealized gains (losses) on MSRs are recorded in Other revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(3)  Represents the amount of total gains or losses for the period, included in earnings (and AOCI for changes in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities and DVA on fair value option liabilities), attributable to the 

change in fair value relating to assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held at December 31, 2021.
(4)  Total Level 3 trading derivative assets and liabilities have been netted in these tables for presentation purposes only.

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In millions of dollars

Assets
Securities borrowed and 
purchased under  
agreements to resell
Trading non-derivative assets
Trading mortgage-backed 
securities

U.S. government-sponsored 
agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total trading mortgage-backed 
securities

Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in(1)

Dec. 31, 
2019

Principal 

transactions Other(1)(2)

Transfers

into 
Level 3

out of 
Level 3

Purchases

Issuances

Sales

Settlements

Unrealized 
gains 
(losses) 
still held(3)

Dec. 31, 
2020

$

303

$

23 $ — $ — $ —

$ 194

$ — $ —

$ (200)

$

320

$

43

10
123
61

(79)
79
—

—
—
—

21
234
162

(11)
(68)
(35)

392
486
174

— (306)
— (514)
— (226)

—
—
—

27
340
136

(1)
(20)
(14)

$

194

$ — $ — $ 417 $ (114)

$1,052

$ — $ (1,046)

$ — $

503

$

(35)

U.S. Treasury and federal agency 
securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Marketable equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other trading assets

$ —
64
52
313
100
1,177
555

Total trading non-derivative assets

$ 2,455

Trading derivatives, net(4)
Interest rate contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity contracts
Commodity contracts
Credit derivatives

$

1
(5)
(1,596)
(59)
(56)

$ — $ — $ — $ —
(3)
(1)
(136)
(2)
(131)
(343)

2
(35)
246
(16)
(105)
315

33
9
211
43
677
471

—
—
—
—
—
—

$ — $ — $ —
—
(64)
— (143)
— (1,023)
— (292)
— (1,418)
(440)
19

62
169
770
240
1,406
387

$ — $ —
94
51
375
73
1,606
945

—
—
(6)
—
—
(19)

$ —
4
(7)
(37)
(11)
(248)
(56)

$

$

407 $ — $1,861 $ (730)

$4,086

429 $ — $1,644 $
105
(536)
(1)
123

(61)
(519)
99
173

—
—
—
—

16
48
378
(108)
(334)

$

41
74
35
101
—

$

$

19 $ (4,426)

$

(25)

$ 3,647

$ (390)

(34)
134 $
—
(55)
— (886)
(61)
—
—
—

$ (617)
(54)
(89)
321
142

$ 1,614
52
(3,213)
292
48

$

161
130
(3,868)
407
(136)

Total trading derivatives, net(4)

$ (1,715)

$

120 $ — $1,336 $ —

$ 251

$

134 $ (1,036)

$ (297)

$ (1,207)

$ (3,306)

Investments

Mortgage-backed securities
U.S. government-sponsored 
agency guaranteed
Residential
Commercial

Total investment mortgage-
backed securities

U.S. Treasury and federal 
agency securities
State and municipal
Foreign government
Corporate
Marketable equity securities
Asset-backed securities
Other debt securities
Non-marketable equity 
securities

$

32
—
—

$ — $
—
—

(5)
76
—

$

2 $ —
—
—

—
—

$

1
—
—

$ — $ —
(76)
—

—
—

$ — $
—
—

30
—
—

$ (104)
5
—

$

32

$ — $

71

$

2 $ —

$

1

$ — $

(76)

$ — $

30

$

(99)

$ —
623
96
45
—
22
—

$ — $ — $ — $ —
(131)
(64)
(152)
—
—
—

322
27
49
1
—
—

(3)
11
6
(1)
(1)
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

$ — $ — $ —
(98)
—
— (183)
(50)
—
—
—
(20)
—
—
—

121
381
162
—
—
—

$ — $ —
834
268
60
—
1
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

$ —
(20)
(4)
—
—
(4)
—

441

—

(35)

—

(2)

2

3

(3)

(57)

349

10

Total investments

$ 1,259

$ — $

48

$ 401 $ (349)

$ 667

$

3 $ (430)

$

(57)

$ 1,542

$ (117)

Table continues on the next page.

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In millions of dollars

Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in(1)

Dec. 31, 
2019

Principal 

transactions Other(1)(2)

Transfers

into 
Level 3

out of 
Level 3

Loans
Mortgage servicing rights
Other financial assets measured 
on a recurring basis

$

402
495

1

$ — $ 1,143
(204)

—

$ 451 $
—

—

—

—

(6)
—

—

Purchases

Issuances

Sales

Settlements

Unrealized 
gains 
(losses) 
still held(3)

Dec. 31, 
2020

$ — $ — $ —
—

123

—

$

(5)
(78)

$ 1,985
336

$ 1,424
(180)

—

—

(1)

—

—

—

Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Securities loaned and sold under 
agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased
Other trading liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Other financial liabilities measured 
on a recurring basis

$

215

$ — $

11

$ 278 $ (152)

$ — $

34 $ —

$ (158)

$

206

$ (142)

757

48
—
13
17,169

5

(102)
9
78
(1,489)

—

—

—

—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

271
35
220
6,553

(17)
—
(6)
(2,615)

—
—
—
—
—
86
— 10,270

—

—

—

3

—

10
—
—
—

—

(121)

631

(18)

(200)
—
(16)
(7,656)

214
26
219
25,210

(163)
23
(91)
(1,679)

(2)

1

—

(1)  Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) are presented as increase (decrease) to Level 3 assets, and as (increase) decrease to Level 3 liabilities. Changes in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities are recorded in 

AOCI, unless related to credit impairment, while gains and losses from sales are recorded in Realized gains (losses) from sales of investments in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2)  Unrealized gains (losses) on MSRs are recorded in Other revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(3)  Represents the amount of total gains or losses for the period, included in earnings (and AOCI for changes in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities and DVA on fair value option liabilities), attributable to the 

change in fair value relating to assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held at December 31, 2020.

(4)  Total Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities have been netted in these tables for presentation purposes only.

The following were the significant Level 3 transfers for the period 
December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2020:

•  During the 12 months ended December 31, 2020, transfers of Interest 

rate contracts of $1.6 billion from Level 2 to Level 3 were due to interest 
rate option volatility becoming an unobservable and/or significant 
input relative to the overall valuation of inflation and other interest 
rate derivatives.

•  During the 12 months ended December 31, 2020, $6.6 billion of Long-

term debt containing embedded derivatives was transferred from Level 2 
to Level 3, as a result of interest rate option volatility, equity correlation 
and credit derivative inputs becoming unobservable and/or significant 
input relative to the overall valuation of certain structured long-term debt 
products. In other instances, market changes resulted in unobservable 
volatility inputs becoming insignificant to the overall valuation of the 
instrument (e.g., when an option becomes deep-in or deep-out of the 
money). This has resulted in $2.6 billion of certain structured long-term 
debt products being transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the 
12 months ended December 31, 2020.

Level 3 Fair Value Rollforward
The following were the significant Level 3 transfers for the period 
December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021:

•  During the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, transfers of Loans 
of $2.1 billion from Level 3 to Level 2 were primarily driven by equity 
forward and volatility inputs that have been assessed as not significant to 
the overall valuation of certain hybrid loan instruments, including equity 
options and long dated equity call spreads.

•  During the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, transfers of Equity 

contracts of $1.1 billion from Level 2 to Level 3 were due to equity forward 
and volatility inputs becoming an unobservable and/or significant input 
relative to the overall valuation of equity options and equity swaps. In 
other instances, market changes have resulted in observable equity 
forward and volatility inputs becoming an insignificant input to the 
overall valuation of the instrument (e.g., when an option becomes deep-
in or deep-out of the money). This has resulted in $1.9 billion of certain 
Equity contracts being transferred from Level 3 to Level 2.

•  During the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, transfers of Long-term 
debt were $8.6 billion from Level 2 to Level 3. Of the $8.6 billion transfer 
in, approximately $7.2 billion related to interest rate option volatility 
inputs becoming unobservable and/or significant relative to their overall 
valuation, and $1.0 billion related to equity volatility inputs (in addition 
to other volatility inputs, e.g., interest rate volatility inputs) becoming 
unobservable and/or significant to their overall valuation. In other 
instances, market changes have resulted in some inputs becoming more 
observable, and some unobservable inputs becoming less significant to 
the overall valuation of the instruments (e.g., when an option becomes 
deep-in or deep-out of the money). This has resulted in $9.8 billion of 
certain structured long-term debt products being transferred from Level 3 
to Level 2 during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021.

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Valuation Techniques and Inputs for Level 3 Fair
Value Measurements
The Company’s Level 3 inventory consists of both cash instruments and 
derivatives of varying complexity.

The following tables present the valuation techniques covering the majority 
of Level 3 inventory and the most significant unobservable inputs used in 
Level 3 fair value measurements. Differences between this table and amounts 
presented in the Level 3 Fair Value Rollforward table represent individually 
immaterial items that have been measured using a variety of valuation 
techniques other than those listed.

Fair value(1)
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)(3)

High(2)(3)

Weighted 
average(4)

As of December 31, 2021

Assets

Securities borrowed and purchased under 
agreements to resell

Mortgage-backed securities

State and municipal, foreign government, 
corporate and other debt securities

Marketable equity securities(5)

Asset-backed securities

Non-marketable equities

$

$

231

Model-based

Credit spread
Interest rate

279
526

Price-based
Yield analysis

Price
Yield

$ 2,264
415

Price-based
Model-based

Price
Equity volatility

$

$

$

128
43

386
208

121
112
83

Price-based
Model-based

Price
WAL
Recovery (in millions)

Price-based
Yield analysis

Price
Yield

Price-based
Comparables analysis
Model-based

Illiquidity discount 
PE ratio
Price
Adjustment factor
Revenue multiple
Cost of capital 

Derivatives—gross(6)

Interest rate contracts (gross)

$ 6,054

Model-based

IR normal volatility

Foreign exchange contracts (gross)

$ 1,364

Model-based

Equity contracts (gross)(7)

$ 4,690

Model-based

Commodity and other contracts (gross)

$ 3,172

Model-based

Credit derivatives (gross)

$ 1,480
427

Model-based
Price-based

IR Normal volatility
FX volatility
Credit spread

Equity volatility
Equity forward
Equity-FX correlation
Equity-Equity correlation

Forward price
Commodity volatility
Commodity correlation

Credit spread
Recovery rate
Upfront points
Price
Credit correlation

Table continues on the next page.

270

15 bps

0.26%

4
1.43%

—
0.08%

—
1.73 years
7,148

5
2.43%

10.00%
11.00x
3
0.33x
19.80x
17.50%

0.24%

0.24%
2.13%
140bps

0.08%
57.99%
(95.00)%
(6.49)%

8.00%
10.87%
(50.52)%

1.00bps
20.00%
2.74%
40
30.00%

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

15bps

0.72%

118
23.79%

995
290.64%

73,000
1.73 years
7,148

754
19.35%

36.00%
29.00x
2,601
0.44x
30.00x
20.00%

0.94%

0.74%
107.42%

696bps

290.64%
165.83%
80.00%
99.00%

599.44%
188.30%
89.83%

874.72bps
75.00%
99.96%
103
80.00%

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

15bps

0.50%

79
7.25%

193
53.94%

6,477
1.73 years
7,148

87
8.18%

26.43%
15.42x
2,029
0.34x
20.48x
17.57%

0.70%

0.58%
11.21%

639bps

47.67%
89.45%
(16.00)%
85.61%

123.22%
26.85%
(7.11)%

68.83bps
44.72%
59.37%
80
54.57%

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

As of December 31, 2021

Non-trading derivatives and other financial 
assets and liabilities measured on a 
recurring basis (gross)

Loans and leases

Mortgage servicing rights

Liabilities

Fair value(1)
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)(3)

High(2)(3)

Weighted 
average(4)

$

$

$

69

Price-based

Price

$

94

$

2,598

$

591

691

Model-based

Equity volatility
Forward price
Commodity volatility
Commodity correlation

331
73

Cash flow
Model-based

Yield
WAL

22.48%
26.95%
10.87%
(50.52)%

(1.20)%

85.44%
333.08%
188.30%
89.83%

12.10%

50.56%
106.97%
26.85%
(7.11)%

4.51%

2.75 years

5.86 years

5.14 years

Interest-bearing deposits

$

183

Model-based

IR Normal volatility
Equity volatility
Equity forward

0.34%
0.08%
57.99%

0.88%
290.64%
165.83%

0.68%
54.05%
89.39%

Securities loaned and sold under 
agreements to repurchase

Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased and other 
trading liabilities

$

643

Model-based

Interest rate

0.12%

1.95%

1.47%

$

63

Price-based

Price

$

—

$

12,875

$

1,707

Short-term borrowings and 
long-term debt

$ 25,514

Model-based

IR Normal volatility
Equity volatility
Equity-IR correlation
Equity-FX correlation
FX volatility

0.07%
0.08%
(3.53)%
(95.00)%
0.06%

0.88%
290.64%
60.00%
80.00%
41.76%

0.60%
53.21%
32.12%
(15.98)%
9.38%

As of December 31, 2020

Fair value(1) 
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)(3)

High(2)(3)

Securities borrowed and purchased under 
agreements to resell

Mortgage-backed securities

State and municipal, foreign government, 
corporate and other debt securities

Marketable equity securities(5)

Asset-backed securities

Non-marketable equities

$

$

320

Model-based

Credit spread
Interest rate

344
168

Price-based
Yield analysis

Price
Yield

$ 1,566
852

$

$

$

36
36

863
744

205

Price-based
Model-based

Model-based
Price-based

Price
Credit spread

Price
WAL
Recovery (in millions)

Price-based
Yield analysis

Price
Yield

Comparables analysis

142

Price-based

Illiquidity discount
PE ratio
Price
EBITDA multiples
Adjustment factor
Appraised value (in thousands)
Revenue multiple

15bps

0.30%

30
2.63%

—
35bps

—
1.48 years
5,733

2
3.77%

10.00%
13.60x
136
3.30x
0.20x
287
2.70x

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

15bps

0.35%

111
21.80%

2,265

375bps

31,000
1.48 years
5,733

157
21.77%

45.00%
28.00x
2,041
36.70x
0.61x
39,745
28.00x

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Weighted 
average(4)

15bps

0.32%

80
10.13%

90
226bps

5,132
1.48 years
5,733

59
9.01%

25.29%
22.83x
1,647
15.10x
0.25x
21,754
8.92x

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Table continues on the next page.

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As of December 31, 2020

Derivatives—gross(6)

Fair value(1) 
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)(3)

High(2)(3)

Weighted 
average(4)

Inflation volatility
IR normal volatility

FX volatility
Contingent event
Interest rate
IR normal volatility
IR-FX correlation
IR-IR correlation

Equity volatility
Forward price

Commodity correlation
Commodity volatility
Forward price

Credit spread
Recovery rate
Credit correlation
Upfront points

Equity volatility
Yield
WAL

0.27%
0.11%

1.70%
100.00%
0.84%
0.11%
40.00%
(21.71)%

5.00%
65.88%

(44.92)%
0.16%
15.40%

3.50bps
20.00%
25.00%
—%

24.65%
2.86%

2.36%
0.73%

12.63%
100.00%
84.09%
0.52%
60.00%
40.00%

91.43%
105.20%

95.91%
80.17%
262.00%

352.35bps
60.00%
80.00%
107.20%

83.09%
16.00%

0.78%
0.52%

5.41%
100.00%
17.55%
0.46%
50.00%
38.09%

42.74%
91.82%

70.60%
23.72%
98.53%

99.89bps
41.60%
43.36%
48.10%

58.23%
6.32%

2.66 years

5.40 years

4.46 years

Interest rate contracts (gross)

$ 5,143

Model-based

Foreign exchange contracts (gross)

$ 1,296

Model-based

Equity contracts (gross)(7)

$ 7,330

Model-based

Commodity and other contracts (gross)

$ 1,636

Model-based

Credit derivatives (gross)

$ 1,854
408

Model-based
Price-based

$ 1,804
258
$
78

Model-based
Cash flow
Model-based

Loans and leases
Mortgage servicing rights

Liabilities

Interest-bearing deposits

Securities loaned and sold under 
agreements to repurchase

Trading account liabilities

Securities sold, not yet purchased and 
other trading liabilities 

$

$

$
$

0.54%

0.71%

89.82%
80
13.70%

0.51%
92.48%

206

Model-based

IR Normal volatility

0.11%

0.73%

631

Model-based

Interest rate

0.08%

1.86%

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt

$ 24,827

Model-based

178
62

Model-based
Price-based

IR lognormal volatility
Price
Interest rate 

IR normal volatility
Forward price

$

52.06%
—
10.03%

0.11%
15.40%

$

128.87%
866
20.07%

0.73%
262.00%

$

(1)  The tables above include the fair values for the items listed and may not foot to the total population for each category.
(2)  Some inputs are shown as zero due to rounding.
(3)  When the low and high inputs are the same, there is either a constant input applied to all positions, or the methodology involving the input applies to only one large position.
(4)  Weighted averages are calculated based on the fair values of the instruments.
(5)  For equity securities, the price inputs are expressed on an absolute basis, not as a percentage of the notional amount.
(6)  Both trading and non-trading account derivatives—assets and liabilities—are presented on a gross absolute value basis.
(7) 

Includes hybrid products.

Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements Relating to 
Unobservable Inputs
Valuation uncertainty arises when there is insufficient or disperse market 
data to allow a precise determination of the exit value of a fair-valued 
position or portfolio in today’s market. This is especially prevalent in Level 
3 fair value instruments, where uncertainty exists in valuation inputs 
that may be both unobservable and significant to the instrument’s (or 
portfolio’s) overall fair value measurement. The uncertainties associated 
with key unobservable inputs on the Level 3 fair value measurements may 
not be independent of one another. In addition, the amount and direction 
of the uncertainty on a fair value measurement for a given change in an 
unobservable input depends on the nature of the instrument as well as 

whether the Company holds the instrument as an asset or a liability. For 
certain instruments, the pricing, hedging and risk management are sensitive 
to the correlation between various inputs rather than on the analysis and 
aggregation of the individual inputs.

The following section describes some of the most significant unobservable 

inputs used by the Company in Level 3 fair value measurements.

Correlation
Correlation is a measure of the extent to which two or more variables 
change in relation to each other. A variety of correlation-related assumptions 
are required for a wide range of instruments, including equity and credit 
baskets, foreign exchange options, Credit Index Tranches and many other 

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instruments. For almost all of these instruments, correlations are not directly 
observable in the market and must be calculated using alternative sources, 
including historical information. Estimating correlation can be especially 
difficult where it may vary over time, and calculating correlation information 
from market data requires significant assumptions regarding the 
informational efficiency of the market (e.g., swaption markets). Uncertainty 
therefore exists when an estimate of the appropriate level of correlation as an 
input into some fair value measurements is required.

Changes in correlation levels can have a substantial impact, favorable 
or unfavorable, on the value of an instrument, depending on its nature. A 
change in the default correlation of the fair value of the underlying bonds 
comprising a CDO structure would affect the fair value of the senior tranche. 
For example, an increase in the default correlation of the underlying bonds 
would reduce the fair value of the senior tranche, because highly correlated 
instruments produce greater losses in the event of default and a portion of 
these losses would become attributable to the senior tranche. That same 
change in default correlation would have a different impact on junior 
tranches of the same structure.

Volatility
Volatility represents the speed and severity of market price changes and is a 
key factor in pricing options. Volatility generally depends on the tenor of the 
underlying instrument and the strike price or level defined in the contract. 
Volatilities for certain combinations of tenor and strike are not observable 
and need to be estimated using alternative methods, such as comparable 
instruments, historical analysis or other sources of market information. This 
leads to uncertainty around the final fair value measurement of instruments 
with unobservable volatilities. 

The general relationship between changes in the value of an instrument 
(or a portfolio) to changes in volatility also depends on changes in interest 
rates and the level of the underlying index. Generally, long option positions 
(assets) benefit from increases in volatility, whereas short option positions 
(liabilities) will suffer losses. Some instruments are more sensitive to changes 
in volatility than others. For example, an at-the-money option would 
experience a greater percentage change in its fair value than a deep-in-the-
money option. In addition, the fair value of an option with more than one 
underlying security (e.g., an option on a basket of equities) depends on the 
volatility of the individual underlying securities as well as their correlations.

Yield
In some circumstances, the yield of an instrument is not observable in 
the market and must be estimated from historical data or from yields of 
similar securities. This estimated yield may need to be adjusted to capture 
the characteristics of the security being valued. Whenever the amount of 
the adjustment is significant to the value of the security, the fair value 
measurement is classified as Level 3.

Adjusted yield is generally used to discount the projected future principal 

and interest cash flows on instruments, such as asset-backed securities. 
Adjusted yield is impacted by changes in the interest rate environment and 
relevant credit spreads. 

Prepayment
Voluntary unscheduled payments (prepayments) change the future cash 
flows for the investor and thereby change the fair value of the security. The 
effect of prepayments is more pronounced for residential mortgage-backed 
securities. Prepayment is generally negatively correlated with delinquency 
and interest rate. A combination of low prepayments and high delinquencies 
amplifies each input’s negative impact on a mortgage securities’ valuation. 
As prepayment speeds change, the weighted average life of the security 
changes, which impacts the valuation either positively or negatively, 
depending upon the nature of the security and the direction of the change in 
the weighted average life.

Recovery
Recovery is the proportion of the total outstanding balance of a bond or 
loan that is expected to be collected in a liquidation scenario. For many 
credit securities (e.g., commercial mortgage backed securities), the expected 
recovery amount of a defaulted property is typically unknown until a 
liquidation of the property is imminent. The assumed recovery of a security 
may differ from its actual recovery that will be observable in the future. 
Generally, an increase in the recovery rate assumption increases the fair 
value of the security. An increase in loss severity, the inverse of the recovery 
rate, reduces the amount of principal available for distribution and, as a 
result, decreases the fair value of the security.

Credit Spread
Credit spread is a component of the security representing its credit quality. 
Credit spread reflects the market perception of changes in prepayment, 
delinquency and recovery rates, therefore capturing the impact of other 
variables on the fair value. Changes in credit spread affect the fair value of 
securities differently depending on the characteristics and maturity profile of 
the security. For example, credit spread is a more significant driver of the fair 
value measurement of a high yield bond as compared to an investment grade 
bond. Generally, the credit spread for an investment grade bond is also more 
observable and less volatile than its high yield counterpart.

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Where the fair value of the related collateral is based on an appraised 
value, the loan is generally classified as Level 3. In addition, for corporate 
loans, appraisals of the collateral are often based on sales of similar assets; 
however, because the prices of similar assets require significant adjustments 
to reflect the unique features of the underlying collateral, these fair value 
measurements are generally classified as Level 3.

The fair value of non-marketable equity securities under the 

measurement alternative is based on observed transaction prices for the 
identical or similar investment of the same issuer, or an internal valuation 
technique in the case of an impairment. Where there are insufficient market 
observations to conclude the inputs are observable, where significant 
adjustments are made to the observed transaction prices or when an 
internal valuation technique is used, the security is classified as Level 3. Fair 
value may differ from the observed transaction price due to a number of 
factors, including marketability adjustments and differences in rights and 
obligations when the observed transaction is not for the identical investment 
held by Citi.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring 
basis and, therefore, are not included in the tables above. These include 
assets measured at cost that have been written down to fair value during the 
periods as a result of an impairment. These also include non-marketable 
equity securities that have been measured using the measurement alternative 
and are either (i) written down to fair value during the periods as a result 
of an impairment or (ii) adjusted upward or downward to fair value as 
a result of a transaction observed during the periods for the identical or 
similar investment of the same issuer. In addition, these assets include loans 
held-for-sale and other real estate owned that are measured at the lower of 
cost or market value.

The following tables present the carrying amounts of all assets that were 

still held for which a nonrecurring fair value measurement was recorded:

In millions of dollars

Fair value

Level 2

Level 3

December 31, 2021
Loans HFS(1)
Other real estate owned
Loans(2)
Non-marketable equity securities measured 
using the measurement alternative

Total assets at fair value on a  
nonrecurring basis

$2,298
11
144

$ 986
—
—

$1,312
11
144

655

104

551

$3,108

$1,090

$2,018

In millions of dollars

Fair value

Level 2

Level 3

December 31, 2020
Loans HFS(1)
Other real estate owned
Loans(2)
Non-marketable equity securities measured using 
the measurement alternative

$2,430
17
703

$ 207
4
—

$2,223
13
703

458

403

55

Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

$3,608

$ 614

$2,994

(1)  Net of fair value amounts on the unfunded portion of loans HFS recognized as Other liabilities on the 

Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

(2)  Represents impaired loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of 

the underlying collateral less costs to sell, primarily real estate.

The fair value of loans HFS is determined where possible using quoted 
secondary-market prices. If no such quoted price exists, the fair value of a 
loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset or assets, adjusted 
for the specific attributes of that loan. Fair value for the other real estate 
owned is based on appraisals. For loans whose carrying amount is based on 
the fair value of the underlying collateral, the fair values depend on the type 
of collateral. Fair value of the collateral is typically estimated based on quoted 
market prices if available, appraisals or other internal valuation techniques.

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Valuation Techniques and Inputs for Level 3 Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements 
The following tables present the valuation techniques covering the majority of Level 3 nonrecurring fair value measurements and the most significant 
unobservable inputs used in those measurements:

As of December 31, 2021

Loans HFS

Other real estate owned

Loans(5)

Fair value(1)
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)

High

Weighted 
average(3)

$ 1,312

Price-based

Price

$

4
5

$ 120
24

Price-based
Recovery analysis

Recovery analysis
Price-based

Appraised value(4)

Appraised value(4)
Price
Recovery rate

$

89

$14,000

$

100

$

99

$2,392,464

$1,660,120

$10,000
3
$
84.00%

$3,900,000
75
$
100.00%

$ 247,018
35
$
84.00%

Non-marketable equity securities measured 
using the measurement alternative

$ 551

Price-based

Price

$

6

$

1,339

$

52

As of December 31, 2020

Loans HFS

Other real estate owned

Loans(5)

Non-marketable equity securities measured using 
the measurement alternative

Fair value(1)
(in millions)

Methodology

Input

Low(2)

High

Weighted 
average(3)

$ 2,182

Price-based

Price

$

78

$

100

$

97

$

$

7
4

96
429

$

36

18

Price-based
Recovery analysis

Appraised value(4)
Price

$3,110,711
51

Price-based
Recovery analysis

Price
Appraised value(4)

Comparable 
analysis 
Net asset 
approach 

Revenue multiple

Illiquidity discount
Price

$
$

$

2
95

1.70x

20.00%
—

$ 4,241,357
51

$
49
$43,646,426

$3,586,975
51

$
23
$1,698,938

15.10x

10.88x

20.00%
17

$

20.00%
6

$

(1)  The table above includes the fair values for the items listed and may not foot to the total population for each category.
(2)  Some inputs are shown as zero due to rounding.
(3)  Weighted averages are calculated based on the fair values of the instruments.
(4)  Appraised values are disclosed in whole dollars.
(5)  Represents impaired loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell, primarily real estate.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Changes
The following tables present total nonrecurring fair value measurements 
for the period, included in earnings, attributable to the change in fair value 
relating to assets that were still held:

Year ended 
December 31, 2021

In millions of dollars

Year ended 
December 31, 2020

In millions of dollars

Loans HFS
Other real estate owned
Loans(1)
Non-marketable equity securities measured using the 
measurement alternative

$ (31)
—
9

468

Loans HFS
Other real estate owned
Loans(1)
Non-marketable equity securities measured using the 
measurement alternative

Total nonrecurring fair value gains (losses)

$ 446

Total nonrecurring fair value gains (losses)

$ (93)
(1)
109

221

$ 236

(1)  Represents impaired loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of 

the underlying collateral less costs to sell, primarily real estate.

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Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not 
Carried at Fair Value
The following tables present the carrying value and fair value of Citigroup’s 
financial instruments that are not carried at fair value. The tables below 
therefore exclude items measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented 
in the tables above.

The disclosure also excludes leases, affiliate investments, pension and 
benefit obligations, certain insurance contracts and tax-related items. Also, as 
required, the disclosure excludes the effect of taxes, any premium or discount 
that could result from offering for sale at one time the entire holdings of a 
particular instrument, excess fair value associated with deposits with no fixed 
maturity and other expenses that would be incurred in a market transaction. 
In addition, the tables exclude the values of non-financial assets and 
liabilities, as well as a wide range of franchise, relationship and intangible 
values, which are integral to a full assessment of Citigroup’s financial 
position and the value of its net assets. 

Fair values vary from period to period based on changes in a wide range 
of factors, including interest rates, credit quality and market perceptions of 
value, and as existing assets and liabilities run off and new transactions are 
entered into. 

In billions of dollars

Assets
Investments, net of allowance
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Loans(1)(2)
Other financial assets(2)(3)

Liabilities
Deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Long-term debt(4)
Other financial liabilities(5)

In billions of dollars

Assets
Investments, net of allowance
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Loans(1)(2)
Other financial assets(2)(3)

Liabilities
Deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Long-term debt(4)
Other financial liabilities(5)

December 31, 2021

Carrying value

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value
Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

$ 221.9
110.8
644.8
351.9

$ 1,315.6
134.6
171.8
111.1

$ 221.0
110.8
659.6
351.9

$ 1,316.2
134.6
184.6
111.1

$111.8
—
—
242.1

$ 106.4
106.4
—
19.9

$ — $ 1,153.9
134.5
171.9
17.0

—
—
—

$

2.8
4.4
659.6
89.9

$162.3
0.1
12.7
94.1

December 31, 2020

Carrying value

Estimated fair value

Level 1

Estimated fair value
Level 2

Level 3

$ 110.3
109.5
643.3
383.2

$ 1,278.7
139.3
204.6
102.4

$ 113.2
109.5
663.9
383.2

$ 1,278.8
139.3
221.2
102.4

$ 23.3
—
—
291.5

$ —
—
—
—

$

87.0
109.5
0.6
18.1

$ 1,093.3
139.3
197.8
19.2

$

2.9
—
663.3
73.6

$185.5
—
23.4
83.2

(1)  The carrying value of loans is net of the Allowance for credit losses on loans of $16.5 billion for December 31, 2021 and $25.0 billion for December 31, 2020. In addition, the carrying values exclude $0.5 billion and 

(2) 
(3) 

$0.7 billion of lease finance receivables at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Includes items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
Includes cash and due from banks, deposits with banks, brokerage receivables, reinsurance recoverables and other financial instruments included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, for all of which the 
carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

(4)  The carrying value includes long-term debt balances under qualifying fair value hedges.
(5) 

Includes brokerage payables, separate and variable accounts, short-term borrowings (carried at cost) and other financial instruments included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, for all of which the 
carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

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The estimated fair values of the Company’s corporate unfunded lending 

commitments at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were off-balance liabilities 
of $8.1 billion and $7.3 billion, respectively, substantially all of which are 
classified as Level 3. The Company does not estimate the fair values of 
consumer unfunded lending commitments, which are generally cancellable 
by providing notice to the borrower.

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25. FAIR VALUE ELECTIONS 

The Company may elect to report most financial instruments and certain 
other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes 
in fair value reported in earnings, other than DVA (see below). The election 
is made upon the initial recognition of an eligible financial asset, financial 
liability or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration 
events occur. The fair value election may not otherwise be revoked once 

an election is made. The changes in fair value are recorded in current 
earnings. Movements in DVA are reported as a component of AOCI. Additional 
discussion regarding the applicable areas in which fair value elections were 
made is presented in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company has elected fair value accounting for its mortgage servicing 

rights (MSRs). See Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional details on Citi’s MSRs.

The following table presents the changes in fair value of those items for which the fair value option has been elected:

In millions of dollars

Assets
Securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Trading account assets
Investments
Loans

Certain corporate loans
Certain consumer loans

Total loans

Other assets
MSRs
Certain mortgage loans HFS(1)

Total other assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Trading account liabilities
Short-term borrowings(2)
Long-term debt(2)

Total liabilities

Includes gains (losses) associated with interest rate lock commitments for those loans that have been originated and elected under the fair value option.

(1) 
(2)   Includes DVA that is included in AOCI. See Notes 19 and 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Changes in fair 
value—gains (losses) 
for the years 
ended December 31,
2021

2020

$

(87)
59
—

(171)
—

$ —
(136)
—

2,486
1

$ (171)

$ 2,487

$

43
70

$ 113

$

(86)

$ (118)
66
17
675
386

$1,026

$ (204)
299

$

95

$ 2,446

$ (154)
(559)
(1)
802
(2,700)

$ (2,612)

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Changes in fair value for transactions in these portfolios are recorded in 
Principal transactions. The related interest revenue and interest expense are 
measured based on the contractual rates specified in the transactions and 
are reported as Interest revenue and Interest expense in the Consolidated 
Statement of Income.

Certain Loans and Other Credit Products
Citigroup has also elected the fair value option for certain other originated 
and purchased loans, including certain unfunded loan products, such as 
guarantees and letters of credit, executed by Citigroup’s lending and trading 
businesses. None of these credit products are highly leveraged financing 
commitments. Significant groups of transactions include loans and 
unfunded loan products that are expected to be either sold or securitized in 
the near term, or transactions where the economic risks are hedged with 
derivative instruments, such as purchased credit default swaps or total return 
swaps where the Company pays the total return on the underlying loans to a 
third party. Citigroup has elected the fair value option to mitigate accounting 
mismatches in cases where hedge accounting is complex and to achieve 
operational simplifications. Fair value was not elected for most lending 
transactions across the Company.

Own Debt Valuation Adjustments (DVA)
Own debt valuation adjustments are recognized on Citi’s liabilities for which 
the fair value option has been elected using Citi’s credit spreads observed 
in the bond market. Changes in fair value of fair value option liabilities 
related to changes in Citigroup’s own credit spreads (DVA) are reflected as a 
component of AOCI. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information. 

Among other variables, the fair value of liabilities for which the fair value 
option has been elected (other than non-recourse debt and similar liabilities) 
is impacted by the narrowing or widening of the Company’s credit spreads. 
The estimated changes in the fair value of these non-derivative liabilities 

due to such changes in the Company’s own credit spread (or instrument-
specific credit risk) were a gain of $296 million and a loss of $616 million 
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Changes in 
fair value resulting from changes in instrument-specific credit risk were 
estimated by incorporating the Company’s current credit spreads observable 
in the bond market into the relevant valuation technique used to value each 
liability as described above.

The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets 
and Financial Liabilities

Selected Portfolios of Securities Purchased Under Agreements 
to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Securities Sold Under 
Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned and Certain 
Uncollateralized Short-Term Borrowings
The Company elected the fair value option for certain portfolios of fixed 
income securities purchased under agreements to resell and fixed income 
securities sold under agreements to repurchase, securities borrowed, securities 
loaned and certain uncollateralized short-term borrowings held primarily by 
broker-dealer entities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. 
In each case, the election was made because the related interest rate risk is 
managed on a portfolio basis, primarily with offsetting derivative instruments 
that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. 

The following table provides information about certain credit products carried at fair value:

In millions of dollars

Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value
Balance of non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due
Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value for non-accrual 
loans or loans more than 90 days past due

In addition to the amounts reported above, $719 million and 

$1,068 million of unfunded commitments related to certain credit products 
selected for fair value accounting were outstanding as of December 31, 2021 
and 2020, respectively.

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Trading assets

Loans

Trading assets

Loans

$9,530
(100)
—

$6,082
226
1

$8,063
(915)
—

$6,854
(14)
4

—

—

—

—

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Certain Investments in Private Equity and Real Estate Ventures 
Citigroup invests in private equity and real estate ventures for the purpose 
of earning investment returns and for capital appreciation. The Company 
has elected the fair value option for certain of these ventures, because such 
investments are considered similar to many private equity or hedge fund 
activities in Citi’s investment companies, which are reported at fair value. 
The fair value option brings consistency in the accounting and evaluation of 
these investments. All investments (debt and equity) in such private equity 
and real estate entities are accounted for at fair value. These investments are 
classified as Investments on Citigroup’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Changes in the fair values of these investments are classified in Other 

revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.

Certain Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale (HFS)
Citigroup has elected the fair value option for certain purchased and 
originated prime fixed-rate and conforming adjustable-rate first mortgage 
loans HFS. These loans are intended for sale or securitization and are hedged 
with derivative instruments. The Company has elected the fair value option 
to mitigate accounting mismatches in cases where hedge accounting is 
complex and to achieve operational simplifications.

Changes in the fair value of funded and unfunded credit products are 
classified in Principal transactions in Citi’s Consolidated Statement of 
Income. Related interest revenue is measured based on the contractual 
interest rates and reported as Interest revenue on Trading account assets 
or loan interest depending on the balance sheet classifications of the credit 
products. The changes in fair value for the years ended December 31, 2021 
and 2020 due to instrument-specific credit risk totaled to a loss of 
$21 million and a loss of $16 million, respectively.

Certain Investments in Unallocated Precious Metals
Citigroup invests in unallocated precious metals accounts (gold, silver, 
platinum and palladium) as part of its commodity and foreign currency 
trading activities or to economically hedge certain exposures from issuing 
structured liabilities. Under ASC 815, the investment is bifurcated into a debt 
host contract and a commodity forward derivative instrument. Citigroup 
elects the fair value option for the debt host contract, and reports the debt 
host contract within Trading account assets on the Company’s Consolidated 
Balance Sheet. The total carrying amount of debt host contracts across 
unallocated precious metals accounts was approximately $0.3 billion and 
$0.5 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The amounts are 
expected to fluctuate based on trading activity in future periods.

As part of its commodity and foreign currency trading activities, Citi trades 

unallocated precious metals investments and executes forward purchase 
and forward sale derivative contracts with trading counterparties. When 
Citi sells an unallocated precious metals investment, Citi’s receivable from 
its depository bank is repaid and Citi derecognizes its investment in the 
unallocated precious metal. The forward purchase or sale contract with the 
trading counterparty indexed to unallocated precious metals is accounted 
for as a derivative, at fair value through earnings. As of December 31, 
2021, there were approximately $15.2 billion and $10.5 billion of notional 
amounts of such forward purchase and forward sale derivative contracts 
outstanding, respectively.

The following table provides information about certain mortgage loans HFS carried at fair value:

In millions of dollars

Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Aggregate fair value in excess of (less than) unpaid principal balance
Balance of non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due
Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of fair value for non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

$3,035
70
1
—

$1,742
91
—
—

The changes in the fair values of these mortgage loans are reported in 
Other revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. There 
was no net change in fair value during the years ended December 31, 2021 
and 2020 due to instrument-specific credit risk. Related interest income 
continues to be measured based on the contractual interest rates and reported 
as Interest revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

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Certain Debt Liabilities
The Company has elected the fair value option for certain debt liabilities. The 
Company elected the fair value option because these exposures are considered 
to be trading-related positions and, therefore, they are managed on a fair 
value basis. These positions will continue to be classified as debt, deposits 
or derivatives classified as Trading account liabilities on the Company’s 
Consolidated Balance Sheet according to their legal form.

The following table provides information about the carrying value of notes carried at fair value, disaggregated by type of risk:

In billions of dollars

Interest rate linked
Foreign exchange linked
Equity linked
Commodity linked
Credit linked

Total

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

$38.9
—
36.1
3.9
3.7

$82.6

$34.5
1.2
27.3
1.4
2.6

$67.0

The portion of the changes in fair value attributable to changes in 

Citigroup’s own credit spreads (i.e., DVA) is reflected as a component of AOCI 
while all other changes in fair value are reported in Principal transactions. 
Changes in the fair value of these liabilities include accrued interest, which is 
also included in the change in fair value reported in Principal transactions.

Certain Non-Structured Liabilities
The Company has elected the fair value option for certain non-structured 
liabilities with fixed and floating interest rates. The Company has elected 
the fair value option where the interest rate risk of such liabilities may be 
economically hedged with derivative contracts or the proceeds are used 

to purchase financial assets that will also be accounted for at fair value 
through earnings. The elections have been made to mitigate accounting 
mismatches and to achieve operational simplifications. These positions 
are reported in Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt on the 
Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The portion of the changes in fair 
value attributable to changes in Citigroup’s own credit spreads (i.e., DVA) is 
reflected as a component of AOCI while all other changes in fair value are 
reported in Principal transactions.

Interest expense on non-structured liabilities is measured based on 

the contractual interest rates and reported as Interest expense in the 
Consolidated Statement of Income.

The following table provides information about long-term debt carried at fair value:

In millions of dollars

Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

$82,609
(2,459)

$ 67,063
(5,130)

The following table provides information about short-term borrowings carried at fair value:

In millions of dollars

Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

$7,358
(644)

$4,683
68

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26. PLEDGED ASSETS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEES 
AND COMMITMENTS

Pledged Assets
In connection with Citi’s financing and trading activities, Citi has pledged 
assets to collateralize its obligations under repurchase agreements, secured 
financing agreements, secured liabilities of consolidated VIEs and other 
borrowings. The approximate carrying values of the significant components 
of pledged assets recognized on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet included 
the following:

In millions of dollars

Investment securities
Loans
Trading account assets

Total

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$252,192
232,319
140,980

$625,491

$ 231,696
239,699
174,717

$ 646,112

Restricted Cash
Citigroup defines restricted cash (as cash subject to withdrawal restrictions) 
to include cash deposited with central banks that must be maintained to 
meet minimum regulatory requirements, and cash set aside for the benefit of 
customers or for other purposes such as compensating balance arrangements 
or debt retirement. Restricted cash includes minimum reserve requirements 
with the Federal Reserve Bank and certain other central banks and cash 
segregated to satisfy rules regarding the protection of customer assets as 
required by Citigroup broker-dealers’ primary regulators, including the 
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission and the United Kingdom’s Prudential 
Regulation Authority.

Restricted cash is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet within the 

following balance sheet lines:

In millions of dollars

Cash and due from banks
Deposits with banks, net of allowance

Total

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$ 2,786
10,636

$ 13,422

$ 3,774
14,203

$ 17,977

In addition, included in Cash and due from banks and Deposits with 
banks at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were $13.7 billion and $9.4 billion, 
respectively, of cash segregated under federal and other brokerage regulations 
or deposited with clearing organizations.

Collateral
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the approximate fair value of collateral 
received by Citi that may be resold or repledged, excluding the impact of 
allowable netting, was $650.8 billion and $671.6 billion, respectively. This 
collateral was received in connection with resale agreements, securities 
borrowings and loans, securities for securities lending transactions, derivative 
transactions and margined broker loans.

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, a substantial portion of the collateral 
received by Citi had been sold or repledged in connection with repurchase 
agreements, securities sold, not yet purchased, securities lendings, pledges to 
clearing organizations, segregation requirements under securities laws and 
regulations, derivative transactions and bank loans.

In addition, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, Citi had pledged 

$481.0 billion and $470.7 billion, respectively, of collateral that may not be 
sold or repledged by the secured parties.

Leases
The Company’s operating leases, where Citi is a lessee, include real estate 
such as office space and branches and various types of equipment. These 
leases may contain renewal and extension options and early termination 
features. However, these options do not impact the lease term unless the 
Company is reasonably certain that it will exercise the options. These leases 
have a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately six years 
as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. The operating lease ROU asset was 
$2.9 billion and $2.8 billion, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 
The operating lease ROU liability was $3.1 billion and $3.1 billion, as 
of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company recognizes 
fixed lease costs on a straight-line basis throughout the lease term in the 
Consolidated Statement of Income. In addition, variable lease costs are 
recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is 
incurred. The total operating lease expense (principally for offices, branches 
and equipment), net of $12 million and $27 million of sublease income, was 
$1,061 million and $1,054 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 
and 2020, respectively.

The table below provides the Cash Flow Statement Supplemental 

Information:

In millions of dollars

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement 
of lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new 
operating lease liabilities(1)(2)

$806

845

$814

447

(1)  Represents non-cash activity and, accordingly, is not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of 

Cash Flows.

(2)  Excludes the decrease in the right-of-use assets related to the purchase of a previously 

leased property.

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Citi’s future lease payments are as follows:

In millions of dollars

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter

Total future lease payments

$ 763
648
542
445
346
753

$3,497

Less imputed interest (based on weighted-average discount rate of 3.0%)

$ (381)

Lease liability

$3,116

Operating lease expense was $1.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 

2019.

Guarantees
Citi provides a variety of guarantees and indemnifications to its customers 
to enhance their credit standing and enable them to complete a wide variety 
of business transactions. For certain contracts meeting the definition of a 
guarantee, the guarantor must recognize, at inception, a liability for the fair 
value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee.

In addition, the guarantor must disclose the maximum potential amount 

of future payments that the guarantor could be required to make under 
the guarantee, if there were a total default by the guaranteed parties. The 
determination of the maximum potential future payments is based on 
the notional amount of the guarantees without consideration of possible 
recoveries under recourse provisions or from collateral held or pledged. As 
such, Citi believes such amounts bear no relationship to the anticipated 
losses, if any, on these guarantees.

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The following tables present information about Citi’s guarantees:

In billions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Financial standby letters of credit
Performance guarantees
Derivative instruments considered to be guarantees
Loans sold with recourse
Securities lending indemnifications(1)
Credit card merchant processing(2)
Credit card arrangements with partners
Other

Total

In billions of dollars at December 31, 2020

Financial standby letters of credit
Performance guarantees
Derivative instruments considered to be guarantees
Loans sold with recourse
Securities lending indemnifications(1)
Credit card merchant processing(2)
Credit card arrangements with partners
Other

Total

Maximum potential amount of future payments
Total amount 
Expire after 
Expire within 
outstanding
1 year
1 year

Carrying value 
(in millions of dollars)

$ 34.3
6.6
14.6
—
121.9
119.4
—
2.0

$298.8

$ 58.4
6.4
48.9
1.7
—
—
0.8
12.0

$128.2

$ 92.7
13.0
63.5
1.7
121.9
119.4
0.8
14.0

$427.0

$ 791
47
514
15
—
1
7
34

$1,409

Maximum potential amount of future payments
Total amount 
Expire after 
Expire within 
outstanding
1 year
1 year

Carrying value 
(in millions of dollars)

$ 25.3
7.3
20.0
—
112.2
101.9
0.2
—

$266.9

$ 68.4
6.0
60.9
1.2
—
—
0.8
12.0

$149.3

$ 93.7
13.3
80.9
1.2
112.2
101.9
1.0
12.0

$416.2

$1,407
72
671
9
—
3
7
35

$2,204

(1)  The carrying values of securities lending indemnifications were not material for either period presented, as the probability of potential liabilities arising from these guarantees is minimal.
(2)  At December 31, 2021 and 2020, this maximum potential exposure was estimated to be $119 billion and $102 billion, respectively. However, Citi believes that the maximum exposure is not representative of the actual 
potential loss exposure based on its historical experience. This contingent liability is unlikely to arise, as most products and services are delivered when purchased and amounts are refunded when items are returned 
to merchants.

Financial Standby Letters of Credit
Citi issues standby letters of credit, which substitute its own credit for that 
of the borrower. If a letter of credit is drawn down, the borrower is obligated 
to repay Citi. Standby letters of credit protect a third party from defaults 
on contractual obligations. Financial standby letters of credit include 
(i) guarantees of payment of insurance premiums and reinsurance risks that 
support industrial revenue bond underwriting, (ii) settlement of payment 
obligations to clearing houses, including futures and over-the-counter 
derivatives clearing (see further discussion below), (iii) support options and 
purchases of securities in lieu of escrow deposit accounts and (iv) letters 
of credit that backstop loans, credit facilities, promissory notes and trade 
acceptances.

Performance Guarantees
Performance guarantees and letters of credit are issued to guarantee a 
customer’s tender bid on a construction or systems-installation project or to 
guarantee completion of such projects in accordance with contract terms. 
They are also issued to support a customer’s obligation to supply specified 
products, commodities or maintenance or warranty services to a third party.

Derivative Instruments Considered to Be Guarantees
Derivatives are financial instruments whose cash flows are based on a 
notional amount and an underlying instrument, reference credit or index, 
where there is little or no initial investment, and whose terms require or 
permit net settlement. For a discussion of Citi’s derivatives activities, see 
Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivative instruments considered to be guarantees include only those 
instruments that require Citi to make payments to the counterparty based on 
changes in an underlying instrument that is related to an asset, a liability or 
an equity security held by the guaranteed party. More specifically, derivative 
instruments considered to be guarantees include certain over-the-counter 
written put options where the counterparty is not a bank, hedge fund or 
broker-dealer (such counterparties are considered to be dealers in these 
markets and may, therefore, not hold the underlying instruments). Credit 
derivatives sold by Citi are excluded from the tables above as they are 
disclosed separately in Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In 
instances where Citi’s maximum potential future payment is unlimited, the 
notional amount of the contract is disclosed.

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Loans Sold with Recourse
Loans sold with recourse represent Citi’s obligations to reimburse the buyers 
for loan losses under certain circumstances. Recourse refers to the clause 
in a sales agreement under which a seller/lender will fully reimburse the 
buyer/investor for any losses resulting from the purchased loans. This may be 
accomplished by the sellers taking back any loans that become delinquent.
In addition to the amounts shown in the tables above, Citi has recorded 

a repurchase reserve for its potential repurchases or make-whole liability 
regarding residential mortgage representation and warranty claims related 
to its whole loan sales to U.S. government-sponsored agencies and, to a 
lesser extent, private investors. The repurchase reserve was approximately 
$19 million and $31 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, 
and these amounts are included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet.

Securities Lending Indemnifications
Owners of securities frequently lend those securities for a fee to other parties 
who may sell them short or deliver them to another party to satisfy some 
other obligation. Banks may administer such securities lending programs for 
their clients. Securities lending indemnifications are issued by the bank to 
guarantee that a securities lending customer will be made whole in the event 
that the security borrower does not return the security subject to the lending 
agreement and collateral held is insufficient to cover the market value of the 
security.

Credit Card Merchant Processing
Credit card merchant processing guarantees represent the Company’s indirect 
obligations in connection with (i) providing transaction processing services 
to various merchants with respect to its private label cards and (ii) potential 
liability for bank card transaction processing services. The nature of the 
liability in either case arises as a result of a billing dispute between a 
merchant and a cardholder that is ultimately resolved in the cardholder’s 
favor. The merchant is liable to refund the amount to the cardholder. In 
general, if the credit card processing company is unable to collect this 
amount from the merchant, the credit card processing company bears the 
loss for the amount of the credit or refund paid to the cardholder.

With regard to (i) above, Citi has the primary contingent liability with 
respect to its portfolio of private label merchants. The risk of loss is mitigated 
as the cash flows between Citi and the merchant are settled on a net basis, 
and Citi has the right to offset any payments with cash flows otherwise due to 

the merchant. To further mitigate this risk, Citi may delay settlement, require 
a merchant to make an escrow deposit, include event triggers to provide Citi 
with more financial and operational control in the event of the financial 
deterioration of the merchant or require various credit enhancements 
(including letters of credit and bank guarantees). In the unlikely event that 
a private label merchant is unable to deliver products, services or a refund 
to its private label cardholders, Citi is contingently liable to credit or refund 
cardholders.

With regard to (ii) above, Citi has a potential liability for bank card 
transactions where Citi provides the transaction processing services as well 
as those where a third party provides the services and Citi acts as a secondary 
guarantor, should that processor fail to perform.

Citi’s maximum potential contingent liability related to both bank card 
and private label merchant processing services is estimated to be the total 
volume of credit card transactions that meet the requirements to be valid 
charge-back transactions at any given time. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, 
this maximum potential exposure was estimated to be $119.4 billion and 
$101.9 billion, respectively.

However, Citi believes that the maximum exposure is not representative 

of the actual potential loss exposure based on its historical experience. 
This contingent liability is unlikely to arise, as most products and services 
are delivered when purchased and amounts are refunded when items are 
returned to merchants. Citi assesses the probability and amount of its 
contingent liability related to merchant processing based on the financial 
strength of the primary guarantor, the extent and nature of unresolved 
charge-backs and its historical loss experience. At December 31, 2021 and 
2020, the losses incurred and the carrying amounts of Citi’s contingent 
obligations related to merchant processing activities were immaterial.

Credit Card Arrangements with Partners
Citi, in one of its credit card partner arrangements, provides guarantees to 
the partner regarding the volume of certain customer originations during 
the term of the agreement. To the extent that such origination targets 
are not met, the guarantees serve to compensate the partner for certain 
payments that otherwise would have been generated in connection with such 
originations.

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Other Guarantees and Indemnifications

Credit Card Protection Programs
Citi, through its credit card businesses, provides various cardholder protection 
programs on several of its card products, including programs that provide 
coverage for certain losses associated with purchased products, and protection 
for certain travel-related purchases. These guarantees are not included in 
the table, since the total outstanding amount of the guarantees and Citi’s 
maximum exposure to loss cannot be quantified. The protection is limited 
to certain types of purchases and losses, and it is not possible to quantify 
the purchases that would qualify for these benefits at any given time. Citi 
assesses the probability and amount of its potential liability related to these 
programs based on the extent and nature of its historical loss experience. 
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the actual and estimated losses incurred 
and the carrying value of Citi’s obligations related to these programs were 
immaterial.

Other Representation and Warranty Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, Citi provides standard representations 
and warranties to counterparties in contracts in connection with numerous 
transactions and also provides indemnifications, including indemnifications 
that protect the counterparties to the contracts in the event that additional 
taxes are owed, due either to a change in the tax law or an adverse 
interpretation of the tax law. Counterparties to these transactions provide Citi 
with comparable indemnifications. While such representations, warranties 
and indemnifications are essential components of many contractual 
relationships, they do not represent the underlying business purpose for the 
transactions. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual 
terms related to Citi’s own performance under the terms of a contract and 
are entered into in the normal course of business based on an assessment 
that the risk of loss is remote. Often these clauses are intended to ensure 
that terms of a contract are met at inception. No compensation is received 
for these standard representations and warranties, and it is not possible to 
determine their fair value because they rarely, if ever, result in a payment. 
In many cases, there are no stated or notional amounts included in the 
indemnification clauses, and the contingencies potentially triggering the 
obligation to indemnify have not occurred and are not expected to occur. As a 
result, these indemnifications are not included in the tables above.

Value-Transfer Networks (Including Exchanges and Clearing 
Houses) (VTNs)
Citi is a member of, or shareholder in, hundreds of value-transfer networks 
(VTNs) (payment, clearing and settlement systems as well as exchanges) 
around the world. As a condition of membership, many of these VTNs require 
that members stand ready to pay a pro rata share of the losses incurred by 
the organization due to another member’s default on its obligations. Citi’s 

potential obligations may be limited to its membership interests in the VTNs, 
contributions to the VTN’s funds, or, in certain narrow cases, to the full pro 
rata share. The maximum exposure is difficult to estimate as this would 
require an assessment of claims that have not yet occurred; however, Citi 
believes the risk of loss is remote given historical experience with the VTNs. 
Accordingly, Citi’s participation in VTNs is not reported in the guarantees 
tables above, and there are no amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet as of December 31, 2021 or 2020 for potential obligations that could 
arise from Citi’s involvement with VTN associations.

Long-Term Care Insurance Indemnification
In 2000, Travelers Life & Annuity (Travelers), then a subsidiary of Citi, 
entered into a reinsurance agreement to transfer the risks and rewards of its 
long-term care (LTC) business to GE Life (now Genworth Financial Inc., 
or Genworth), then a subsidiary of the General Electric Company (GE). As 
part of this transaction, the reinsurance obligations were provided by two 
regulated insurance subsidiaries of GE Life, which funded two collateral 
trusts with securities. Presently, as discussed below, the trusts are referred to 
as the Genworth Trusts. 

As part of GE’s spin-off of Genworth in 2004, GE retained the risks and 

rewards associated with the 2000 Travelers reinsurance agreement by 
providing a reinsurance contract to Genworth through GE’s Union Fidelity 
Life Insurance Company (UFLIC) subsidiary that covers the Travelers LTC 
policies. In addition, GE provided a capital maintenance agreement in favor 
of UFLIC that is designed to assure that UFLIC will have the funds to pay its 
reinsurance obligations. As a result of these reinsurance agreements and 
the spin-off of Genworth, Genworth has reinsurance protection from UFLIC 
(supported by GE) and has reinsurance obligations in connection with the 
Travelers LTC policies. As noted below, the Genworth reinsurance obligations 
now benefit Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Brighthouse). While neither 
Brighthouse nor Citi are direct beneficiaries of the capital maintenance 
agreement between GE and UFLIC, Brighthouse and Citi benefit indirectly 
from the existence of the capital maintenance agreement, which helps assure 
that UFLIC will continue to have funds necessary to pay its reinsurance 
obligations to Genworth.

In connection with Citi’s 2005 sale of Travelers to MetLife Inc. (MetLife), 
Citi provided an indemnification to MetLife for losses (including policyholder 
claims) relating to the LTC business for the entire term of the Travelers LTC 
policies, which, as noted above, are reinsured by subsidiaries of Genworth. 
In 2017, MetLife spun off its retail insurance business to Brighthouse. As a 
result, the Travelers LTC policies now reside with Brighthouse. The original 
reinsurance agreement between Travelers (now Brighthouse) and Genworth 
remains in place and Brighthouse is the sole beneficiary of the Genworth 
Trusts. The Genworth Trusts are designed to provide collateral to Brighthouse 
in an amount equal to the statutory liabilities of Brighthouse in respect of the 

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Travelers LTC policies. The assets in the Genworth Trusts are evaluated and 
adjusted periodically to ensure that the fair value of the assets continues to 
provide collateral in an amount equal to these estimated statutory liabilities, 
as the liabilities change over time.

If both (i) Genworth fails to perform under the original Travelers/GE 
Life reinsurance agreement for any reason, including its insolvency or the 
failure of UFLIC to perform under its reinsurance contract or GE to perform 
under the capital maintenance agreement, and (ii) the assets of the two 
Genworth Trusts are insufficient or unavailable, then Citi, through its LTC 
reinsurance indemnification, must reimburse Brighthouse for any losses 
incurred in connection with the LTC policies. Since both events would have to 
occur before Citi would become responsible for any payment to Brighthouse 
pursuant to its indemnification obligation, and the likelihood of such events 
occurring is currently not probable, there is no liability reflected on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 related to 
this indemnification. However, if both events become reasonably possible 
(meaning more than remote but less than probable), Citi will be required to 
estimate and disclose a reasonably possible loss or range of loss to the extent 
that such an estimate could be made. In addition, if both events become 
probable, Citi will be required to accrue for such liability in accordance with 
applicable accounting principles. 

Futures and Over-the-Counter Derivatives Clearing
Citi provides clearing services on central clearing parties (CCP) for clients 
that need to clear exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives 
contracts with CCPs. Based on all relevant facts and circumstances, Citi 
has concluded that it acts as an agent for accounting purposes in its role 
as clearing member for these client transactions. As such, Citi does not 
reflect the underlying exchange-traded or OTC derivatives contracts in 
its Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 22 for a discussion of 
Citi’s derivatives activities that are reflected in its Consolidated Financial 
Statements.

As a clearing member, Citi collects and remits cash and securities 
collateral (margin) between its clients and the respective CCP. In certain 
circumstances, Citi collects a higher amount of cash (or securities) from its 
clients than it needs to remit to the CCPs. This excess cash is then held at 
depository institutions such as banks or carry brokers.

There are two types of margin: initial and variation. Where Citi obtains 

benefits from or controls cash initial margin (e.g., retains an interest 
spread), cash initial margin collected from clients and remitted to the CCP 
or depository institutions is reflected within Brokerage payables (payables 
to customers) and Brokerage receivables (receivables from brokers, dealers 
and clearing organizations) or Cash and due from banks, respectively. 
However, for exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives contracts 
where Citi does not obtain benefits from or control the client cash balances, 
the client cash initial margin collected from clients and remitted to the 
CCP or depository institutions is not reflected on Citi’s Consolidated Balance 
Sheet. These conditions are met when Citi has contractually agreed with 
the client that (i) Citi will pass through to the client all interest paid by 
the CCP or depository institutions on the cash initial margin, (ii) Citi will 
not utilize its right as a clearing member to transform cash margin into 
other assets, (iii) Citi does not guarantee and is not liable to the client for 
the performance of the CCP or the depository institution and (iv) the client 
cash balances are legally isolated from Citi’s bankruptcy estate. The total 
amount of cash initial margin collected and remitted in this manner was 
approximately $18.7 billion and $16.6 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 
2020, respectively.

Variation margin due from clients to the respective CCP, or from the CCP 

to clients, reflects changes in the value of the client’s derivative contracts 
for each trading day. As a clearing member, Citi is exposed to the risk of 
non-performance by clients (e.g., failure of a client to post variation margin 
to the CCP for negative changes in the value of the client’s derivative 
contracts). In the event of non-performance by a client, Citi would move 
to close out the client’s positions. The CCP would typically utilize initial 
margin posted by the client and held by the CCP, with any remaining 
shortfalls required to be paid by Citi as clearing member. Citi generally holds 
incremental cash or securities margin posted by the client, which would 
typically be expected to be sufficient to mitigate Citi’s credit risk in the event 
that the client fails to perform.

As required by ASC 860-30-25-5, securities collateral posted by clients is 

not recognized on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Carrying Value—Guarantees and Indemnifications
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the total carrying amounts of the liabilities 
related to the guarantees and indemnifications included in the tables above 
amounted to approximately $1.4 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively. The 
carrying value of financial and performance guarantees is included in Other 
liabilities. For loans sold with recourse, the carrying value of the liability is 
included in Other liabilities.

Collateral
Cash collateral available to Citi to reimburse losses realized under 
these guarantees and indemnifications amounted to $56.5 billion and 
$51.6 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Securities and 
other marketable assets held as collateral amounted to $84.2 billion and 
$80.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The majority 
of collateral is held to reimburse losses realized under securities lending 
indemnifications. In addition, letters of credit in favor of Citi held as 
collateral amounted to $4.1 billion and $6.6 billion at December 31, 2021 
and 2020, respectively. Other property may also be available to Citi to cover 
losses under certain guarantees and indemnifications; however, the value of 
such property has not been determined.

Performance Risk
Citi evaluates the performance risk of its guarantees based on the assigned 
referenced counterparty internal or external ratings. Where external ratings 
are used, investment-grade ratings are considered to be Baa/BBB and above, 
while anything below is considered non-investment grade. Citi’s internal 
ratings are in line with the related external rating system. On certain 
underlying referenced assets or entities, ratings are not available. Such 
referenced assets are included in the “not rated” category. The maximum 
potential amount of the future payments related to the outstanding 
guarantees is determined to be the notional amount of these contracts, which 
is the par amount of the assets guaranteed.

Presented in the tables below are the maximum potential amounts of 
future payments that are classified based on internal and external credit 
ratings. The determination of the maximum potential future payments 
is based on the notional amount of the guarantees without consideration 
of possible recoveries under recourse provisions or from collateral held or 
pledged. As such, Citi believes such amounts bear no relationship to the 
anticipated losses, if any, on these guarantees.

In billions of dollars at December 31, 2021

Financial standby letters of credit
Performance guarantees
Derivative instruments deemed to be guarantees
Loans sold with recourse
Securities lending indemnifications
Credit card merchant processing
Credit card arrangements with partners
Other

Total

In billions of dollars at December 31, 2020

Financial standby letters of credit
Performance guarantees
Derivative instruments deemed to be guarantees
Loans sold with recourse
Securities lending indemnifications
Credit card merchant processing
Credit card arrangements with partners
Other

Total

Maximum potential amount of future payments

Investment 
grade

Non-investment 
grade

Not 
rated

Total

$81.4
10.5
—
—
—
—
—
—

$91.9

$11.3
2.5
—
—
—
—
—
12.0

$ — $ 92.7
13.0
63.5
1.7
121.9
119.4
0.8
14.0

—
63.5
1.7
121.9
119.4
0.8
2.0

$25.8

$309.3

$427.0

Maximum potential amount of future payments

Investment 
grade

Non-investment 
grade

Not 
rated

$

0.6
0.5
80.9
1.2
112.2
101.9
1.0
—

Total

$ 93.7
13.3
80.9
1.2
112.2
101.9
1.0
12.0

$14.6
3.0
—
—
—
—
—
12.0

$29.6

$298.3

$416.2

$78.5
9.8
—
—
—
—
—
—

$88.3

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Credit Commitments and Lines of Credit
The table below summarizes Citigroup’s credit commitments:

In millions of dollars

Commercial and similar letters of credit 
One- to four-family residential mortgages
Revolving open-end loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties
Commercial real estate, construction and land development
Credit card lines
Commercial and other consumer loan commitments
Other commitments and contingencies

Total

The majority of unused commitments are contingent upon customers 
maintaining specific credit standards. Commercial commitments generally 
have floating interest rates and fixed expiration dates and may require 
payment of fees. Such fees (net of certain direct costs) are deferred and, upon 
exercise of the commitment, amortized over the life of the loan or, if exercise 
is deemed remote, amortized over the commitment period. 

Commercial and Similar Letters of Credit
A commercial letter of credit is an instrument by which Citigroup substitutes 
its credit for that of a customer to enable the customer to finance the 
purchase of goods or to incur other commitments. Citigroup issues a letter 
on behalf of its client to a supplier and agrees to pay the supplier upon 
presentation of documentary evidence that the supplier has performed in 
accordance with the terms of the letter of credit. When a letter of credit is 
drawn, the customer is then required to reimburse Citigroup. 

One- to Four-Family Residential Mortgages
A one- to four-family residential mortgage commitment is a written 
confirmation from Citigroup to a seller of a property that the bank will 
advance the specified sums enabling the buyer to complete the purchase. 

Revolving Open-End Loans Secured by One- to Four-Family 
Residential Properties
Revolving open-end loans secured by one- to four-family residential 
properties are essentially home equity lines of credit. A home equity line 
of credit is a loan secured by a primary residence or second home to the 
extent of the excess of fair market value over the debt outstanding for the 
first mortgage. 

Commercial Real Estate, Construction and Land Development
Commercial real estate, construction and land development include 
unused portions of commitments to extend credit for the purpose of 
financing commercial and multifamily residential properties as well as land 
development projects. 

U.S.

$

654
1,752
6,790
15,877
601,018
207,234
5,276

Outside 
of U.S.

$

5,256
2,599
1,123
1,966
99,541
113,322
373

December 31, 
2021

December 31, 
2020

$

5,910
4,351
7,913
17,843
700,559
320,556
5,649

$

5,221
5,002
9,626
12,867
710,399
322,458
5,715

$838,601

$224,180

$1,062,781

$1,071,288

Both secured-by-real-estate and unsecured commitments are included in 
this line, as well as undistributed loan proceeds, where there is an obligation 
to advance for construction progress payments. However, this line only 
includes those extensions of credit that, once funded, will be classified as 
Total loans, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

Credit Card Lines
Citigroup provides credit to customers by issuing credit cards. The credit card 
lines are cancelable by providing notice to the cardholder or without such 
notice as permitted by local law. 

Commercial and Other Consumer Loan Commitments
Commercial and other consumer loan commitments include overdraft and 
liquidity facilities as well as commercial commitments to make or purchase 
loans, purchase third-party receivables, provide note issuance or revolving 
underwriting facilities and invest in the form of equity. 

Other Commitments and Contingencies
Other commitments and contingencies include all other transactions related 
to commitments and contingencies not reported on the lines above.

Unsettled Reverse Repurchase and Securities Borrowing 
Agreements and Unsettled Repurchase and Securities 
Lending Agreements
In addition, in the normal course of business, Citigroup enters into reverse 
repurchase and securities borrowing agreements, as well as repurchase 
and securities lending agreements, which settle at a future date. At 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, Citigroup had approximately $126.6 billion 
and $71.8 billion of unsettled reverse repurchase and securities borrowing 
agreements, and approximately $41.1 billion and $62.5 billion of unsettled 
repurchase and securities lending agreements, respectively. For a further 
discussion of securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities 
borrowed, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase and 
securities loaned, including the Company’s policy for offsetting repurchase 
and reverse repurchase agreements, see Note 11 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

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27. CONTINGENCIES

Accounting and Disclosure Framework
ASC 450 governs the disclosure and recognition of loss contingencies, 
including potential losses from litigation, regulatory, tax and other matters. 
ASC 450 defines a “loss contingency” as “an existing condition, situation, or 
set of circumstances involving uncertainty as to possible loss to an entity that 
will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to 
occur.” It imposes different requirements for the recognition and disclosure 
of loss contingencies based on the likelihood of occurrence of the contingent 
future event or events. It distinguishes among degrees of likelihood using the 
following three terms: “probable,” meaning that “the future event or events 
are likely to occur”; “remote,” meaning that “the chance of the future event 
or events occurring is slight”; and “reasonably possible,” meaning that “the 
chance of the future event or events occurring is more than remote but less 
than likely.” These three terms are used below as defined in ASC 450.

Accruals. ASC 450 requires accrual for a loss contingency when it is 
“probable that one or more future events will occur confirming the fact 
of loss” and “the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.” In 
accordance with ASC 450, Citigroup establishes accruals for contingencies, 
including any litigation, regulatory or tax matters disclosed herein, when 
Citigroup believes it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount 
of the loss can be reasonably estimated. When the reasonable estimate of 
the loss is within a range of amounts, the minimum amount of the range 
is accrued, unless some higher amount within the range is a better estimate 
than any other amount within the range. Once established, accruals are 
adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in light of additional information. 
The amount of loss ultimately incurred in relation to those matters may be 
substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued for those matters.

Disclosure. ASC 450 requires disclosure of a loss contingency if “there is 

at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have 
been incurred” and there is no accrual for the loss because the conditions 
described above are not met or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the 
amount accrued. In accordance with ASC 450, if Citigroup has not accrued 
for a matter because Citigroup believes that a loss is reasonably possible but 
not probable, or that a loss is probable but not reasonably estimable, and 
the reasonably possible loss is material, it discloses the loss contingency. In 
addition, Citigroup discloses matters for which it has accrued if it believes a 
reasonably possible exposure to material loss exists in excess of the amount 
accrued. In accordance with ASC 450, Citigroup’s disclosure includes an 
estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss for those matters as 
to which an estimate can be made. ASC 450 does not require disclosure of an 
estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss where an estimate 
cannot be made. Neither accrual nor disclosure is required for losses that are 
deemed remote.

Litigation, Regulatory and Other Contingencies
Overview. In addition to the matters described below, in the ordinary 
course of business, Citigroup, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and current 
and former officers, directors and employees (for purposes of this section, 
sometimes collectively referred to as Citigroup and Related Parties) routinely 
are named as defendants in, or as parties to, various legal actions and 
proceedings. Certain of these actions and proceedings assert claims or seek 
relief in connection with alleged violations of consumer protection, fair 
lending, securities, banking, antifraud, antitrust, anti-money laundering, 
employment and other statutory and common laws. Certain of these actual 
or threatened legal actions and proceedings include claims for substantial 
or indeterminate compensatory or punitive damages, or for injunctive relief, 
and in some instances seek recovery on a class-wide basis.

In the ordinary course of business, Citigroup and Related Parties also 
are subject to governmental and regulatory examinations, information-
gathering requests, investigations and proceedings (both formal and 
informal), certain of which may result in adverse judgments, settlements, 
fines, penalties, restitution, disgorgement, injunctions or other relief. In 
addition, certain affiliates and subsidiaries of Citigroup are banks, registered 
broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, investment advisors or 
other regulated entities and, in those capacities, are subject to regulation 
by various U.S., state and foreign securities, banking, commodity futures, 
consumer protection and other regulators. In connection with formal and 
informal inquiries by these regulators, Citigroup and such affiliates and 
subsidiaries receive numerous requests, subpoenas and orders seeking 
documents, testimony and other information in connection with various 
aspects of their regulated activities. From time to time Citigroup and Related 
Parties also receive grand jury subpoenas and other requests for information 
or assistance, formal or informal, from federal or state law enforcement 
agencies including, among others, various United States Attorneys’ Offices, 
the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section and other divisions of 
the Department of Justice, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of 
the United States Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation relating to Citigroup and its customers.

Because of the global scope of Citigroup’s operations and its presence 
in countries around the world, Citigroup and Related Parties are subject to 
litigation and governmental and regulatory examinations, information-
gathering requests, investigations and proceedings (both formal and 
informal) in multiple jurisdictions with legal, regulatory and tax regimes 
that may differ substantially, and present substantially different risks, from 
those Citigroup and Related Parties are subject to in the United States. 
In some instances, Citigroup and Related Parties may be involved in 
proceedings involving the same subject matter in multiple jurisdictions, 
which may result in overlapping, cumulative or inconsistent outcomes.

Citigroup seeks to resolve all litigation, regulatory, tax and other matters 
in the manner management believes is in the best interests of Citigroup and 
its shareholders, and contests liability, allegations of wrongdoing and, where 
applicable, the amount of damages or scope of any penalties or other relief 
sought as appropriate in each pending matter.

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addition, from time to time an outcome may occur that Citigroup had not 
accounted for in its estimate because it had deemed such an outcome to be 
remote. For all of these reasons, the amount of loss in excess of amounts 
accrued in relation to matters for which an estimate has been made could be 
substantially higher or lower than the range of loss included in the estimate.
Matters as to Which an Estimate Cannot Be Made. For other matters 
disclosed below, Citigroup is not currently able to estimate the reasonably 
possible loss or range of loss. Many of these matters remain in very 
preliminary stages (even in some cases where a substantial period of time has 
passed since the commencement of the matter), with few or no substantive 
legal decisions by the court, tribunal or other authority defining the scope of 
the claims, the class (if any) or the potentially available damages or other 
exposure, and fact discovery is still in progress or has not yet begun. In many 
of these matters, Citigroup has not yet answered the complaint or statement 
of claim or asserted its defenses, nor has it engaged in any negotiations with 
the adverse party (whether a regulator, taxing authority or a private party). 
For all these reasons, Citigroup cannot at this time estimate the reasonably 
possible loss or range of loss, if any, for these matters.

Opinion of Management as to Eventual Outcome. Subject to the 
foregoing, it is the opinion of Citigroup’s management, based on current 
knowledge and after taking into account its current accruals, that the 
eventual outcome of all matters described in this Note would not likely have 
a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of Citigroup. 
Nonetheless, given the substantial or indeterminate amounts sought in 
certain of these matters, and the inherent unpredictability of such matters, 
an adverse outcome in certain of these matters could, from time to time, have 
a material adverse effect on Citigroup’s consolidated results of operations or 
cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.

ANZ Underwriting Matter
On February 11, 2022, the Australian Commonwealth Director of Public 
Prosecutions discontinued the prosecution of charges that were brought 
against Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited (CGMA) and two 
Citi employees for alleged criminal cartel offenses in relation to CGMA’s 
role as a joint underwriter and lead manager with other banks in the 2015 
institutional share placement by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group 
Limited (ANZ). The case, captioned R v. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS 
AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED is before the Federal Court in New South Wales, 
Australia. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available 
in court filings under the docket number NSD 1316–NSD 1324/2020.

Inherent Uncertainty of the Matters Disclosed. Certain of the matters 
disclosed below involve claims for substantial or indeterminate damages. 
The claims asserted in these matters typically are broad, often spanning a 
multiyear period and sometimes a wide range of business activities, and the 
plaintiffs’ or claimants’ alleged damages frequently are not quantified or 
factually supported in the complaint or statement of claim. Other matters 
relate to regulatory investigations or proceedings, as to which there may 
be no objective basis for quantifying the range of potential fine, penalty or 
other remedy. As a result, Citigroup is often unable to estimate the loss in 
such matters, even if it believes that a loss is probable or reasonably possible, 
until developments in the case, proceeding or investigation have yielded 
additional information sufficient to support a quantitative assessment of 
the range of reasonably possible loss. Such developments may include, 
among other things, discovery from adverse parties or third parties, rulings 
by the court on key issues, analysis by retained experts and engagement 
in settlement negotiations. Depending on a range of factors, such as the 
complexity of the facts, the novelty of the legal theories, the pace of discovery, 
the court’s scheduling order, the timing of court decisions and the adverse 
party’s, regulator’s or other authority’s willingness to negotiate in good faith 
toward a resolution, it may be months or years after the filing of a case or 
commencement of a proceeding or an investigation before an estimate of the 
range of reasonably possible loss can be made.

Matters as to Which an Estimate Can Be Made. For some of the matters 
disclosed below, Citigroup is currently able to estimate a reasonably possible 
loss or range of loss in excess of amounts accrued (if any). For some of the 
matters included within this estimation, an accrual has been made because 
a loss is believed to be both probable and reasonably estimable, but an 
exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued. In these cases, the 
estimate reflects the reasonably possible range of loss in excess of the accrued 
amount. For other matters included within this estimation, no accrual has 
been made because a loss, although estimable, is believed to be reasonably 
possible, but not probable; in these cases, the estimate reflects the reasonably 
possible loss or range of loss. As of December 31, 2021, Citigroup estimates 
that the reasonably possible unaccrued loss for these matters ranges up to 
approximately $1.5 billion in the aggregate.

These estimates are based on currently available information. As available 
information changes, the matters for which Citigroup is able to estimate will 
change, and the estimates themselves will change. In addition, while many 
estimates presented in financial statements and other financial disclosures 
involve significant judgment and may be subject to significant uncertainty, 
estimates of the range of reasonably possible loss arising from litigation, 
regulatory and tax proceedings are subject to particular uncertainties. 
For example, at the time of making an estimate, (i) Citigroup may have 
only preliminary, incomplete or inaccurate information about the facts 
underlying the claim, (ii) its assumptions about the future rulings of the 
court, other tribunal or authority on significant issues, or the behavior and 
incentives of adverse parties, regulators or other authorities, may prove to 
be wrong and (iii) the outcomes it is attempting to predict are often not 
amenable to the use of statistical or other quantitative analytical tools. In 

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Facilitation Trading Matters
On January 28, 2022, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong 
(SFC) entered into a resolution with Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited 
(CGMAL) of the SFC’s investigation into CGMAL’s equity sales trading desks 
in connection with facilitation trades. As part of the resolution, CGMAL 
agreed to pay a civil penalty of $44.6 million. Citigroup is cooperating with 
related investigations and inquiries by other government and regulatory 
agencies in Asia Pacific countries and elsewhere.

Foreign Exchange Matters
Regulatory Actions: Government and regulatory agencies in the U.S. and 
other jurisdictions are conducting investigations or making inquiries 
regarding Citigroup’s foreign exchange business. Citigroup is cooperating 
with these and related investigations and inquiries.

Antitrust and Other Litigation: In 2018, a number of institutional 

investors who opted out of the previously disclosed August 2018 final 
settlement filed an action against Citigroup, Citibank, Citigroup Global 
Markets Inc. (CGMI) and other defendants, captioned ALLIANZ GLOBAL 
INVESTORS, ET AL. v. BANK OF AMERICA CORP., ET AL., in the United 
States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs allege 
that defendants manipulated, and colluded to manipulate, the foreign 
exchange markets. Plaintiffs assert claims under the Sherman Act and unjust 
enrichment claims, and seek consequential and punitive damages and other 
forms of relief. On July 28, 2020, plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number 18-CV-10364 (S.D.N.Y.) (Schofield, J.).

In 2018, a group of institutional investors issued a claim against Citigroup, 
Citibank and other defendants, captioned ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS GMBH 
AND OTHERS v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC AND OTHERS, in the High Court of 
Justice in London. Claimants allege that defendants manipulated, and colluded 
to manipulate, the foreign exchange market in violation of EU and U.K. 
competition laws. In December 2021, the High Court ordered that the case be 
transferred to the U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal. Additional information 
concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the case 
number CL-2018-000840 in the High Court and under the case number 
1430/5/7/22 (T) in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

In 2015, a putative class of consumers and businesses in the U.S. who 

directly purchased supracompetitive foreign currency at benchmark 
exchange rates filed an action against Citigroup and other defendants, 
captioned NYPL v. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO., ET AL., in the United States 

District Court for the Northern District of California (later transferred to 
the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York). 
Subsequently, plaintiffs filed an amended class action complaint against 
Citigroup, Citibank and Citicorp as defendants. Plaintiffs allege that they 
suffered losses as a result of defendants’ alleged manipulation of, and 
collusion with respect to, the foreign exchange market. Plaintiffs assert 
claims under federal and California antitrust and consumer protection 
laws, and seek compensatory damages, treble damages and declaratory and 
injunctive relief. Additional information concerning this action is publicly 
available in court filings under the docket numbers 15-CV-2290 (N.D. Cal.) 
(Chhabria, J.) and 15-CV-9300 (S.D.N.Y.) (Schofield, J.).

In 2019, two applications, captioned MICHAEL O’HIGGINS FX CLASS 
REPRESENTATIVE LIMITED v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC AND OTHERS and 
PHILLIP EVANS v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC AND OTHERS, were made to the 
U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal requesting permission to commence 
collective proceedings against Citigroup, Citibank and other defendants. 
The applications seek compensatory damages for losses alleged to have 
arisen from the actions at issue in the European Commission’s foreign 
exchange spot trading infringement decision (European Commission 
Decision of May 16, 2019 in Case AT.40135-FOREX (Three Way Banana Split) 
C(2019) 3631 final). Additional information concerning these actions is 
publicly available in court filings under the case numbers 1329/7/7/19 and 
1336/7/7/19.

In 2019, a putative class action was filed against Citibank and other 

defendants, captioned J WISBEY & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD v. UBS AG & ORS, in 
the Federal Court of Australia. Plaintiffs allege that defendants manipulated 
the foreign exchange markets. Plaintiffs assert claims under antitrust laws, 
and seek compensatory damages and declaratory and injunctive relief. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number VID567/2019.

In 2019, two motions for certification of class actions filed against 
Citigroup, Citibank and Citicorp and other defendants were consolidated, 
under the caption GERTLER, ET AL. v. DEUTSCHE BANK AG, in the Tel Aviv 
Central District Court in Israel. Plaintiffs allege that defendants manipulated 
the foreign exchange markets. Citibank’s motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ 
petition for certification was denied on April 12, 2021. A motion for leave to 
appeal this decision is currently pending before the Supreme Court of Israel. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number CA 29013-09-18.

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Hong Kong Private Bank Litigation
In 2007, a claim was filed in the High Court of Hong Kong claiming damages 
of over $51 million against Citibank. The case, captioned PT ASURANSI 
TUGU PRATAMA INDONESIA TBK v. CITIBANK N.A., was dismissed in 
2018 by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance on grounds that the claim 
was time-barred. Plaintiff has appealed the court’s dismissal. Additional 
information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings 
under the docket number CACV 548/2018.

seeking damages and a putative class seeking injunctive relief. Amended 
or new complaints on behalf of the putative classes and various individual 
merchants were subsequently filed, including a further amended complaint 
on behalf of a putative damages class and a new complaint on behalf of a 
putative injunctive class, both of which named Citigroup and Related Parties. 
In addition, numerous merchants have filed amended or new complaints 
against Visa, MasterCard, and in some instances one or more issuing banks, 
including Citigroup and affiliates.

Interbank Offered Rates-Related Litigation
In May 2019, three putative class actions filed against Citigroup, Citibank, 
CGMI and other defendants were consolidated, under the caption IN RE ICE 
LIBOR ANTITRUST LITIGATION, in the United States District Court for the 
Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs allege that defendants suppressed 
ICE LIBOR. Plaintiffs assert claims under the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, 
and unjust enrichment, and seek compensatory damages, disgorgement, 
and treble damages. In March 2020, the court granted defendants’ motion to 
dismiss the action for failure to state a claim, which plaintiffs appealed to the 
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Additional information 
concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket 
numbers 19-CV-439 (S.D.N.Y.) (Daniels, J.) and 20-1492 (2d Cir.).

In August 2020, individual borrowers and consumers of loans and credit 
cards filed an action against Citigroup, Citibank, CGMI and other defendants, 
captioned MCCARTHY, ET AL. v. INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC., ET 
AL., in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. 
Plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix ICE LIBOR, assert claims 
under the Sherman Act and the Clayton Act, and seek declaratory relief, 
injunctive relief, and treble damages. Additional information concerning this 
action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 20-CV-
5832 (N.D. Cal.) (Donato, J.).

Interchange Fee Litigation
Beginning in 2005, several putative class actions were filed against Citigroup, 
Citibank and Citicorp, together with Visa, MasterCard and other banks and 
their affiliates, in various federal district courts and consolidated with other 
related individual cases in a multi-district litigation proceeding in the United 
States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. This proceeding 
is captioned IN RE PAYMENT CARD INTERCHANGE FEE AND MERCHANT 
DISCOUNT ANTITRUST LITIGATION.

The plaintiffs, merchants that accept Visa and MasterCard branded 

payment cards, and various membership associations that claim to represent 
certain groups of merchants, allege, among other things, that defendants 
have engaged in conspiracies to set the price of interchange and merchant 
discount fees on credit and debit card transactions and to restrain trade 
unreasonably through various Visa and MasterCard rules governing 
merchant conduct, all in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act and 
certain California statutes. Plaintiffs further alleged violations of Section 2 
of the Sherman Act. Supplemental complaints also were filed against 
defendants in the putative class actions alleging that Visa’s and MasterCard’s 
respective initial public offerings were anticompetitive and violated Section 7 
of the Clayton Act, and that MasterCard’s initial public offering constituted a 
fraudulent conveyance.

In 2016, the Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s approval 
of a class settlement and remanded for further proceedings. The district 
court thereafter appointed separate interim counsel for a putative class 

In 2019, the district court granted the damages class plaintiffs’ motion 
for final approval of a new settlement with the defendants. The settlement 
involves the damages class only and does not settle the claims of the 
injunctive relief class or any actions brought on a non-class basis by 
individual merchants. The settlement provides for a cash payment to the 
damages class of $6.24 billion, later reduced by $700 million based on the 
transaction volume of class members that opted out from the settlement. 
Several merchants and merchant groups have appealed the final approval 
order. On September 27, 2021, the court granted the injunctive relief class 
plaintiffs’ motion to certify a non-opt-out class. Additional information 
concerning these consolidated actions is publicly available in court filings 
under the docket number MDL 05-1720 (E.D.N.Y.) (Brodie, J.).

Interest Rate and Credit Default Swap Matters
Regulatory Actions: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) 
is conducting an investigation into alleged anticompetitive conduct in 
the trading and clearing of interest rate swaps (IRS) by investment banks. 
Citigroup is cooperating with the investigation.

Antitrust and Other Litigation: Beginning in 2015, Citigroup, Citibank, 

CGMI, CGML and numerous other parties were named as defendants in 
a number of industry-wide putative class actions related to IRS trading. 
These actions have been consolidated in the United States District Court 
for the Southern District of New York under the caption IN RE INTEREST 
RATE SWAPS ANTITRUST LITIGATION. The actions allege that defendants 
colluded to prevent the development of exchange-like trading for IRS and 
assert federal and state antitrust claims and claims for unjust enrichment. 
Also consolidated under the same caption are individual actions filed 
by swap execution facilities, asserting federal and state antitrust claims, 
as well as claims for unjust enrichment and tortious interference with 
business relations. Plaintiffs in these actions seek treble damages, fees, 
costs and injunctive relief. Lead plaintiffs in the class action moved for 
class certification in 2019, and subsequently filed an amended complaint. 
Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in 
court filings under the docket numbers 18-CV-5361 (S.D.N.Y.) (Oetken, J.) 
and 16-MD-2704 (S.D.N.Y.) (Oetken, J.).

In 2017, Citigroup, Citibank, CGMI, CGML and numerous other parties 

were named as defendants in an action filed in the United States District 
Court for the Southern District of New York under the caption TERA 
GROUP, INC., ET AL. v. CITIGROUP, INC., ET AL. The complaint alleges that 
defendants colluded to prevent the development of exchange-like trading for 
credit default swaps and asserts federal and state antitrust claims and state 
law tort claims. In January 2020, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, 
which defendants later moved to dismiss. Additional information concerning 
this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 
17-CV-4302 (S.D.N.Y.) (Sullivan, J.).

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Madoff-Related Litigation
In December 2008, a Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) trustee was 
appointed for the SIPA liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities 
LLC (BLMIS), in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District 
of New York. Beginning in 2010, he commenced actions against multiple 
Citi entities, including Citibank, Citicorp North America, Inc., CGML and 
Citibank (Switzerland) AG, seeking recovery of monies that originated 
at BLMIS and were allegedly received by the Citi entities as subsequent 
transferees. On August 30, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the 
Second Circuit reversed the bankruptcy court’s denial of the SIPA trustee’s 
motion for leave to amend his complaint and remanded the case to the 
bankruptcy court for further proceedings. On January 27, 2022, Citibank 
and Citicorp North America, Inc. filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in 
the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Second Circuit’s 
holding that good faith is an affirmative defense. The SIPA trustee filed an 
amended complaint against Citibank, Citicorp North America, Inc. and 
CGML on February 11, 2022. The action against Citibank (Switzerland) AG 
was dismissed on February 23, 2022. Additional information concerning 
these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 
10-5345, 12-1700 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Morris, J.); 12-MC-115 (S.D.N.Y.) 
(Rakoff, J.); and 17-2992, 17-3076, 17-3139, 19-4282, 20-1333 (2d Cir.).

Also beginning in 2010, the British Virgin Islands liquidators of Fairfield 

Sentry Limited, whose assets were invested with BLMIS, commenced 
multiple actions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern 
District of New York against over 400 defendants, including CGML Citibank 
(Switzerland) AG; Citibank, N.A., London; Citivic Nominees Limited; and 
Cititrust (Bahamas) Limited. The actions seek recovery of monies that were 
allegedly received directly or indirectly by Citi entities from Fairfield Sentry. 
Appeals concerning various dismissed claims and a petition for interlocutory 
review on the one claim remaining are pending before the United States 
District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the remaining claim 
is proceeding in the Bankruptcy Court. Citi (Switzerland) AG and Citivic 
Nominees Limited filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction 
on October 29, 2021. These actions are captioned FAIRFIELD SENTRY LTD., 
ET AL. v. CGML, ET AL.; FAIRFIELD SENTRY LTD., ET AL. v. CITIBANK NA 
LONDON, ET AL.; and FAIRFIELD SENTRY LTD., ET AL. v. ZURICH CAPITAL 
MARKETS COMPANY, ET AL. Additional information is publicly available 
in court filings under the docket numbers 10-13164, 10-3496, 10-3622, 
10-3634, 11-2770 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Morris, J.); and 19-3911, 19-4267, 
19-4396, 19-4484, 19-5106, 19-5135, 21-2997, 21-3243, 21-3526, 21-3529, 
21-3530, 21-4307, 21-4498, 21-4496 (S.D.N.Y.) (Broderick, J.).

Parmalat Litigation
In 2004, an Italian commissioner appointed to oversee the administration of 
various Parmalat companies filed a complaint against Citigroup, Citibank 
and related parties, alleging that the defendants facilitated a number of 
frauds by Parmalat insiders. In 2008, a jury rendered a verdict in Citigroup’s 
favor and awarded Citi $431 million. In 2019, the Italian Supreme Court 
affirmed the decision in the full amount awarded. Citigroup has taken 

steps to enforce the judgment in Italian and Belgian courts. Additional 
information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings 
under (in Italy) the docket numbers 4133/2019 and 224/2022 (Court of 
Milan Enforcement Section) and (in Belgium) 20/3617/A (Brussels Court of 
First Instance) and 21/AR/1658 (Brussels Court of Appeal).

In 2015, Parmalat filed a claim in an Italian civil court in Milan claiming 

damages of €1.8 billion against Citigroup, Citibank and related parties, 
which the court later dismissed on grounds it was duplicative of Parmalat’s 
previously unsuccessful claims. In 2019, the Milan Court of Appeal rejected 
Parmalat’s appeal of the Milan court’s dismissal, which Parmalat appealed to 
the Italian Supreme Court. Additional information concerning this action is 
publicly available in court filings under the docket number 20598/2019.

In January 2020, Parmalat, its three directors, and its sole shareholder, 

Sofil S.a.s., as co-plaintiffs, filed a claim before the Italian civil court in 
Milan seeking a declaratory judgment that they do not owe compensatory 
damages of €990 million to Citibank, which Citibank is seeking to dismiss. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number 8611/2020.

Payment Protection Insurance
Regulators and courts in the U.K. have scrutinized the selling of payment 
protection insurance (PPI) by financial institutions for several years. 
Citibank continues to review customer claims relating to the sale of PPI in 
the U.K., to grant redress in accordance with the requirements of the U.K. 
Financial Conduct Authority, and to defend claims filed in U.K. courts.

Record-Keeping Matters
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an 
investigation of CGMI and other firms regarding compliance with record-
keeping obligations for broker-dealers and investment advisers in connection 
with business-related communications sent over unapproved electronic 
messaging channels. CGMI is cooperating with the investigation.

Revlon-Related Wire Transfer Litigation
In August 2020, Citibank filed actions in the United States District Court 
for the Southern District of New York, which have been consolidated under 
the caption IN RE CITIBANK AUGUST 11, 2020 WIRE TRANSFERS. The 
actions relate to a payment erroneously made by Citibank in its capacity as 
administrative agent for a Revlon credit facility. The action seeks the return 
of the erroneously transferred funds from certain fund managers. Citibank 
has asserted claims for unjust enrichment, conversion, money had and 
received, and payment by mistake. The court issued temporary restraining 
orders related to the subject funds. On February 16, 2021, the court issued 
a judgment in favor of the defendants, which Citibank later appealed in 
the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In response to 
the district court’s denial of Citibank’s motion to extend the temporary 
restraining orders, Citibank filed a motion for an injunction with the United 
States Court of Appeals. Additional information concerning this action 
is publicly available in court filings under docket numbers 20-CV-6539 
(S.D.N.Y.) (Furman, J.) and 21-487 (2d Cir.).

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Shareholder Derivative and Securities Litigation
Beginning in October 2020, four derivative actions were filed in the United 
States District Court for the Southern District of New York, purportedly on 
behalf of Citigroup (as nominal defendant) against certain of Citigroup’s 
current and former directors. The actions were later consolidated under 
the case name IN RE CITIGROUP INC. SHAREHOLDER DERIVATIVE 
LITIGATION. The consolidated complaint asserts claims for breach of 
fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and contribution and indemnification in 
connection with defendants’ alleged failures to implement adequate internal 
controls. In addition, the consolidated complaint asserts derivative claims 
for violations of Sections 10(b) and 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 in connection with statements in Citigroup’s 2019 and 2020 annual 
meeting proxy statements. On February 8, 2021, the court stayed the action 
pending resolution of defendants’ motion to dismiss in IN RE CITIGROUP 
SECURITIES LITIGATION. Additional information concerning this action is 
publicly available in court filings under the docket number 1:20-CV-09438 
(S.D.N.Y.) (Nathan, J.).

Beginning in December 2020, two derivative actions were filed in the 
Supreme Court of the State of New York, purportedly on behalf of Citigroup 
(as nominal defendant) against certain of Citigroup’s current and former 
directors, and certain current and former officers. The actions were later 
consolidated under the case name IN RE CITIGROUP INC. DERIVATIVE 
LITIGATION, and the court stayed the action pending resolution of 
defendants’ motion to dismiss in IN RE CITIGROUP SECURITIES 
LITIGATION. Additional information concerning this action is publicly 
available in court filings under the docket number 656759/2020 (N.Y. Sup. 
Ct.) (Schecter, J.).

Beginning in October 2020, three putative class action complaints were 
filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 
against Citigroup and certain of its current and former officers, asserting 
violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
in connection with defendants’ alleged misstatements concerning Citigroup’s 
internal controls. The actions were later consolidated under the case name 
IN RE CITIGROUP SECURITIES LITIGATION. The consolidated complaint 
later added certain of Citigroup’s current and former directors as defendants. 
Defendants have moved to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number 1:20-CV-9132 (S.D.N.Y.) (Nathan, J.).

Sovereign Securities Litigation
In 2015, putative class actions filed against CGMI and other defendants were 
consolidated under the caption IN RE TREASURY SECURITIES AUCTION 
ANTITRUST LITIGATION in the United States District Court for the Southern 
District of New York. Plaintiffs allege that defendants colluded to fix U.S. 
treasury auction bids by sharing competitively sensitive information ahead 
of the auctions, and that defendants colluded to boycott and prevent the 
emergence of an anonymous, all-to-all electronic trading platform in the 
U.S. Treasuries secondary market. Plaintiffs assert claims under antitrust 
laws, and seek damages, including treble damages where authorized 
by statute, and injunctive relief. On March 31, 2021, the court granted 

defendants’ motion to dismiss, without prejudice. On May 14, 2021, plaintiffs 
filed an amended consolidated complaint. On June 14, 2021, certain 
defendants, including CGMI, moved to dismiss the amended complaint. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number 15-MD-2673 (S.D.N.Y.) (Gardephe, J.).

In 2017, purchasers of supranational, sub-sovereign and agency (SSA) 
bonds filed a proposed class action on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers 
of SSA 296 bonds against Citigroup, Citibank, CGMI, CGML, Citibank Canada, 
Citigroup Global Markets Canada, Inc. and other defendants, captioned 
JOSEPH MANCINELLI, ET AL. v. BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, ET 
AL., in the Federal Court in Canada. Plaintiffs have filed an amended claim 
that alleges defendants manipulated, and colluded to manipulate, the SSA 
bonds market, asserts claims for breach of the Competition Act, breach of 
foreign law, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment, waiver of tort and breach of 
contract, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages, among other relief. 
Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court 
filings under the docket number T-1871-17 (Fed. Ct.).

In 2018, a putative class action was filed against Citigroup, CGMI, 
Citigroup Financial Products Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., 
Citibanamex, Grupo Banamex and other banks, captioned IN RE MEXICAN 
GOVERNMENT BONDS ANTITRUST LITIGATION, in the United States District 
Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleges that 
defendants colluded in the Mexican sovereign bond market. In September 
2019, the court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss. In December 2019, 
plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Citibanamex and other market 
makers in the Mexican sovereign bond market. Plaintiffs no longer assert 
any claims against Citigroup and any other U.S. Citi affiliates. The amended 
complaint alleges a conspiracy to fix prices in the Mexican sovereign 
bond market from January 1, 2006 to April 19, 2017, and asserts antitrust 
and unjust enrichment claims, and seeks treble damages, restitution 
and injunctive relief. In February 2020, certain defendants, including 
Citibanamex, moved to dismiss the amended complaint, which the court 
later granted. On June 10, 2021, plaintiffs moved for reconsideration of the 
decision dismissing certain defendants, including Citibanamex, which those 
defendants have jointly opposed. Additional information concerning this 
action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 18 Civ. 
2830 (S.D.N.Y.) (Oetken, J.).

On February 9, 2021, purchasers of Euro-denominated sovereign debt 
issued by European central governments added CGMI, CGML and others 
as defendants to a putative class action, captioned IN RE EUROPEAN 
GOVERNMENT BONDS ANTITRUST LITIGATION, in the United States District 
Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs allege that defendants 
engaged in a conspiracy to inflate prices of European government bonds 
in primary market auctions and to fix the prices of European government 
bonds in secondary markets. Plaintiffs assert a claim under the Sherman 
Act and seek treble damages and attorneys’ fees. On June 4, 2021, certain 
defendants, including CGMI and CGML, filed a pre-motion letter with the 
court requesting leave to move to dismiss the action. Additional information 
concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket 
number 19-CV-2601 (S.D.N.Y.) (Marrero, J.).

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Transaction Tax Matters
Citigroup and Citibank are engaged in litigation or examinations with non-
U.S. tax authorities, including in the U.K., India and Germany, concerning 
the payment of transaction taxes and other non-income tax matters.

Tribune Company Bankruptcy
Certain Citigroup affiliates (along with numerous other parties) have been 
named as defendants in adversary proceedings related to the Chapter 11 cases 
of Tribune Company (Tribune) filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court 
for the District of Delaware, asserting claims arising out of the approximate 
$11 billion leveraged buyout of Tribune in 2007. The actions were 
consolidated as IN RE TRIBUNE COMPANY FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE 
LITIGATION and transferred to the United States District Court for the 
Southern District of New York.

In the adversary proceeding captioned KIRSCHNER v. FITZSIMONS, ET 
AL., the litigation trustee, as successor plaintiff to the unsecured creditors 
committee, seeks to avoid and recover as actual fraudulent transfers the 
transfers of Tribune stock that occurred as a part of the leveraged buyout. 
Several Citigroup affiliates, along with numerous other parties, were named 
as shareholder defendants and were alleged to have tendered Tribune stock 
to Tribune as a part of the buyout. In 2017, the United States District Court 
for the Southern District of New York dismissed the actual fraudulent transfer 
claim against the shareholder defendants, including the Citigroup affiliates. 
In 2019, the litigation trustee filed an appeal to the United States Court of 
Appeals for the Second Circuit.

CGMI was named as a defendant in a separate action, KIRSCHNER v. 
CGMI, in connection with its role as advisor to Tribune. In 2019, the court 
dismissed the action, which the litigation trustee appealed to the United 
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

On August 20, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second 
Circuit issued its decision in the consolidated appeals in KIRSCHNER v. 
FITZSIMONS and KIRSCHNER v. CGMI. In the FITZSIMONS action, the 
Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the actual fraudulent transfer claim 
against the shareholder defendants, including the Citigroup affiliates. In 
the CGMI action, the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of all claims 
against CGMI except for the claim of constructive fraudulent conveyance. 
As to that claim, the Second Circuit vacated the dismissal and remanded to 
the district court for further proceedings on that claim and other claims that 
remain against certain other defendants that are not Citigroup affiliates. On 
November 29, 2021, on remand from the Second Circuit, the litigation trustee 
notified the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 
that it was voluntarily dismissing all claims against CGMI pursuant to a 
settlement agreement. The district court approved the voluntary dismissal 
on December 10, 2021. Additional information concerning these actions is 
publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 12 MC 2296 
(S.D.N.Y.) (Cote, J.), 11 MD 2296 (S.D.N.Y.) (Cote, J.), 19-0449 (2d Cir.), and 
19-3049 (2d Cir.).

Variable Rate Demand Obligation Litigation
In 2019, the plaintiffs in the consolidated actions CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 
v. BANK OF AMERICA CORP, ET AL. and MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF 

BALTIMORE v. BANK OF AMERICA CORP., ET AL. filed a consolidated complaint 
naming as defendants Citigroup, Citibank, CGMI, CGML and numerous other 
industry participants. The consolidated complaint asserts violations of the 
Sherman Act, as well as claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, 
and unjust enrichment, and seeks damages and injunctive relief based on 
allegations that defendants served as remarketing agents for municipal bonds 
called variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs) and colluded to set artificially 
high VRDO interest rates. In November 2020, the court granted in part and denied 
in part defendants’ motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint.

On June 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association 
of Governments, acting as the San Diego County Regional Transportation 
Commission, filed a parallel putative class action against the same 
defendants named in the already pending nationwide consolidated class 
action. The two actions were consolidated and on August 6, 2021, the 
plaintiffs in the nationwide putative class action filed a consolidated 
amended complaint, captioned THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, MAYOR AND 
CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN 
DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, ACTING AS THE SAN DIEGO 
COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION v. BANK OF AMERICA 
CORP., ET AL. On September 14, 2021, defendants moved to dismiss the 
consolidated amended complaint in part. Additional information concerning 
this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 
19-CV-1608 (S.D.N.Y.) (Furman, J.).

Wind Farm Litigations
Beginning in March 2021, six wind farms in Texas commenced actions in 
New York and Texas state courts for declaratory judgments and breach of 
contract, asserting that the February 2021 winter storm in Texas excused 
their performance to deliver energy to Citi Energy Inc. (CEI) under the 
force majeure provisions of their contracts with CEI. In addition, the wind 
farms sought temporary restraining orders and/or preliminary injunctions, 
preventing CEI from exercising remedies under the contracts.

Preliminary injunctions were denied with respect to five of the six wind 
farms: the New York court denied preliminary injunctions with respect to 
the Stephens Ranch I and Stephens Ranch II wind farms; the Texas court 
denied preliminary injunctions with respect to the Flat Top, Shannon and 
Midway wind farms. Later in 2021, Stephens Ranch I, Stephens Ranch II and 
Flat Top each voluntarily dismissed its action with prejudice. The Mariah 
del Norte wind farm voluntarily dismissed its action with prejudice on 
February 18, 2022. A motion to dismiss the remaining Shannon and Midway 
actions remains pending. Additional information concerning these actions is 
publicly available in court filings under docket numbers 652078/2021 (Sup. 
Ct. N.Y. Cnty.) (Reed, J.), 2021-01387 (1st Dep’t), 652312/2021 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. 
Cnty.) (Reed, J.), 2021-23588 (District Court Harris County TX) (Schaffer, J.), 
and 2021-26150 (District Court Harris County TX) (Engelhart, J.).

Settlement Payments
Payments required in settlement agreements described above have been 
made or are covered by existing litigation or other accruals.

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28. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS

Citigroup’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 on file with the SEC 
includes its wholly owned subsidiary, Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. 
(CGMHI), as a co-registrant. Any securities issued by CGMHI under the Form 
S-3 will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup. 

The following are the Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income 
and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 
and 2019, Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 
and 2020 and Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the 
years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 for Citigroup Inc., the parent 
holding company (Citigroup parent company), CGMHI, other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and eliminations and total consolidating adjustments. “Other 
Citigroup subsidiaries and eliminations” includes all other subsidiaries of 
Citigroup, intercompany eliminations and income (loss) from discontinued 
operations. “Consolidating adjustments” includes Citigroup parent company 
elimination of distributed and undistributed income of subsidiaries and 
investment in subsidiaries.

These Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements have been prepared 
and presented in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, “Financial 
Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or 
Being Registered.” 

These Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are presented for 
purposes of additional analysis, but should be considered in relation to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements of Citigroup taken as a whole. 

297

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

In millions of dollars

Revenues
Dividends from subsidiaries
Interest revenue
Interest revenue—intercompany 
Interest expense
Interest expense—intercompany

Net interest income

Commissions and fees
Commissions and fees—intercompany
Principal transactions
Principal transactions—intercompany
Other revenue
Other revenue—intercompany

Total non-interest revenues

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims

Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits—intercompany
Other operating
Other operating—intercompany

Total operating expenses

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

Net income

Comprehensive income 
Add: Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Total Citigroup comprehensive income

Citigroup 
parent 
company

$ 6,482
—
3,757
4,791
294

CGMHI

$ —
3,566
531
778
1,320

$ (1,328)

$ 1,999

$ — $ 7,770
407
10,140
(6,721)
576
(60)

(36)
976
(1,375)
(64)
(133)

$

(632)

$ 12,112

$ 4,522

$ 14,111

$ — $

6

$

10
69
83
11

$ 5,251
—
2,868
2,826

$

173

$ 10,945

$ 16,596

$ —

$ 20,945
(1,007)

$ 3,160
625

$ 21,952
—

$ 21,952
—

$ 2,535
—

$ 2,535
—

$ 21,952

$ 2,535

Year ended December 31, 2021

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

$ —
46,909
(4,288)
2,412
(1,614)

$ 41,823

$ 5,902
(371)
(962)
8,096
5,052
193

$ 17,910

$ 59,733

$ (3,784)

$ 19,873
(69)
20,108
(2,837)

$ 37,075

$ —

$ 26,442
5,833

$ 20,609
7

$ 20,616
73

$ 20,543

$ (6,482)
—
—
—
—

$

$

$

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

$ (6,482)

$

$

$

—

—
—
—
—

—

$ (16,596)

$ (23,078)
—

$ (23,078)
—

$ (23,078)
—

$ (23,078)

$ —
50,475
—
7,981
—

$ 42,494

$ 13,672
—
10,154
—
5,564
—

$ 29,390

$ 71,884

$ (3,778)

$ 25,134
—
23,059
—

$ 48,193

$ —

$ 27,469
5,451

$ 22,018
7

$ 22,025
73

$ 21,952

$ (6,707)

$ 15,245

$

(99)
73

$ (6,707)

$

(76)

$

(450)

$

526

$ 15,245

$ 2,459

$ 20,093

$ (22,552)

Add: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

$ — $ —
—

—

$

(99)
73

$

—
—

Total comprehensive income

$ 15,245

$ 2,459

$ 20,067

$ (22,552)

$ 15,219

298

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

In millions of dollars

Revenues
Dividends from subsidiaries
Interest revenue
Interest revenue—intercompany
Interest expense
Interest expense—intercompany

Net interest income

Commissions and fees
Commissions and fees—intercompany
Principal transactions
Principal transactions—intercompany
Other revenue
Other revenue—intercompany

Total non-interest revenues

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims

Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits—intercompany
Other operating
Other operating—intercompany

Total operating expenses

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

Net income 

Comprehensive income 
Add: Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Total Citigroup comprehensive income

Add: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Citigroup 
parent 
company

$ 2,355
—
4,162
4,992
502

CGMHI

$ —
5,364
920
1,989
2,170

$ (1,332)

$ 2,125

$ — $ 6,216
290
(4,252)
9,064
706
23

(36)
(1,254)
693
(127)
111

$

$

(613)

$12,047

410

$14,172

$ — $

(1)

$

(5)
191
37
15

$ 4,941
—
2,393
2,317

$

238

$ 9,651

$ 9,894

$ —

$10,066
(981)

$11,047
—

$11,047
—

$ 4,522
1,249

$ 3,273
—

$ 3,273
—

$11,047

$ 3,273

$ 4,260

$

(223)

$15,307

$ 3,050

$ — $ —
—

—

Year ended December 31, 2020

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

$ —
52,725
(5,082)
6,357
(2,672)

$43,958

$ 5,169
(254)
19,391
(9,757)
4,901
(134)

$19,316

$63,274

$17,496

$17,278
(191)
19,730
(2,332)

$34,485

$ —

$11,293
2,257

$ 9,036
(20)

$ 9,016
40

$ 8,976

$ 4,244

$13,220

$

26
40

$ (2,355)
—
—
—
—

$ —

$ —
—
—
—
—
—

$ —

$ (2,355)

$ —

$ —
—
—
—

$ —

$ (9,894)

$(12,249)
—

$(12,249)
—

$(12,249)
—

$(12,249)

$ (4,021)

$(16,270)

$ —
—

$ —
58,089
—
13,338
—

$ 44,751

$ 11,385
—
13,885
—
5,480
—

$ 30,750

$ 75,501

$ 17,495

$ 22,214
—
22,160
—

$ 44,374

$ —

$ 13,632
2,525

$ 11,107
(20)

$ 11,087
40

$ 11,047

$ 4,260

$ 15,307

$

26
40

Total comprehensive income

$15,307

$ 3,050

$13,286

$(16,270)

$ 15,373

299

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

In millions of dollars

Revenues
Dividends from subsidiaries
Interest revenue
Interest revenue—intercompany
Interest expense
Interest expense—intercompany

Net interest income

Commissions and fees
Commissions and fees—intercompany
Principal transactions
Principal transactions—intercompany
Other revenue
Other revenue—intercompany

Total non-interest revenues

Total revenues, net of interest expense

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims

Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits—intercompany
Other operating
Other operating—intercompany

Total operating expenses

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

Net income 

Comprehensive income 
Add: Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Total Citigroup comprehensive income

Add: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income

Year ended December 31, 2019

Citigroup 
parent 
company

CGMHI

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

$ —
65,849
(7,033)
16,423
(5,281)

$47,674

$ 6,481
(333)
11,152
(3,716)
4,702
(47)

$18,239

$65,913

$ 8,383

$16,721
(134)
19,040
(2,430)

$33,197

$ —

$24,333
5,588

$18,745
(4)

$18,741
66

$18,675

$ 1,600

$20,275

$ —
66

$20,341

$(23,347)
—
—
—
—

$ —

$ —
—
—
—
—
—

$ —

$(23,347)

$ —

$ —
—
—
—

$ —

$ 3,620

$(19,727)
—

$(19,727)
—

$(19,727)
—

$(19,727)

$

(949)

$(20,676)

$ —
—

$(20,676)

$ —
76,510
—
28,382
—

$ 48,128

$ 11,746
—
8,892
—
6,301
—

$ 26,939

$ 75,067

$ 8,383

$ 21,433
—
21,350
—

$ 42,783

$ —

$ 23,901
4,430

$ 19,471
(4)

$ 19,467
66

$ 19,401

$

852

$ 20,253

$ —
66

$ 20,319

$23,347

$ —
— 10,661
1,942
7,010
4,243

5,091
4,949
1,038

$

(896)

$ 1,350

$ — $ 5,265
354
277
2,464
832
102

(21)
(2,537)
1,252
767
(55)

$

(594)

$ 9,294

$21,857

$10,644

$ — $ —

$

32
134
(16)
20

$ 4,680
—
2,326
2,410

$

170

$ 9,416

$ (3,620)

$ —

$18,067
(1,334)

$19,401
—

$19,401
—

$ 1,228
176

$ 1,052
—

$ 1,052
—

$19,401

$ 1,052

$

852

$20,253

$

$

(651)

401

$ — $ —
—

—

$20,253

$

401

300

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In millions of dollars

Assets
Cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks—intercompany
Deposits with banks, net of allowance
Deposits with banks—intercompany
Securities borrowed and purchased under resale agreements
Securities borrowed and purchased under resale agreements—intercompany
Trading account assets
Trading account assets—intercompany
Investments, net of allowance
Loans, net of unearned income
Loans, net of unearned income—intercompany
Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL)

Total loans, net

Advances to subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries
Other assets, net of allowance(1)
Other assets—intercompany

Total assets

Liabilities and equity
Deposits 
Deposits—intercompany
Securities loaned and sold under repurchase agreements
Securities loaned and sold under repurchase agreements—intercompany
Trading account liabilities
Trading account liabilities—intercompany
Short-term borrowings
Short-term borrowings—intercompany
Long-term debt
Long-term debt—intercompany
Advances from subsidiaries 
Other liabilities, including allowance
Other liabilities—intercompany
Stockholders’ equity

December 31, 2021

Citigroup 
parent 
company

$

—
17
—
3,500
—
—
248
1,215
1
—
—
—

CGMHI

$

834
6,890
7,936
11,005
269,608
23,362
189,841
1,438
224
2,293
—
—

Other 
Citigroup 
subsidiaries 
and 
eliminations

$

26,681
(6,907)
226,582
(14,505)
57,680
(23,362)
141,856
(2,653)
512,597
665,474
—
(16,455)

$

—

$142,144
223,303
10,589
2,737

$

$

2,293

$ 649,019

—
—
69,312
60,567

$ (142,144)
—
126,112
(63,304)

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

$

$

$

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—
(223,303)
—
—

$

27,515
—
234,518
—
327,288
—
331,945
—
512,822
667,767
—
(16,455)

$ 651,312

$

—
—
206,013
—

$383,754

$643,310

$1,487,652

$(223,303)

$2,291,413

$

—
—
—
—
17
777
—
—
164,945
—
13,469
2,574
—
201,972

$

—
—
171,818
62,197
122,383
500
13,425
17,230
61,416
76,335
—
68,206
11,774
38,026

$1,317,230
—
19,467
(62,197)
39,129
(1,277)
14,548
(17,230)
28,013
(76,335)
(13,469)
65,570
(11,774)
185,977

$

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(223,303)

$1,317,230
—
191,285
—
161,529
—
27,973
—
254,374
—
—
136,350
—
202,672

Total liabilities and equity

$383,754

$643,310

$1,487,652

$(223,303)

$2,291,413

(1)  Other assets for Citigroup parent company at December 31, 2021 included $30.5 billion of placements to Citibank and its branches, of which $19.5 billion had a remaining term of less than 30 days.

302

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

In millions of dollars

Assets
Cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks—intercompany
Deposits with banks, net of allowance
Deposits with banks—intercompany
Securities borrowed and purchased under resale agreements
Securities borrowed and purchased under resale agreements—intercompany
Trading account assets
Trading account assets—intercompany(1)
Investments, net of allowance
Loans, net of unearned income
Loans, net of unearned income—intercompany
Allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL)

Total loans, net

Advances to subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries
Other assets, net of allowance(2)
Other assets—intercompany

Total assets

Liabilities and equity
Deposits 
Deposits—intercompany
Securities loaned and sold under repurchase agreements
Securities loaned and sold under repurchase agreements—intercompany
Trading account liabilities
Trading account liabilities—intercompany(1)
Short-term borrowings
Short-term borrowings—intercompany
Long-term debt
Long-term debt—intercompany
Advances from subsidiaries 
Other liabilities, including allowance
Other liabilities—intercompany
Stockholders’ equity

December 31, 2020

Citigroup 
parent 
company

$

—
16
—
4,500
—
—
307
723
1
—
—
—

CGMHI

$

628
6,081
5,224
8,179
238,718
24,309
222,278
2,340
374
2,524
—
—

Other 
Citigroup 
subsidiaries 
and 
eliminations

$

25,721
(6,097)
278,042
(12,679)
55,994
(24,309)
152,494
(3,063)
446,984
673,359
—
(24,956)

$

—

$152,383
213,267
12,156
2,781

$

$

2,524

$ 648,403

—
—
60,273
51,489

$ (152,383)
—
109,969
(54,270)

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

$

$

$

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—
(213,267)
—
—

$

26,349
—
283,266
—
294,712
—
375,079
—
447,359
675,883
—
(24,956)

$ 650,927

$

—
—
182,398
—

$386,134

$622,417

$1,464,806

$(213,267)

$2,260,090

$

—
—
—
—
—
397
—
—
170,563
—
12,975
2,692
65
199,442

$

—
—
184,786
76,590
113,100
1,531
12,323
12,757
47,732
67,322
—
55,217
15,378
35,681

$1,280,671
—
14,739
(76,590)
54,927
(1,928)
17,191
(12,757)
53,391
(67,322)
(12,975)
52,558
(15,443)
178,344

$

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(213,267)

$1,280,671
—
199,525
—
168,027
—
29,514
—
271,686
—
—
110,467
—
200,200

Total liabilities and equity

$386,134

$622,417

$1,464,806

$(213,267)

$2,260,090

(1)  The balances of Trading account assets—intercompany and Trading account liabilities—intercompany within CGMHI and within Other Citigroup subsidiaries and eliminations have been revised to reflect the netting 
of $7 billion of intercompany derivative and related collateral assets and liabilities subject to enforceable netting agreements. Because the adjustment was limited to transactions between affiliated entities, it had no 
impact to Citigroup consolidated.

(2)  Other assets for Citigroup parent company at December 31, 2020 included $29.5 billion of placements to Citibank and its branches, of which $24.3 billion had a remaining term of less than 30 days.

303

Year ended December 31, 2021

Citigroup 
parent 
company

CGMHI

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

3,947

$ 43,227

$

14,075

$—

$

61,249

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

In millions of dollars

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Change in loans
Proceeds from sales and securitizations of loans
Change in securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Changes in investments and advances—intercompany
Other investing activities

— $
—
—
—
—
—
8,260
—

—
—
—
—
—
(29,944)
(9,040)
(2)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations

$

8,260

$ (38,986)

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Dividends paid
Issuance of preferred stock
Redemption of preferred stock
Treasury stock acquired
Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt, net
Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt—intercompany, net
Change in deposits
Change in securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Change in short-term borrowings
Net change in short-term borrowings and other advances—intercompany
Capital contributions from (to) parent
Other financing activities

$ (5,198)
3,300
(3,785)
(7,601)
(86)
—
—
—
—
501
—
(337)

$

(196)
—
—
—
15,071
14,410
—
(27,241)
1,102
(917)
71
12

Net cash provided by (used in ) financing activities of continuing operations

$ (13,206)

$

2,312

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks

Change in cash and due from banks and deposits with banks
Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at beginning of year

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
Deposits with banks, net of allowance

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
Cash paid (received) during the year for income taxes
Cash paid during the year for interest

Non-cash investing activities
Decrease in net loans associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS
Transfers to loans HFS (Other assets) from loans

Non-cash financing activities
Decrease in long-term debt associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS
Decrease in deposits associated with significant disposals reclassified to HFS

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$(359,158)
126,728
142,100
(1,173)
2,918
(2,632)
780
(3,742)

$ (94,179)

$

196
—
—
—
(19,277)
(14,410)
44,966
19,001
(2,643)
416
(71)
(12)

$

$

28,166

(1,198)

$ (53,136)
284,987

— $

—

(999)
4,516

$

6,553
20,112

3,517

$ 26,665

$ 231,851

17
3,500

$

7,724
18,941

$

19,774
212,077

3,517

$ 26,665

$ 231,851

$ (2,406)
3,101

$

919
2,210

$

$

— $
—

— $
—

—
—

—
—

$

$

$

5,515
1,832

9,945
7,414

479
8,407

304

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—
—

$—
—

$ (359,158)
126,728
142,100
(1,173)
2,918
(32,576)
—
(3,744)

$ (124,905)

$

(5,198)
3,300
(3,785)
(7,601)
(4,292)
—
44,966
(8,240)
(1,541)
—
—
(337)

$

$

17,272

(1,198)

$ (47,582)
309,615

$ 262,033

$

27,515
234,518

$ 262,033

$

$

$

4,028
7,143

9,945
7,414

479
8,407

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

In millions of dollars

Year ended December 31, 2020

Citigroup 
parent 
company

CGMHI

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

$ 5,002

$(26,195)

$

572

$—

$ (20,621)

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Change in loans
Proceeds from sales and securitizations of loans
Change in securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Changes in investments and advances—intercompany
Other investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Dividends paid
Issuance of preferred stock
Redemption of preferred stock
Treasury stock acquired
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt—intercompany, net
Change in deposits
Change in securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Change in short-term borrowings
Net change in short-term borrowings and other advances—intercompany
Other financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks

Change in cash and due from banks and deposits with banks
Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at beginning of year

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
Deposits with banks, net of allowance

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

$ — $
—
—
—
—
—
(5,584)
—

—
—
—
—
—
(46,044)
(6,917)
(54)

$ (5,584)

$(53,015)

$ (5,352)
2,995
(1,500)
(2,925)
16,798
—
—
—
—
(7,528)
(411)

$

(172)
—
—
—
6,349
3,960
—
79,322
1,228
(7,806)
—

$ 2,077

$ 82,881

$ — $

—

$ 1,495
3,021

$

3,671
16,441

$ 4,516

$ 20,112

$

16
4,500

$

6,709
13,403

$ 4,516

$ 20,112

$(334,900)
146,285
124,229
14,249
1,495
2,654
12,501
(3,226)

$ (36,713)

$

172
—
—
—
(10,091)
(3,960)
210,081
(46,136)
(16,763)
15,334
—

$ 148,637

$

(1,966)

$ 110,530
174,457

$ 284,987

$ 19,624
265,363

$ 284,987

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
Cash paid (received) during the year for income taxes
Cash paid during the year for interest

$ (1,883)
2,681

$

1,138
4,516

$

5,542
4,897

Non-cash investing activities
Transfers to loans HFS (Other assets) from loans

$ — $

—

$

2,614

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—

$(334,900)
146,285
124,229
14,249
1,495
(43,390)
—
(3,280)

$ (95,312)

$

(5,352)
2,995
(1,500)
(2,925)
13,056
—
210,081
33,186
(15,535)
—
(411)

$ 233,595

$

(1,966)

$ 115,696
193,919

$ 309,615

$ 26,349
283,266

$ 309,615

$

4,797
12,094

$

2,614

305

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

In millions of dollars

Year ended December 31, 2019

Citigroup 
parent 
company

CGMHI

Other Citigroup 
subsidiaries and 
eliminations

Consolidating 
adjustments

Citigroup 
consolidated

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

$ 25,011

$(35,396)

$

(2,452)

$—

$ (12,837)

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Change in loans
Proceeds from sales and securitizations of loans
Change in securities borrowed and purchased under agreements to resell
Changes in investments and advances—intercompany
Other investing activities

$ — $ —
—
—
—
—
15,811
(870)
(64)

5
—
—
—
—
(1,847)
—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations

$ (1,842)

$ 14,877

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Dividends paid
Issuance of preferred stock
Redemption of preferred stock
Treasury stock acquired
Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt, net
Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt—intercompany, net
Change in deposits
Change in securities loaned and sold under agreements to repurchase
Change in short-term borrowings
Net change in short-term borrowings and other advances—intercompany
Capital contributions from (to) parent
Other financing activities

$ (5,447)
1,496
(1,980)
(17,571)
1,666
—
—
—
—
(968)
—
(364)

$ —
—
—
—
10,389
(7,177)
—
5,115
7,440
5,843
(74)
(253)

$(274,491)
137,168
119,051
(22,466)
2,878
3,551
2,717
(4,817)

$ (36,409)

$

—
—
—
—
(3,950)
7,177
57,420
(16,544)
5,263
(4,875)
74
253

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations

$(23,168)

$ 21,283

$ 44,818

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks

Change in cash and due from banks and deposits with banks
Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at beginning of year

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
Deposits with banks, net of allowance

Cash and due from banks and deposits with banks at end of year

$ — $ —

$

1
3,020

$

764
15,677

$ 3,021

$ 16,441

$

21
3,000

$ 5,681
10,760

$ 3,021

$ 16,441

$

$

(908)

5,049
169,408

$ 174,457

$ 18,265
156,192

$ 174,457

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
Cash paid (received) during the year for income taxes
Cash paid during the year for interest

$

(393)
3,820

$

418
12,664

$

4,863
11,417

Non-cash investing activities
Transfers to loans HFS (Other assets) from loans

$ — $ —

$

5,500

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—

$—
—

$—

$(274,491)
137,173
119,051
(22,466)
2,878
19,362
—
(4,881)

$ (23,374)

$

(5,447)
1,496
(1,980)
(17,571)
8,105
—
57,420
(11,429)
12,703
—
—
(364)

$ 42,933

$

$

(908)

5,814
188,105

$ 193,919

$ 23,967
169,952

$ 193,919

$ $4,888
27,901

$

5,500

306

29. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

2021

2020

In millions of dollars, except per share amounts

Fourth

Third

Second

First

Fourth

Third

Second

First

Revenues, net of interest expense(1)(2)
Operating expenses(1)(3)
Provisions (release) for credit losses and for benefits and claims

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income taxes(4)

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests

$17,017
13,532
(465)

$ 3,950
771

$ 3,179
—

$ 3,179
6

$17,447
11,777
(192)

$ 5,862
1,193

$ 4,669
(1)

$ 4,668
24

$17,753
11,471
(1,066)

$ 7,348
1,155

$ 6,193
10

$ 6,203
10

$19,667
11,413
(2,055)

$10,309
2,332

$ 7,977
(2)

$ 7,975
33

$16,832
11,437
(46)

$ 5,441
1,116

$ 4,325
6

$ 4,331
22

$ 17,677
11,339
2,384

$ 3,954
777

$ 3,177
(7)

$ 3,170
24

$ 20,036
10,730
8,197

$ 1,109
52

$ 1,057
(1)

$ 1,056
—

$ 20,956
10,868
6,960

$ 3,128
580

$ 2,548
(18)

$ 2,530
(6)

Citigroup’s net income

Earnings per share(5)
Basic
Income from continuing operations
Net income

Diluted
Income from continuing operations
Net income

$ 3,173

$ 4,644

$ 6,193

$ 7,942

$ 4,309

$ 3,146

$ 1,056

$ 2,536

$

1.47
1.47

$

2.17
2.17

$

2.86
2.87

$

3.64
3.64

$

1.93
1.93

$

1.37
1.37

$

0.38
0.38

$

1.07
1.06

1.46
1.46

2.15
2.15

2.84
2.85

3.62
3.62

1.92
1.92

1.36
1.36

0.38
0.38

1.06
1.06

This Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements is unaudited due to the Company’s individual quarterly results not being subject to an audit.
(1)   During the fourth quarter of 2021, Citi reclassified deposit insurance expenses from Interest expense to Other operating expenses for all periods presented. Amounts reclassified for each quarter were $295 million for 
4Q21, $293 million for 3Q21, $279 million for 2Q21, $340 million for 1Q21, $333 million for 4Q20, $375 million for 3Q20, $270 million for 2Q20 and $225 million for 1Q20. For additional information, see Note 1 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)  The third quarter of 2021 includes an approximate $700 million loss on sale (approximately $600 million after-tax) related to Citi’s agreement to sell its consumer banking business in Australia.
(3)  The fourth quarter of 2021 includes an approximate $1.052 billion charge (approximately $792 million after-tax) in connection with the voluntary early retirement plan (VERP) related to the announced wind-down of 

Citi’s consumer banking business in Korea.

(4)  The second quarter of 2021 includes an approximate $450 million benefit in tax rate from a reduction in Citi’s valuation allowance related to its deferred tax assets (DTAs).
(5)  Certain securities were excluded from the second quarter of 2020 diluted EPS calculation because they were anti-dilutive. Year-to-date EPS will not equal the sum of the individual quarters because the year-to-date 

EPS calculation is a separate calculation, which uses an averaging of shares across each quarter. In addition, due to averaging of shares, quarterly earnings per share may not sum to the totals reported for the full year.

End of Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL DATA SUPPLEMENT

RATIOS

Return on average assets
Return on average common stockholders’ equity(1)
Return on average total stockholders’ equity(2)
Total average equity to average assets(3)
Dividend payout ratio(4)

2021

2020

2019

0.94%
11.5
10.9
8.6
20

0.50%
5.7
5.7
8.7
43

0.98%
10.3
9.9
9.9
24

(1)  Based on Citigroup’s net income less preferred stock dividends as a percentage of average common stockholders’ equity.
(2)  Based on Citigroup’s net income as a percentage of average total Citigroup stockholders’ equity.
(3)  Based on average Citigroup stockholders’ equity as a percentage of average assets.
(4)  Dividends declared per common share as a percentage of net income per diluted share.

AVERAGE DEPOSIT LIABILITIES IN OFFICES OUTSIDE THE U.S.(1)

In millions of dollars at year end, except ratios

Banks
Other demand deposits
Other time and savings deposits(2)

Total

2021

Average 
interest rate

0.16%
0.15
0.55

Average 
balance

$ 42,222
412,815
200,194

0.10%

$655,231

2020

2019

Average 
interest rate

Average 
balance

Average 
interest rate

0.10%
0.33
0.94

0.48%

$130,970
311,342
210,896

$653,208

0.59%
1.08
1.28

1.11%

Average 
balance

$ 52,699
293,209
223,450

$569,358

Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities and also reflect the impact of the local interest rates prevailing in certain countries.

(1) 
(2)  Primarily consists of certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more.

UNINSURED DEPOSITS

The table below shows the estimated amount of uninsured time deposits by maturity profile:

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2021

In U.S. offices(1)
Time deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limits(2)

In offices outside the U.S.(1)
Time deposits in excess of foreign jurisdiction insurance limits(3)

Total uninsured time deposits(4)

Under 3 
months or 
less

Over 3 
months but 
within 6 
months

Over 6 
months but 
within 12 
months

Over 12 
months

Total

$ 5,779

$2,653

$1,861

$2,950

$13,243

57,248

$ 63,027

6,471

$9,124

4,080

1,095

68,894

$5,941

$4,045

$82,137

(1)  The classification between offices in the U.S. and outside the U.S. is based on the domicile of the booking unit, rather than the domicile of the depositor.
(2)  The standard insurance amount is $250,000 and $500,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for single and joint account ownership categories, respectively.
(3)  The standard insurance amount for time deposits outside the U.S. is based on the insurance limits approved by the regulator in the respective foreign jurisdiction. For certain depositors outside the U.S., Citi has not 
considered the account ownership category and other time deposit accounts that the depositors may own when allocating the insurance limits used to determine the uninsured time deposit balances. As a result, the 
uninsured time deposit balances disclosed above may differ from actual uninsured balances.

(4)  The maturity term is based on the remaining term of the time deposit rather than the original maturity date.

Total uninsured deposits as of December 31, 2021 were $1.082 trillion (see notes 1, 2 and 3 to the table above).

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SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND OTHER

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Citi is subject to regulation under U.S. federal and state laws, as well as 
applicable laws in the other jurisdictions in which it does business.

General
Citigroup is a registered bank holding company and financial holding 
company and is regulated and supervised by the Federal Reserve Board 
(FRB). Citigroup’s nationally chartered subsidiary banks, including 
Citibank, are regulated and supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency (OCC). The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) also has 
examination authority for banking subsidiaries whose deposits it insures. 
Overseas branches of Citibank are regulated and supervised by the FRB and 
OCC and overseas subsidiary banks by the FRB. These overseas branches and 
subsidiary banks are also regulated and supervised by regulatory authorities 
in the host countries. In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 
regulates consumer financial products and services. Citi is also subject to 
laws and regulations concerning the collection, use, sharing and disposition 
of certain customer, employee and other personal and confidential 
information, including those imposed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the 
Fair Credit Reporting Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 
For more information on U.S. and foreign regulation affecting or potentially 
affecting Citi, see “Managing Global Risk—Capital Resources” and 
“—Liquidity Risk” and “Risk Factors” above.

Other Bank and Bank Holding Company Regulation
Citi, including its banking subsidiaries, is subject to regulatory limitations, 
including requirements as to liquidity, risk-based capital and leverage 
(see “Capital Resources” above and Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements), restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be 
made and the interest that may be charged, and limitations on investments 
that can be made and services that can be offered. The FRB may also expect 
Citi to commit resources to its subsidiary banks in certain circumstances. Citi 
is also subject to anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws, 
including standards for verifying client identification at account opening and 
obligations to monitor client transactions and report suspicious activities.

Securities and Commodities Regulation
Citi conducts securities underwriting, brokerage and dealing activities 
in the U.S. through Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGMI), its primary 
broker-dealer, and other broker-dealer subsidiaries, which are subject to 
regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the 
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and certain exchanges. Citi conducts 
similar securities activities outside the U.S., subject to local requirements, 
through various subsidiaries and affiliates, principally Citigroup Global 
Markets Limited in London (CGML), which is regulated principally by the 
U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority 
(PRA), and Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc. in Tokyo, which is regulated 
principally by the Financial Services Agency of Japan.

Citi also has subsidiaries that are members of futures exchanges and 
derivatives clearinghouses. In the U.S., CGMI is a member of the principal 
U.S. futures exchanges and clearinghouses, and Citi has subsidiaries that are 

registered as futures commission merchants and commodity pool operators 
with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Citibank, CGMI, 
Citigroup Energy Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG (CGME) and 
CGML are also registered as swap dealers with the CFTC (for additional 
information, see below). CGMI is also subject to SEC and CFTC rules that 
specify uniform minimum net capital requirements. Compliance with these 
rules could limit those operations of CGMI that require the intensive use of 
capital and also limits the ability of broker-dealers to transfer large amounts 
of capital to parent companies and other affiliates. See “Capital Resources” 
and Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion 
of capital considerations of Citi’s non-banking subsidiaries.

Recent Rules Regarding Swap Dealers/Security-Based Swap Dealers
On July 22, 2020, the CFTC adopted final rules establishing capital and 
financial reporting requirements for swap dealers that took effect in 
October 2021.

In addition, the SEC has adopted rules governing the registration and 

regulation of security-based swap dealers. The regulations include requirements 
related to (i) capital, margin and segregation, (ii) record-keeping, reporting 
and notification and (iii) risk management practices for uncleared security 
based swaps and the cross-border application of certain security-based swap 
requirements. These requirements also took effect in November 2021. Citibank, 
CGML and CGME registered with the SEC as securities-based swap dealers.

Transactions with Affiliates
Transactions between Citi’s U.S. subsidiary depository institutions and their 
non-bank affiliates are regulated by the FRB, and are generally required to be 
on arm’s-length terms. See “Managing Global Risk—Liquidity Risk” above.

COMPETITION
The financial services industry is highly competitive. Citi’s competitors 
include a variety of financial services and advisory companies, as well as 
certain non-financial services firms. Citi competes for clients and capital 
(including deposits and funding in the short- and long-term debt markets) 
with some of these competitors globally and with others on a regional or 
product basis. Citi’s competitive position depends on many factors, including, 
among others, the value of Citi’s brand name, reputation, the types of clients 
and geographies served; the quality, range, performance, innovation and 
pricing of products and services; the effectiveness of and access to distribution 
channels, maintenance of partner relationships, emerging technologies and 
technology advances, customer service and convenience; the effectiveness 
of transaction execution, interest rates, lending limits and risk appetite; 
regulatory constraints and compliance; and changes in the macroeconomic 
business environment or societal norms. Citi’s ability to compete effectively 
also depends upon its ability to attract new colleagues and retain and 
motivate existing colleagues, while managing compensation and other 
costs. For additional information on competitive factors and uncertainties 
impacting Citi’s businesses, see “Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” above.

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DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 219 OF THE 
IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND SYRIA HUMAN 
RIGHTS ACT
Pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human 
Rights Act of 2012 (Section 219), which added Section 13(r) to the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Citi is required to disclose in its annual 
or quarterly reports, as applicable, whether it or any of its affiliates knowingly 
engaged in certain activities, transactions or dealings relating to Iran or with 
certain individuals or entities that are the subject of sanctions under U.S. 
law. Disclosure is generally required even where the activities, transactions 
or dealings were conducted in compliance with applicable law. Citi, in 
its related quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, did not identify any reportable 
activities for the first and third quarters of 2021. Citi identified and reported 
certain activities pursuant to Section 219 for the second quarter of 2021.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Citigroup reported one transaction 
pursuant to Section 219. In October 2021, Citigroup’s Russian subsidiary 
(Citi Russia), acting as the beneficiary bank, released a payment that had 
been initiated by a Russian entity from its account with MB Bank, an entity 
designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, for the benefit of Citi Russia’s 
customer. The total value of the payment was RUB 16,533.12 (approximately 
USD 224.70), and the transaction was authorized pursuant to a specific 
license issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control on October 1, 2021, 
which expired on December 31, 2021. Citi did not realize any fees for the 
processing of the payment. 

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During 2021, Citi distributed $1,040 million in dividends on its 
outstanding preferred stock. On January 12, 2022, Citi declared preferred 
dividends of approximately $277 million for the first quarter of 2022.

As of February 25, 2022, Citi estimates it will distribute preferred dividends 
of approximately $238 million, $277 million and $238 million in the second, 
third and fourth quarters of 2022, respectively, subject to such dividends 
being declared by the Citi Board of Directors. 

For information on the ability of Citigroup’s subsidiary depository 

institutions to pay dividends, see Note 18 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, 
REPURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 
AND DIVIDENDS

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.

Equity Security Repurchases 
As previously announced, Citigroup voluntarily suspended common share 
repurchases during the fourth quarter of 2021, in anticipation of the adverse 
regulatory capital impact resulting from adoption of the Standardized 
Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) on January 1, 2022. For 
additional information on the adoption of SA-CCR, see “Capital Resources—
Adoption of the Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk” above. 
Accordingly, Citi did not have any share repurchases in the fourth quarter 
of 2021, other than repurchases relating to issuances of common stock 
related to employee stock ownership plans. During the quarter, pursuant to 
Citigroup’s Board of Directors’ authorization, Citi repurchased 1,855 shares 
(at an average price of $66.37) of common stock, added to treasury stock, 
related to activity on employee stock programs where shares were withheld 
to satisfy the employee tax requirements. Citi resumed common share 
repurchases in January 2022. 

All large banks, including Citi, are subject to limitations on capital 
distributions in the event of a breach of any regulatory capital buffers, 
including the Stress Capital Buffer, with the degree of such restrictions based 
on the extent to which the buffers are breached. For additional information, 
see “Capital Resources—Regulatory Capital Buffers” and “Risk Factors—
Strategic Risks” above.

Dividends
Citi paid common dividends of $0.51 per share for the fourth quarter of 
2021 and the first quarter of 2022. As previously announced, Citi intends to 
maintain its planned capital actions, which include a quarterly common 
dividend of at least $0.51 per share, subject to financial and macroeconomic 
conditions as well as Board of Directors’ approval.

As discussed above, Citi’s ability to pay common stock dividends is 

subject to limitations on capital distributions in the event of a breach of any 
regulatory capital buffers, including the Stress Capital Buffer, with the degree 
of such restrictions based on the extent to which the buffers are breached. For 
additional information, see “Capital Resources—Regulatory Capital Buffers” 
and “Risk Factors—Strategic Risks” above.

Any dividend on Citi’s outstanding common stock would also need to be 
made in compliance with Citi’s obligations on its outstanding preferred stock.

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
The following graph and table compare the cumulative total return on Citi’s 
common stock with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and 
the S&P Financials Index over the five-year period through December 31, 
2021. The graph and table assume that $100 was invested on December 31, 
2016 in Citi’s common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Financials 
Index, and that all dividends were reinvested. 

Citigroup
S&P 500 Index
S&P Financials Index

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

 2016

DATE

31-Dec-2016
31-Dec-2017
31-Dec-2018
31-Dec-2019
31-Dec-2020
31-Dec-2021

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Citigroup

S&P 500 Index

S&P Financials Index

100.0
127.0
90.9
143.3
115.2
116.3

100.0
121.8
116.5
153.2
181.4
233.4

100.0
122.2
106.3
140.4
138.0
186.4

Note: Citi’s common stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “C” 
and held by 61,355 common stockholders of record as of January 31, 2022.

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Citigroup’s executive officers as of February 25, 2022 are:

Name

Age

Position and office held

Peter Babej
Jane Fraser
Sunil Garg
David Livingstone
Mark A. L. Mason
Brent McIntosh
Mary McNiff
Johnbull Okpara
Karen Peetz
Anand Selvakesari
Edward Skyler
Ernesto Torres Cantú
Zdenek Turek
Sara Wechter
Mike Whitaker
Paco Ybarra

58
54
56
58
52
48
51
50
66
54
48
57
57
41
58
60

CEO, Asia Pacific
Chief Executive Officer, Citigroup Inc.
Chief Executive Officer, Citibank, N.A.
CEO, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Chief Compliance Officer
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
CEO, Personal Banking and Wealth Management
Head of Global Public Affairs
CEO, Latin America
Chief Risk Officer
Head of Human Resources
Head of Enterprise Operations and Technology
CEO, Institutional Clients Group

The following executive officers have not held their current executive officer 
positions with Citigroup for at least five years:

•  Mr. Babej joined Citi in 2010 and assumed his current position in 

October 2019. Previously, he served as ICG’s Global Head of the Financial 
Institutions Group (FIG) from January 2017 to October 2019 and Global 
Co-Head of FIG from 2010 to January 2017. Prior to joining Citi, Mr. 
Babej served as Co-Head, Financial Institutions—Americas at Deutsche 
Bank, among other roles;

•  Ms. Fraser joined Citi in 2004 and assumed her current position on 

February 26, 2021. Previously, she served as CEO of GCB from October 
2019 to December 2020. Before that, she served as CEO of Citi Latin 
America from June 2015 to October 2019. She held a number of other 
roles across the organization, including CEO of U.S. Consumer and 
Commercial Banking and CitiMortgage, CEO of Citi’s Global Private Bank 
and Global Head of Strategy and M&A;

•  Mr. Garg joined Citi in May 1988 and assumed his current position in 
February 2021. Previously, he was global CEO of the Commercial Bank 
beginning in 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Garg led the U.S. Commercial 
Banking business from 2008 until 2011. In addition, he held various 
other roles at Citi in Operations and Technology, Treasury and Trade 
Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking and Commercial Banking.
•  Mr. Livingstone joined Citi in 2016 and assumed his current position in 

March 2019. Previously, he served as Citi Country Officer for Australia and 
New Zealand since June 2016. Prior to joining Citi, he had a nine-year 
career at Credit Suisse, where he was Vice Chairman of the Investment 
Banking and Capital Markets Division for the EMEA region, Head of 
M&A and CEO of Credit Suisse Australia;

•  Mr. Mason joined Citi in 2001 and assumed his current position in 

February 2019. Previously, he served as CFO of ICG since September 2014. 
He held a number of other senior operational, strategic and financial 

executive roles across the organization, including CEO of Citi Private 
Bank, CEO of Citi Holdings and CFO and Head of Strategy and M&A for 
Citi’s Global Wealth Management Division;

•  Mr. McIntosh joined Citi in his current position in October 2021. 

Previously, he served as Under Secretary for International Affairs at the 
U.S. Treasury from 2019 to 2021. From 2017 to 2019, Mr. McIntosh served 
as U.S. Treasury’s General Counsel. Prior to that, he was a partner in the 
law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell and served in the U.S. White House from 
2006 until 2009;

•  Ms. McNiff joined Citi in 2012 and assumed her current position in June 
2020. Previously, she served as CEO of Citibank, N.A. from April 2019 to 
June 2020 and Chief Auditor of Citi from February 2017 to April 2019. 
Prior to taking on that role, Ms. McNiff served as Chief Administrative 
Officer of Latin America & Mexico and interim Chief Auditor. She also led 
the Global Transformation initiative within Internal Audit;

•  Mr. Okpara joined Citi in his current position in November 2020. 

Previously he served as Managing Director, Global Head of Financial 
Planning and Analysis and CFO, Infrastructure Groups at Morgan Stanley 
since 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Okpara was Managing Vice President, 
Finance and Deputy Controller at Capital One Financial Corporation;
•  Ms. Peetz joined Citi in her current position in June 2020. Previously, she 
served on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2019. Ms. 
Peetz spent nearly 20 years at BNY Mellon, where she managed several 
business units and ultimately served as President for five years until her 
departure in 2016. Prior to that, she worked at JPMorgan Chase, where she 
held a variety of management positions during her tenure;

•  Mr. Selvakesari joined Citi in 1991 and assumed his current position in 
January 2021. Previously, he served as Head of the U.S. Consumer Bank 
since October 2018 and held various other roles at Citi prior to that, 
including Head of Consumer Banking for Asia Pacific from 2015 to 2018, 
as well as a number of regional and country roles, including Head of 
Consumer Banking for ASEAN and India, leading the consumer banking 
businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand 
and Vietnam, as well as India; 

•  Mr. Torres Cantú joined Citi in 1989 and assumed his current position in 
October 2019. Previously, he served as CEO of Citibanamex since October 
2014. He served as CEO of GCB in Mexico from 2006 to 2011 and CEO of 
Crédito Familiar from 2003 to 2006. In addition, he previously held roles 
in Citibanamex, including Regional Director and Divisional Director;

•  Mr. Turek joined Citi in 1991 and assumed his current position in 

December 2020. Previously, he served as CRO for EMEA since February 
2020 and held various other roles at Citi, including CEO of Citibank 
Europe as well as leading significant franchises across Citi, including in 
Russia, South Africa and Hungary; 

•  Ms. Wechter joined Citi in 2004 and assumed her current position in 

July 2018. Previously, she served as Citi’s Head of Talent and Diversity as 
well as Chief of Staff to Citi CEO Michael Corbat. She served as Chief of 
Staff to both Michael O’Neill and Richard Parsons during their terms as 

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Chairman of Citigroup’s Board of Directors. In addition, she held roles 
in Citi’s ICG, including Corporate M&A and Strategy and Investment 
Banking;

•  Mr. Whitaker joined Citi in 2009 and assumed his current position 
in November 2018. Previously, he served as Head of Operations & 
Technology for ICG since September 2014 and held various other roles at 
Citi, including Head of Securities & Banking Operations & Technology, 
Head of ICG Technology and Regional Chief Information Officer; and
•  Mr. Ybarra joined Citi in 1987 and assumed his current position in May 

2019. Previously, he served as ICG’s Global Head of Markets and Securities 
Services since November 2013. In addition, he has held a number of other 
roles across ICG, including Deputy Head of ICG, Global Head of Markets 
and Co-Head of Global Fixed Income.

CITIGROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ellen M. Costello
Former President and CEO
BMO Financial Corporation and 
Former U.S. Country Head
BMO Financial Group

Grace E. Dailey
Former Senior Deputy Comptroller 
for Bank Supervision Policy and Chief 
National Bank Examiner
Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency (OCC)

Barbara Desoer
Chair
Citibank, N.A.

John C. Dugan
Chair
Citigroup Inc.

Jane Fraser
Chief Executive Officer
Citigroup Inc. 

Duncan P. Hennes
Co-Founder and Partner
Atrevida Partners, LLC

Peter Blair Henry
Dean Emeritus and W. R. 
Berkley Professor of Economics 
and Finance
New York University
Stern School of Business

S. Leslie Ireland
Former Assistant Secretary for 
Intelligence and Analysis
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics
Citi has a Code of Conduct that maintains its commitment to the highest 
standards of conduct. The Code of Conduct is supplemented by a Code 
of Ethics for Financial Professionals (including accounting, controllers, 
financial reporting operations, financial planning and analysis, treasury, 
capital planning, tax, productivity and strategy, M&A, investor relations 
and regional/product finance professionals and administrative staff) 
that applies worldwide. The Code of Ethics for Financial Professionals 
applies to Citi’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and 
principal accounting officer. Amendments and waivers, if any, to the Code 
of Ethics for Financial Professionals will be disclosed on Citi’s website, 
www.citigroup.com.

Both the Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics for Financial 

Professionals can be found on the Citi website by clicking on “About Us,” 
and then “Corporate Governance.” Citi’s Corporate Governance Guidelines 
can also be found there, as well as the charters for the Audit Committee, 
the Ethics, Conduct and Culture Committee, the Nomination, Governance 
and Public Affairs Committee, the Personnel and Compensation Committee 
and the Risk Management Committee of Citigroup’s Board of Directors. 
These materials are also available by writing to Citigroup Inc., Corporate 
Governance, 388 Greenwich Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10013.

Lew W. (Jay) Jacobs, IV
Former President and Managing 
Director
Pacific Investment Management 
Company LLC (PIMCO)

Renée J. James
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Ampere Computing

Gary M. Reiner
Operating Partner
General Atlantic LLC

Diana L. Taylor
Former Superintendent of Banks
State of New York

James S. Turley
Former Chairman and CEO
Ernst & Young

Deborah C. Wright
Former Chairman
Carver Bancorp, Inc.

Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon
Director, Center for the
Study of Globalization and
Professor in the Field
of International
Economics and Politics
Yale University

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed 
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 25th day 
of February, 2022.

Citigroup Inc.
(Registrant)

Mark A. L. Mason
Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this 
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the 
registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 25th day of February, 2022.

Citigroup’s Principal Executive Officer and a Director:

The Directors of Citigroup listed below executed a power of attorney 
appointing Mark A. L. Mason their attorney-in-fact, empowering him to sign 
this report on their behalf.

Lew W. (Jay) Jacobs, IV
Renée J. James
Gary M. Reiner
Diana L. Taylor
James S. Turley
Deborah C. Wright
Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon

Ellen M. Costello
Grace E. Dailey
Barbara Desoer
John C. Dugan
Duncan P. Hennes
Peter Blair Henry
S. Leslie Ireland

Mark A. L. Mason

Jane Fraser

Citigroup’s Principal Financial Officer:

Mark A. L. Mason

Citigroup’s Principal Accounting Officer:

Johnbull E. Okpara

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

The following is a list of terms and acronyms that are used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other Citigroup presentations.

* Denotes a Citi metric

2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K:  Annual report on Form 10-K 
for year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC.

90+ days past due delinquency rate*:  Represents consumer 
loans that are past due by 90 or more days, divided by that period’s total 
EOP loans.

ABS:  Asset-backed securities

ACL:  Allowance for credit losses

ACLL:  Allowance for credit losses on loans

ACLUC:  Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments

AFS:  Available-for-sale

ALCO:  Asset Liability Committee

Benefit obligation:  Refers to the projected benefit obligation for 
pension plans and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for 
OPEB plans.

BHC:  Bank holding company

Book value per share*:  EOP common equity divided by EOP 
common shares outstanding.

Bps:  Basis points. One basis point equals 1/100th of one percent.

Branded cards:  Citi’s branded-cards business with a portfolio of 
proprietary cards (Double Cash, Custom Cash, ThankYou and Value 
cards) and co-branded cards (including, among others, American Airlines 
and Costco).

Build:  A net increase in ACL through the provision for credit losses.

Amortized cost:  Amount at which a financing receivable or investment 
is originated or acquired, adjusted for accretion or amortization of premium, 
discount, and net deferred fees or costs, collection of cash, charge-offs, 
foreign exchange, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. For 
AFS securities, amortized cost is also reduced by any impairment losses 
recognized in earnings. Amortized cost is not reduced by the allowance for 
credit losses, except where explicitly presented net.

Cards:  Citi’s credit cards’ businesses or activities.

CCAR:  Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review

CCO:  Chief Compliance Officer

CDS:  Credit default swaps

CECL:  Current Expected Credit Losses

AOCI:  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

CEO:  Chief Executive Officer

ARM:  Adjustable rate mortgage(s)

ASC:  Accounting Standards Codification under GAAP issued by the FASB.

ASU:  Accounting Standards Update under GAAP issued by the FASB.

AUC:  Assets under custody

AUM:  Assets under management. Represent assets managed on behalf of 
Citi’s clients.

Available liquidity resources*:  Resources available at the balance 
sheet date to support Citi’s client and business needs, including HQLA 
assets; additional unencumbered securities, including excess liquidity held 
at bank entities that is non-transferable to other entities within Citigroup; 
and available assets not already accounted for within Citi’s HQLA to support 
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank discount window 
borrowing capacity.

Basel III:  Liquidity and capital rules adopted by the FRB based on an 
internationally agreed set of measures developed by the Basel Committee on 
Banking Supervision. 

Beneficial interests issued by consolidated VIEs:  Represents 
the interest of third-party holders of debt, equity securities or other 
obligations, issued by VIEs that Citi consolidates.

CET1 Capital:  Common Equity Tier 1 Capital. See “Capital 
Resources—Components of Citigroup Capital” above for the components 
of CET1.

CET1 Capital Ratio*:  Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio. A primary 
regulatory capital ratio representing end-of-period CET1 Capital divided by 
total risk-weighted assets. 

CFO:  Chief Financial Officer

CFTC:  Commodity Futures Trading Commission

CGMHI:  Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.

Citi:  Citigroup Inc.

Citibank or CBNA:  Citibank, N.A. (National Association) 

Client assets:  Represent assets under management as well as custody, 
brokerage, administration and deposit accounts.

CLO:  Collateralized loan obligations

Collateral-dependent:  A loan is considered collateral dependent 
when repayment of the loan is expected to be provided substantially through 
the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing 
financial difficulty, including when foreclosure is deemed probable based on 
borrower delinquency.

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Commercial Cards:  Provides a wide range of payment services to 
corporate and public sector clients worldwide through commercial card 
products. Services include procurement, corporate travel and entertainment, 
expense management services, and business-to-business payment solutions.

Consent orders:  In October 2020, Citigroup and Citibank entered into 
consent orders with the Federal Reserve and OCC that require Citigroup and 
Citibank to make improvements in various aspects of enterprise-wide risk 
management, compliance, data quality management and governance and 
internal controls.

CRE:  Commercial real estate

EC:  European Commission

Efficiency ratio*:  A ratio signifying how much of a dollar in expenses 
(as a percentage) it takes to generate one dollar in revenue. Represents total 
operating expenses divided by total revenues, net.

EMEA:  Europe, Middle East and Africa

EOP:  End-of-period

EPS*:  Earnings per share

ERISA:  Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974

Credit card spend volume*:  Dollar amount of card customers’ 
purchases, net of returns. Also known as purchase sales. 

ETR:  Effective tax rate

EU:  European Union

Credit cycle:  A period of time over which credit quality improves, 
deteriorates and then improves again (or vice versa). The duration of a credit 
cycle can vary from a couple of years to several years.

Credit derivatives:  Financial instruments whose value is derived 
from the credit risk associated with the debt of a third-party issuer (the 
reference entity), which allow one party (the protection purchaser) 
to transfer that risk to another party (the protection seller). Upon the 
occurrence of a credit event by the reference entity, which may include, 
among other events, the bankruptcy or failure to pay its obligations, or 
certain restructurings of the debt of the reference entity, neither party has 
recourse to the reference entity. The protection purchaser has recourse to the 
protection seller for the difference between the face value of the CDS contract 
and the fair value at the time of settling the credit derivative contract. The 
determination as to whether a credit event has occurred is generally made 
by the relevant International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) 
Determinations Committee.

Critical Audit Matters:  Audit matters communicated by KPMG to 
Citi’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, relating to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and 
involved especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. See 
“Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” above.

Criticized:  Criticized loans, lending-related commitments and derivative 
receivables that are classified as special mention, substandard and doubtful 
categories for regulatory purposes.

CRO:  Chief Risk Officer

CVA:  Credit valuation adjustment

Dividend payout ratio*:  Represents dividends declared per common 
share as a percentage of net income per diluted share.

Fannie Mae:  Federal National Mortgage Association

FASB:  Financial Accounting Standards Board

FDIC:  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Federal Reserve:  The Board of the Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System

FFIEC:  Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council

FHA:  Federal Housing Administration

FHLB:  Federal Home Loan Bank

FICO:  Fair Issac Corporation

FICO score:  A measure of consumer credit risk provided by credit 
bureaus, typically produced from statistical models by Fair Isaac Corporation 
utilizing data collected by the credit bureaus.

FINRA:  Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Firm:  Citigroup Inc.

FRBNY:  Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Freddie Mac:  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Free standing derivatives:  A derivative contract entered into either 
separate and apart from any of the Company’s other financial instruments 
or equity transactions, or in conjunction with some other transaction and 
legally detachable and separately exercisable.

FTCs:  Foreign tax credit carry-forwards

FTE:  Full time employee

FVA:  Funding valuation adjustment

Dodd-Frank Act:  Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

FX:  Foreign exchange

DPD:  Days past due

DVA:  Debit valuation adjustment

FX translation:  The impact of converting non-U.S.-dollar currencies 
into U.S. dollars.

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G7:  Group of Seven nations. Countries in the G7 are Canada, France, 
Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.

GAAP or U.S. GAAP:  Generally accepted accounting principles in the 
United States of America.

GCB:  Global Consumer Banking

Master netting agreement:  A single agreement with a counterparty 
that permits multiple transactions governed by that agreement to be 
terminated or accelerated and settled through a single payment in a 
single currency in the event of a default (e.g., bankruptcy, failure to make 
a required payment or securities transfer or deliver collateral or margin 
when due).

Ginnie Mae:  Government National Mortgage Association

MBS:  Mortgage-backed securities

GSIB:  Global systemically important banks

MCA:  Manager’s control assessment

HELOC:  Home equity line of credit

MD&A:  Management’s discussion and analysis

HFI loans:  Loans that are held-for-investment (i.e., excludes loans 
held-for-sale).

HFS:  Held-for-sale

HQLA:  High-quality liquid assets. Consist of cash and certain high-quality 
liquid securities as defined in the LCR rule.

HTM:  Held-to-maturity

IBOR:  Interbank Offered Rate

ICG:  Institutional Clients Group

ICRM:  Independent Compliance Risk Management

IPO:  Initial public offering

ISDA:  International Swaps and Derivatives Association

KM:  Key financial and non-financial metric used by management when 
evaluating consolidated and/or individual business results.

KPMG LLP:  Citi’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

LATAM:  Latin America, which for Citi, includes Mexico.

LCR:  Liquidity coverage ratio. Represents HQLA divided by net outflows in 
the period.

LDA:  Loss Distribution Approach

LGD:  Loss given default

LIBOR:  London Interbank Offered Rate

LLC:  Limited Liability Company

LTD:  Long-term debt

LTV:  Loan-to-value. For residential real estate loans, the relationship, 
expressed as a percentage, between the principal amount of a loan and 
the appraised value of the collateral (i.e., residential real estate) securing 
the loan.

Measurement alternative:  Measures equity securities without readily 
determinable fair values at cost less impairment (if any), plus or minus 
observable price changes from an identical or similar investment of the 
same issuer.

Moody’s:  Moody’s Investor Services

MSRs:  Mortgage servicing rights

N/A:  Data is not applicable or available for the period presented.

NAA:  Non-accrual assets. Consists of non-accrual loans and OREO.

NAL:  Non-accrual loans. Loans for which interest income is not recognized 
on an accrual basis. Loans (other than credit card loans and certain 
consumer loans insured by U.S. government sponsored agencies) are placed 
on non-accrual status when full payment of principal and interest is not 
expected, regardless of delinquency status, or when principal and interest 
have been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the loan is both 
well-secured and in the process of collection. Collateral-dependent loans are 
typically maintained on non-accrual status.

NAV:  Net asset value

NCL(s):  Net credit losses. Represents gross credit losses, less gross 
credit recoveries.

NCL ratio*:  Represents net credit losses (recoveries) (annualized), 
divided by average loans for the reporting period.

Net Capital Rule:  Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Net interchange income:  Includes the following components:

•  Interchange revenue: Fees earned from merchants based on Citi’s credit 

and debit card customers’ sales transactions.

•  Reward costs: The cost to Citi for points earned by cardholders enrolled in 

credit card rewards programs generally tied to sales transactions.
•  Partner payments: Payments to co-brand credit card partners based 

on the cost of loyalty program rewards earned by cardholders on credit 
card transactions.

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NII:  Net interest income. Represents total interest revenue, less total 
interest expenses.

NIM*:  Net interest margin expressed as a yield percentage, calculated as 
annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets for 
the period.

PCI:  Purchased credit-impaired loans represented certain loans that 
were acquired and deemed to be credit impaired on the acquisition date. 
The now superseded FASB guidance that allowed purchasers to aggregate 
credit-impaired loans acquired in the same fiscal quarter into one or more 
pools, provided that the loans had common risk characteristics (e.g., product 
type, LTV ratios).

NIR:  Non-interest revenues

NM:  Not meaningful

Noncontrolling interests:  The portion of an investment that has 
been consolidated by Citi that is not 100% owned by Citi. 

Non-GAAP financial measure:  Management uses these financial 
measures because it believes they provide information to enable investors to 
understand the underlying operational performance and trends of Citi and 
its businesses.

NSFR:  Net Stable Funding Ratio

O/S:  Outstanding

OCC:  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

OCI:  Other comprehensive income (loss)

OREO:  Other real estate owned

OTTI:  Other-than-temporary impairment

Over-the-counter cleared (OTC-cleared) derivatives:  
Derivative contracts that are negotiated and executed bilaterally, but 
subsequently settled via a central clearing house, such that each derivative 
counterparty is only exposed to the default of that clearing house.

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives:  Derivative contracts 
that are negotiated, executed and settled bilaterally between two derivative 
counterparties, where one or both counterparties is a derivatives dealer.

Parent Company:  Citigroup Inc.

Participating securities:  Represents unvested share-based 
compensation awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends or 
dividend equivalents (collectively, “dividends”), which are included in the 
earnings per share calculation using the two-class method. Citi grants RSUs 
to certain employees under its share-based compensation programs, which 
entitle the recipients to receive non-forfeitable dividends during the vesting 
period on a basis equivalent to the dividends paid to holders of common 
stock. These unvested awards meet the definition of participating securities. 
Under the two-class method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are 
allocated to each class of common stock and participating securities, based 
on their respective rights to receive dividends.

PCD:  Purchased credit-deteriorated assets are financial assets that as of the 
date of acquisition have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration 
in credit quality since origination, as determined by the Company.

PD:  Probability of default

Principal transactions revenue:  Primarily trading-related 
revenues predominantly generated by the ICG businesses. See Note 6 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Provisions:  Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims.

PSUs:  Performance share units

Real GDP:  Real gross domestic product is the inflation-adjusted value of 
the goods and services produced by labor and property located in a country.

Regulatory VAR:  Daily aggregated VAR calculated in accordance with 
regulatory rules.

REITs:  Real estate investment trusts

Release:  A net decrease in ACL through the provision for credit losses.

Reported basis:  Financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP.

Results of operations that exclude certain impacts from 
gains or losses on sale, or one-time charges*:  Represents 
GAAP items, excluding the impact of gains or losses on sales, or one-time 
charges (e.g., the loss on sale related to the sale of Citi’s consumer banking 
business in Australia).

Results of operations that exclude the impact of FX 
translation*:  Represents GAAP items, excluding the impact of FX 
translation, whereby the prior periods’ foreign currency balances are 
translated into U.S. dollars at the current periods’ conversion rates (also 
known as Constant dollar).

Retail services:  Citi’s U.S. retail services cards business with a portfolio 
of co-brand and private label relationships (including, among others, The 
Home Depot, Sears, Best Buy and Macy’s).

ROA*:  Return on assets. Represents net income (annualized), divided by 
average assets for the period.

ROCE*:  Return on Common Equity. Represents net income less preferred 
dividends (both annualized), divided by average common equity for 
the period.

ROE:  Return on equity. Represents net income less preferred dividends 
(both annualized), divided by average Citigroup equity for the period.

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RoTCE*:  Return on tangible common equity. Represents net income less 
preferred dividends (both annualized), divided by average tangible common 
equity for the period.

RSU(s):  Restricted stock units

RWA:  Risk-weighted assets. Basel III establishes two comprehensive 
approaches for calculating RWA (a Standardized approach and an Advanced 
approach), which include capital requirements for credit risk, market risk, 
and in the case of Basel III Advanced, also operational risk. Key differences 
in the calculation of credit risk RWA between the Standardized and Advanced 
approaches are that for Basel III Advanced, credit risk RWA is based on 
risk-sensitive approaches which largely rely on the use of internal credit 
models and parameters, whereas for Basel III Standardized, credit risk RWA 
is generally based on supervisory risk-weightings, which vary primarily 
by counterparty type and asset class. Market risk RWA is calculated on a 
generally consistent basis between Basel III Standardized and Basel III 
Advanced Approaches.

S&P:  Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings

SCB:  Stress Capital Buffer

SEC:  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Securities financing agreements:  Include resale, repurchase, 
securities borrowed and securities loaned agreements.

SLR:  Supplementary leverage ratio. Represents Tier 1 Capital, divided by 
total leverage exposure.

SOFR:  Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SPEs:  Special purpose entities

Structured notes:  Financial instruments whose cash flows are linked 
to the movement in one or more indexes, interest rates, foreign exchange 
rates, commodities prices, prepayment rates, or other market variables. 
The notes typically contain embedded (but not separable or detachable) 
derivatives. Contractual cash flows for principal, interest or both can vary in 
amount and timing throughout the life of the note based on non-traditional 
indexes or non-traditional uses of traditional interest rates or indexes.

Tangible book value per share (TBVPS)*:  Represents tangible 
common equity divided by EOP common shares outstanding.

Tangible common equity (TCE):  Represents common stockholders’ 
equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, other than MSRs.

Taxable-equivalent basis:  Represents the total revenue, net of 
interest expense for the business, adjusted for revenue from investments 
that receive tax credits and the impact of tax-exempt securities. This metric 
presents results on a level comparable to taxable investments and securities.

Tax Reform:  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

TDR:  Troubled debt restructuring. TDR is deemed to occur when the 
Company modifies the original terms of a loan agreement by granting a 
concession to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty. Loans with 
short-term and other insignificant modifications that are not considered 
concessions are not TDRs.

TLAC:  Total loss-absorbing capacity

Total payout ratio*:  Represents total common dividends declared 
plus common share repurchases as a percentage of net income available to 
common shareholders.

Transformation:  Citi has embarked on a multiyear transformation, 
with the target outcome to change Citi’s business and operating models such 
that they simultaneously strengthen risk and controls and improve Citi’s 
value to customers, clients and shareholders. 

U.K.:  United Kingdom

Unaudited:  Financial statements and information that have not been 
subjected to auditing procedures sufficient to permit an independent certified 
public accountant to express an opinion.

USD:  U.S. dollar

U.S.:  United States of America

U.S. government agencies:  U.S. government agencies include, 
but are not limited to, agencies such as Ginnie Mae and FHA, and do not 
include Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are U.S. government-sponsored 
enterprises (U.S. GSEs). In general, obligations of U.S. government agencies 
are fully and explicitly guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and 
interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government in the event of 
a default.

U.S. Treasury:  U.S. Department of the Treasury

VAR:  Value at risk. A measure of the dollar amount of potential loss from 
adverse market moves in an ordinary market environment.

VIEs:  Variable interest entities

Wallet:  Proportion of fee revenue based on estimates of investment 
banking fees generated across the industry (i.e., the revenue wallet) from 
investment banking transactions in M&A, equity and debt underwriting, and 
loan syndications. 

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Stockholder Information

Citigroup common stock is listed on the NYSE under the 
ticker symbol “C.” Citigroup preferred stock Series J and K 
are also listed on the NYSE.

Because Citigroup’s common stock is listed on the NYSE, 
the Chief Executive Officer is required to make an annual 
certification to the NYSE stating that she was not aware of 
any violation by Citigroup of the corporate governance listing 
standards of the NYSE. The annual certification to that effect 
was made to the NYSE on May 21, 2021.

As of January 31, 2022, Citigroup had approximately 61,355 
common stockholders of record. This figure does not 
represent the actual number of beneficial owners of common 
stock because shares are frequently held in “street name” 
by securities dealers and others for the benefit of individual 
owners who may vote the shares.

Transfer Agent
Stockholder address changes and inquiries regarding stock 
transfers, dividend replacement, 1099-DIV reporting and 
lost securities for common and preferred stock should be 
directed to:

Computershare 
P.O. Box 505005 
Louisville, KY 40233-5005 
Telephone No. 781 575 4555 
Toll-free No. 888 250 3985 
E-mail address: shareholder@computershare.com 
Web address: www.computershare.com/investor

Exchange Agent
Holders of Golden State Bancorp, Associates First Capital 
Corporation or Citicorp common stock should arrange to 
exchange their certificates by contacting:

Computershare 
P.O. Box 505004 
Louisville, KY 40233-5004 
Telephone No. 781 575 4555 
Toll-free No. 888 250 3985 
E-mail address: shareholder@computershare.com 
Web address: www.computershare.com/investor

On May 9, 2011, Citi effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. 
All Citi common stock certificates issued prior to that date 
must be exchanged for new certificates by contacting 
Computershare at the address noted above.

Citi’s 2021 Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as well as other 
annual and quarterly reports, are available from Citi 
Document Services toll free at 877 936 2737 (outside the 
United States at 716 730 8055), by e-mailing a request to 
docserve@citi.com or by writing to:

Citi Document Services 
540 Crosspoint Parkway 
Getzville, NY 14068

Stockholder Inquiries
Information about Citi, including quarterly earnings 
releases and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, can be accessed via Citi’s website at  
www.citigroup.com. Stockholder inquiries can also be 
directed by e-mail to shareholderrelations@citi.com.

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