C-12.31.2014-10K
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014
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.)
399 Park Avenue, New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
10022
(Zip code)
(212) 559-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 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 x No o
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 o No x
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 x    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes x  No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No x
The aggregate market value of Citigroup Inc. common stock held by non-affiliates of Citigroup Inc. on June 30, 2014 was approximately $142.6 billion.
Number of shares of Citigroup Inc. common stock outstanding on January 31, 2015: 3,033,851,309
Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on April 28, 2015, 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
Page
 
 
Part I
 
 
 
1.
 
Business
2–29, 32, 122–124,
 
 
 
127, 158,
 
 
 
307–308
 
 
 
 
1A.
 
Risk Factors
52–63
 
 
 
 
1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments
Not Applicable
 
 
 
 
2.
 
Properties
307–308
 
 
 
 
3.
 
Legal Proceedings—See Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
295–304
 
 
 
 
4.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
 
 
 
 
Part II
 
 
 
5.
 
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
137–138, 164, 305, 309–310
 
 
 
 
6.
 
Selected Financial Data
8–9
 
 
 
 
7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
4–34, 65–121
 
 
 
 
7A.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
65–121, 159–161, 186–220, 229–288
 
 
 
 
8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
132–306
 
 
 
 
9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not Applicable
 
 
 
 
9A.
 
Controls and Procedures
125–126
 
 
 
 
9B.
 
Other Information
Not Applicable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part III
 
10.
 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
311–312*
 
11.
 
Executive Compensation
**
 
12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
***
 
13.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
****
 
14.
 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
*****
 
Part IV
 
 
15.
 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 

*
For additional information regarding Citigroup’s Directors, see “Corporate Governance,” “Proposal 1: Election of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the definitive Proxy Statement for Citigroup’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on April 28, 2015, to be filed with the SEC (the Proxy Statement), incorporated herein by reference.
**
See “Executive Compensation—The Personnel and Compensation Committee Report,” “—Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “—2014 Summary Compensation Table and Compensation Information” in the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.
***
See “About the Annual Meeting,” “Stock Ownership” and “Proposal 4: Approval of Additional Authorized Shares under the Citigroup 2014 Stock Incentive Plan” 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 Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement, incorporated herein by reference.






CITIGROUP’S 2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
OVERVIEW
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
  ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Executive Summary
Summary of Selected Financial Data
SEGMENT AND BUSINESS—INCOME (LOSS)
  AND REVENUES
CITICORP
Global Consumer Banking (GCB)
North America GCB
EMEA GCB
Latin America GCB
Asia GCB
Institutional Clients Group
Corporate/Other
CITI HOLDINGS
BALANCE SHEET REVIEW
OFF BALANCE SHEET
  ARRANGEMENTS
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
CAPITAL RESOURCES
   Current Regulatory Capital Standards
 
   Overview
 
   Basel III Transition Arrangements
 
      Basel III (Full Implementation)
 
      Supplementary Leverage Ratio
 
 Regulatory Capital Standards Developments
 
   Tangible Common Equity, Tangible Book Value
       Per Share and Book Value Per Share
 
RISK FACTORS
Managing Global Risk Table of Contents
  Credit, Market (Including Funding and Liquidity),
  Operational and Country and Cross-Border Risk
  Sections

MANAGING GLOBAL RISK
Overview
 
Citi’s Risk Management Organization
 
Citi’s Compliance Organization
 
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND
  SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND
  PROCEDURES
MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON
  INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
  REPORTING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
  PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM—INTERNAL
  CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
  PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM—
  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES
  TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
  STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL DATA SUPPLEMENT
 
SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND OTHER
Supervision and Regulation
 
Competition
 
Properties
 
Disclosure Pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act
 
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY,
  PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES,
  DIVIDENDS
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
 
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Citigroup Executive Officers
 
Citigroup Board of Directors
 


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OVERVIEW

Citigroup’s history dates back to the founding of the City Bank of New York in 1812. Citigroup’s original corporate predecessor was incorporated in 1988 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Following a series of transactions over a number of years, Citigroup Inc. was formed in 1998 upon the merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group Inc.
Citigroup is a global diversified financial services holding company, whose businesses provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad 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, 2014, Citi had approximately 241,000 full-time employees, compared to approximately 251,000 full-time employees at December 31, 2013.
Citigroup currently operates, for management reporting purposes, via two primary business segments: Citicorp, consisting of Citi’s Global Consumer Banking businesses and Institutional Clients Group; and Citi Holdings, consisting of businesses and portfolios of assets that Citigroup has determined are not central to its core Citicorp businesses. For a further description of the business segments and the products and services they provide, see “Citigroup Segments” below, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Throughout this report, “Citigroup,” “Citi” and “the Company” refer to Citigroup Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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, 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” page and selecting “All SEC Filings.” The SEC’s website also contains current reports, information statements, and other information regarding Citi at www.sec.gov.
Certain reclassifications, including a realignment of certain businesses, have been made to the prior periods’ financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation. For information on certain recent such reclassifications, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Please see “Risk Factors” below for a discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties that could impact Citigroup’s businesses, financial condition and results of operations.




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As described above, Citigroup is managed pursuant to the following segments:
*
As previously announced, Citigroup intends to exit its consumer businesses in 11 markets and its consumer finance business in Korea in GCB and certain businesses in ICG. Effective in the first quarter of 2015, these businesses will be reported as part of Citi Holdings. For additional information, see “Executive Summary,” “Global Consumer Banking” and “Institutional Clients Group” below. Citi intends to release a revised Quarterly Financial Data Supplement reflecting this realignment prior to the release of its first quarter of 2015 earnings information.

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

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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Steady Progress on Execution Priorities Despite Continued Challenging Operating Environment
As discussed further throughout this Form 10-K, Citi’s 2014 results reflected a continued challenging operating environment for Citi and its businesses in several respects, including:

the impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on the markets, trading environment and customer activity, particularly during the latter part of the year;
significant costs associated with legal settlements as Citi resolved its significant legacy legal issues and continued to work through its outstanding legal matters;
uneven global economic growth; and
a continued low interest rate environment.

In addition, as part of its execution priorities to improve its efficiency and reduce expenses, Citi incurred higher repositioning costs during the year, which also impacted its 2014 results of operations.
Despite these difficult decisions and challenges, Citi continued to make progress on its execution priorities in 2014, including:

Efficient resource allocation and disciplined expense management: As noted above, Citi continued to take actions to simplify and streamline the organization as well as improve productivity. As part of these efforts, Citi announced strategic actions to exit its consumer businesses in certain international markets in Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and certain businesses in Institutional Clients Group (ICG) to focus on those markets and businesses where it believes it has the greatest scale, growth potential and ability to provide meaningful returns to its shareholders.
Wind down of Citi Holdings: Citi continued to wind down Citi Holdings, including reducing its assets by $19 billion, or 16%, from year end 2013.
Utilization of deferred tax assets (DTAs): Citi utilized approximately $3.3 billion in DTAs during 2014 (for additional information, see “Income Taxes” below).

While making progress on these initiatives in 2014, Citi expects the operating environment in 2015 to remain challenging. Regulatory changes and requirements continue to create uncertainties for Citi and its businesses. While the U.S. economy continues to improve, it remains susceptible to global events and volatility. The economic and fiscal situations of several European countries remain fragile, and geopolitical tensions in the region have added to the uncertainties. Although most emerging market economies continue to grow, growth has slowed in some markets and these economies are also susceptible to outside macroeconomic events and challenges. The frequency with which legal and regulatory proceedings are initiated against
 
financial institutions, and the severity of the remedies sought in these proceedings, has increased substantially over the past several years, including 2014. Financial institutions also remain a target for an increasing number of cybersecurity attacks. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks that could impact Citi’s businesses, results of operations and financial condition during 2015, see each respective business’ results of operations, “Risk Factors” and “Managing Global Risk” below.
While Citi may not be able to completely control these and other factors affecting its operating environment in 2015, it will remain focused on its execution priorities, as described above, and remains committed to achieving its 2015 financial targets for Citicorp’s operating efficiency ratio and Citigroup’s return on assets.

2014 Summary Results

Citigroup
Citigroup reported net income of $7.3 billion or $2.20 per diluted share, compared to $13.7 billion or $4.35 per share in 2013. In 2014, Citi’s results included negative $390 million (negative $240 million after-tax) of CVA/DVA, compared to negative $342 million (negative $213 million after-tax) in 2013 (for additional information, including Citi’s adoption of funding valuation adjustments, or FVA, in 2014, see Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Citi’s results in 2014 also included a charge of $3.8 billion ($3.7 billion after-tax) related to the mortgage settlement announced in July 2014 regarding certain of Citi’s legacy residential mortgage-backed securities and CDO activities, recorded in Citi Holdings. Results in 2014 further included a tax charge of approximately $210 million related to corporate tax reforms enacted in two states, compared to a tax benefit of $176 million in 2013 related to the resolution of certain tax audit items, both recorded in Corporate/Other. In addition, Citi’s 2013 results included a net fraud loss in Mexico of $360 million ($235 million after-tax) recorded in ICG, and a $189 million after-tax benefit related to the divestiture of Credicard, Citi’s non-Citibank branded cards and consumer finance business in Brazil (Credicard), recorded in Corporate/Other.
Excluding these items, Citi reported net income of $11.5 billion in 2014, or $3.55 per diluted share, compared to $13.8 billion, or $4.37 per share, in the prior year. The 16% decrease from 2013 was driven by higher expenses, a lower net loan loss reserve release and a higher effective tax rate due primarily to non-deductible legal and related expenses incurred during the year (for additional information, see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), partially offset by increased revenues in Citi Holdings and a decline in net credit losses. (Citi’s results of operations excluding the impacts of CVA/DVA, the mortgage settlement, the tax items, the net fraud loss and the Credicard divestiture are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes the presentation of its results of operations excluding these impacts provides a more


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meaningful depiction for investors of the underlying fundamentals of its businesses.)
Citi’s revenues, net of interest expense, were $76.9 billion in 2014, up 1% versus the prior year. Excluding CVA/DVA, revenues were $77.3 billion, also up 1% from 2013, as revenues rose 28% in Citi Holdings, partially offset by a 1% decline in Citicorp. Net interest revenues of $48.0 billion were 3% higher than 2013, mostly driven by lower funding costs. Excluding CVA/DVA, non-interest revenues were $29.3 billion, down 2% from 2013, driven by lower revenues in ICG and GCB in Citicorp, partially offset by higher non-interest revenues in Citi Holdings.

Expenses
Citigroup expenses increased 14% versus 2013 to $55.1 billion. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement in 2014 and the net fraud loss in 2013, operating expenses increased 7% versus the prior year to $51.3 billion driven by higher legal and related expenses ($5.8 billion compared to $3.0 billion in the prior year) and repositioning costs ($1.6 billion compared to $590 million in the prior year).
Excluding the legal and related expenses, net fraud loss in 2013, repositioning charges and the impact of foreign exchange translation into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes (FX translation), which lowered reported expenses by approximately $503 million in 2014 compared to 2013, expenses were roughly unchanged at $43.9 billion as repositioning savings, expense reductions in Citi Holdings and other productivity initiatives were fully offset by the impact of higher regulatory and compliance and volume-related costs. (Citi’s results of operations excluding the impact of legal and related expenses, repositioning charges and FX translation are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes the presentation of its results of operations excluding these impacts provides a more meaningful depiction for investors of the underlying fundamentals of its businesses.)
Excluding the impact of the net fraud loss in 2013, Citicorp’s expenses were $47.3 billion, up 12% from the prior year, primarily reflecting higher legal and related expenses, largely in Corporate/Other ($4.8 billion compared to $432 million in 2013), higher repositioning costs ($1.6 billion compared to $547 million in 2013), higher regulatory and compliance costs and higher volume-related costs, partially offset by efficiency savings. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement in 2014, Citi Holdings’ expenses were $4.0 billion, down 34% from 2013, reflecting lower legal and related expenses as well as the ongoing decline in Citi Holdings’ assets.

 
Credit Costs and Allowance for Loan Losses
Citi’s total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims of $7.5 billion declined 12% from 2013. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement in 2014, total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims declined 13% to $7.4 billion versus the prior year. Net credit losses of $9.0 billion were down 14% versus the prior year. Consumer net credit losses declined 15% to $8.7 billion, reflecting continued improvements in the North America mortgage portfolio within Citi Holdings, as well as North America Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services in Citicorp. Corporate net credit losses increased 43% to $288 million in 2014. Corporate net credit losses in 2014 included approximately $113 million of incremental net credit losses related to the Pemex supplier program in Mexico (for additional information regarding the Pemex supplier program, see “Institutional Clients Group” below).
The net release of allowance for loan losses and unfunded lending commitments was $2.3 billion in 2014. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement in 2014, the net release of allowance for loan losses and unfunded lending commitments was $2.4 billion in 2014 compared to a $2.8 billion release in the prior year. Citicorp’s net reserve release increased to $1.4 billion from $736 million in 2013 due to higher reserve releases in North America GCB and ICG, reflecting improved credit trends. Citi Holdings’ net reserve release, excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement in 2014, decreased 53% to $958 million, primarily due to lower releases related to the North America mortgage portfolio (which also had lower net credit losses).
Citigroup’s total allowance for loan losses was $16.0 billion at year end, or 2.50% of total loans, compared to $19.6 billion, or 2.97%, at the end of 2013. The decline in the total allowance for loan losses reflected the continued wind down of Citi Holdings and overall continued improvement in the credit quality of Citi’s loan portfolios. The consumer allowance for loan losses was $13.6 billion, or 3.68% of total consumer loans, at year end, compared to $17.1 billion, or 4.34% of total loans, at the end of 2013. The consumer 90+ days past due delinquencies were $4.6 billion, or 1.27% of consumer loans, at year end, a decline from $5.7 billion or 1.49% of loans in the prior year. Total non-accrual assets fell to $7.4 billion, a 22% reduction compared to 2013. Corporate non-accrual loans declined 38% to $1.2 billion, while Consumer non-accrual loans declined 17% to $5.9 billion, both reflecting the continued improvement in credit trends.

Capital
Despite the challenging operating environment and elevated legal and related expenses during 2014, Citi was able to maintain its regulatory capital, primarily through net income and the further reduction of its DTAs. Citigroup’s Basel III Tier 1 Capital and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratios, on a fully implemented basis, were 11.5% and 10.6% as of December 31, 2014, respectively, compared to 11.3% and 10.6% as of December 31, 2013 (all based on the Advanced Approaches for determining risk-weighted assets). Citigroup’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio as of December 31, 2014 was 6.0% compared to 5.4% as of


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December 31, 2013, each based on the revised final U.S. Basel III rules. For additional information on Citi’s capital ratios and related components, see “Capital Resources” below.

Citicorp
Citicorp net income decreased 32% from the prior year to $10.7 billion. CVA/DVA, recorded in ICG, was negative $343 million (negative $211 million after-tax) in 2014, compared to negative $345 million (negative $214 million after-tax) in the prior year (for a summary of CVA/DVA by business within ICG, see “Institutional Clients Group” below).
Excluding CVA/DVA as well as the impact of the net fraud loss in Mexico, the tax items and the divestiture of Credicard noted above, Citicorp’s net income was $11.1 billion, down 29% from the prior year, as higher expenses, a higher effective tax rate and lower revenues were partially offset by continued improvement in credit costs.
Citicorp revenues, net of interest expense, decreased 1% from the prior year to $71.1 billion. Excluding CVA/DVA, Citicorp revenues were $71.4 billion in 2014, also down 1% from the prior year. GCB revenues of $37.8 billion decreased 1% versus the prior year. North America GCB revenues declined 1% to $19.6 billion driven by lower retail banking revenues, partially offset by higher revenues in Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services. Retail banking revenues declined 9% to $4.9 billion versus the prior year, primarily reflecting lower mortgage origination revenues and spread compression in the deposits portfolios, partially offset by volume-related growth and gains from branch sales during the year. Citi-branded cards revenues of $8.3 billion were up 1% versus the prior year as purchase sales grew and an improvement in spreads driven by a reduction in promotional rate balances mostly offset the impact of lower average loans. Citi retail services revenues increased 4% to $6.5 billion, mainly reflecting the impact of the Best Buy portfolio acquisition in September 2013, partially offset by continued declines in fee revenues primarily reflecting higher yields and improving credit and the resulting increase in contractual partner payments. North America GCB average deposits of $171 billion grew 3% year-over-year and average retail loans of $46 billion grew 9%. Average card loans of $110 billion increased 2%, and purchase sales of $252 billion increased 5% versus the prior year. For additional information on the results of operations of North America GCB for 2014, see “Global Consumer Banking—North America GCB” below.
International GCB revenues (consisting of EMEA GCB, Latin America GCB and Asia GCB) decreased 2% versus the prior year to $18.1 billion. Excluding the impact of FX translation, international GCB revenues rose 2% from the prior year, driven by 4% growth in Latin America GCB and 1% growth in Asia GCB, partially offset by a 1% decline in EMEA GCB (for the impact of FX translation on 2014 results of operations for each of EMEA GCB, Latin America GCB and Asia GCB, see the table accompanying the discussion of each respective business’ results of operations below). The growth in international GCB revenues, excluding the impact of FX translation, mainly reflected volume growth in all regions, partially offset by spread compression, the ongoing impact of regulatory changes and the repositioning of Citi’s franchise in
 
Korea, as well as market exits in EMEA GCB in 2013. For additional information on the results of operations of EMEA GCB, Latin America GCB and Asia GCB for 2014, see “Global Consumer Banking” below. Year-over-year, international GCB average deposits increased 2%, average retail loans increased 7%, investment sales increased 8%, average card loans increased 2% and card purchase sales increased 5%, all excluding the impact of Credicard’s results in the prior year period and FX translation.
ICG revenues were $33.3 billion in 2014, down 1% from the prior year. Excluding CVA/DVA, ICG revenues were $33.6 billion, also down 1% from the prior year. Banking revenues of $17.0 billion, excluding CVA/DVA and the impact of mark-to-market gains/(losses) on hedges related to accrual loans within corporate lending (see below), increased 5% from the prior year, primarily reflecting growth in investment banking, corporate lending and private bank revenues. Investment banking revenues increased 7% versus the prior year, driven by an 11% increase in advisory revenues to $949 million and an 18% increase in equity underwriting to $1.2 billion. Debt underwriting revenues of $2.5 billion were largely unchanged from 2013. Private bank revenues, excluding CVA/DVA, increased 7% to $2.7 billion from the prior year, driven by increased client volumes and growth in investment and capital markets products, partially offset by spread compression. Corporate lending revenues rose 52% to $1.9 billion, including $116 million of mark-to-market gains on hedges related to accrual loans compared to a $287 million loss in the prior year. Excluding the mark-to-market impact on hedges related to accrual loans in both periods, corporate lending revenues rose 15% versus the prior year to $1.7 billion, primarily reflecting growth in average loans and improved funding costs. Treasury and trade solutions revenues increased by 1% versus the prior year to $7.9 billion as volume and fee growth was largely offset by the impact of spread compression globally.
Markets and securities services revenues of $16.5 billion, excluding CVA/DVA, decreased 8% from the prior year. Fixed income markets revenues of $11.8 billion, excluding CVA/DVA, decreased 11% from the prior year, reflecting weakness across rates and currencies, credit markets and municipals due to challenging trading conditions, partially offset by increased securitized products and commodities revenues. The first half of 2013 included a strong performance in rates and currencies, driven in part by the impact of quantitative easing globally. Equity markets revenues of $2.8 billion, excluding CVA/DVA, declined 1% versus the prior year, mostly reflecting weakness in cash equities in EMEA driven by volatility in Europe, partially offset by strength in prime finance. Securities services revenues of $2.3 billion increased 3% versus the prior year primarily due to increased volumes, assets under custody and overall client activity. For additional information on the results of operations of ICG for 2014, see “Institutional Clients Group” below.
Corporate/Other revenues decreased to $47 million from $121 million in the prior year, driven mainly by lower revenues from sales of available-for-sale securities as well as hedging activities. For additional information on the results of


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operations of Corporate/Other in 2014, see “Corporate/Other” below.
Citicorp end-of-period loans were roughly unchanged at $572 billion, with 1% growth in corporate loans offset by a 2% decline in consumer loans. Excluding the impact of FX translation, Citicorp loans grew 3%, with 4% growth in corporate loans and 2% growth in consumer loans.

Citi Holdings
Citi Holdings’ net loss was $3.4 billion in 2014 compared to a net loss of $1.9 billion in 2013. CVA/DVA was negative $47 million (negative $29 million after-tax) in 2014, compared to positive $3 million (positive $1 million after-tax) in the prior year. Excluding the impact of CVA/DVA and the mortgage settlement in 2014, Citi Holdings’ net income was $385 million, reflecting lower expenses, higher revenues and lower net credit losses, partially offset by a lower net loan loss reserve release.
Citi Holdings’ revenues increased 27% to $5.8 billion from the prior year. Excluding CVA/DVA, Citi Holdings’ revenues increased 28% to $5.9 billion from the prior year. Net interest revenues increased 11% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, largely driven by lower funding costs. Non-interest revenues, excluding CVA/DVA, increased 68% to $2.3 billion from the prior year, primarily driven by higher gains on assets sales and the absence of repurchase reserve builds for representation and warranty claims in 2014. For additional information on the results of operations of Citi Holdings in 2014, see “Citi Holdings” below.
Citi Holdings’ assets were $98 billion, 16% below the prior year, and represented approximately 5% of Citi’s total GAAP assets and 14% of its risk-weighted assets under Basel III as of year end (based on the Advanced Approaches for determining risk-weighted assets).





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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA—PAGE 1
Citigroup Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries
In millions of dollars, except per-share amounts and ratios
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Net interest revenue
$
47,993

$
46,793

$
46,686

$
47,649

$
53,539

Non-interest revenue
28,889

29,626

22,504

29,612

32,210

Revenues, net of interest expense
$
76,882

$
76,419

$
69,190

$
77,261

$
85,749

Operating expenses
55,051

48,408

50,036

50,180

46,824

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
7,467

8,514

11,329

12,359

25,809

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
14,364

$
19,497

$
7,825

$
14,722

$
13,116

Income taxes
6,864

5,867

7

3,575

2,217

Income from continuing operations
$
7,500

$
13,630

$
7,818

$
11,147

$
10,899

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (1)
(2
)
270

(58
)
68

(16
)
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
7,498

$
13,900

$
7,760

$
11,215

$
10,883

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
185

227

219

148

281

Citigroup’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

$
11,067

$
10,602

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends-Basic
$
511

$
194

$
26

$
26

$
9

Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends, applicable to basic EPS
111

263

166

186

90

Income allocated to unrestricted common shareholders for basic EPS
$
6,691

$
13,216

$
7,349

$
10,855

$
10,503

Add: Interest expense, net of tax, dividends on convertible securities and adjustment of undistributed earnings allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares with nonforfeitable rights to dividends, applicable to diluted EPS

1

11

17

2

Income allocated to unrestricted common shareholders for diluted EPS
$
6,691

$
13,217

$
7,360

$
10,872

$
10,505

Earnings per share
 
 

 
 
 
Basic
 
 

 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
2.21

$
4.27

$
2.53

$
3.71

$
3.64

Net income
2.21

4.35

2.51

3.73

3.65

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
2.20

$
4.26

$
2.46

$
3.60

$
3.53

Net income
2.20

4.35

2.44

3.63

3.54

Dividends declared per common share
0.04

0.04

0.04

0.03



Statement continues on the next page, including notes to the table.

8



SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA—PAGE 2
 
Citigroup Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries
 
In millions of dollars, except per-share amounts, ratios and direct staff
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
At December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,842,530

$
1,880,382

$
1,864,660

$
1,873,878

$
1,913,902

Total deposits (2)
899,332

968,273

930,560

865,936

844,968

Long-term debt
223,080

221,116

239,463

323,505

381,183

Citigroup common stockholders’ equity
200,066

197,601

186,487

177,494

163,156

Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
210,534

204,339

189,049

177,806

163,468

Direct staff (in thousands)
241

251

259

266

260

Performance metrics
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets
0.39
%
0.73
%
0.39
%
0.55
%
0.53
%
Return on average common stockholders’ equity (3)
3.4

7.0

4.1

6.3

6.8

Return on average total stockholders’ equity (3)
3.5

6.9

4.1

6.3

6.8

Efficiency ratio (Operating expenses/Total revenues)
72

63

72

65

55

Basel III ratios - full implementation
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (4)
10.58
%
10.59
%
8.74
%
N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Capital (4)
11.47

11.25

9.05

N/A

N/A

Total Capital (4)
12.81

12.65

10.83

N/A

N/A

Estimated supplementary leverage ratio (5)
5.96

5.43

N/A

N/A

N/A

Citigroup common stockholders’ equity to assets
10.86
%
10.51
%
10.00
%
9.47
%
8.52
%
Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity to assets
11.43

10.87

10.14

9.49

8.54

Dividend payout ratio (6)
1.8

0.9

1.6

0.8

NM

Book value per common share
$
66.16

$
65.23

$
61.57

$
60.70

$
56.15

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends
1.98x

2.16x

1.37x

1.60x

1.51x

(1)
Discontinued operations include Credicard, Citi Capital Advisors and Egg Banking credit card business. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Citi’s discontinued operations.
(2)
Reflects reclassification of approximately $21 billion of deposits to held-for-sale (Other liabilities) at December 31, 2014 as a result of the agreement to sell Citi’s retail banking business in Japan. See “Asia GCB” below and Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(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)
Capital ratios based on the final U.S. Basel III rules, with full implementation assumed for capital components; risk-weighted assets based on the Advanced Approaches for determining total risk-weighted assets. See “Capital Resources” below.
(5)
Citi’s estimated Supplementary Leverage ratio is based on the revised final U.S. Basel III rules issued in September 2014 and represents the ratio of Tier 1 Capital to Total Leverage Exposure (TLE). TLE is 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. See “Capital Resources” below.
(6) Dividends declared per common share as a percentage of net income per diluted share.
N/A Not applicable to 2012, 2011 and 2010. See “Capital Resources” below.
NM Not meaningful

9



SEGMENT AND BUSINESS—INCOME (LOSS) AND REVENUES
The following tables show the income (loss) and revenues for Citigroup on a segment and business view:
CITIGROUP INCOME
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
CITICORP
 
 
 
 
 
Global Consumer Banking
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
4,421

$
3,910

$
4,564

13
 %
(14
)%
EMEA
(7
)
35

(61
)
NM

NM

Latin America
1,204

1,337

1,382

(10
)
(3
)
Asia
1,320

1,481

1,712

(11
)
(13
)
Total
$
6,938

$
6,763

$
7,597

3
 %
(11
)%
Institutional Clients Group


 
 




North America
$
3,896

$
3,143

$
1,598

24
 %
97
 %
EMEA
1,984

2,432

2,467

(18
)
(1
)
Latin America
1,337

1,628

1,879

(18
)
(13
)
Asia
2,304

2,211

1,890

4

17

Total
$
9,521

$
9,414

$
7,834

1
 %
20
 %
Corporate/Other
$
(5,593
)
$
(630
)
$
(1,048
)
NM

40
 %
Total Citicorp
$
10,866

$
15,547

$
14,383

(30
)%
8
 %
Citi Holdings
$
(3,366
)
$
(1,917
)
$
(6,565
)
(76
)%
71
 %
Income from continuing operations
$
7,500

$
13,630

$
7,818

(45
)%
74
 %
Discontinued operations
$
(2
)
$
270

$
(58
)
NM

NM

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
185

227

219

(19
)%
4
 %
Citigroup’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

(47
)%
81
 %
NM Not meaningful

10



CITIGROUP REVENUES
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
CITICORP
 
 
 
 
 
Global Consumer Banking
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
19,645

$
19,776

$
20,950

(1
)%
(6
)%
EMEA
1,358

1,449

1,485

(6
)
(2
)
Latin America
9,204

9,316

8,742

(1
)
7

Asia
7,546

7,624

7,928

(1
)
(4
)
Total
$
37,753

$
38,165

$
39,105

(1
)%
(2
)%
Institutional Clients Group
 
 
 


 
North America
$
12,345

$
11,473

$
8,973

8
 %
28
 %
EMEA
9,513

10,020

9,977

(5
)

Latin America
4,237

4,692

4,710

(10
)

Asia
7,172

7,382

7,102

(3
)
4

Total
$
33,267

$
33,567

$
30,762

(1
)%
9
 %
Corporate/Other
$
47

$
121

$
128

(61
)%
(5
)%
Total Citicorp
$
71,067

$
71,853

$
69,995

(1
)%
3
 %
Citi Holdings
$
5,815

$
4,566

$
(805
)
27
 %
NM

Total Citigroup net revenues
$
76,882

$
76,419

$
69,190

1
 %
10
 %

NM Not meaningful

11



CITICORP
Citicorp is Citigroup’s global bank for consumers and businesses and represents Citi’s core franchises. Citicorp is focused on providing best-in-class products and services to customers and leveraging Citigroup’s unparalleled global network, including many of the world’s emerging economies. Citicorp is physically present in approximately 100 countries, many for over 100 years, and offers services in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi believes this global network provides a strong foundation for servicing the broad financial services needs of its large multinational clients and for meeting the needs of retail, private banking, commercial, public sector and institutional clients around the world.
Citicorp consists of the following operating businesses: Global Consumer Banking (which consists of consumer banking in North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia) and Institutional Clients Group (which includes Banking and Markets and securities services). Citicorp also includes Corporate/Other. At December 31, 2014, Citicorp had $1.7 trillion of assets and $889 billion of deposits, representing 95% of Citi’s total assets and 99% of Citi’s total deposits, respectively.

In millions of dollars except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
44,452

$
43,609

$
44,067

2
 %
(1
)%
Non-interest revenue
26,615

28,244

25,928

(6
)
9

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
71,067

$
71,853

$
69,995

(1
)%
3
 %
Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
 
 
 


 
Net credit losses
$
7,327

$
7,393

$
8,389

(1
)%
(12
)%
Credit reserve build (release)
(1,252
)
(826
)
(2,222
)
(52
)
63

Provision for loan losses
$
6,075

$
6,567

$
6,167

(7
)%
6
 %
Provision for benefits and claims
199

212

236

(6
)
(10
)
Provision for unfunded lending commitments
(152
)
90

40

NM

NM

Total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
$
6,122

$
6,869

$
6,443

(11
)%
7
 %
Total operating expenses
$
47,336

$
42,438

$
44,773

12
 %
(5
)%
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
17,609

$
22,546

$
18,779

(22
)%
20
 %
Income taxes
6,743

6,999

4,396

(4
)
59

Income from continuing operations
$
10,866

$
15,547

$
14,383

(30
)%
8
 %
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(2
)
270

(58
)
NM

NM

Noncontrolling interests
181

211

216

(14
)
(2
)
Net income
$
10,683

$
15,606

$
14,109

(32
)%
11
 %
Balance sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 
 


 
Total end-of-period (EOP) assets
$
1,745

$
1,763

$
1,709

(1
)%
3
 %
Average assets
1,788

1,749

1,717

2

2

Return on average assets
0.60
%
0.89
%
0.82
%


 
Efficiency ratio (Operating expenses/Total revenues)
67

59

64



 
Total EOP loans
$
572

$
573

$
540


6

Total EOP deposits
889

932

863

(5
)
8

NM Not meaningful

12



GLOBAL CONSUMER BANKING
Global Consumer Banking (GCB) consists of Citigroup’s four geographical consumer banking businesses that provide traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services (for additional information on these businesses, see “Citigroup Segments” above). GCB is a globally diversified business with 3,280 branches in 35 countries around the world as of December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2014, GCB had $399 billion of average assets and $331 billion of average deposits.
GCB’s overall strategy is to leverage Citi’s global footprint and seek to be the preeminent bank for the emerging affluent and affluent consumers in large urban centers. In credit cards and in certain retail markets, Citi serves customers in a somewhat broader set of segments and geographies.
Consistent with its strategy to continue to optimize its branch footprint and further concentrate its presence in major metropolitan areas, during 2014, Citi announced that it intends to exit its consumer businesses in the following markets: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru (in Latin America); Japan, Guam and its consumer finance business in Korea (in Asia); and the Czech Republic, Egypt and Hungary (in EMEA). Citi expects to substantially complete its exit from these businesses by the end of 2015. These consumer businesses, consisting of $28 billion of assets, $7 billion of consumer loans and $3 billion of deposits (excluding approximately $21 billion of deposits reclassified to held-for-sale as a result of Citi’s agreement in December 2014 to sell its Japan retail banking business) as of December 31, 2014, contributed approximately $1.6 billion of revenues, $1.4 billion of expenses and a net loss of $40 million in 2014, with the loss primarily attributable to repositioning and other actions directly related to the exit plans. These businesses will be reported as part of Citi Holdings beginning in the first quarter of 2015. For additional information, see “Executive Summary” above and “Latin America GCB” and “Asia GCB” below.

In millions of dollars except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
28,910

$
28,648

$
28,665

1
 %
 %
Non-interest revenue
8,843

9,517

10,440

(7
)
(9
)
Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
37,753

$
38,165

$
39,105

(1
)%
(2
)%
Total operating expenses
$
21,277

$
21,187

$
21,872

 %
(3
)%
Net credit losses
$
7,051

$
7,211

$
8,107

(2
)%
(11
)%
Credit reserve build (release)
(1,162
)
(669
)
(2,176
)
(74
)
69

Provision (release) for unfunded lending commitments
(23
)
37


NM


Provision for benefits and claims
199

212

237

(6
)
(11
)
Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
$
6,065

$
6,791

$
6,168

(11
)%
10
 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
10,411

$
10,187

$
11,065

2
 %
(8
)%
Income taxes
3,473

3,424

3,468

1

(1
)
Income from continuing operations
$
6,938

$
6,763

$
7,597

3
 %
(11
)%
Noncontrolling interests
26

17

3

53

NM

Net income
$
6,912

$
6,746

$
7,594

2
 %
(11
)%
Balance Sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 
 


 
Average assets
$
399

$
395

$
388

1
 %
2
 %
Return on average assets
1.73
%
1.71
%
1.98
%


 
Efficiency ratio
56

56

56



 
Total EOP assets
$
396

$
405

$
404

(2
)

Average deposits
331

327

322

1

2

Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans
2.37
%
2.51
%
2.87
%


 
Revenue by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
16,354

$
16,941

$
18,167

(3
)%
(7
)%
Cards (1)
21,399

21,224

20,938

1

1

Total
$
37,753

$
38,165

$
39,105

(1
)%
(2
)%
Income from continuing operations by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
1,776

$
1,907

$
2,794

(7
)%
(32
)%
Cards (1)
5,162

4,856

4,803

6

1

Total
$
6,938

$
6,763

$
7,597

3
 %
(11
)%
(Table continues on next page.)


13



Foreign currency (FX) translation impact
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue-as reported
$
37,753

$
38,165

$
39,105

(1
)%
(2
)%
Impact of FX translation (2)

(674
)
(890
)


 
Total revenues-ex-FX
$
37,753

$
37,491

$
38,215

1
 %
(2
)%
Total operating expenses-as reported
$
21,277

$
21,187

$
21,872

 %
(3
)%
Impact of FX translation (2)

(373
)
(630
)


 
Total operating expenses-ex-FX
$
21,277

$
20,814

$
21,242

2
 %
(2
)%
Total provisions for LLR & PBC-as reported
$
6,065

$
6,791

$
6,168

(11
)%
10
 %
Impact of FX translation (2)

(122
)
(136
)


 
Total provisions for LLR & PBC-ex-FX
$
6,065

$
6,669

$
6,032

(9
)%
11
 %
Net income-as reported
$
6,912

$
6,746

$
7,594

2
 %
(11
)%
Impact of FX translation (2)

(120
)
(79
)


 
Net income-ex-FX
$
6,912

$
6,626

$
7,515

4
 %
(12
)%
(1)
Includes both Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services.
(2)
Reflects the impact of foreign exchange (FX) translation into U.S. dollars at the fourth quarter of 2014 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
NM Not meaningful


14



NORTH AMERICA GCB
North America GCB provides traditional banking and Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services to retail customers and small to mid-size businesses in the U.S. North America GCB’s 849 retail bank branches as of December 31, 2014 are largely concentrated in the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Miami, Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
At December 31, 2014, North America GCB had approximately 11.7 million retail banking customer accounts, $46.8 billion of retail banking loans and $171.4 billion of deposits. In addition, North America GCB had approximately 111.7 million Citi-branded and Citi retail services credit card accounts, with $114.0 billion in outstanding card loan balances.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
17,200

$
16,658

$
16,460

3
 %
1
 %
Non-interest revenue
2,445

3,118

4,490

(22
)
(31
)
Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
19,645

$
19,776

$
20,950

(1
)%
(6
)%
Total operating expenses
$
9,676

$
9,850

$
10,204

(2
)%
(3
)%
Net credit losses
$
4,203

$
4,634

$
5,756

(9
)%
(19
)%
Credit reserve build (release)
(1,241
)
(1,036
)
(2,389
)
(20
)
57

Provisions for benefits and claims
41

60

70

(32
)
(14
)
Provision for unfunded lending commitments
(8
)
6

1

NM

NM

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
$
2,995

$
3,664

$
3,438

(18
)%
7
 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
6,974

$
6,262

$
7,308

11
 %
(14
)%
Income taxes
2,553

2,352

2,744

9

(14
)
Income from continuing operations
$
4,421

$
3,910

$
4,564

13
 %
(14
)%
Noncontrolling interests
(1
)
2

1

NM

100

Net income
$
4,422

$
3,908

$
4,563

13
 %
(14
)%
Balance Sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 

 



 
Average assets
$
178

$
175

$
172

2
 %
2
 %
Return on average assets
2.48
%
2.23
%
2.65
%


 
Efficiency ratio
49

50

49



 
Average deposits
$
170.7

$
166.0

$
153.9

3

8

Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans
2.69
%
3.09
%
3.83
%


 
Revenue by business
 
 

 



 
Retail banking
$
4,901

$
5,376

$
6,687

(9
)%
(20
)%
Citi-branded cards
8,282

8,211

8,234

1


Citi retail services
6,462

6,189

6,029

4

3

Total
$
19,645

$
19,776

$
20,950

(1
)%
(6
)%
Income from continuing operations by business
 
 

 



 
Retail banking
$
349

$
411

$
1,136

(15
)%
(64
)%
Citi-branded cards
2,402

1,942

1,988

24

(2
)
Citi retail services
1,670

1,557

1,440

7

8

Total
$
4,421

$
3,910

$
4,564

13
 %
(14
)%


NM Not meaningful


15



2014 vs. 2013
Net income increased by 13% due to lower net credit losses, higher loan loss reserve releases and lower expenses, partially offset by lower revenues.
Revenues decreased 1%, with lower revenues in retail banking, partially offset by higher revenues in Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services. Net interest revenue increased 3% primarily due to an increase in average loans in Citi retail services driven by the Best Buy portfolio acquisition in September 2013 and continued volume growth in retail banking, which more than offset lower average loans in Citi-branded cards. Non-interest revenue decreased 22%, driven by lower mortgage origination revenues due to significantly lower U.S. mortgage refinancing activity and a continued decline in revenues in Citi retail services, primarily reflecting improving credit and the resulting impact on contractual partner payments, partially offset by a 5% increase in total card purchase sales to $252 billion and gains during the year from branch sales (approximately $130 million).
Retail banking revenues of $4.9 billion decreased 9% due to the lower mortgage origination revenues and spread compression in the deposit portfolios, which began to abate during the latter part of the year, partially offset by continued volume-related growth and the gains from branch sales. Consistent with GCB’s strategy, during 2014, NA GCB closed or sold over 130 branches (a 14% decline from the prior year), with announced plans to sell or close an additional 60 branches in early 2015. Average loans of $46 billion increased 9% and average deposits of $171 billion increased 3%.
Cards revenues increased 2% as average loans of $110 billion increased 3% versus 2013. In Citi-branded cards, revenues increased 1% as a 4% increase in purchase sales and higher net interest spreads, driven by the continued reduction of promotional balances in the portfolio, mostly offset lower average loans (3% decline from 2013). The decline in average loans was driven primarily by the reduction in promotional balances, and to a lesser extent, increased customer payment rates during the year. In addition, while the business experienced modest full rate loan growth during 2014, growth in full rate loan balances began to slow during the latter part of the year. Combined with the continued reduction in promotional balances, NA GCB could experience pressure on full rate loan growth during 2015.
Citi retail services revenues increased 4% primarily due to a 12% increase in average loans driven by the Best Buy acquisition, partially offset by continued declines in fee revenues primarily reflecting higher yields and improving credit and the resulting increase in contractual partner payments. Citi retail services revenues also benefited from lower funding costs, partially offset by a decline in net interest spreads due to a higher percentage of promotional balances within the portfolio. Purchase sales in Citi retail services increased 7% from 2013, driven by the acquisition of the Best Buy portfolio.
With respect to both cards portfolios, as widely publicized, U.S. gas prices declined during 2014, particularly in the fourth quarter. The decline in gas prices has negatively impacted purchase sales in the fuel portfolios, particularly in Citi retail services, and consumer savings from lower gas
 
prices may not result in higher spending in other spend categories. NA GCB will continue to monitor trends in this area going into 2015.
Expenses decreased 2% as ongoing cost reduction initiatives were partially offset by higher repositioning charges, increased investment spending and an increase in Citi retail services expenses due to the impact of the Best Buy portfolio acquisition. Cost reduction initiatives included the ongoing repositioning of the mortgage business due to the decline in mortgage refinancing activity, as well as continued rationalization of the branch footprint, including reducing the number of overall branches, as discussed above.
Provisions decreased 18% due to lower net credit losses (9%) and higher loan loss reserve releases (21%). Net credit losses declined in Citi-branded cards (down 14% to $2.2 billion) and in Citi retail services (down 2% to $1.9 billion). The loan loss reserve release increased to $1.2 billion due to the continued improvement in Citi-branded cards, partially offset by a lower loan loss reserve release in Citi retail services due to reserve builds for new loans originated in the Best Buy portfolio. Given the improvement in credit within the cards portfolios during 2014, NA GCB would not expect to see similar levels of loan loss reserve releases in 2015.

2013 vs. 2012
Net income decreased 14%, mainly driven by lower revenues and lower loan loss reserve releases, partially offset by lower net credit losses and expenses.
Revenues decreased 6% primarily due to lower retail banking revenues. The decline in retail banking revenues was primarily due to lower mortgage origination revenues driven by the significantly lower U.S. mortgage refinancing activity and ongoing spread compression in the deposit portfolios, partially offset by growth in average deposits, average commercial loans and average retail loans.
Cards revenues increased 1%. In Citi-branded cards, revenues were unchanged as continued improvement in net interest spreads, reflecting higher yields as promotional balances represented a smaller percentage of the portfolio total as well as lower funding costs, were offset by a decline in average loans. Citi retail services revenues increased 3% primarily due to the acquisition of the Best Buy portfolio, partially offset by improving credit and the resulting impact on contractual partner payments.
Expenses decreased 3%, primarily due to lower legal and related costs and repositioning savings, partially offset by higher mortgage origination costs and expenses in cards as a result of the Best Buy portfolio acquisition.
Provisions increased 7%, as lower net credit losses in the Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services portfolios were offset by lower loan loss reserve releases ($1.0 billion in 2013 compared to $2.4 billion in 2012), primarily related to cards, as well as reserve builds for new loans originated in the Best Buy portfolio.







16



EMEA GCB
    
EMEA GCB provides traditional banking and Citi-branded card services to retail customers and small to mid-size businesses, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The countries in which EMEA GCB has the largest presence are Poland, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
At December 31, 2014, EMEA GCB had 137 retail bank branches with approximately 3.1 million retail banking customer accounts, $5.4 billion in retail banking loans, $12.8 billion in deposits, and 2.0 million Citi-branded card accounts with $2.2 billion in outstanding card loan balances.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
899

$
948

$
1,010

(5
)%
(6
)%
Non-interest revenue
459

501

475

(8
)
5

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
1,358

$
1,449

$
1,485

(6
)%
(2
)%
Total operating expenses
$
1,283

$
1,359

$
1,469

(6
)%
(7
)%
Net credit losses
$
61

$
68

$
105

(10
)%
(35
)%
Credit reserve build (release)
24

(18
)
(5
)
NM

NM

Provision for unfunded lending commitments
2


(1
)
100

100

Provisions for credit losses
$
87

$
50

$
99

74
 %
(49
)%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
$
(12
)
$
40

$
(83
)
NM

NM

Income taxes (benefits)
(5
)
5

(22
)
NM

NM

Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(7
)
$
35

$
(61
)
NM

NM

Noncontrolling interests
20

11

4

82
 %
NM

Net income (loss)
$
(27
)
$
24

$
(65
)
NM

NM

Balance Sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 
 


 
Average assets
$
10

$
10

$
9

 %
11
 %
Return on average assets
(0.27
)%
0.24
%
(0.72
)%


 
Efficiency ratio
94

94

99



 
Average deposits
$
13.1

$
12.6

$
12.6

4


Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans
0.75
 %
0.85
%
1.40
 %


 
Revenue by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
844

$
868

$
873

(3
)%
(1
)%
Citi-branded cards
514

581

612

(12
)
(5
)
Total
$
1,358

$
1,449

$
1,485

(6
)%
(2
)%
Income (loss) from continuing operations by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
(30
)
$
(42
)
$
(109
)
29
 %
61
 %
Citi-branded cards
23

77

48

(70
)
60

Total
$
(7
)
$
35

$
(61
)
NM

NM

Foreign currency (FX) translation impact
 
 
 


 
Total revenues-as reported
$
1,358

$
1,449

$
1,485

(6
)%
(2
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(72
)
(77
)


 
Total revenues-ex-FX
$
1,358

$
1,377

$
1,408

(1
)%
(2
)%
Total operating expenses-as reported
$
1,283

$
1,359

$
1,469

(6
)%
(7
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(59
)
(79
)


 
Total operating expenses-ex-FX
$
1,283

$
1,300

$
1,390

(1
)%
(6
)%
Provisions for credit losses-as reported
$
87

$
50

$
99

74
 %
(49
)
Impact of FX translation (1)

(6
)
(6
)


 
Provisions for credit losses-ex-FX
$
87

$
44

$
93

98
 %
(53
)%
Net income (loss)-as reported
$
(27
)
$
24

$
(65
)
NM

NM

Impact of FX translation (1)

7

9



 
Net income (loss)-ex-FX
$
(27
)
$
31

$
(56
)
NM

NM

(1)
Reflects the impact of foreign exchange (FX) translation into U.S. dollars at the fourth quarter of 2014 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
NM
Not meaningful

 



17



The discussion of the results of operations for EMEA 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. Citi believes the presentation of EMEA GCB’s results excluding the impact of FX translation is a more meaningful depiction of the underlying fundamentals of the business. For a reconciliation of certain of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2014 vs. 2013
Net income declined $58 million to a net loss of $27 million as higher credit costs and lower revenues were partially offset by lower expenses.
Revenues decreased 1%, driven by lower revenues resulting from the sales of Citi’s consumer operations in Turkey and Romania during 2013, spread compression and the absence of the prior-year gain related to the Turkey sale, largely offset by volume growth. Net interest revenue was roughly unchanged as spread compression was offset by growth in average retail loans. Non-interest revenue decreased 4%, mainly reflecting lower revenues due to the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania, partially offset by higher investment fees due to increased sales of higher spread investment products.
Retail banking revenues increased 2%, primarily due to increases in investment sales (3%), average deposits (5%) and average retail loans (11%), partially offset by the impact of the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania. Cards revenues declined 6%, primarily due to spread compression, interest rate caps, particularly in Poland, and the impact of the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania. Continued regulatory changes, including caps on interchange rates in Poland, and spread compression will likely continue to negatively impact revenues in EMEA GCB in 2015.
Expenses decreased 1%, primarily due to the impact of the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania and efficiency savings, which were largely offset by higher repositioning charges, continued investment spending on new internal operating platforms and volume-related expenses.
Provisions increased 98% to $87 million driven by a loan loss reserve build mainly related to Citi’s consumer business in Russia due to the ongoing economic situation in Russia (as discussed below), partially offset by a 1% decline in net credit losses.
 

Russia
Citi’s ability to grow its consumer business in Russia has been negatively impacted by actions Citi has taken to mitigate its risks and exposures in response to the ongoing political instability, such as limiting its exposure to additional credit risk. In addition, the ongoing economic situation in Russia, coupled with consumer overleveraging in the market, has negatively impacted consumer credit, particularly delinquencies in the Russian card and personal installment loan portfolios (which totaled $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2014, or 0.4% of total GCB loans), and Citi currently expects these trends could continue into 2015. Citi has taken these trends into consideration in determining its allowance for loan loss reserves. Any further actions Citi may take to mitigate its exposures or risks, or the imposition of additional sanctions (such as asset freezes) involving Russia or against Russian entities, business sectors, individuals or otherwise, could further negatively impact the results of operations of EMEA GCB. For additional information on Citi’s exposures in Russia, see “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk” below.


2013 vs. 2012
Net income of $31 million compared to a net loss of $56 million in 2012 as lower expenses and lower net credit losses were partially offset by lower revenues, primarily due to the impact of the sales of Citi’s consumer operations in Turkey and Romania.
Revenues decreased 2%, mainly driven by the lower revenues resulting from the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania, partially offset by higher volumes in core markets and a gain related to the Turkey sale.
Retail banking revenues decreased 1%, driven by the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania, partially offset by increases in average deposits (1%) and average retail loans (13%) as well as the gain related to the Turkey sale. Cards revenues declined 4%, primarily due to spread compression and interest rate caps, particularly in Poland, and an 8% decrease in average cards loans, primarily due to the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania.
Expenses declined 6%, primarily due to repositioning savings as well as lower repositioning charges, partially offset by higher volume-related expenses and continued investment spending on new internal operating platforms.
Provisions declined 53% due to a 37% decrease in net credit losses largely resulting from the impact of the sales of the consumer operations in Turkey and Romania and a net credit recovery in the second quarter 2013.






18



LATIN AMERICA GCB
Latin America GCB provides traditional banking and Citi-branded card services to retail customers and small to mid-size businesses, with the largest presence in Mexico and Brazil. Latin America GCB includes branch networks throughout Latin America as well as Banco Nacional de Mexico, or Banamex, Mexico’s second-largest bank, with 1,542 branches as of December 31, 2014. As previously announced, in the fourth quarter of 2014, Citi entered into an agreement to sell its consumer business in Peru (for additional information, see “Executive Summary” and “Global Consumer Banking” above).
At December 31, 2014, Latin America GCB had 1,829 retail branches, with approximately 31.5 million retail banking customer accounts, $27.7 billion in retail banking loans and $45.5 billion in deposits. In addition, the business had approximately 8.8 million Citi-branded card accounts with $10.9 billion in outstanding loan balances.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
6,230

$
6,286

$
6,041

(1
)%
4
 %
Non-interest revenue
2,974

3,030

2,701

(2
)
12

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
9,204

$
9,316

$
8,742

(1
)%
7
 %
Total operating expenses
$
5,422

$
5,392

$
5,301

1
 %
2
 %
Net credit losses
$
2,008

$
1,727

$
1,405

16
 %
23
 %
Credit reserve build (release)
151

376

254

(60
)
48

Provision (release) for unfunded lending commitments
(1
)


(100
)

Provision for benefits and claims
158

152

167

4

(9
)
Provisions for loan losses and for benefits and claims (LLR & PBC)
$
2,316

$
2,255

$
1,826

3
 %
23
 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
1,466

$
1,669

$
1,615

(12
)%
3
 %
Income taxes
262

332

233

(21
)
42

Income from continuing operations
$
1,204

$
1,337

$
1,382

(10
)%
(3
)%
Noncontrolling interests
7

4

(2
)
75

NM

Net income
$
1,197

$
1,333

$
1,384

(10
)%
(4
)%
Balance Sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 

 



 
Average assets
$
80

$
82

$
80

(2
)%
3
 %
Return on average assets
1.50
%
1.65
%
1.82
%


 
Efficiency ratio
59

58

61



 
Average deposits
$
46.4

$
45.6

$
44.5

2

2

Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans
4.85
%
4.19
%
3.83
%


 
Revenue by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
6,000

$
6,133

$
5,841

(2
)%
5
 %
Citi-branded cards
3,204

3,183

2,901

1

10

Total
$
9,204

$
9,316

$
8,742

(1
)%
7
 %
Income from continuing operations by business
 
 

 



 
Retail banking
$
719

$
752

$
837

(4
)%
(10
)%
Citi-branded cards
485

585

545

(17
)
7

Total
$
1,204

$
1,337

$
1,382

(10
)%
(3
)%
Foreign currency (FX) translation impact
 
 

 



 
Total revenues-as reported
$
9,204

$
9,316

$
8,742

(1
)%
7
 %
Impact of FX translation (1)

(446
)
(426
)


 
Total revenues-ex-FX
$
9,204

$
8,870

$
8,316

4
 %
7
 %
Total operating expenses-as reported
$
5,422

$
5,392

$
5,301

1
 %
2
 %
Impact of FX translation (1)

(232
)
(297
)


 
Total operating expenses-ex-FX
$
5,422

$
5,160

$
5,004

5
 %
3
 %
Provisions for LLR & PBC-as reported
$
2,316

$
2,255

$
1,826

3
 %
23
 %
Impact of FX translation (1)

(100
)
(103
)


 
Provisions for LLR & PBC-ex-FX
$
2,316

$
2,155

$
1,723

7
 %
25
 %
Net income-as reported
$
1,197

$
1,333

$
1,384

(10
)%
(4
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(97
)
(31
)


 
Net income-ex-FX
$
1,197

$
1,236

$
1,353

(3
)%
(9
)%
(1)
Reflects the impact of foreign exchange (FX) translation into U.S. dollars at the fourth quarter of 2014 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
NM Not Meaningful



19




 


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. Citi believes the presentation of Latin America GCB’s results excluding the impact of FX translation is a more meaningful depiction of the underlying fundamentals of the business. For a reconciliation of certain of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2014 vs. 2013
Net income decreased 3% as higher expenses and credit costs were partially offset by higher revenues.
Revenues increased 4%, primarily due to volume growth and spread and fee growth in Mexico, partially offset by continued spread compression in the region and slower overall economic growth in certain Latin America markets, including Mexico and Brazil. Net interest revenue increased 4% due to increased volumes and stable spreads in Mexico, partially offset by the ongoing spread compression in other Latin America markets. Non-interest revenue increased 3%, primarily due to higher fees from increased volumes in retail banking and cards.
Retail banking revenues increased 3% as average loans increased 6%, investment sales increased 19% and average deposits increased 6%, partially offset by lower spreads in Brazil and Colombia. Cards revenues increased 6% as average loans increased 5% and purchase sales increased 1%, excluding the impact of Credicard’s results in the prior year period (for additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). The increase in cards revenues was partially offset by lower economic growth and slowing cards purchase sales in Mexico due to the previously disclosed fiscal reforms enacted in 2013 in Mexico, which included, among other things, higher income and other taxes that negatively impacted consumer behavior and spending. Citi expects these trends, as well as spread compression, could continue to negatively impact revenues in Latin America GCB in 2015.
Expenses increased 5%, primarily due to mandatory salary increases in certain countries, higher legal and related costs, increased repositioning charges and higher technology spending, partially offset by productivity and repositioning savings.
Provisions increased 7%, primarily due to higher net credit losses, which were partially offset by a lower loan loss reserve build. Net credit losses increased 22%, driven by portfolio growth and continued seasoning in the Mexico cards portfolio. Net credit losses were also impacted by both the slower economic growth and fiscal reforms in Mexico (as discussed above) as well as a $71 million charge-off in the fourth quarter of 2014 related to Citi’s homebuilder exposure in Mexico, which was offset by a related release of previously established loan loss reserves and thus neutral to the cost of credit. The continued impact of the fiscal reforms and economic slowdown in Mexico is likely to cause net credit losses in Latin America GCB to remain elevated.

 

Argentina/Venezuela
For additional information on Citi’s exposures in Argentina and Venezuela and the potential impact to Latin America GCB results of operations as a result of certain developments in these countries, see “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk” below.

2013 vs. 2012
Net income decreased 9% as higher credit costs, higher expenses and a higher effective tax rate were partially offset by higher revenues.
Revenues increased 7%, primarily due to volume growth in retail banking and cards, partially offset by spread compression. Retail banking revenues increased 5% as average loans increased 12%, investment sales increased 13% and average deposits increased 2%. Cards revenues increased 10% as average loans increased 10% and purchase sales increased 12%, excluding the impact of Credicard’s results.
Expenses increased 3% due to increased volume-related costs, mandatory salary increases in certain countries and higher regulatory costs, partially offset by lower repositioning charges and higher repositioning savings.
Provisions increased 25%, primarily due to higher net credit losses as well as a higher loan loss reserve build. Net credit losses increased 25%, primarily in the Mexico cards and personal loan portfolios, reflecting both volume growth and portfolio seasoning. The loan loss reserve build increased 52%, primarily due to an increase in reserves in Mexico related to the top three Mexican homebuilders, with the remainder due to portfolio growth and seasoning and the impact of potential losses related to hurricanes in the region during September 2013.









20



ASIA GCB
Asia GCB provides traditional banking and Citi-branded card services to retail customers and small to mid-size businesses, with the largest Citi presence in Korea, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines as of December 31, 2014. As previously announced, Citi entered into an agreement in December 2014 to sell its retail banking business in Japan (for additional information, see “Executive Summary” and “Global Consumer Banking” above).
At December 31, 2014, Asia GCB had 465 retail branches, approximately 16.4 million retail banking customer accounts, $71.8 billion in retail banking loans and $77.9 billion in deposits (excluding approximately $21 billion of deposits reclassified to held-for-sale as a result of Citi’s agreement in December 2014 to sell its Japan retail banking business). In addition, the business had approximately 16.5 million Citi-branded card accounts with $18.4 billion in outstanding loan balances.
In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
4,581

$
4,756

$
5,154

(4
)%
(8
)%
Non-interest revenue
2,965

2,868

2,774

3

3

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
7,546

$
7,624

$
7,928

(1
)%
(4
)%
Total operating expenses
$
4,896

$
4,586

$
4,898

7
 %
(6
)%
Net credit losses
$
779

$
782

$
841

 %
(7
)%
Credit reserve build (release)
(96
)
9

(36
)
NM

NM

Provision for unfunded lending commitments
(16
)
31


NM


Provisions for loan losses
$
667

$
822

$
805

(19
)%
2
 %
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
1,983

$
2,216

$
2,225

(11
)%
 %
Income taxes
663

735

513

(10
)
43

Income from continuing operations
$
1,320

$
1,481

$
1,712

(11
)%
(13
)%
Noncontrolling interests





Net income
$
1,320

$
1,481

$
1,712

(11
)%
(13
)%
Balance Sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 

 



 
Average assets
$
131

$
129

$
127

2
 %
2
 %
Return on average assets
1.01
%
1.15
%
1.35
%


 
Efficiency ratio
65

60

62



 
Average deposits
$
101.2

$
102.6

$
110.8

(1
)
(7
)
Net credit losses as a percentage of average loans
0.84
%
0.88
%
0.95
%


 
Revenue by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
4,609

$
4,564

$
4,766

1
 %
(4
)%
Citi-branded cards
2,937

3,060

3,162

(4
)
(3
)
Total
$
7,546

$
7,624

$
7,928

(1
)%
(4
)%
Income from continuing operations by business
 
 
 


 
Retail banking
$
738

$
786

$
930

(6
)%
(15
)%
Citi-branded cards
582

695

782

(16
)
(11
)
Total
$
1,320

$
1,481

$
1,712

(11
)%
(13
)%
Foreign currency (FX) translation impact
 
 
 


 
Total revenues-as reported
$
7,546

$
7,624

$
7,928

(1
)%
(4
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(156
)
(387
)


 
Total revenues-ex-FX
$
7,546

$
7,468

$
7,541

1
 %
(1
)%
Total operating expenses-as reported
$
4,896

$
4,586

$
4,898

7
 %
(6
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(82
)
(254
)


 
Total operating expenses-ex-FX
$
4,896

$
4,504

$
4,644

9
 %
(3
)%
Provisions for loan losses-as reported
$
667

$
822

$
805

(19
)%
2
 %
Impact of FX translation (1)

(16
)
(27
)


 
Provisions for loan losses-ex-FX
$
667

$
806

$
778

(17
)%
4
 %
Net income-as reported
$
1,320

$
1,481

$
1,712

(11
)%
(13
)%
Impact of FX translation (1)

(30
)
(57
)


 
Net income-ex-FX
$
1,320

$
1,451

$
1,655

(9
)%
(12
)%

(1)
Reflects the impact of foreign exchange (FX) translation into U.S. dollars at the fourth quarter of 2014 average exchange rates for all periods presented.
NM
Not meaningful



 




21



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. Citi believes the presentation of Asia GCB’s results excluding the impact of FX translation is a more meaningful depiction of the underlying fundamentals of the business. For a reconciliation of certain of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2014 vs. 2013
Net income decreased 9%, primarily due to higher expenses, partially offset by lower credit costs and higher revenues.
Revenues increased 1%, as higher non-interest revenue was partially offset by a decline in net interest revenue. Non-interest revenue increased 5%, primarily driven by higher fee revenues (largely due to the previously disclosed distribution agreement that commenced during the first quarter of 2014), partially offset by a decline in investment sales revenues. Net interest revenue declined 2%, driven by the ongoing impact of regulatory changes, continued spread compression and the repositioning of the franchise in Korea.
Retail banking revenues increased 2%, due to the higher insurance fee revenues, partially offset by lower investment sales revenues and the repositioning of the franchise in Korea. Investment sales revenues decreased 2%, due to weaker investor sentiment reflecting overall market trends and strong prior year performance, particularly in the first half of 2013. Citi expects investment sales revenues will continue to reflect the overall capital markets environment in the region, including seasonal trends. Average retail deposits increased 1% (2% excluding Korea) and average retail loans increased 7% (9% excluding Korea).
Cards revenues decreased 1%, due to the impact of regulatory changes, particularly in Korea, Indonesia and Singapore, spread compression and customer deleveraging, largely offset by a 2% increase in average loans and a 5% increase (8% excluding Korea) in purchase sales driven by growth in China, India, Singapore and Hong Kong.
While repositioning in Korea continued to have a negative impact on year-over-year revenue comparisons in Asia GCB, revenues in Korea largely stabilized in the second half of 2014. Citi expects spread compression and regulatory changes in several markets across the region will continue to have a negative impact on Asia GCB revenues in 2015.
Expenses increased 9%, primarily due to higher repositioning charges in Korea, investment spending and volume-related growth, partially offset by higher efficiency savings.
Provisions decreased 17%, primarily due to higher loan loss reserve releases. Overall credit quality remained stable across the region during 2014.

 
2013 vs. 2012
Net income decreased 12%, primarily due to a higher effective tax rate and lower revenues, partially offset by lower expenses.
Revenues decreased 1%, as lower net interest revenue was partially offset by higher non-interest revenue. Net interest revenue declined 5%, primarily driven by spread compression and the repositioning of the franchise in Korea. Non-interest revenue increased 7%, mainly driven by growth in investment sales volume, despite a decrease in volumes in the second half of the year due to investor sentiment, reflecting overall market uncertainty. Retail banking revenues decreased 3%, primarily driven by spread compression and the impact of regulatory changes, partially offset by a 12% increase in investment sales revenues. Cards revenues increased 2%, as cards purchase sales increased 7% with growth across the region, partially offset by the continued impact of regulatory changes and customer deleveraging.
Expenses declined 3%, as lower repositioning charges and efficiency and repositioning savings were partially offset by increased investment spending, particularly in China cards.
Provisions increased 4%, reflecting a higher loan loss reserve build due to volume growth in China, Hong Kong, India and Singapore as well as regulatory requirements in Korea, partially offset by lower net credit losses.




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INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS GROUP

Institutional Clients Group (ICG) provides 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 transacts with clients in both cash instruments and derivatives, including fixed income, foreign currency, equity and commodity products.
ICG revenue is generated primarily from fees and spreads associated with these activities. ICG earns fee income for assisting clients in clearing transactions, providing brokerage and investment banking services and other such activities. Revenue generated from these activities is recorded in Commissions and fees and Investment banking. 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. Interest income earned on inventory and loans held less interest paid to customers on deposits is recorded as Net interest revenue. Revenue is also generated from transaction processing and assets under custody and administration.
ICG’s international presence is supported by trading floors in approximately 80 countries and a proprietary network in over 95 countries and jurisdictions. At December 31, 2014, ICG had approximately $1.0 trillion of assets and $559 billion of deposits, while two of its businesses, securities services and issuer services, managed approximately $16.2 trillion of assets under custody compared to $14.3 trillion at the end of 2013.
As previously announced, Citi intends to exit certain businesses in ICG, including hedge fund services within Securities services, the prepaid cards business in Treasury and trade solutions, certain transfer agency operations and wealth management administration. These businesses, consisting of approximately $4 billion of assets and deposits as of December 31, 2014, contributed approximately $460 million of revenues, $600 million of operating expenses and a net loss of $80 million in 2014, with roughly half of the pre-tax loss primarily attributable to repositioning and other actions directly related to the exit plans. These businesses will be reported as part of Citi Holdings beginning in the first quarter of 2015. For additional information, see “Executive Summary” above.

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Commissions and fees
$
4,386

$
4,344

$
4,171

1
 %
4
 %
Administration and other fiduciary fees
2,577

2,626

2,741

(2
)
(4
)
Investment banking
4,269

3,862

3,618

11

7

Principal transactions
5,908

6,491

4,330

(9
)
50

Other
363

674

(76
)
(46
)
NM

Total non-interest revenue
$
17,503

$
17,997

$
14,784

(3
)%
22
 %
Net interest revenue (including dividends)
15,764

15,570

15,978

1

(3
)
Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
33,267

$
33,567

$
30,762

(1
)%
9
 %
Total operating expenses
$
19,960

$
20,218

$
20,631

(1
)%
(2
)%
Net credit losses
$
276

$
182

$
282

52
 %
(35
)%
Provision (release) for unfunded lending commitments
(129
)
53

39

NM

36

Credit reserve release
(90
)
(157
)
(45
)
43

NM

Provisions for credit losses
$
57

$
78

$
276

(27
)%
(72
)%
Income from continuing operations before taxes
$
13,250

$
13,271

$
9,855

 %
35
 %
Income taxes
3,729

3,857

2,021

(3
)
91

Income from continuing operations
$
9,521

$
9,414

$
7,834

1
 %
20
 %
Noncontrolling interests
111

110

128

1

(14
)
Net income
$
9,410

$
9,304

$
7,706

1
 %
21
 %
Average assets (in billions of dollars)
$
1,058

$
1,066

$
1,044

(1
)%
2
 %
Return on average assets
0.89
%
0.87
%
0.74
%


 
Efficiency ratio
60

60

67



 
Revenues by region
 
 
 


 
North America
$
12,345

$
11,473

$
8,973

8
 %
28
 %
EMEA
9,513

10,020

9,977

(5
)

Latin America
4,237

4,692

4,710

(10
)

Asia
7,172

7,382

7,102

(3
)
4

Total
$
33,267

$
33,567

$
30,762

(1
)%
9
 %

23


Income from continuing operations by region
 
 

 


 
North America
$
3,896

$
3,143

$
1,598

24
 %
97
 %
EMEA
1,984

2,432

2,467

(18
)
(1
)
Latin America
1,337

1,628

1,879

(18
)
(13
)
Asia
2,304

2,211

1,890

4

17

Total
$
9,521

$
9,414

$
7,834

1
 %
20
 %
Average loans by region (in billions of dollars)
 
 

 


 
North America
$
111

$
98

$
83

13
 %
18
 %
EMEA
58

55

53

5

4

Latin America
40

38

35

5

9

Asia
68

65

63

5

3

Total
$
277

$
256

$
234

8
 %
9
 %
EOP deposits by business (in billions of dollars)
 
 
 


 
Treasury and trade solutions
$
380

$
380

$
325


17
 %
All other ICG businesses
179

194

199

(8
)
(3
)
Total
$
559

$
574

$
524

(3
)%
10
 %


ICG Revenue Details—Excluding CVA/DVA and Gain/(Loss) on Loan Hedges
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Investment banking revenue details
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory
$
949

$
852

$
715

11
 %
19
 %
Equity underwriting
1,246

1,059

731

18

45

Debt underwriting
2,508

2,500

2,656


(6
)
Total investment banking
$
4,703

$
4,411

$
4,102

7
 %
8
 %
Treasury and trade solutions
7,882

7,819

8,026

1

(3
)
Corporate lending - excluding gain/(loss) on loan hedges
1,742

1,513

1,576

15

(4
)
Private bank
2,653

2,487

2,394

7

4

Total banking revenues (ex-CVA/DVA and gain/(loss) on loan hedges)
$
16,980

$
16,230

$
16,098

5
 %
1
 %
Corporate lending - gain/(loss) on loan hedges (1)
$
116

$
(287
)
$
(698
)
NM

59
 %
Total banking revenues (ex-CVA/DVA and including gain/(loss) on loan hedges)
$
17,096

$
15,943

$
15,400

7
 %
4
 %
Fixed income markets
$
11,815

$
13,322

$
14,361

(11
)%
(7
)%
Equity markets
2,776

2,818

2,281

(1
)
24

Securities services
2,333

2,272

2,214

3

3

Other
(410
)
(443
)
(1,007
)
7

56

Total Markets and securities services (ex-CVA/DVA)
$
16,514

$
17,969

$
17,849

(8
)%
1
 %
Total ICG (ex-CVA/DVA)
$
33,610

$
33,912

$
33,249

(1
)%
2
 %
CVA/DVA (excluded as applicable in lines above) (2)
(343
)
(345
)
(2,487
)
1

86

     Fixed income markets
(359
)
(300
)
(2,048
)
(20
)
85

     Equity markets
24

(39
)
(424
)
NM

91

     Private bank
(8
)
(6
)
(15
)
(33
)
60

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
33,267

$
33,567

$
30,762

(1
)%
9
 %

(1)
Hedges on accrual loans reflect the mark-to-market on credit derivatives used to economically hedge the corporate loan accrual portfolio. The fixed premium costs of these hedges are netted against the corporate lending revenues to reflect the cost of credit protection.
(2)
2014 includes the impact of a one-time pretax charge of $430 million related to the implementation of funding valuation adjustments (FVA) on derivatives in the third quarter of 2014. For additional information, see Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. FVA is included within CVA for presentation purposes.
NM Not meaningful





 



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The discussion of the results of operations for ICG below excludes the impact of CVA/DVA for all periods presented. Presentations of the results of operations, excluding the impact of CVA/DVA and the impact of gains/(losses) on hedges on accrual loans, are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes the presentation of ICG’s results excluding the impact of these items is a more meaningful depiction of the underlying fundamentals of the business. For a reconciliation of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2014 vs. 2013
Net income increased 1%, primarily driven by lower expenses and lower credit costs, largely offset by lower revenues. Excluding the impact of the net fraud loss in 2013 (see “Executive Summary” above), net income decreased 1%, primarily driven by the lower revenues and higher expenses, largely offset by the lower credit costs.

Revenues decreased 1%, reflecting lower revenues in Markets and securities services (decrease of 8%), partially offset by higher revenues in Banking (increase of 7%, 5% excluding the gains/(losses) on hedges on accrual loans). Citi expects revenues in ICG, particularly in its Markets and securities services businesses, will likely continue to reflect the overall market environment.

Within Banking:

Investment banking revenues increased 7%, reflecting a stronger overall market environment and improved wallet share with ICG’s target clients, partially offset by a modest decline in overall wallet share. The decline in overall wallet share was primarily driven by equity and debt underwriting and reflected market fragmentation. Advisory revenues increased 11%, reflecting the increased target client activity and an expansion of the overall M&A market. Equity underwriting revenues increased 18% largely in line with overall growth in market fees. Debt underwriting revenues were largely unchanged.
Treasury and trade solutions revenues increased 1%, as continued higher deposit balances, fee growth and trade activity were partially offset by the impact of spread compression globally. End-of-period deposit balances were unchanged, but increased 3% excluding the impact of FX translation, largely driven by North America. Average trade loans decreased 9% (7% excluding the impact of FX translation), as the business maintained origination volumes while reducing lower spread assets and increasing asset sales to optimize returns (see “Balance Sheet Review” below).
Corporate lending revenues increased 52%. Excluding the impact of gains/(losses) on hedges on accrual loans, revenues increased 15%, primarily due to continued growth in average loan balances and lower funding costs. (For information on Citi’s corporate credit exposure to the energy sector, see “Managing Global Risk—Credit Risk—Corporate Credit Details” below.)
Private bank revenues increased 7% due to growth in client business volumes and improved spreads in banking, higher capital markets activity and an increase in assets under management in managed investments, partially offset by continued spread compression in lending.

 

Within Markets and securities services:

Fixed income markets revenues decreased 11%, driven by a decrease in rates and currencies revenues, partially offset by increased securitized products and commodities revenues. Rates and currencies revenues declined due to historically muted levels of volatility, uncertainties around Russia and Greece and lower client activity in the first half of 2014. In addition, the first half of 2013 included a strong performance in rates and currencies, driven in part by the impact of quantitative easing globally. Municipals and credit markets revenues declined due to challenging trading conditions resulting from macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2014. These declines were partially offset by increased securitized products and commodities revenues, largely in North America.
Equity markets revenues decreased 1%, primarily reflecting weakness in EMEA, particularly cash equities, driven by volatility in Europe, largely offset by improved performance in prime finance due to increased customer flows.
Securities services revenues increased 3% due to increased volumes, assets under custody and overall client activity.

Expenses decreased 1%, as efficiency savings, the absence of the net fraud loss in 2014 and lower performance-based compensation was partially offset by higher repositioning charges and legal and related expenses as well as increased regulatory and compliance costs. Excluding the impact of the net fraud loss, expenses increased 1%, as higher repositioning charges and legal and related expenses as well as increased regulatory and compliance costs were partially offset by efficiency savings and lower performance-based compensation.
Provisions decreased 27%, primarily reflecting an improvement in the provision for unfunded lending commitments in the corporate loan portfolio, partially offset by higher net credit losses and a lower loan loss reserve release driven by the overall economic environment. Net credit losses increased 52%, largely related to the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) supplier program in the first quarter of 2014 (for additional information, see Citi’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014) as well as write-offs related to a specific counterparty. For information on certain legal and regulatory matters related to the Pemex supplier program, see Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Russia
Citi continues to monitor and manage its exposures in ICG resulting from the instability in Russia and Ukraine. As discussed above, the ongoing uncertainties created by the instability in the region have impacted markets in the region, including certain of Citi’s markets businesses, and could


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continue to do so in the future. Any actions Citi may take to mitigate its exposures or risks, or the imposition of additional sanctions (such as asset freezes) involving Russia or against Russian entities, business sectors, individuals or otherwise, could negatively impact the results of operations of EMEA ICG. For additional information on Citi’s exposures in these countries, see “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk” below.

2013 vs. 2012
Net income increased 3%, primarily driven by higher revenues and lower expenses and credit costs, partially offset by a higher effective tax rate.

Revenues increased 2%, primarily reflecting higher revenues in Banking (increase of 4%, 1% excluding the gains/(losses) on hedges on accrual loans) and in Markets and securities services (increase of 1%).

Within Banking:

Investment banking revenues increased 8%, reflecting gains in overall investment banking wallet share. Advisory revenues increased 19%, reflecting an improvement in wallet share, despite a contraction in the overall M&A market wallet. Equity underwriting revenues increased 45%, driven by improved wallet share and increased market activity, particularly initial public offerings. Debt underwriting revenues decreased 6%, primarily due to lower bond underwriting fees and a decline in wallet share during the year.
Treasury and trade solutions revenues decreased 3%, as the ongoing impact of spread compression globally was partially offset by higher balances and fee growth. Average deposits increased 7% and average trade loans increased 22%, including the impact of the consolidation of approximately $7 billion of trade loans during the second quarter of 2013.
Corporate lending revenues increased 40%. Excluding the impact of gains/(losses) on hedges on accrual loans, revenues decreased 4%, primarily due to increased hedge premium costs and moderately lower loan balances, partially offset by higher spreads.
Private bank revenues increased 4%, with growth across all regions and products, particularly in managed investments, where growth reflected both higher client assets under management and increased placement fees, as well as in capital markets. Revenue growth in lending and deposits, primarily driven by growth in client volumes, was partially offset by continued spread compression.

Within Markets and securities services:

Fixed income markets revenues decreased 7%, primarily reflecting industry-wide weakness in rates and currencies, partially offset by strong performance in credit-related and securitized products and commodities. Rates and currencies performance was lower compared to a strong 2012 that benefited from increased client revenues and a more liquid market environment, particularly in EMEA. 2013 results also reflected a general slowdown in client activity exacerbated by uncertainty around the tapering of
 
quantitative easing as well as geopolitical issues. Credit-related and securitized products results reflected increased client activity driven by improved market conditions and demand for spread products.
Equity markets revenues increased 24%, primarily due to market share gains, continued improvement in cash and derivative trading performance and a more favorable market environment.
Securities services revenues increased 3%, as settlement volumes increased 15% and assets under custody increased 8%, partially offset by spread compression related to deposits.

Expenses decreased 2%, primarily reflecting repositioning savings, the impact of lower performance-based compensation, lower repositioning charges and the impact of FX translation, partially offset by the net fraud loss in 2013 as well as higher legal and related costs and volume-related expenses. Excluding the impact of the net fraud loss, expenses decreased 4%, primarily reflecting repositioning savings, the impact of lower performance-based compensation, lower repositioning charges and the impact of FX translation, partially offset by higher legal and related costs and volume-related expenses.
Provisions decreased 72%, primarily reflecting higher loan loss reserve releases and lower net credit losses.





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CORPORATE/OTHER
Corporate/Other includes certain unallocated costs of global staff functions (including finance, risk, human resources, legal and compliance), other corporate expenses and unallocated global operations and technology expenses, Corporate Treasury and discontinued operations. At December 31, 2014, Corporate/Other had $329 billion of assets, or 18% of Citigroup’s total assets, consisting primarily of Citi’s liquidity portfolio (approximately $80 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $197 billion of liquid investment securities). For additional information, see “Balance Sheet Review” and “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity” below.

In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
(222
)
$
(609
)
$
(576
)
64
 %
(6
)%
Non-interest revenue
269

730

704

(63
)
4

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
47

$
121

$
128

(61
)%
(5
)%
Total operating expenses
$
6,099

$
1,033

$
2,270

NM

(54
)%
Provisions for loan losses and for benefits and claims


(1
)
 %
100

Loss from continuing operations before taxes
$
(6,052
)
$
(912
)
$
(2,141
)
NM

57
 %
Benefits for income taxes
(459
)
(282
)
(1,093
)
(63
)%
74

Loss from continuing operations
$
(5,593
)
$
(630
)
$
(1,048
)
NM

40
 %
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(2
)
270

(58
)
NM

NM

Net loss before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
(5,595
)
$
(360
)
$
(1,106
)
NM

67
 %
Noncontrolling interests
44

84

85

(48
)%
(1
)
Net loss
$
(5,639
)
$
(444
)
$
(1,191
)
NM

63
 %
NM Not meaningful

2014 vs. 2013
The net loss increased $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion, primarily due to higher legal and related expenses.
Revenues decreased 61%, primarily driven by lower revenues from sales of available-for-sale (AFS) securities as well as hedging activities.
Expenses increased $5.1 billion to $6.1 billion, largely driven by the higher legal and related expenses ($4.4 billion compared to $172 million in 2013) as well as increased regulatory and compliance costs and higher repositioning charges.



 

2013 vs. 2012
The net loss decreased $747 million to $444 million, primarily due to lower expenses and the $189 million after-tax benefit from the sale of Credicard, partially offset by a lower tax benefit.
Revenues decreased $7 million, driven by lower revenue from sales of AFS securities in 2013, partially offset by higher revenues from debt repurchases and hedging gains.
Expenses decreased 54%, largely driven by lower legal and related costs and repositioning charges.






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CITI HOLDINGS
Citi Holdings contains businesses and portfolios of assets that Citigroup has determined are not central to its core Citicorp businesses. Consistent with this determination, as previously announced, beginning in the first quarter of 2015, Citi’s consumer operations in 11 markets, as well as the consumer finance business in Korea, and certain businesses in ICG, will be reported as part of Citi Holdings (see “Executive Summary,” “Global Consumer Banking” and "Institutional Clients Group” above).
As of December 31, 2014, Citi Holdings assets were approximately $98 billion, a decrease of 16% year-over-year and 5% from September 30, 2014. The decline in assets of $5 billion from September 30, 2014 primarily consisted of divestitures and run-off. As of December 31, 2014, consumer assets in Citi Holdings were approximately $87 billion, or approximately 89% of Citi Holdings assets. Of the consumer assets, approximately $59 billion, or 68%, consisted of North America mortgages (residential first mortgages and home equity loans), including consumer mortgages originated by Citi’s legacy CitiFinancial North America business (approximately $10 billion, or 17%, of the $59 billion as of December 31, 2014). As of December 31, 2014, Citi Holdings represented approximately 5% of Citi’s GAAP assets and 14% of its risk-weighted assets under Basel III (based on the Advanced Approaches for determining risk-weighted assets).

In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
2013
2012
% Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
% Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
Net interest revenue
$
3,541

$
3,184

$
2,619

11
 %
22
 %
Non-interest revenue
2,274

1,382

(3,424
)
65

NM

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
5,815

$
4,566

$
(805
)
27
 %
NM

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
 
 
 


 
Net credit losses
$
1,646

$
3,070

$
5,842

(46
)%
(47
)%
Credit reserve release
(893
)
(2,033
)
(1,551
)
56

(31
)
Provision for loan losses
$
753

$
1,037

$
4,291

(27
)%
(76
)%
Provision for benefits and claims
602

618

651

(3
)
(5
)
Release for unfunded lending commitments
(10
)
(10
)
(56
)

82

Total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
$
1,345

$
1,645

$
4,886

(18
)%
(66
)%
Total operating expenses
$
7,715

$
5,970

$
5,263

29
 %
13
 %
Loss from continuing operations before taxes
$
(3,245
)
$
(3,049
)
$
(10,954
)
(6
)%
72
 %
Income taxes (benefits)
121

(1,132
)
(4,389
)
NM

74

Loss from continuing operations
$
(3,366
)
$
(1,917
)
$
(6,565
)
(76
)%
71
 %
Noncontrolling interests
$
4

$
16

$
3

(75
)%
NM

Citi Holdings net loss
$
(3,370
)
$
(1,933
)
$
(6,568
)
(74
)%
71
 %
Total revenues, net of interest expense (excluding CVA/DVA)
 
 
 


 
Total revenues-as reported
$
5,815

$
4,566

$
(805
)
27
 %
NM

     CVA/DVA(1)
(47
)
3

157

NM

(98
)%
Total revenues-excluding CVA/DVA
$
5,862

$
4,563

$
(962
)
28
 %
NM

Balance sheet data (in billions of dollars)
 
 
 


 
Average assets
$
109

$
135

$
194

(19
)%
(30
)%
Return on average assets
(3.09
)%
(1.43
)%
(3.39
)%


 
Efficiency ratio
133
 %
131
 %
(654
)%


 
Total EOP assets
$
98

$
117

$
156

(16
)
(25
)
Total EOP loans
73

93

116

(21
)
(20
)
Total EOP deposits
10

36

68

(72
)
(47
)

(1)
2014 includes the impact of a one-time pretax charge of $44 million related to the implementation of funding valuation adjustments (FVA) on derivatives in the third quarter of 2014. For additional information, see Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. FVA is included within CVA for presentation purposes.
NM Not meaningful







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The discussion of the results of operations for Citi Holdings below excludes the impact of CVA/DVA for all periods presented. Presentations of the results of operations, excluding the impact of CVA/DVA, are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes the presentation of Citi Holdings’ results excluding the impact of CVA/DVA is a more meaningful depiction of the underlying fundamentals of the business. For a reconciliation of these metrics to the reported results, see the table above.

2014 vs. 2013
The net loss increased by $1.4 billion to $3.3 billion, largely due to the impact of the mortgage settlement in July 2014 (see “Executive Summary” above), partially offset by higher revenues and lower cost of credit. Excluding the mortgage settlement, net income increased by $2.3 billion to $385 million, primarily due to lower expenses, higher revenues and lower net credit losses, partially offset by a lower net loan loss reserve release.
Revenues increased 28%, primarily driven by gains on asset sales, including the sales of the consumer operations in Greece and Spain in the third quarter of 2014, lower funding costs and the absence of residential mortgage repurchase reserve builds for representation and warranty claims in 2014, partially offset by losses on the redemption of debt associated with funding Citi Holdings assets.
Expenses increased 29%, principally reflecting higher legal and related costs ($4.7 billion compared to $2.6 billion in 2013) due to the mortgage settlement, partially offset by lower expenses driven by the ongoing decline in assets. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement, expenses declined 34%, primarily driven by lower legal and related costs ($986 million compared to $2.6 billion in 2013) as well as the ongoing decline in assets.
Provisions decreased 18%, driven by lower net credit losses, partially offset by a lower net loss reserve release. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement, provisions declined 22%, driven by a 46% decline in net credit losses primarily due to continued improvements in North America mortgages and overall lower asset levels. The net reserve release decreased 56% to $903 million, primarily due to lower releases related to the North America mortgage portfolio, partially offset by lower losses on asset sales. Excluding the impact of the mortgage settlement, the net reserve release decreased 53%. Loan loss reserves related to the North America mortgage portfolio were utilized to nearly fully offset net credit losses in the portfolio in 2014.

2013 vs. 2012
The net loss decreased by 71% to $1.9 billion. 2012 included the pretax loss of $4.7 billion ($2.9 billion after-tax) related to the sale of the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture (MSSB) to Morgan Stanley. Excluding the MSSB loss, the net loss decreased to $1.9 billion from a net loss of $3.8 billion in 2012, due to significantly lower provisions for credit losses and higher revenues, partially offset by higher expenses.
Revenues increased to $4.6 billion, primarily due to the absence of the MSSB loss. Excluding the MSSB loss, revenues increased 23%, primarily driven by lower funding costs and lower residential mortgage repurchase reserve builds for representation and warranty claims ($470 million, compared to $700 million in 2012).
Expenses increased 13%, primarily due to higher legal and related costs ($2.6 billion in 2013 compared to
 
$1.2 billion in 2012), driven largely by legacy private-label securitization and other mortgage-related issues, partially offset by lower overall assets. Excluding legal and related costs, expenses declined 18% versus 2012.
Provisions decreased 66%, driven by the absence of incremental net credit losses relating to the national mortgage settlement and those required by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) guidance during 2012 (for additional information, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), as well as improved credit in North America mortgages and overall lower asset levels. Loan loss reserve releases increased 27% to $2 billion, which included a loan loss reserve release of approximately $2.2 billion related to the North America mortgage portfolio, partially offset by losses on asset sales.

Japan Consumer Finance
In 2008, Citi decided to exit its Japan Consumer Finance business and has liquidated approximately 95% of the portfolio since that time. As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s Japan Consumer Finance business had approximately $151 million in outstanding loans that currently charge or have previously charged interest rates in the “gray zone” (interest at rates that are legal but may not be enforceable and thus may subject Citi to customer refund claims), compared to approximately $278 million as of December 31, 2013. Although the portfolio has largely been liquidated, Citi could be subject to refund claims on previously outstanding loans that charged gray zone interest and thus could be subject to losses on loans in excess of these amounts.
At December 31, 2014, Citi’s reserves related to customer refunds in the Japan Consumer Finance business were $442 million, compared to $434 million at December 31, 2013. The increase in the total reserve year-over-year primarily resulted from net reserve builds in 2014 ($248 million compared to $28 million in 2013) due to less than expected declines in customer refund claims, partially offset by payments made to customers and a continuing reduction in the population of current and former customers who are eligible to make refund claims.
Citi continues to monitor and evaluate trends and developments relating to the charging of gray zone interest, including customer defaults, refund claims and litigation, and financial, legislative, regulatory, judicial and other political developments, as well as the potential impact to both currently and previously outstanding loans in this legacy business and its reserves related thereto. Citi could be subject to additional losses as a result of these developments and the impact on Citi is subject to uncertainty and continues to be difficult to predict.




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BALANCE SHEET REVIEW
The following sets forth a general discussion of the changes in certain of the more significant line items of Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For a description of and additional information on each of these balance sheet categories, see Notes 11, 13, 14, 15 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information on Citigroup’s liquidity resources, including its deposits, short-term and long-term debt and secured financing transactions, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below.
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
September 30,
2014
Dec. 31, 2013
EOP
4Q14 vs. 3Q14
Increase
(decrease)
%
Change
EOP
4Q14 vs. 4Q13
Increase
(decrease)
%
Change
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and deposits with banks
$
160

$
179

$
199

$
(19
)
(11
)%
$
(39
)
(20
)%
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
243

245

257

(2
)
(1
)
(14
)
(5
)
Trading account assets
297

291

286

6

2

11

4

Investments
333

333

309



24

8

Loans, net of unearned income
645

654

665

(9
)
(1
)
(20
)
(3
)
Allowance for loan losses
(16
)
(17
)
(19
)
1

(6
)
3

(16
)
Loans, net
629

637

646

(8
)
(1
)
(17
)
(3
)
Other assets
181

198

183

(17
)
(9
)
(2
)
(1
)
Total assets
$
1,843

$
1,883

$
1,880

$
(40
)
(2
)%
$
(37
)
(2
)%
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
899

$
943

$
968

$
(44
)
(5
)%
$
(69
)
(7
)%
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
173

176

204

(3
)
(2
)
(31
)
(15
)
Trading account liabilities
139

137

109

2

1

30

28

Short-term borrowings
58

65

59

(7
)
(11
)
(1
)
(2
)
Long-term debt
223

224

221

(1
)

2

1

Other liabilities
139

124

113

15

12

26

23

Total liabilities
$
1,631

$
1,669

$
1,674

$
(38
)
(2
)%
$
(43
)
(3
)%
Total equity
212

214

206

(2
)
(1
)
6

3

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,843

$
1,883

$
1,880

$
(40
)
(2
)%
$
(37
)
(2
)%
ASSETS

Cash and Deposits with Banks
Cash and deposits with banks decreased from the prior-year period as Citi continued to grow its investment portfolio to manage its interest rate position and deploy its excess liquidity. Average cash balances were $182 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $204 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Federal Funds Sold and Securities Borrowed or Purchased Under Agreements to Resell (Reverse Repos)
The decline in reverse repos and securities borrowing transactions from the prior-year period was due to the impact of FX translation and continued optimization of Citi’s secured lending (for additional information, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk”
 
below), partially offset by increased short trading in the Markets and securities services businesses within ICG.

Trading Account Assets
Trading account assets increased from the prior-year period, as increased market volatility, particularly in rates and currencies within Markets and securities services within ICG, increased the carrying value of Citi’s derivatives positions. Average trading account assets were $309 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $292 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Investments
The increase in investments year-over-year reflected Citi’s continued deployment of its excess cash (as discussed above) by investing in available-for-sale securities, particularly in U.S. treasuries.


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Loans
The impact of FX translation on Citi’s reported loans was a negative $17 billion versus the prior-year period and negative $10 billion sequentially.
Excluding the impact of FX translation, Citi’s loans decreased 1% from the prior-year period, as 3% loan growth in Citicorp was offset by the continued declines in Citi Holdings. Consumer loans grew 2% year-over-year, driven by 4% growth internationally. Corporate loans grew 4% year-over-year. Traditional corporate lending balances grew 4%, with growth in North America driven by higher client transaction activity. Treasury and trade solutions loans decreased 8%, as Citi maintained trade origination volumes while reducing lower spread assets and increasing asset sales to optimize returns. Private bank and markets loans increased 16%, led by growth in the North America private bank, contributing to the revenue growth in that business. Citi Holdings loans decreased 21% year-over-year, mainly due to continued runoff and asset sales in the North America mortgage portfolio as well as the sales of the Greece and Spain consumer operations in the third quarter of 2014.
Sequentially, loans were relatively unchanged, excluding the impact of FX translation, as the decline in Citi Holdings loans was offset by continued growth in Citicorp, driven by consumer loans.
During the fourth quarter of 2014, average loans of $651 billion yielded an average rate of 6.7%, compared to $659 billion and 6.7% in the third quarter of 2014 and $659 billion and 7.0% in the fourth quarter of 2013.
For further information on Citi’s loan portfolios, see “Managing Global Risk—Credit Risk” and “— Country Risk” below.

Other Assets
The fluctuations in other assets during the periods presented were largely changes in brokerage receivables driven by normal business activities.


 
LIABILITIES

Deposits
For a discussion of Citi’s deposits, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below.

Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Loaned or Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Repos)
Citi’s federal funds purchased were not significant for the periods presented. The decrease in repos and securities lending transactions was due to the impact of FX translation and the continued optimization of secured funding.
For further information on Citi’s secured financing transactions, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity” below.

Trading Account Liabilities
The increase in trading account liabilities from the prior-year period was consistent with and driven by the increase in trading account assets, as discussed above. Average trading account liabilities were $147 billion during the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $112 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Debt
For information on Citi’s long-term and short-term debt borrowings, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below.

Other Liabilities
The increase in other liabilities from the prior-year period was driven by the reclassification to held-for-sale of approximately $21 billion of deposits as a result of Citi’s entry into an agreement in December 2014 to sell its Japan retail banking business, as well as changes in the levels of brokerage payables driven by normal business activities.




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Segment Balance Sheet(1) 
In millions of dollars
Global
Consumer
Banking
Institutional
Clients
Group
Corporate/Other
and
Consolidating
Eliminations(2)
Subtotal
Citicorp
Citi
Holdings
Citigroup
Parent
Company-
Issued
Long-Term
Debt and
Stockholders’
Equity(3)
Total
Citigroup
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and deposits with banks
$
17,192

$
62,245

$
79,701

$
159,138

$
1,059

$

$
160,197

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
5,317

236,211


241,528

1,042


242,570

Trading account assets
7,328

284,922

754

293,004

3,782


296,786

Investments
26,395

90,434

205,805

322,634

10,809


333,443

Loans, net of unearned income and
 
 
 
 
 
 

allowance for loan losses
287,934

272,002


559,936

68,705


628,641

Other assets
51,885

74,259

42,284

168,428

12,465


180,893

Total assets
$
396,051

$
1,020,073

$
328,544

$
1,744,668

$
97,862

$

$
1,842,530

Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total deposits (4)
$
307,626

$
558,926

$
22,803

$
889,355

$
9,977

$

$
899,332

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
5,826

167,500


173,326

112


173,438

Trading account liabilities
19

138,195


138,214

822


139,036

Short-term borrowings
396

46,664

11,229

58,289

46


58,335

Long-term debt
1,939

35,411

29,349

66,699

6,869

149,512

223,080

Other liabilities
39,210

74,353

15,181

128,744

8,520


137,264

Net inter-segment funding (lending)
41,035

(976
)
248,471

288,530

71,516

(360,046
)

Total liabilities
$
396,051

$
1,020,073

$
327,033

$
1,743,157

$
97,862

$
(210,534
)
$
1,630,485

Total equity


1,511

1,511


210,534

212,045

Total liabilities and equity
$
396,051

$
1,020,073

$
328,544

$
1,744,668

$
97,862

$

$
1,842,530


(1)
The supplemental information presented in the table above reflects Citigroup’s consolidated GAAP balance sheet by reporting segment as of December 31, 2014. The respective segment information depicts the assets and liabilities managed by each segment as of such date. While this presentation is not defined by GAAP, Citi believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of the balance sheet components managed by the underlying business segments, as well as the beneficial inter-relationships of the asset and liability dynamics of the balance sheet components among Citi’s business segments.
(2)
Consolidating eliminations for total Citigroup and Citigroup parent company assets and liabilities are recorded within the Corporate/Other segment.
(3)
The total stockholders’ equity and the majority of long-term debt of Citigroup reside in the Citigroup parent company Consolidated Balance Sheet. Citigroup allocates stockholders’ equity and long-term debt to its businesses through inter-segment allocations as shown above.
(4)
Reflects reclassification of approximately $21 billion of deposits to held-for-sale (Other liabilities) at December 31, 2014 as a result of the agreement to sell Citi’s retail banking business in Japan.



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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Citigroup enters into various types of off balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business. Citi’s involvement in these arrangements can take many different forms, including without limitation:

purchasing or retaining residual and other interests in unconsolidated special purpose entities, such as credit card receivables and mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securitization entities;
holding senior and subordinated debt, interests in limited and general partnerships and equity interests in other unconsolidated special purpose entities;
providing guarantees, indemnifications, loan commitments, letters of credit and representations and warranties; and
entering into operating leases for property and equipment.

Citi enters into these arrangements for a variety of business purposes. For example, securitization arrangements offer investors access to specific cash flows and risks created through the securitization process. Securitization arrangements also assist Citi and Citi’s customers in monetizing their financial assets and securing financing at more favorable rates than Citi or the customers could otherwise obtain.
The table below shows where a discussion of Citi’s various off balance sheet arrangements may be found in this Form 10-K. In addition, see Notes 1, 22 and 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Types of Off Balance Sheet Arrangements Disclosures in this Form 10-K
Variable interests and other obligations, including contingent obligations, arising from variable interests in nonconsolidated VIEs
See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Letters of credit, and lending and other commitments
See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Guarantees
See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Leases
See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table includes information on Citigroup’s contractual obligations, as specified and aggregated pursuant to SEC requirements.
 
Contractual obligations by year
 
In millions of dollars
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Thereafter
Total
Long-term debt obligations—principal (1)
$
31,070

$
42,128

$
40,249

$
22,017

$
22,117

$
65,499

$
223,080

Long-term debt obligations—interest payments (2)
6,932

5,710

4,334

3,294

2,557

33,895

56,722

Operating and capital lease obligations
1,415

1,192

964

771

679

4,994

10,015

Purchase obligations(3)
1,245

676

657

408

188

223

3,397

Other liabilities (4)
31,120

693

955

264

213

4,282

37,527

Total
$
71,782

$
50,399

$
47,159

$
26,754

$
25,754

$
108,893

$
330,741


(1)
For additional information about long-term debt obligations, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity” below and Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
Contractual obligations related to interest payments on long-term debt for 2015—2019 are calculated by applying the December 31, 2014 weighted- average interest rate (3.34%) on average outstanding long-term debt to the average remaining contractual obligations on long-term debt for each of those years. The “Thereafter” interest payments on long-term debt for the remaining years to maturity (for 2020—2098) are calculated by applying interest rates on the remaining contractual obligations on long-term debt for each of those years.
(3)
Purchase obligations consist of obligations to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on Citi. For presentation purposes, purchase obligations are included in the table above through the termination date of the respective agreements, even if the contract is renewable. Many of the purchase agreements for goods or services include clauses that would allow Citi to cancel the agreement with specified notice; however, that impact is not included in the table above (unless Citi has already notified the counterparty of its intention to terminate the agreement).
(4)
Other liabilities reflected on Citigroup’s Consolidated Balance Sheet includes accounts payable, accrued expenses, uncertain tax positions and other liabilities that have been incurred and will ultimately be paid in cash; legal reserve accruals are not included in the table above. Also includes discretionary contributions in 2015 for Citi’s non-U.S. pension plans and the non-U.S. postretirement plans, as well as employee benefit obligations accounted for under SFAS 87 (ASC 715), SFAS 106 (ASC 715) and SFAS 112 (ASC 712).

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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, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and equity issued through awards under employee benefit plans, among other issuances. During 2014, Citi continued to raise capital through noncumulative perpetual preferred stock issuances amounting to approximately $3.7 billion, resulting in a total of approximately $10.5 billion outstanding as of December 31, 2014.
Further, Citi’s capital levels may also be affected by changes in regulatory and accounting standards as well as the impact of future events on Citi’s business results, such as corporate and asset dispositions.

Capital Management
Citigroup’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 and all applicable regulatory standards and guidelines. Citi assesses its capital adequacy against a series of internal quantitative capital goals, designed to evaluate the Company’s 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. Senior management, with oversight from Citigroup’s Board of Directors, is responsible for the capital assessment and planning process, which is integrated into Citi’s capital plan. Implementation of the capital plan is carried out mainly through Citigroup’s Asset and Liability Committee, with oversight from the Risk Management Committee of Citigroup’s Board of Directors. Asset and liability committees are also established globally and for each significant legal entity, region, country and/or major line of business.
 

Current Regulatory Capital Standards

Overview
Citi is subject to regulatory capital standards issued by the Federal Reserve Board which, commencing with 2014, constitute the substantial adoption of the final U.S. Basel III rules (Final Basel III Rules), such as those governing the composition of regulatory capital (including the application of regulatory capital adjustments and deductions) and, initially for the second quarter of 2014 in conjunction with the granting of permission by the Federal Reserve Board to exit parallel reporting, approval to apply the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework in deriving risk-based capital ratios. Further, the Final 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, such as Citi and Citibank, N.A., upon exiting parallel reporting, to calculate each of the three risk-based capital ratios (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital) under both the Standardized Approach starting on January 1, 2015 (or, for 2014, prior to the effective date of the Standardized Approach, the Basel I credit risk and Basel II.5 market risk capital rules, subsequently referred to in this section as the Basel III 2014 Standardized Approach) and the Advanced Approaches and publicly report (as well as measure compliance against) the lower of each of the resulting capital ratios.
Under the Final Basel III Rules, Citi, as with principally all U.S. banking organizations, is also required to maintain a minimum Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 4% commencing in 2014. 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.

Basel III Transition Arrangements
The Final Basel III Rules contain several differing, largely multi-year transition provisions (i.e., “phase-ins” and “phase-outs”) with respect to the stated minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratio requirements, substantially all regulatory capital adjustments and deductions, non-qualifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital instruments (such as non-grandfathered trust preferred securities and certain subordinated debt issuances), and the capital buffers. All of these transition provisions, with the exception of the phase-out of non-qualifying trust preferred securities from Tier 2 Capital, will be fully implemented by January 1, 2019 (full implementation).


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The following chart sets forth the transitional progression to full implementation by January 1, 2019 of the regulatory capital components (i.e., inclusive of the mandatory 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer and at least a 2% global systemically important bank holding company (GSIB) surcharge, but exclusive of the potential imposition of an additional Countercyclical Capital Buffer) comprising the effective minimum risk-based capital ratios.

 









Basel III Transition Arrangements: Minimum Risk-Based Capital Ratios
 

(1) The Final Basel III Rules do not address GSIBs. The transitional progression reflected in the chart above is consistent with the phase-in arrangement under the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (Basel Committee) GSIB rules, which would subject Citi to at least a 2% GSIB surcharge. In December 2014, however, the Federal Reserve Board issued a notice of proposed rulemaking which would impose risk-based capital surcharges upon U.S. bank holding companies that are identified as GSIBs, including Citi. As of December 31, 2014, Citi estimates its GSIB surcharge under the Federal Reserve Board’s proposal would be 4%, compared to at least 2% under the Basel Committee requirements. For additional information regarding the Federal Reserve Board’s proposed rule, see “Regulatory Capital Standards Developments” below.
















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The following chart presents the transition arrangements (phase-in and phase-out) under the Final Basel III Rules for significant regulatory capital adjustments and deductions relative to Citi.

Basel III Transition Arrangements: Significant Regulatory Capital Adjustments and Deductions
 
January 1
 
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Phase-in of Significant Regulatory Capital Adjustments and Deductions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(1)
20
%
40
%
60
%
80
%
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(2)
20
%
40
%
60
%
80
%
100
%
Additional Tier 1 Capital(2)(3)
80
%
60
%
40
%
20
%
0
%
 
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phase-out of Significant AOCI Regulatory Capital Adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital(4)
80
%
60
%
40
%
20
%
0
%
(1)
Includes the phase-in of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital deductions for all intangible assets other than goodwill and mortgage servicing rights (MSRs); and excess over 10%/15% limitations for deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from temporary differences, significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions and MSRs. Goodwill (including goodwill “embedded” in the valuation of significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions) is fully deducted in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital commencing January 1, 2014. The amount of other intangible assets, aside from MSRs, not deducted in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital are risk-weighted at 100%, as are the excess over the 10%/15% limitations for DTAs arising from temporary differences, significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions and MSRs prior to full implementation of the Final Basel III Rules. Upon full implementation, the amount of temporary difference DTAs, significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions and MSRs not deducted in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital are risk-weighted at 250%.
(2)
Includes the phase-in of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital deductions related to DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards and defined benefit pension plan net assets; and the phase-in of the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital adjustment for cumulative unrealized net gains (losses) related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to Citi’s own creditworthiness.
(3)
To the extent Additional Tier 1 Capital is not sufficient to absorb regulatory capital adjustments and deductions, such excess is to be applied against Common Equity Tier 1 Capital.
(4)
Includes the phase-out from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of adjustments related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities; unrealized gains on AFS equity securities; unrealized gains (losses) on held-to-maturity (HTM) securities included in AOCI; and defined benefit plans liability adjustment.
Citigroup’s Capital Resources Under Current Regulatory Standards
During 2014, Citi was required to maintain stated minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital ratios of 4%, 5.5% and 8%, respectively. 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%, a Total Capital ratio of at least 10%, and not be subject to a Federal Reserve Board directive to maintain higher capital levels.
The following table sets forth the capital tiers, risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets and capital ratios under current regulatory standards (reflecting Basel III Transition Arrangements) for Citi as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
 























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Citigroup Capital Components and Ratios Under Current Regulatory Standards (Basel III Transition Arrangements)
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013(1)
In millions of dollars, except ratios
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(2)
 
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(2)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
166,984

$
166,984

 
$
157,473

$
157,473

Tier 1 Capital
166,984

166,984

 
157,473

157,473

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital) (3)
185,280

196,379

 
176,748

187,374

Risk-Weighted Assets
1,275,012

1,080,716

 
1,177,736

1,103,045

Quarterly Adjusted Average Total Assets (4)
1,849,297

1,849,297

 
1,830,896

1,830,896

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (5)
13.10
%
15.45
%
 
13.37
%
14.28
%
Tier 1 Capital ratio (5)
13.10

15.45

 
13.37

14.28

Total Capital ratio (5)
14.53

18.17

 
15.01

16.99

Tier 1 Leverage ratio
9.03

9.03

 
8.60

8.60


(1)
Pro forma presentation based on application of the Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation.
(2)
Basel III 2014 Standardized Approach which reflects the application of the Basel I credit risk and Basel II.5 market risk capital rules.
(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 the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets, which differs from the Standardized Approach in which the allowance for credit losses is includable 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.
(4)
Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator.
(5)
As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 indicated in the table above, Citigroup’s capital ratios at December 31, 2014 were in excess of the stated minimum requirements under the Final Basel III Rules. In addition, Citi was also “well capitalized” under current federal bank regulatory agency definitions as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


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Components of Citigroup Capital Under Current Regulatory Standards
(Basel III Advanced Approaches with Transition Arrangements)
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013(1)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Citigroup common stockholders’ equity(2)
$
200,190

$
197,694

Add: Qualifying noncontrolling interests
539

597

Regulatory Capital Adjustments and Deductions:
 
 
Less: Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities AFS, net of tax(3)(4)
46

(1,312)

Less: Defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax(4)
(4,127)

(3,191)

Less: Accumulated net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax(5)
(909)

(1,245)

Less: Cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities
   attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax (4)(6)
56

35

Less: Intangible assets:
 
 
   Goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) (7)
22,805

24,518

Identifiable intangible assets other than mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), net of related
   DTLs(4)
875

990

Less: Defined benefit pension plan net assets(4)
187

225

Less: Deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general
   business credit carry-forwards (4)(8)
4,726

5,288

Less: Excess over 10%/15% limitations for other DTAs, certain common stock investments,
  and MSRs (4)(8)(9)
2,003

2,343

Less: Deductions applied to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital due to insufficient amount of Additional
Tier 1 Capital to cover deductions
(4)
8,083

13,167

Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
166,984

$
157,473

Additional Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Qualifying perpetual preferred stock (2)
$
10,344

$
6,645

Qualifying trust preferred securities (10)
1,719

2,616

Qualifying noncontrolling interests
7

8

Regulatory Capital Adjustment and Deductions:
 
 
Less: Cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities
   attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax (4)(6)
223

142

Less: Minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries(11)
279

243

Less: Defined benefit pension plan net assets(4)
749

900

Less: DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general
   business credit carry-forwards (4)(8)
18,902

21,151

Less: Deductions applied to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital due to insufficient amount of Additional
   Tier 1 Capital to cover deductions(4)
(8,083)

(13,167)

Total Additional Tier 1 Capital
$

$

Total Tier 1 Capital (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital + Additional Tier 1 Capital)
$
166,984

$
157,473

Tier 2 Capital
 
 
Qualifying subordinated debt(12)
$
17,386

$
16,594

Qualifying trust preferred securities(10)

1,242

Qualifying noncontrolling interests
12

13

Excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses(13)
1,177

1,669

Regulatory Capital Deduction:
 
 
Less: Minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries(11)
279

243

Total Tier 2 Capital
$
18,296

$
19,275

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)
$
185,280

$
176,748






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Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets (Basel III Advanced Approaches with Transition Arrangements)
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013(14)
Credit Risk (15)
$
862,031

$
834,082

Market Risk
100,481

112,154

Operational Risk (16)
312,500

231,500

Total Risk-Weighted Assets
$
1,275,012

$
1,177,736


(1)
Pro forma presentation of regulatory capital components and tiers based on application of the Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation.
(2)
Issuance costs of $124 million and $93 million related to preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are excluded from common stockholders’ equity and netted against preferred stock in accordance with Federal Reserve Board regulatory reporting requirements, which differ from those under U.S. GAAP.
(3)
In addition, includes the net amount of unamortized loss on held-to-maturity (HTM) securities. This amount relates to securities that were previously transferred from AFS to HTM, and non-credit related factors such as changes in interest rates and liquidity spreads for HTM securities with other-than-temporary impairment.
(4)
The transition arrangements for significant regulatory capital adjustments and deductions impacting Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and/or Additional Tier 1 Capital are set forth above in the table entitled “Basel III Transition Arrangements: Significant Regulatory Capital Adjustments and Deductions.”
(5)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital is adjusted for accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges included in AOCI that relate to the hedging of items not recognized at fair value on the balance sheet.
(6)
The cumulative impact of changes in Citigroup’s own creditworthiness in valuing liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected and own-credit valuation adjustments on derivatives are excluded from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, in accordance with the Final Basel III Rules.
(7)
Includes goodwill “embedded” in the valuation of significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions.
(8)
Of Citi’s approximately $49.5 billion of net DTAs at December 31, 2014, approximately $25.5 billion of such assets were includable in regulatory capital pursuant to the Final Basel III Rules, while approximately $24.0 billion of such assets were excluded in arriving at regulatory capital. Comprising the excluded net DTAs was an aggregate of approximately $25.6 billion of net DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards as well as temporary differences, of which $14.4 billion were deducted from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and $11.2 billion were deducted from Additional Tier 1 Capital. In addition, approximately $1.6 billion of net DTLs, primarily consisting of DTLs associated with goodwill and certain other intangible assets, partially offset by DTAs related to cash flow hedges, are permitted to be excluded prior to deriving the amount of net DTAs subject to deduction under these rules. Separately, under the Final Basel III Rules, goodwill and these other intangible assets are deducted net of associated DTLs in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, while Citi’s current cash flow hedges and the related deferred tax effects are not required to be reflected in regulatory capital.
(9)
Aside from MSRs, reflects DTAs arising from temporary differences and significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions.
(10)
Represents Citigroup Capital XIII trust preferred securities, which are permanently grandfathered as Tier 1 Capital under the Final Basel III Rules, as well as 50% of non-grandfathered trust preferred securities. The remaining 50% of non-grandfathered trust preferred securities are eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital during 2014 in accordance with the transition arrangements for non-qualifying capital instruments under the Final Basel III Rules.
(11)
50% of the minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries must be deducted from each of Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital.
(12)
Under the transition arrangements of the Final Basel III Rules, non-qualifying subordinated debt issuances which consist of those with a fixed-to-floating rate step-up feature where the call/step-up date has not passed are eligible for 50% inclusion in Tier 2 Capital during 2014, with the threshold based upon the aggregate outstanding principal amounts of such issuances as of January 1, 2014.
(13)
Advanced Approaches banking organizations are permitted to include in Tier 2 Capital eligible credit reserves that exceed expected credit losses to the extent that the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets.
(14)
Risk-weighted assets at December 31, 2013 are presented on a pro forma basis, assuming the application of the Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation, including the resultant impact on credit risk-weighted assets.
(15)
Under the Final Basel III Rules, credit risk-weighted assets during the transition period reflect the effects of transitional arrangements related to regulatory capital adjustments and deductions and, as a result, will differ from credit risk-weighted assets derived under full implementation of the rules.
(16)
During 2014, Citi’s operational risk-weighted assets were increased by $81 billion, of which $56 billion was in conjunction with the granting of permission by the Federal Reserve Board to exit the parallel run period and commence applying the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework, effective with the second quarter of 2014. Further, an additional $25 billion was recognized during the last six months of 2014, reflecting an evaluation of ongoing events in the banking industry.



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Citigroup Capital Rollforward Under Current Regulatory Standards
(Basel III Advanced Approaches with Transition Arrangements)
In millions of dollars
Three Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
Twelve Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period(1)
$
166,425

$
157,473

Net income
350

7,313

Dividends declared
(190
)
(633
)
Net increase in treasury stock
(380
)
(1,232
)
Net increase in additional paid-in capital(2)
229

778

Net increase in foreign currency translation adjustment net of hedges, net of tax
(2,716
)
(4,946
)
Net decrease in unrealized losses on securities AFS, net of tax(3)
94

339

Net increase in defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax(3)
(213
)
(234
)
Net increase in cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of
    financial liabilities attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax
(17
)
(21
)
Net decrease in goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities (DTLs)
873

1,713

Net change in other intangible assets other than mortgage servicing rights (MSRs),
    net of related DTLs
(14
)
115

Net decrease in defined benefit pension plan net assets
49

38

Net decrease in deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from net operating loss, foreign
    tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards
205

562

Net change in excess over 10%/15% limitations for other DTAs, certain common stock
    investments and MSRs
(88
)
340

Net decrease in regulatory capital deduction applied to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
    due to insufficient Additional Tier 1 Capital to cover deductions
2,402

5,084

Other
(25
)
295

Net increase in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
559

$
9,511

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Balance, end of period
$
166,984

$
166,984

Additional Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period(1)
$

$

Net increase in qualifying perpetual preferred stock(4)
1,493

3,699

Net decrease in qualifying trust preferred securities
(7
)
(897
)
Net increase in cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of
    financial liabilities attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax
(69
)
(81
)
Net decrease in defined benefit pension plan net assets
194

151

Net decrease in DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general
    business credit carry-forwards
822

2,249

Net decrease in regulatory capital deduction applied to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
    due to insufficient Additional Tier 1 Capital to cover deductions
(2,402
)
(5,084
)
Other
(31
)
(37
)
Net change in Additional Tier 1 Capital
$

$

Tier 1 Capital Balance, end of period
$
166,984

$
166,984

Tier 2 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period(1)
$
18,382

$
19,275

Net increase in qualifying subordinated debt
401

792

Net decrease in qualifying trust preferred securities

(1,242
)
Net decrease in excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses
(456
)
(492
)
Other
(31
)
(37
)
Net decrease in Tier 2 Capital
$
(86
)
$
(979
)
Tier 2 Capital Balance, end of period
$
18,296

$
18,296

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)
$
185,280

$
185,280




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(1)
Pro forma presentation based on application of the Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation.
(2)
Primarily represents an increase in additional paid-in capital related to employee benefit plans.
(3)
Presented net of impact of transition arrangements related to unrealized losses on securities AFS and defined benefit plans liability adjustment under the Final Basel III Rules.
(4)
Citi issued approximately $3.7 billion and approximately $1.5 billion of qualifying perpetual preferred stock during the twelve months and three months ended December 31, 2014, respectively, which were partially offset by the netting of issuance costs of $31 million and $7 million during those periods.

Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Rollforward (Basel III Advanced Approaches with Transition Arrangements)
In millions of dollars
Three Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
Twelve Months Ended 
December 31, 2014
(1)
 Total Risk-Weighted Assets, beginning of period
$
1,282,986

$
1,103,045

Impact of adoption of Basel III Advanced Approaches(2)

74,691

Changes in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
 
 
Net change in retail exposures(3)
5,222

(29,820
)
Net change in wholesale exposures(4)
(9,316
)
31,698

Net change in repo-style transactions
(444
)
4,483

Net change in securitization exposures
(166
)
2,470

Net decrease in equity exposures
(893
)
(1,605
)
Net change in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives(5)
(10,158
)
9,148

Net increase in derivatives CVA
1,834

4,544

Net change in other (6)
(5,004
)
5,706

Net change in supervisory 6% multiplier (7)
(1,245
)
1,325

Net change in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
$
(20,170
)
$
27,949

 
 
 
Changes in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
 
 
Net change in risk levels(8)
$
650

$
(17,803
)
Net change due to model and methodology updates
(954
)
6,130

Net decrease in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
$
(304
)
$
(11,673
)
Net increase in Operational Risk-Weighted Assets (9)
$
12,500

$
81,000

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, end of period
$
1,275,012

$
1,275,012


(1)
Total risk-weighted assets at the beginning of the period (i.e., as of December 31, 2013) are presented on a pro forma basis to reflect application of the Final Basel III Rules related to the effect of transition arrangements on regulatory capital components, consistent with current period presentation.
(2) Reflects the effect of adjusting credit risk-weighted assets at the beginning of the period from a Basel I basis to a Basel III Advanced Approaches basis; adjusting market risk-weighted assets from a Basel II.5 basis to a Basel III Advanced Approach basis; and including operational risk-weighted assets as required under the Basel III Advanced Approaches rules.
(3)
Retail exposures decreased from year-end 2013, driven by reduction in loans and commitments, sale of consumer businesses in Spain and Greece and the impact of FX translation, offset by enhancements to credit risk models.
(4)
Wholesale exposures decreased from September 30, 2014, driven by model parameter updates and reductions in loans and commitments. The increase from year-end 2013 was driven by enhancements to credit risk models.
(5)
OTC derivatives decreased from September 30, 2014, driven by model parameter updates. The increase from year-end 2013 was largely due to enhancements to credit risk models, partially offset by model parameter updates.
(6)
Other includes cleared transactions, unsettled transactions, assets other than those reportable in specific exposure categories and non-material portfolios of exposures.
(7)
Supervisory 6% multiplier does not apply to derivatives CVA.
(8)
Market risk-weighted assets risk levels decreased from year-end 2013 driven by movement in securitization positions from trading book to banking book, as well as reductions in inventory positions.
(9) During the first quarter of 2014, Citi increased operational risk-weighted assets by $56 billion in conjunction with the granting of permission by the Federal Reserve Board to exit the parallel run period and commence applying the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework, effective with the second quarter of 2014. Citi’s operational risk-weighted assets were further increased by $12.5 billion during each of the third and fourth quarters of 2014, reflecting an evaluation of ongoing events in the banking industry.

Capital Resources of Citigroup’s Subsidiary U.S. Depository Institutions Under Current Regulatory Standards
Citigroup’s subsidiary U.S. depository institutions are also subject to regulatory capital standards issued by their respective primary federal bank regulatory agencies, which are similar to the standards of the Federal Reserve Board.
 
The following table sets forth the capital tiers, risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets and capital ratios under current regulatory standards (reflecting Basel III Transition Arrangements) for Citibank, N.A., Citi’s primary subsidiary U.S. depository institution, as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


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Citibank, N.A. Capital Components and Ratios Under Current Regulatory Standards (Basel III Transition Arrangements)
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013(1)
In millions of dollars, except ratios
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(2)
 
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(2)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
129,135

$
129,135

 
$
128,317

$
128,317

Tier 1 Capital
129,135

129,135

 
128,317

128,317

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital) (3)
140,119

150,215

 
137,277

146,267

Risk-Weighted Assets
946,333

906,250

 
893,390

910,553

Quarterly Adjusted Average Total Assets (4)
1,367,444

1,367,444

 
1,321,440

1,321,440

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (5)
13.65
%
14.25
%
 
14.36
%
14.09
%
Tier 1 Capital ratio (5)
13.65

14.25

 
14.36

14.09

Total Capital ratio (5)
14.81

16.58

 
15.37

16.06

Tier 1 Leverage ratio
9.44

9.44

 
9.71

9.71


(1)
Pro forma presentation based on application of the Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation.
(2)
Basel III 2014 Standardized Approach which reflects the application of the Basel I credit risk and Basel II.5 market risk capital rules.
(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 the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets, which differs from the Standardized Approach in which the allowance for credit losses is includable 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.
(4)
Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator.
(5)
As of December 31, 2014, Citibank, N.A.’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Total Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III Advanced Approaches. As of December 31, 2013, Citibank, N.A.’s reportable Common Equity Tier 1 Capital and Tier 1 Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III 2014 Standardized Approach (Basel I credit risk and Basel II.5 market risk capital rules), whereas the reportable Total Capital ratio was the lower derived under the Advanced Approaches framework.
Impact of Changes on Citigroup and Citibank, N.A. Capital Ratios Under Current Regulatory Capital Standards
The following table presents the estimated sensitivity of Citigroup’s and Citibank, N.A.’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 as well as quarterly adjusted average total assets (denominator), under current regulatory
 
capital standards (reflecting Basel III Transition Arrangements), as of December 31, 2014. This information is provided for the purpose of analyzing the impact that a change in Citigroup’s or Citibank, N.A.’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, or quarterly adjusted average total assets. Accordingly, an event that affects more than one factor may have a larger basis point impact than is reflected in this table.

 
Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital ratio
Total Capital ratio
Tier 1 Leverage ratio
 
Impact of
$100 million
change in
Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital
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
Impact of
$100 million
change in
Tier 1
Capital
Impact of
$1 billion
change in
 quarterly adjusted
average total
assets
Citigroup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advanced Approaches
0.8 bps
1.0 bps
0.8 bps
1.0 bps
0.8 bps
1.1 bps
0.5 bps
0.5 bps
Standardized Approach (1)
0.9 bps
1.4 bps
0.9 bps
1.4 bps
0.9 bps
1.7 bps
0.5 bps
0.5 bps
Citibank, N.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advanced Approaches
1.1 bps
1.4 bps
1.1 bps
1.4 bps
1.1 bps
1.6 bps
0.7 bps
0.7 bps
Standardized Approach (1)
1.1 bps
1.6 bps
1.1 bps
1.6 bps
1.1 bps
1.8 bps
0.7 bps
0.7 bps

(1) Basel III 2014 Standardized Approach which reflects the application of the Basel I credit risk and Basel II.5 market risk capital rules.

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Citigroup Broker-Dealer Subsidiaries
At December 31, 2014, 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 $5.5 billion, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $4.4 billion.
In addition, certain of Citi’s other broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to regulation in the countries in which they do business, including requirements to maintain specified levels of net capital or its equivalent. Citigroup’s other broker-dealer subsidiaries were in compliance with their capital requirements at December 31, 2014.









 
Basel III (Full Implementation)

Citigroup’s Capital Resources Under Basel III (Full Implementation)
Citi currently anticipates that its effective minimum Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Total Capital ratio requirements under the Final Basel III Rules, on a fully implemented basis, will be at least 9%, 10.5% and 12.5%, respectively. However, Citi’s effective minimum ratio requirements will be higher if the Federal Reserve Board’s GSIB surcharge rule were to be adopted as proposed.
Further, under the Final Basel III Rules, Citi must also comply with a 4% minimum Tier 1 Leverage ratio requirement and an effective 5% minimum Supplementary Leverage ratio requirement.
The following table sets forth the capital tiers, risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets and capital ratios under the Final Basel III Rules for Citi, assuming full implementation, as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Citigroup Capital Components and Ratios Under Basel III (Full Implementation)
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars, except ratios
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(1)
 
Advanced Approaches
Standardized Approach(1)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
136,806

$
136,806

 
$
125,597

$
125,597

Tier 1 Capital
148,275

148,275

 
133,412

133,412

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)(2)
165,663

178,625

 
150,049

161,782

Risk-Weighted Assets
1,292,878

1,228,748

 
1,185,766

1,176,886

Quarterly Adjusted Average Total Assets(3)
1,835,497

1,835,497

 
1,814,368

1,814,368

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio(4)(5)
10.58
%
11.13
%
 
10.59
%
10.67
%
Tier 1 Capital ratio(4)(5)
11.47

12.07

 
11.25

11.34

Total Capital ratio(4)(5)
12.81

14.54

 
12.65

13.75

Tier 1 Leverage ratio(5) 
8.08

8.08

 
7.35

7.35


(1) Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Total Capital ratios as well as related components reflect application of the Basel III Standardized Approach framework effective January 1, 2015.
(2)
Under the Advanced Approaches framework eligible credit reserves that exceed expected credit losses are eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital to the extent the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets, which differs from the Standardized Approach in which the allowance for credit losses is includable 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.
(3) Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator.
(4) As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Total Capital ratios were the lower derived under the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework.
(5) Citi’s Basel III capital ratios and certain related components are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes these ratios and their related components provide useful information to investors and others by measuring Citi’s progress against future regulatory capital standards.


Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio was 10.6% at December 31, 2014, unchanged from that estimated as of December 31, 2013 (both based on application of the Advanced Approaches for determining total risk-weighted assets). The ratio remained stable year-over-year as the growth in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital largely reflecting net income of $7.3 billion and the favorable effects attributable to DTA utilization of approximately $3.3
 


billion, was offset by a decline in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and higher credit and operational risk-weighted assets.
  







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Components of Citigroup Capital Under Basel III (Advanced Approaches with Full Implementation)
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Citigroup common stockholders’ equity (1)
$
200,190

$
197,694

Add: Qualifying noncontrolling interests
165

182

Regulatory Capital Adjustments and Deductions:
 
 
Less: Accumulated net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax (2)
(909
)
(1,245
)
Less: Cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities
   attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax (3)
279

177

Less: Intangible assets:
 
 
  Goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) (4)
22,805

24,518

Identifiable intangible assets other than mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), net of related DTLs
4,373

4,950

Less: Defined benefit pension plan net assets
936

1,125

Less: Deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general
   business credit carry-forwards (5)
23,628

26,439

Less: Excess over 10%/15% limitations for other DTAs, certain common stock investments,
  and MSRs (5)(6)
12,437

16,315

Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
136,806

$
125,597

Additional Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Qualifying perpetual preferred stock (1)
$
10,344

$
6,645

Qualifying trust preferred securities (7)
1,369

1,374

Qualifying noncontrolling interests
35

39

Regulatory Capital Deduction:
 
 
Less: Minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries(8)
279

243

Total Additional Tier 1 Capital
$
11,469

$
7,815

Total Tier 1 Capital (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital + Additional Tier 1 Capital)
$
148,275

$
133,412

Tier 2 Capital
 
 
Qualifying subordinated debt (9)
$
16,094

$
14,414

Qualifying trust preferred securities (10)
350

745

Qualifying noncontrolling interests
46

52

Excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses(11)
1,177

1,669

Regulatory Capital Deduction:
 
 
Less: Minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries(8)
279

243

Total Tier 2 Capital
$
17,388

$
16,637

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital) (12)
$
165,663

$
150,049


(1)
Issuance costs of $124 million and $93 million related to preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are excluded from common stockholders’ equity and netted against preferred stock in accordance with Federal Reserve Board regulatory reporting requirements, which differ from those under U.S. GAAP.
(2)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital is adjusted for accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges included in AOCI that relate to the hedging of items not recognized at fair value on the balance sheet.
(3)
The cumulative impact of changes in Citigroup’s own creditworthiness in valuing liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected and own-credit valuation adjustments on derivatives are excluded from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, in accordance with the Final Basel III Rules.
(4)
Includes goodwill “embedded” in the valuation of significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions.
(5)
Of Citi’s approximately $49.5 billion of net DTAs at December 31, 2014, approximately $15.2 billion of such assets were includable in regulatory capital pursuant to the Final Basel III Rules, while approximately $34.3 billion of such assets were excluded in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital. Comprising the excluded net DTAs was an aggregate of approximately $35.9 billion of net DTAs arising from net operating loss, foreign tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards as well as temporary differences that were deducted from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital. In addition, approximately $1.6 billion of net DTLs, primarily consisting of DTLs associated with goodwill and certain other intangible assets, partially offset by DTAs related to cash flow hedges, are permitted to be excluded prior to deriving the amount of net DTAs subject to deduction under these rules. Separately, under the Final Basel III Rules, goodwill and these other intangible assets are deducted net of associated DTLs in arriving at Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, while Citi’s current cash flow hedges and the related deferred tax effects are not required to be reflected in regulatory capital.
(6)
Aside from MSRs, reflects DTAs arising from temporary differences and significant common stock investments in unconsolidated financial institutions.
(7)
Represents Citigroup Capital XIII trust preferred securities, which are permanently grandfathered as Tier 1 Capital under the Final Basel III Rules.
(8)
50% of the minimum regulatory capital requirements of insurance underwriting subsidiaries must be deducted from each of Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital.

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(9)
Non-qualifying subordinated debt issuances which consist of those with a fixed-to-floating rate step-up feature where the call/step-up date has not passed are excluded from Tier 2 Capital.
(10)
Represents the amount of non-grandfathered trust preferred securities eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital under the Final Basel III Rules, which will be fully phased-out of Tier 2 Capital by January 1, 2022.
(11)
Advanced Approaches banking organizations are permitted to include in Tier 2 Capital eligible credit reserves that exceed expected credit losses to the extent that the excess reserves do not exceed 0.6% of credit risk-weighted assets.
(12)
Total Capital as calculated under Advanced Approaches, which differs from the Standardized Approach in the treatment of the amount of eligible credit reserves includable in Tier 2 Capital.

Citigroup Capital Rollforward Under Basel III (Advanced Approaches with Full Implementation)
In millions of dollars
Three Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
Twelve Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
138,762

$
125,597

Net income
350

7,313

Dividends declared
(190
)
(633
)
Net increase in treasury stock
(380
)
(1,232
)
Net increase in additional paid-in capital(1)
229

778

Net increase in foreign currency translation adjustment net of hedges, net of tax
(2,716
)
(4,946
)
Net decrease in unrealized losses on securities AFS, net of tax
470

1,697

Net increase in defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax
(1,064
)
(1,170
)
Net increase in cumulative unrealized net gain related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to own creditworthiness, net of tax
(86
)
(102
)
Net decrease in goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities (DTLs)
873

1,713

Net change in other intangible assets other than mortgage servicing rights (MSRs),
   net of related DTLs
(66
)
577

Net decrease in defined benefit pension plan net assets
243

189

Net decrease in deferred tax assets (DTAs) arising from net operating loss, foreign
    tax credit and general business credit carry-forwards
1,027

2,811

Net change in excess over 10%/15% limitations for other DTAs, certain common stock
   investments and MSRs
(639
)
3,878

Other
(7
)
336

Net change in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
$
(1,956
)
$
11,209

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Balance, end of period
$
136,806

$
136,806

Additional Tier 1 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
10,010

$
7,815

Net increase in qualifying perpetual preferred stock(2)
1,493

3,699

Net decrease in qualifying trust preferred securities
(1
)
(5
)
Other
(33
)
(40
)
Net increase in Additional Tier 1 Capital
$
1,459

$
3,654

Tier 1 Capital Balance, end of period
$
148,275

$
148,275

Tier 2 Capital
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
17,482

$
16,637

Net increase in qualifying subordinated debt
401

1,680

Net decrease in excess of eligible credit reserves over expected credit losses
(456
)
(492
)
Other
(39
)
(437
)
Net change in Tier 2 Capital
$
(94
)
$
751

Tier 2 Capital Balance, end of period
$
17,388

$
17,388

Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital + Tier 2 Capital)
$
165,663

$
165,663


(1)
Primarily represents an increase in additional paid-in capital related to employee benefit plans.
(2)
Citi issued approximately $3.7 billion and approximately $1.5 billion of qualifying perpetual preferred stock during the twelve months and three months ended December 31, 2014, respectively, which were partially offset by the netting of issuance costs of $31 million and $7 million for those periods.

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Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Under Basel III (Full Implementation) at December 31, 2014(1) 
 
Advanced Approaches
 
Standardized Approach
In millions of dollars
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Total
 
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Total
Credit Risk
$
760,690

$
119,207

$
879,897

 
$
1,033,064

$
95,203

$
1,128,267

Market Risk
95,835

4,646

100,481

 
95,835

4,646

100,481

Operational Risk (2)
258,693

53,807

312,500

 



Total Risk-Weighted Assets
$
1,115,218

$
177,660

$
1,292,878

 
$
1,128,899

$
99,849

$
1,228,748


 
Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Under Basel III (Full Implementation) at December 31, 2013(1) 
 
Advanced Approaches
 
Standardized Approach
In millions of dollars
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Total
 
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Total
Credit Risk
$
693,469

$
148,644

$
842,113

 
$
962,456

$
102,277

$
1,064,733

Market Risk
106,919

5,234

112,153

 
106,919

5,234

112,153

Operational Risk
159,500

72,000

231,500

 



Total Risk-Weighted Assets
$
959,888

$
225,878

$
1,185,766

 
$
1,069,375

$
107,511

$
1,176,886


(1)
Calculated based on the Final Basel III Rules.
(2)
During 2014, Citi’s operational risk-weighted assets were increased by $81 billion, of which $56 billion was in conjunction with the granting of permission by the Federal Reserve Board to exit the parallel run period and commence applying the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework, effective with the second quarter of 2014. Further, an additional $25 billion was recognized during the last six months of 2014, reflecting an evaluation of ongoing events in the banking industry.

Total risk-weighted assets under the Basel III Advanced Approaches increased from year-end 2013 largely due to the previously mentioned increases in operational risk-weighted assets throughout 2014 as well as enhancements to Citi’s credit risk models, partially offset by model parameter updates, the impact of FX translation and the ongoing decline in Citi Holdings assets.
Total risk-weighted assets under the Basel III Standardized Approach increased during 2014 substantially due to an increase in credit risk-weighted assets attributable to an increase in derivative exposures and corporate lending products within the ICG businesses, partially offset by the ongoing decline in Citi Holdings assets.




 



































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Citigroup Risk-Weighted Assets Rollforward (Basel III Advanced Approaches with Full Implementation)
In millions of dollars
Three Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
(1)
Twelve Months Ended 
 December 31, 2014
(1)
 Total Risk-Weighted Assets, beginning of period
$
1,301,958

$
1,185,766

Changes in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
 
 
Net change in retail exposures(2)
5,222

(29,820
)
Net change in wholesale exposures(3)
(9,316
)
31,698

Net change in repo-style transactions
(444
)
4,483

Net change in securitization exposures
(166
)
2,470

Net decrease in equity exposures
(770
)
(1,681
)
Net change in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives(4)
(10,158
)
9,148

Net increase in derivatives CVA
1,834

4,544

Net change in other(5)
(6,170
)
12,638

Net change in supervisory 6% multiplier(6)
(1,308
)
4,305

Net change in Credit Risk-Weighted Assets
$
(21,276
)
$
37,785

Changes in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
 
 
Net change in risk levels(7)
$
650

$
(17,803
)
Net change due to model and methodology updates
(954
)
6,130

Net decrease in Market Risk-Weighted Assets
$
(304
)
$
(11,673
)
Net increase in Operational Risk-Weighted Assets (8)
$
12,500

$
81,000

Total Risk-Weighted Assets, end of period
$
1,292,878

$
1,292,878


(1)
Calculated based on the Final Basel III Rules.
(2)
Retail exposures decreased from year-end 2013, driven by reduction in loans and commitments, the sales of consumer businesses in Spain and Greece and the impact of FX translation, offset by enhancements to credit risk models.
(3)
Wholesale exposures decreased from September 30, 2014, driven by model parameter updates and reductions in loan and commitments. The increase from year-end 2013 was driven by enhancements to credit risk models.
(4)
OTC derivatives decreased from September 30, 2014, driven by model parameter updates. The increase from year-end 2013 was largely due to enhancements to credit risk models, partially offset by model parameter updates.
(5) Other includes cleared transactions, unsettled transactions, assets other than those reportable in specific exposure categories and non-material portfolios of exposures.
(6)
Supervisory 6% multiplier does not apply to derivatives CVA.
(7)
Market risk-weighted assets risk levels decreased from year-end 2013 driven by movement in securitization positions from trading book to banking book, as well as reductions in inventory positions.
(8) During the first quarter of 2014, Citi increased operational risk-weighted assets by approximately $56 billion in conjunction with the granting of permission by the Federal Reserve Board to exit the parallel run period and commence applying the Basel III Advanced Approaches framework, effective with the second quarter of 2014. Citi’s operational risk-weighted assets were further increased by $12.5 billion during each of the third and fourth quarters of 2014, reflecting an evaluation of ongoing events in the banking industry.

Supplementary Leverage Ratio
Under the Final Basel III Rules, Advanced Approaches banking organizations, including Citi and Citibank, N.A., are also required to calculate a Supplementary Leverage ratio, which significantly differs from the Tier 1 Leverage ratio by also including certain off-balance sheet exposures within the denominator of the ratio (Total Leverage Exposure).
In September 2014, the U.S. banking agencies adopted revisions to the Final Basel III Rules (Revised Final Basel III Rules) with respect to the definition of Total Leverage Exposure as well as the frequency with which certain components of the Supplementary Leverage ratio are calculated. As revised, 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.
 
Under the Revised Final Basel III Rules, the definition of Total Leverage Exposure has been modified from that of the Final Basel III Rules in certain respects, such as by permitting limited netting of repo-style transactions (i.e., qualifying repurchase or reverse repurchase and securities borrowing or lending transactions) with the same counterparty and allowing for the application of cash variation margin to reduce derivative exposures, both of which are subject to certain specific conditions, as well as by distinguishing and expanding the measure of exposure for written credit derivatives. Moreover, the credit conversion factors (CCF) to be applied to certain off-balance sheet exposures have been conformed to those under the Basel III Standardized Approach for determining credit risk-weighted assets, with the exception of the imposition of a 10% CCF floor.
Consistent with the Final Basel III Rules, Advanced Approaches banking organizations will be required to disclose the Supplementary Leverage ratio commencing January 1, 2015. Further, U.S. GSIBs and their subsidiary


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insured depository institutions, including Citi and Citibank, N.A., will be subject to enhanced Supplementary Leverage ratio standards. The enhanced Supplementary Leverage ratio standards establish a 2% leverage buffer for U.S. GSIBs in addition to the stated 3% minimum Supplementary Leverage ratio requirement in the Final Basel III Rules. If a U.S. GSIB failed to exceed the 2% leverage buffer, it would be subject to increasingly onerous restrictions (depending upon the extent of the shortfall) regarding capital distributions and discretionary executive bonus payments. Accordingly, U.S. GSIBs are effectively subject to a 5% minimum Supplementary Leverage ratio requirement. Additionally, the final rule requires that
 
insured depository institution subsidiaries of U.S. GSIBs, including Citibank, N.A., maintain a Supplementary Leverage ratio of 6% to be considered “well capitalized” under the revised prompt corrective action framework established by the Final Basel III Rules. Citi and Citibank, N.A. are required to be compliant with these higher effective minimum ratio requirements on January 1, 2018.
The following table sets forth Citi’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio and related components, under the Revised Final Basel III Rules, for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.



Citigroup Estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage Ratios and Related Components(1) 
In millions of dollars, except ratios
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013(2)
Tier 1 Capital
$
148,275

$
133,412

Total Leverage Exposure (TLE)
 
 
On-balance sheet assets (3)
$
1,899,955

$
1,886,613

Certain off-balance sheet exposures:(4)
 
 
   Potential future exposure (PFE) on derivative contracts
240,712

240,534

   Effective notional of sold credit derivatives, net(5)
96,869

102,061

   Counterparty credit risk for repo-style transactions(6)
21,894

26,035

   Unconditionally cancellable commitments
61,673

63,782

   Other off-balance sheet exposures
229,672

210,571

Total of certain off-balance sheet exposures
$
650,820

$
642,983

Less: Tier 1 Capital deductions
64,458

73,590

Total Leverage Exposure
$
2,486,317

$
2,456,006

Supplementary Leverage ratio
5.96
%
5.43
%

(1)
Citi’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio and certain related components are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes this ratio and its components provide useful information to investors and others by measuring Citigroup’s progress against future regulatory capital standards.
(2)
Pro forma presentation based on application of the Revised Final Basel III Rules consistent with current period presentation.
(3)
Represents the daily average of on-balance sheet assets for the quarter.
(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 Revised Final Basel III Rules, banking organizations are required to include in TLE 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 and securities borrowing or securities lending transactions.

Citigroup’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio under the Revised Final Basel III Rules was 6.0% for the fourth quarter of 2014, unchanged from the third quarter of 2014, and increased from 5.4% for the fourth quarter of 2013 (on a pro forma basis to conform to current period presentation). Citi’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio remained unchanged quarter-over-quarter as the Tier 1 Capital benefits resulting from preferred stock issuances and a decrease in goodwill were offset by a decrease in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), with Total Leverage Exposure also remaining substantially unchanged. The growth in the ratio from the fourth quarter of 2013 was principally driven by an increase in Tier 1 Capital attributable largely to net income of $7.3 billion, approximately $3.3 billion of DTA utilization and approximately $3.7 billion of perpetual preferred stock issuances, offset in part by a reduction in Accumulated
 
other comprehensive income (loss) and a marginal increase in Total Leverage Exposure.
Citibank, N.A.’s estimated Basel III Supplementary Leverage ratio under the Revised Final Basel III Rules was 6.3% for the fourth quarter of 2014, unchanged from the third quarter of 2014 and, on a pro forma basis, from the fourth quarter of 2013. Tier 1 Capital benefits resulting from quarterly and annual net income and DTA utilization were largely offset by an increase in Total Leverage Exposure and a reduction in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and, for the year only, cash dividends paid by Citibank, N.A. to its parent, Citicorp, and which were subsequently remitted to Citigroup.




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Regulatory Capital Standards Developments

GSIB Surcharge
In December 2014, the Federal Reserve Board issued a notice of proposed rulemaking which would impose risk-based capital surcharges upon U.S. bank holding companies that are identified as GSIBs, including Citi. Under the
Federal Reserve Board’s proposed rule, consistent with the Basel Committee’s methodology, identification as a GSIB would be based primarily on quantitative measurement indicators underlying five equally weighted broad categories of systemic importance: (i) size, (ii) interconnectedness, (iii) cross-jurisdictional activity, (iv) substitutability, and (v) complexity. With the exception of size, each of the other categories are comprised of multiple indicators also of equal weight, and amounting to 12 indicators in total.
A U.S. banking organization that is designated a GSIB under the proposed methodology would calculate a surcharge using two methods and would be subject to the higher of the resulting two surcharges. The first method (“method 1”) would be based on the same five broad categories of systemic importance used to identify a GSIB, whereas under the second method (“method 2”) the substitutability indicator would be replaced with a measure intended to assess the extent of a GSIB’s reliance on short-term wholesale funding. As proposed, given that the calculation under method 2 involves, in part, the doubling of the indicator scores related to size, interconnectedness, cross-jurisdictional activity and complexity, method 2 would generally result in higher surcharges as compared to method 1.
 


Estimated GSIB surcharges under the proposed rule, which would be required to be comprised entirely of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, would initially range from 1.0% to 4.5% of total risk-weighted assets. Moreover, the GSIB surcharge would be an extension of the Capital Conservation Buffer and, if invoked, any Countercyclical Capital Buffer, and would result in restrictions on earnings distributions (e.g., dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary executive bonuses) should the surcharge be drawn upon to absorb losses during periods of financial or economic stress, with the degree of such restrictions based upon the extent to which the surcharge is drawn.
Under the proposal, like that of the Basel Committee’s rule, the GSIB surcharge would be introduced in parallel with the Capital Conservation Buffer and, if applicable, any Countercyclical Capital Buffer, commencing phase-in on January 1, 2016 and becoming fully effective on January 1, 2019.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi estimates its GSIB surcharge under the Federal Reserve Board’s proposal would be 4%, compared to at least 2% under the Basel Committee requirements.
For additional information regarding the Federal Reserve Board’s GSIB surcharge proposal, as well as the Financial Stability Board’s total loss-absorbing capacity, or TLAC, consultative document, see “Risk Factors—Regulatory Risks” and “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below.



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Tangible Common Equity, Tangible Book Value Per Share and Book Value Per Share
Tangible common equity (TCE), as currently defined by Citi, represents common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets (other than MSRs). Other companies may calculate TCE in a different manner. TCE and tangible book value per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Citi believes these capital metrics provide useful information, as they are used by investors and industry analysts.

 










In millions of dollars or shares, except per share amounts
December 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
$
210,534

$
204,339

Less: Preferred stock
10,468

6,738

Common equity
$
200,066

$
197,601

Less: Intangible assets:
 
 
    Goodwill
23,592

25,009

    Other intangible assets (other than MSRs)
4,566

5,056

    Goodwill related to assets held-for-sale
71

 
Tangible common equity (TCE)
$
171,837

$
167,536

 
 
 
Common shares outstanding (CSO)
3,023.9

3,029.2

Tangible book value per share (TCE/CSO)
$
56.83

$
55.31

Book value per share (common equity/CSO)
$
66.16

$
65.23















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RISK FACTORS

The following discussion sets forth what management currently believes could be the most significant regulatory, credit and market, liquidity, legal and business and operational 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 Citi may face.

REGULATORY RISKS

Citi Faces Ongoing Significant Regulatory Changes and Uncertainties in the U.S. and Non-U.S. Jurisdictions in Which It Operates That Negatively Impact the Management of Its Businesses and Increase Its Compliance Risks and Costs.
Citi continues to be subject to a significant number of regulatory changes and uncertainties across the U.S. and the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which it operates. Not only has the heightened regulatory environment facing financial institutions such as Citi resulted in a tendency toward more regulation, but also in some cases toward the most prescriptive regulation as regulatory agencies have often taken a restrictive approach to rulemaking, interpretive guidance, approvals and their general ongoing supervisory or prudential authority. Moreover, even when U.S. and international regulatory initiatives overlap, such as with derivatives reforms, in many instances they have not been undertaken on a coordinated basis, and areas of divergence have developed with respect to the scope, interpretation, timing, structure or approach, leading to additional, inconsistent or even conflicting regulations.
Ongoing regulatory changes and uncertainties make Citi’s business planning difficult and could require Citi to change its business models or even its organizational structure, all of which could ultimately negatively impact Citi’s individual businesses, overall strategy and results of operations as well as realization of its deferred tax assets (DTAs). For example, several jurisdictions, including in Asia, Latin America and Europe, continue to enact fee and rate limits on debit and credit card transactions as well as various limits on sales practices for these and other areas of consumer lending, which could, among other things, negatively impact GCB’s businesses and revenues. In addition, during 2014, financial reform legislation was enacted in Mexico that required an antitrust study of the Mexican financial sector. The study has been issued and its recommendations include additional regulations intended to increase competition in the financial services industry in Mexico, which could negatively impact Citi’s Banamex subsidiary, Mexico’s second largest bank. In certain jurisdictions, including in the European Union (EU), there is discussion of adopting a financial transaction tax or similar fees on large financial institutions such as Citi, which could increase the costs to engage in certain transactions or otherwise negatively impact Citi’s results of operations. In addition, various regulators globally continue to consider
 
adoption of data privacy and/or “onshoring” requirements, such as the EU data protection framework, that would restrict the storage and use of client information. These regulations could conflict with anti-money laundering and other requirements in other jurisdictions, impede information sharing between Citi’s businesses and increase Citi’s compliance risks and costs. They could also impede or potentially reverse Citi’s centralization or standardization efforts, which provide expense efficiencies.
Unless and until there is sufficient regulatory certainty, Citi’s business planning and/or proposed pricing for affected businesses necessarily include assumptions based on possible or proposed rules, requirements or outcomes. Business planning is further complicated by management’s continual need to review and evaluate the impact on Citi’s businesses of ongoing rule proposals, final rules, and implementation guidance from numerous regulatory bodies worldwide, often within compressed timeframes. In some cases, management’s implementation of a regulatory requirement and assessment of its impact is occurring simultaneously with changing regulatory guidance, legal challenges or legislative action to modify or repeal final rules, thus increasing management uncertainty.
Ongoing regulatory changes also result in higher regulatory and compliance risks and costs. Citi estimates its regulatory and compliance costs have grown approximately 10% annually since 2011. These higher regulatory and compliance costs partially offset Citi’s continued cost reduction initiatives that are part of its execution priorities and negatively impact its results of operations. Ongoing regulatory changes and uncertainties also require management to continually manage Citi’s expenses and potentially reallocate resources, including potentially away from ongoing business investment initiatives.

There Continue to Be Changes and Uncertainties Relating to the Regulatory Capital Requirements Applicable to Citi and the Ultimate Impact of These Requirements on Citi’s Businesses, Products and Results of Operations.
Despite the adoption of the final U.S. Basel III rules, there continue to be changes and uncertainties regarding the regulatory capital requirements applicable to, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of these requirements on, Citi.
Citi’s Basel III capital ratios and related components are subject to, among other things, ongoing regulatory supervision, including review and approval of Citi’s credit, market and operational risk models, additional refinements, modifications or enhancements (whether required or otherwise) to these models and any further implementation guidance in the U.S. Modifications or requirements resulting from these ongoing reviews, as well as the ongoing efforts by U.S. banking agencies to finalize and enhance the regulatory capital framework, have resulted and could continue to result in changes to Citi’s risk-weighted assets, total leverage exposure or other components of Citi’s capital ratios. These changes can negatively impact Citi’s capital ratios and its ability to achieve its capital requirements as it projects or as required. Further, because operational risk is measured based not only upon Citi’s historical loss experience but also upon


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ongoing events in the banking industry generally, Citi’s level of operational risk-weighted assets is likely to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, despite Citi’s continuing efforts to reduce its risk-weighted assets and exposures.
Moreover, in December 2014, the Federal Reserve Board issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a risk-based capital surcharge for global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIB) in the U.S., including Citi. The Federal Reserve Board’s proposal is based on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (Basel Committee) GSIB surcharge framework, but adds an alternative method for calculating a U.S. GSIBs score (and thus its GSIB surcharge), which Citi expects will result in a significantly higher surcharge than the 2% calculated under the Basel Committee’s framework (for additional information on the details of the proposal, see “Capital Resources—Regulatory Capital Standards Developments” above).
The Federal Reserve Board’s GSIB proposal creates ongoing uncertainty with respect to the ultimate surcharge applicable to Citi due to, among other things, the (i) requirement to recalculate the surcharge on an annual basis; (ii) complex calculations required to determine the amount of the surcharge; and (iii) the score for the indicators aligned with the Basel Committee GSIB framework is to be determined by converting Citi’s indicators into Euros and calibrating proportionally against a denominator based upon the aggregate indicator scores of other large global banking organizations, meaning that Citi’s score will fluctuate based on actions taken by these banking organizations, as well as movements in foreign exchange rates. Moreover, based on the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) proposed “total loss-absorbing capacity” (TLAC) requirements, a higher GSIB surcharge would limit the amount of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital otherwise available to satisfy, in part, the TLAC requirements and thus potentially result in the need for Citi to issue higher levels of qualifying debt and preferred equity (for additional information, see “Regulatory Risks” and “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below).
In addition to the Federal Reserve Board’s GSIB proposal, various other proposals which could impact Citi’s regulatory capital framework are also being considered by regulatory bodies both in the U.S. and internationally, which further contribute to the uncertainties faced by financial institutions, including Citi. For example, the SEC has indicated that it is considering adopting rules that would impose a leverage ratio requirement for U.S. broker-dealers, which could result in the reduction of certain types of short-term funding, among other potential negative impacts. In addition, the Basel Committee continues to review and revise various aspects of its rules, including its model-based capital framework and standardized approaches to market, credit and operational risk.
As a result of these ongoing uncertainties, Citi’s capital planning and management remains challenging. The Federal Reserve Board’s GSIB surcharge and other U.S. and international proposals could require Citi to further increase its capital and limit or otherwise restrict how Citi utilizes its capital, which could negatively impact its businesses, product offerings and results of operations. It also remains uncertain
 
as to what the overall impact of these regulatory capital changes will be on Citi’s competitive position, among both domestic and international peers.

Citi’s Inability to Enhance its 2015 Resolution Plan Submission 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 in Ways That Could Negatively Impact Its Operations or Strategy.
Title I of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) requires Citi to prepare and submit annually a plan for the orderly resolution of Citigroup (the bank holding company) and its significant legal entities under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or other applicable insolvency law in the event of future material financial distress or failure. Citi is also required to prepare and submit an annual resolution plan for its primary insured depository institution subsidiary, Citibank, N.A., and to demonstrate how Citibank, N.A. is adequately protected from the risks presented by non-bank affiliates. These plans, which require substantial effort, time and cost across all of Citi’s businesses and geographies, are subject to review by the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC.
In August 2014, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC announced the completion of reviews of the 2013 resolution plans submitted by Citi and 10 other financial institutions. The agencies identified shortcomings with the firms’ 2013 resolution plans, including Citi’s. These shortcomings generally included (i) assumptions that the agencies regarded as unrealistic or inadequately supported, such as assumptions about the likely behavior of customers, counterparties, investors, central clearing facilities, and regulators; and (ii) the failure to make, or identify, the kinds of changes in firm structure and practices that would be necessary to enhance the prospects for orderly resolution. At the same time, the Federal Reserve Board and FDIC indicated that if the identified shortcomings are not addressed in the firms’ 2015 plan submissions, the agencies expect to use their authority under Title I of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Under Title I, if the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC jointly determine that Citi’s 2015 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 the regulators to resolve Citi in a way that protects systemically important functions without severe systemic disruption), Citi could be subjected to more stringent capital, leverage or liquidity requirements or restrictions, or restrictions on its growth, activities or operations, and eventually be required to divest certain assets or operations in ways that could negatively impact its operations and strategy. In August 2014, the FDIC determined that the 2013 resolution plans submitted by the 11 “first wave” filers, including Citi, were “not credible.”
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these additional requests will require additional effort, time and cost, and regulatory review and requirements in these jurisdictions could be in addition to, or conflict with, changes required by Citi’s regulators in the U.S.

There Continues to Be Significant Uncertainty Regarding the Implementation of Orderly Liquidation Authority and the Impact It Could Have on Citi’s Funding and Liquidity, Results of Operations and Competitiveness.
Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act grants the FDIC the authority, under certain circumstances, to resolve systemically important financial institutions, including Citi. The FDIC has released a notice describing its preferred “single point of entry strategy” for such resolution, pursuant to which, generally, a bank holding company would be placed in receivership, the unsecured long-term debt of the holding company would bear losses and the operating subsidiaries would be recapitalized.
Consistent with this strategy, in November 2014, the FSB issued a consultative document designed to ensure that GSIBs have sufficient loss-absorbing and recapitalization capacity in resolution to implement an orderly resolution. Specifically, the proposal would (i) establish a new firm-specific minimum requirement for TLAC; (ii) stipulate which liabilities of the GSIB would be eligible TLAC; and (iii) the location of the TLAC within the firm’s overall funding structure, including the “pre-positioning” of specified amounts of TLAC to identified material subsidiaries within the firm’s structure, including international entities (for additional information on the TLAC proposal, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below). It is expected that the Federal Reserve Board will issue a proposal to establish similar TLAC requirements for U.S. GSIBs during 2015.
There are significant uncertainties and interpretive issues arising from the FSB proposal, including (i) the minimum TLAC requirement for Citi; (ii) the amount of Citi’s TLAC that must be pre-positioned to material subsidiaries within Citi’s structure, and the identification of those entities; and (iii) which of Citi’s existing long-term liabilities constitute eligible TLAC. Moreover, based on the FSB’s proposal, the minimum TLAC requirement must be met excluding regulatory capital instruments used to satisfy Citi’s regulatory capital buffers, resulting in a higher overall TLAC requirement consisting of the required TLAC minimum plus required capital buffers. As a result, as discussed in the regulatory capital risk factor above, a higher GSIB surcharge would potentially result in the need for Citi to issue higher levels of qualifying debt and preferred equity. The FSB’s proposal also provides guidance for regulatory authorities to determine additional TLAC requirements, specific to individual financial institutions. Accordingly, similar to the Federal Reserve Board’s U.S. GSIB proposal, the Federal Reserve Board could propose TLAC requirements for Citi that are higher or more stringent than its international peers or even its U.S. peers.
To the extent Citi does not meet any final minimum TLAC requirement, it would need to re-position its funding profile, including potentially issuing additional TLAC-eligible instruments and/or replacing existing non-TLAC eligible
 
funding with TLAC-eligible funding. This could increase Citi’s costs of funds, alter its current funding and liquidity planning and management and/or negatively impact its revenues and results of operations. In addition, the requirement to pre-position TLAC-eligible instruments with material subsidiaries could result in significant funding inefficiencies, increase Citi’s overall liquidity requirements by reducing the fungibility of its funding sources and require certain of Citi’s subsidiaries to replace lower cost funding with other higher cost funding. Furthermore, Citi could be at a competitive disadvantage versus financial institutions that are not subject to such minimum requirements, such as non-regulated financial intermediaries, smaller financial institutions and entities in jurisdictions with less onerous or no such requirements.

The Impact to Citi’s Derivatives Businesses, Results of Operations and Competitive Position Resulting from the Ongoing Implementation of Derivatives Regulation in the U.S. and Globally Continues to Be Difficult to Predict.
The ongoing implementation of derivatives regulations in the U.S. as well as in non-U.S. jurisdictions has impacted, and will likely continue to substantially impact, the derivatives markets. However, given the additional rulemaking expected to occur as well as the ongoing interpretive issues across jurisdictions, it is not yet possible to determine what the ultimate impact to Citi’s global derivatives businesses, results of operations and competitive position will be.
For example, under the CFTC’s rules relating to the registration of swap execution facilities (SEF), certain non-U.S. trading platforms that do not want to register with the CFTC as a SEF are prohibiting firms with U.S. contacts, such as Citi, from trading on their non-U.S. platforms. In addition, pursuant to the CFTC’s mandatory clearing requirements for the overseas branches of Citibank, N.A., certain of Citi’s non-U.S. clients have ceased to clear their swaps with Citi given the mandatory requirement. More broadly, under the CFTC’s cross-border guidance, overseas clients who transact their derivatives business with overseas branches of U.S. banks, including Citi, could be subject to additional U.S. registration and derivatives requirements, and these clients continue to look for alternatives to dealing with overseas branches of U.S. banks as a result. All of these and similar changes have resulted in some bifurcated activity in the swaps marketplace, between U.S.-person and non-U.S.-person markets, which could disproportionately impact Citi given its global footprint.
In addition, in September 2014, U.S. regulators re-proposed rules relating to margin requirements for uncleared swaps. As re-proposed, the rules would require Citibank, N.A. to both collect and post margin to counterparties, as well as collect and post margin to its affiliates, in connection with any uncleared swap, with the initial margin required to be held by unaffiliated third-party custodians. As a result, any new margin requirements could significantly increase the cost to Citibank, N.A. and its counterparties of conducting uncleared swaps. In addition, the requirements would also apply to the non-U.S. branches of Citibank, N.A. and certain non-U.S. affiliates, which could result in further competitive disadvantages for Citi if it is required to collect margin on


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uncleared swaps in non-U.S. jurisdictions prior to competitors in those jurisdictions being required to do so, if required to do so at all.
Further, the EU continues to finalize various aspects of its European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), and the EU and CFTC have yet to render any “equivalency” determinations (i.e., regulatory acknowledgment of the equivalency of derivatives regimes), which has compounded the bifurcation of the swaps market, as noted above. Regulators in Asia also continue to finalize their derivatives reforms which, to date, have taken a different approach as compared to the EU or the U.S. Because most of these non-U.S. reforms are not yet finalized, it is uncertain to what extent the non-U.S. reforms will impose different, additional or even inconsistent requirements on Citi’s derivatives activities.
While the implementation and effectiveness of individual derivatives reforms may not in every case be significant, the cumulative impact of these reforms continues to be uncertain and could be material to Citi’s results of operations and the competitive position of its derivatives businesses.
In addition, numerous aspects of the new derivatives regime require extensive compliance systems and processes to be maintained, including electronic recordkeeping, real-time public transaction reporting and external business conduct requirements (e.g., required swap counterparty disclosures). This compliance risk increases to the extent the final non-U.S. reforms are different from or inconsistent with the final U.S. reforms. Citi’s failure to effectively maintain such systems, across jurisdictions, could subject it to increased compliance costs and regulatory and reputational risks, particularly given the heightened regulatory environment in which Citi operates globally.

The Continued Implementation of the Volcker Rule and Similar Reform Efforts Subject Citi to Regulatory and Compliance Risks and Costs.
Although the rules implementing the restrictions under the Volcker Rule were finalized in December 2013, and the conformance period was generally extended to July 2015, the final rules require Citi to develop an extensive compliance regime for the “permitted” activities under the Volcker Rule, including documentation of historical trading activities with clients, individual testing and training, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping and similar requirements as well as an annual CEO certification with respect to the processes Citi has in place to ensure compliance with the final rules. Moreover, despite the passage of time since the adoption of the final rules, there continues to be uncertainty regarding the interpretation of certain provisions of the final rules, including with respect to the covered funds provisions and the permitted activities under the rules. As a result, Citi is required to make certain assumptions as to the degree to which its activities are permitted to continue. If Citi’s implementation of the required compliance regime is not consistent with regulatory expectations or requirements, or if Citi’s assumptions in implementation of the final rules are not accurate, Citi could be subject to increased regulatory and compliance risks and costs as well as potential reputational harm.
 
Proposals for structural reform of banking entities, including restrictions on proprietary trading, also continue to be introduced in various non-U.S. jurisdictions, thus leading to overlapping or potentially conflicting regimes. For example, in the EU, the Bank Structural Reform draft directive (formerly known as the “Liikanen” or “Barnier” Proposal) would prohibit proprietary trading by in-scope credit institutions and banking groups, such as certain of Citi’s EU branches, and potentially result in the mandatory separation of certain trading activities into a trading entity legally, economically and operationally separate from the legal entity holding the banking activities of a firm.
It is likely that, given Citi’s worldwide operations, some form of these or other proposals for the regulation of proprietary trading will eventually be applicable to a portion of Citi’s operations. While the Volcker Rule and these non-U.S. proposals are intended to address similar concerns—separating the perceived risks of proprietary trading and certain other investment banking activities in order not to affect more traditional banking and retail activities—they would do so under different structures, which could result in inconsistent regulatory regimes and additional compliance risks and costs for Citi in light of its global activities.

Recently Adopted and Future Regulations Applicable to Securitizations Could Impose Additional Costs and May Discourage Citi from Performing Certain Roles in Securitizations.
Citi endeavors to play a variety of roles in asset securitization transactions, including acting as underwriter, issuer, sponsor, depositor, trustee and counterparty. During the latter part of 2014, numerous regulatory changes relating to securitizations were finalized, including risk retention requirements for securitizers of certain assets and extensive changes to the SEC’s Regulation AB, including changes to the registration, disclosure and reporting requirements for asset-backed securities and other structured finance products.
Because certain of these rules were recently adopted, the multi-agency implementation has just begun and extensive interpretive issues remain. As a result, the cumulative impact of these changes, as well as additional regulations yet to be finalized, both on Citi’s participation in these transactions as well as on the securitization markets generally, is uncertain. It is likely that many aspects of the new rules will increase the costs of securitization transactions. It is also possible that these changes may hinder the recovery of previously active securitization markets or decrease the attractiveness of Citi’s executing or participating in certain securitization transactions, including securitization transactions which Citi previously executed or in which it participated, such as private-label mortgage securitizations. This could in turn reduce the income Citi earns from these transactions or hinder Citi’s ability to use such transactions to hedge risks, reduce exposures or reduce assets with adverse risk-weighting within its businesses.



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CREDIT AND MARKET RISKS

Macroeconomic Challenges in the U.S. and Globally, Including in the Emerging Markets, Could Have a Negative Impact on Citi’s Businesses and Results of Operations.
Citi has experienced, and could experience in the future, negative impacts to its businesses and results of operations, such as elevated credit costs and/or decreased revenues in its Markets and securities services businesses, as a result of macroeconomic challenges, uncertainties and volatility. While the U.S. economy continues to improve, it remains susceptible to global events and volatility. Moreover, U.S. fiscal and monetary actions, or expected actions, can also impact not only the U.S. but global markets and economies as well as Citi’s businesses and results of operations. For example, the Federal Reserve Board may begin to increase short-term interest rates during 2015. Speculation about the timing of such a change has previously resulted in significant volatility in the U.S. and global markets. While Citi expects certain positive impacts as a result, such as an increase in net interest revenue (for additional information, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Price Risk” below), the ultimate impact to Citi’s businesses and results of operations will depend on the timing, amount and market and consumer or other reactions to any such increases.
In addition, concerns remain regarding various U.S. government fiscal challenges and events that could occur as a result, such as a potential U.S. government shutdown or default. In recent years, these issues, including potential or actual ratings downgrades of U.S. debt obligations, have adversely affected U.S. and global financial markets, economic conditions and Citi’s businesses, results of operations and financial condition, and they could do so again in the future.
Outside of the U.S., the global economic recovery remains uneven and uncertain. The economic and fiscal situations of several European countries remain fragile, and geopolitical tensions throughout the region, including in Russia, have added to the uncertainties. Fiscal and monetary actions, or expected actions, throughout the region have further impacted the global financial markets as well as Citi’s businesses and results of operations. While concerns relating to sovereign defaults or a partial or complete break-up of the European Monetary Union (EMU), including potential accompanying redenomination risks and uncertainties, seemed to have abated during 2014, such concerns have resurfaced with the election of a new government in Greece in January 2015 (for Citi’s third-party assets and liabilities in Greece as of December 31, 2014, see “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk” below).
Slower growth in certain emerging markets, such as China, has also occurred, whether due to global macroeconomic conditions or geopolitical tensions, governmental or regulatory policies or economic conditions within the particular region or country (for additional information on risks specific to the emerging markets, see the risk factor below). Given Citi’s strategy and focus on the emerging markets, actual or perceived uncertainty regarding future economic growth in the emerging markets has impacted
 
and could continue to negatively impact Citi’s businesses and results of operations, and Citi could be disproportionately impacted as compared to its competitors. Further, if a particular country’s economic situation were to deteriorate below a certain level, U.S. regulators can and have imposed mandatory loan loss and other reserve requirements on Citi, which could negatively impact its cost of credit and earnings, perhaps significantly (see, e.g., “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk—Argentina” below).
 
Citi’s Extensive Global Network Subjects It to Various International and Emerging Markets Risks as well as Increased Compliance and Regulatory Risks and Costs.
During 2014, international revenues accounted for approximately 58%, and emerging markets revenues accounted for approximately 40%, of Citi’s total revenues (for additional information on how Citi defines the emerging markets as well as its exposures in certain of these markets, see “Managing Global Risk—Country and Cross-Border Risk” below).
Citi’s extensive global network subjects it to a number of risks associated with international and emerging markets. These risks can include sovereign volatility, political events, foreign exchange controls, limitations on foreign investment, sociopolitical instability, fraud, nationalization or loss of licenses, sanctions, potential criminal charges, closure of branches or subsidiaries and confiscation of assets. For example, Citi operates in several countries that have strict foreign exchange controls, such as Argentina and Venezuela, that limit its ability to convert local currency into U.S. dollars and/or transfer funds outside the country. During 2014, Citi discovered certain frauds involving its Mexico subsidiary, Banamex. There have also been instances of political turmoil and other instability in certain countries in which Citi operates, such as in Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, which have required management time and attention (e.g., monitoring the impact of sanctions on Russian entities, business sectors, individuals or otherwise on Citi’s businesses and results of operations).
Citi’s extensive global operations also increase its compliance and regulatory risks and costs. For example, Citi’s operations in emerging markets, including facilitating cross-border transactions on behalf of its clients, subject it to higher compliance risks under U.S. regulations primarily focused on various aspects of global corporate activities, such as anti-money-laundering regulations and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. These risks can be more acute in less developed markets and thus require substantial investment in compliance infrastructure or could result in a reduction in certain of Citi’s business activities. Any failure by Citi to comply with applicable U.S. regulations, as well as the regulations in the countries and markets in which it operates as a result of its global footprint, could result in fines, penalties, injunctions or other similar restrictions, any of which could negatively impact Citi’s earnings and its reputation.



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Citi’s Results of Operations Could Be Negatively Impacted as Its Revolving Home Equity Lines of Credit Continue to “Reset.”
As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s home equity loan portfolio of approximately $28.1 billion included approximately $16.7 billion of home equity lines of credit that were still within their revolving period and had not commenced amortization, or “reset” (Revolving HELOCs). Of these Revolving HELOCs, approximately 78% will commence amortization during the period of 2015–2017 (for additional information, see “Managing Global Risk—Credit Risk—North America Consumer Mortgage Lending” below).
Before commencing amortization, Revolving HELOC borrowers are required to pay only interest on their loans. Upon amortization, these borrowers are required to pay both interest, usually at a variable rate, and principal that typically amortizes over 20 years, rather than the typical 30-year amortization. As a result, Citi’s customers with Revolving HELOCs that reset could experience “payment shock” due to the higher required payments on the loans. Increases in interest rates could further increase these payments, given the variable nature of the interest rates on these loans post-reset.
Based on the limited number of Citi’s Revolving HELOCs that have reset as of December 31, 2014, Citi has experienced a higher 30+ days past due delinquency rate on its amortizing home equity loans as compared to its total outstanding home equity loan portfolio (amortizing and non-amortizing). Moreover, a portion of the resets that have occurred to date occurred during a period of declining interest rates, which Citi believes likely reduced the overall payment shock to borrowers. While Citi continues to monitor this reset risk closely and review and take additional actions to offset potential reset risk, increasing interest rates, stricter lending criteria and high borrower loan-to-value positions could limit Citi’s ability to reduce or mitigate this reset risk going forward. Accordingly, as these loans continue to reset, Citi could experience higher delinquency rates and increased loan loss reserves and net credit losses in future periods, which could be significant and would negatively impact its results of operations.

Concentrations of Risk Can Increase the Potential for Citi to Incur Significant Losses.
Concentrations of risk, particularly credit and market risk, can increase Citi’s risk of significant losses. As of December 31, 2014, 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, see Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Citi also routinely executes a high volume of securities, trading, derivative and foreign exchange transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including banks, other financial institutions, insurance companies, investment banks and government and central banks. To the extent regulatory or market developments lead to increased centralization of trading activity through particular clearing houses, central agents or exchanges, this could also increase Citi’s concentration of risk in this industry. Concentrations of
 
risk can limit, and have limited, the effectiveness of Citi’s hedging strategies and have caused Citi to incur significant losses, and they may do so again in the future.

LIQUIDITY RISKS

Citi’s Liquidity Planning, Management and Funding Could Be Negatively Impacted by the Heightened Regulatory Focus on and Continued Changes to Liquidity Standards and Requirements.
In September 2014, the U.S. banking agencies adopted final rules with respect to the U.S. Basel III Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) (for additional information on the final LCR requirements, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below). Implementation of the final LCR requirements requires Citi to maintain extensive compliance procedures and systems, including systems to calculate Citi’s LCR daily once the rules are fully implemented. Moreover, Citi’s liquidity planning, stress testing and management remains subject to heightened regulatory scrutiny and review, including pursuant to the Federal Reserve Board’s Comprehensive Liquidity Analysis and Review (CLAR) as well as regulators’ enhanced prudential standards authority. If Citi’s interpretation or implementation of the LCR requirements, or its overall liquidity planning and management, is not consistent with regulatory expectations or requirements, Citi’s funding and liquidity could be negatively impacted and it could incur increased compliance risks and costs.
In addition, in October 2014, the Basel Committee adopted final rules relating to the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), and the U.S. banking agencies are expected to propose U.S. NSFR rules during 2015 (for additional information on the Basel Committee’s final NSFR rules, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity Risk” below). Several aspects of the Basel Committee’s final NSFR rules will likely require further analysis and clarification, including with respect to the calculation of derivative assets and liabilities and netting of these assets. The final rules also leave discretion to national supervisors (i.e., the U.S. banking agencies) in several areas. Accordingly, like other areas of regulatory reform, it remains uncertain whether the U.S. NSFR rules might be more restrictive than the Basel Committee’s final NSFR. It also remains uncertain whether other entities or subsidiaries within Citi’s structure will be required to comply with the NSFR requirements, as well as the parameters of any such requirements.
Until these parameters are known, it is not possible to determine the potential impact to Citi’s, or its subsidiaries’, liquidity planning, management or funding. Moreover, to the extent other jurisdictions propose or adopt quantitative liquidity requirements that differ from any of the Basel Committee’s or the U.S. liquidity requirements, Citi could be at a competitive disadvantage because of its global footprint or could be required to meet different minimum liquidity standards in some or all of the jurisdictions in which it operates.


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For a discussion of the potential negative impacts to Citi’s liquidity planning, management and funding resulting from the U.S. GSIB capital surcharge proposal and the FSB’s TLAC proposal, see “Regulatory Risks” above.

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 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, or negative investor perceptions of Citi’s creditworthiness.
In addition, Citi’s cost and ability to obtain deposits, secured funding and long-term unsecured funding are directly related to its credit spreads. Changes in credit spreads constantly occur and are market driven, including both external market factors and factors specific to Citi, and can be highly volatile. Citi’s credit spreads may also be influenced by movements in the costs to purchasers of credit default swaps referenced to Citi’s long-term debt, which are also impacted by these external and Citi-specific factors. Moreover, Citi’s ability to obtain funding may be impaired if other market participants are seeking to access the markets at the same time, or if market appetite is reduced, as is likely to occur in a liquidity or other market crisis. In addition, clearing organizations, regulators, clients and financial institutions with which Citi interacts may exercise the right to require additional collateral based on these market perceptions or market conditions, which could further impair Citi’s access to and cost of funding.
As a holding company, Citi relies on 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 regulatory or contractual restrictions on their ability to provide such payments, including any local regulatory stress test requirements or the proposed TLAC requirements (see “Regulatory Risks” above). Limitations on the payments that Citi receives from its subsidiaries could also impact its liquidity.
    
The Credit Rating Agencies Continuously Review the Credit Ratings of Citi and Certain of Its Subsidiaries, and Ratings Downgrades 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, continuously evaluate Citi and certain of its subsidiaries, and their ratings of Citi and its more significant subsidiaries’ long-term/senior debt and short-term/commercial paper, as applicable, are based on a number of factors, including standalone financial strength, as well as factors not entirely within the control of Citi and its subsidiaries, such as the
 
agencies’ proprietary rating agency methodologies and assumptions, the rating agencies’ “government support uplift” 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. Ratings downgrades 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, including derivative triggers, which could take the form of cash obligations and collateral requirements. In addition, a ratings downgrade could also have a negative impact on other funding sources, such as secured financing and other margined transactions for which there are no explicit triggers, as well as on contractual provisions, which contain minimum ratings thresholds in order for Citi to hold third-party funds.
Moreover, credit ratings downgrades can have impacts, which may not be currently known to Citi or which are not possible to quantify. For example, some entities may have ratings limitations as to their permissible counterparties, of which Citi may or may not be aware. In addition, 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, N.A.’s credit ratings, see “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity—Credit Ratings” below.

LEGAL RISKS

Citi Is Subject to Extensive Legal and Regulatory Proceedings, Investigations and Inquiries That Could Result in Significant Penalties and Other Impacts on Citi, Its Businesses and Results of Operations.
At any given time, Citi is defending a significant number of legal and regulatory proceedings and is subject to numerous governmental and regulatory examinations, investigations and other inquiries. The frequency with which such proceedings, investigations and inquiries are initiated, and the severity of the remedies sought (and in several cases obtained), have increased substantially over the last few years, and the global judicial, regulatory and political environment generally remains hostile to large financial institutions such as Citi.
Continued heightened scrutiny of the financial services industry by regulators and other enforcement authorities has led to questioning of industry practices and additional expectations regarding Citi’s management and oversight of third parties doing business with Citi (e.g., vendors). In addition, U.S. and non-U.S. regulators are increasingly focused on “conduct risk,” a term that is used to describe the risks associated with misconduct by employees and agents that could harm consumers, investors, or the markets, such as failures to safeguard consumers’ and investors’ personal


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information and improperly creating, selling and marketing products and services, among other forms of misconduct. The increased scrutiny and expectations of financial institutions, including Citi, and the questioning of the overall “culture” of Citi and the financial services industry generally as well as the effectiveness of Citi’s control functions, has and could continue to lead to more regulatory or other enforcement proceedings. While Citi takes numerous steps to prevent and detect misconduct by employees and agents, misconduct may not always be deterred or prevented.
In addition, the complexity of the federal and state regulatory and enforcement regimes in the U.S., coupled with the global scope of Citi’s operations and the continued aggressiveness of the regulatory environment worldwide, also means that a single event may give rise to a large number of overlapping investigations and regulatory proceedings, either by multiple federal and state agencies in the U.S. or by multiple regulators and other governmental entities in different jurisdictions.
For example, Citi is subject to extensive legal and regulatory inquiries, actions and investigations, including by the Antitrust Division and the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, relating to Citi’s contribution to, or trading in products linked to, rates or benchmarks. These rates and benchmarks may relate to foreign exchange rates (such as the WM/Reuters fix), interest rates (such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or ISDAFIX), or other prices. Like other banks with operations in the U.S., Citi is also subject to continuing oversight by bank regulators, and inquiries and investigations by other governmental and regulatory authorities, with respect to its anti-money laundering program.
The severity of the remedies sought in these and the other legal and regulatory proceedings to which Citi is subject has increased substantially in recent years. U.S. and certain international governmental entities have emphasized a willingness to bring criminal actions against, or seek criminal convictions from, financial institutions, and criminal prosecutors in the U.S. have increasingly sought and obtained criminal guilty pleas or deferred prosecution agreements against corporate entities and other criminal sanctions from those institutions. Such actions can have significant collateral consequences for a subject financial institution, including loss of customers and business, and the inability to offer certain products or services and/or operate certain businesses. In addition, in recent years Citi has entered into consent orders and paid substantial fines and penalties, or provided monetary and other relief, in connection with the resolution of its extensive legal and regulatory matters. Citi may be required to accept or be subject to similar types of criminal or other remedies, fines, penalties and other requirements in the future, 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. Resolution of these matters also results in significant time, expense and diversion of management’s attention.
Further, many large claims asserted against Citi are highly complex and 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, which may last several years. Although Citi establishes accruals for its legal and regulatory matters according to accounting requirements, the amount of loss ultimately incurred in relation to those matters may be substantially higher than the amounts accrued. In addition, certain settlements are subject to court approval and may not be approved.
For additional information relating to Citi’s legal and regulatory proceedings, see Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL RISKS

Citi’s Ability to Return Capital to Shareholders Substantially Depends on the CCAR Process and the Results of Regulatory Stress Tests.
In addition to Board of Directors’ approval, any decision by Citi to return capital to shareholders, whether through an increase in its common stock dividend or through a share repurchase program, substantially depends on regulatory approval, including through the annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) process required by the Federal Reserve Board and the supervisory stress tests required under the Dodd-Frank Act.
In March 2014, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it objected to the capital plan submitted by Citi as part of the 2014 CCAR process, meaning Citi was not able to increase its return of capital to shareholders as it had requested. Citi must address the Federal Reserve Board’s concerns, expectations and requirements regarding Citi’s capital planning process in order to return additional capital to shareholders under the 2015 CCAR process. Restrictions on Citi’s ability to return capital to shareholders as a result of the 2014 CCAR process negatively impacted market and investor perceptions of Citi, and continued restrictions could do so in the future.
Citi’s ability to accurately predict or explain to stakeholders the outcome of the CCAR process, and thus address any such market or investor perceptions, is complicated by the Federal Reserve Board’s evolving criteria employed in its overall aggregate assessment of Citi. The Federal Reserve Board’s assessment of Citi is conducted not only by using the Board’s proprietary stress test models, but also a number of qualitative factors, including a detailed assessment of Citi’s “capital adequacy process,” as defined by the Federal Reserve Board. These qualitative factors were cited by the Federal Reserve Board in its objection to Citi’s 2014 capital plan, and the Board has stated that it expects leading capital adequacy practices will continue to evolve and will likely be determined by the Board each year as a result of its cross-firm review of capital plan submissions.
Similarly, the Federal Reserve Board 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 be altered from time to time, including the severity of the stress test scenario, Federal Reserve Board modeling of Citi’s balance sheet and the addition of


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components deemed important by the Federal Reserve Board (e.g., a counterparty failure). In addition, as part of the Federal Reserve Board’s U.S. GSIB proposal, the Federal Reserve Board indicated that it may consider, at some point in the future, that some or all of Citi’s GSIB surcharge be integrated into its post-stress test minimum capital requirements. These parameter and other alterations could further increase the level of capital Citi must meet as part of the stress tests, thus potentially impacting levels of capital returns to shareholders.
Further, because it is not clear how the Federal Reserve Board’s proprietary stress test models and qualitative assessment may differ from the modeling techniques and capital planning practices employed by Citi, it is likely that Citi’s stress test results (using its own models, estimation methodologies and processes) may not be consistent with those disclosed by the Federal Reserve Board, thus potentially leading to additional confusion and impacts to Citi’s perception in the market.

Citi’s Ability to Achieve Its 2015 Efficiency and Return on Assets Targets Will Depend in Part on the Successful Achievement of Its Execution Priorities.
In March 2013, Citi established 2015 financial targets for Citicorp’s operating efficiency ratio and Citigroup’s return on assets. Citi’s ability to achieve these targets will depend in part on the successful achievement of its execution priorities, including efficient resource allocation, which includes disciplined expense management; a continued focus on the wind-down of Citi Holdings and maintaining Citi Holdings at or above “break even”; and utilization of its DTAs (see below). Citi’s ability to achieve its targets will also depend on factors which it cannot control, such as ongoing regulatory changes, continued higher regulatory and compliance costs and macroeconomic conditions, among others. While Citi continues to take actions to achieve its execution priorities, there is no guarantee that Citi will be successful.
Citi continues to pursue its disciplined expense-management strategy, including re-engineering, restructuring operations and improving efficiency. However, there is no guarantee that Citi will be able to reduce its level of expenses as a result of announced repositioning actions, efficiency initiatives or otherwise, and investments Citi has made in its businesses, or may make in the future, may not be as productive or effective as Citi expects or at all. Citi’s expenses also depend, in part, on factors not entirely within its control. For example, during 2014, Citi incurred significant legal and related costs in order to resolve various of its extensive legal and regulatory proceedings and inquiries. In order to achieve its 2015 financial targets, Citi will need to significantly reduce its legal and related costs, as well as repositioning expenses, from 2014 levels.
In addition, while Citi has made significant progress in winding-down Citi Holdings over the last several years, maintaining Citi Holdings at or above “break even” in 2015 will be important to achieving its return on assets target. As discussed under “Global Consumer Banking” and “Institutional Clients Group” above, beginning in the first quarter of 2015, Citi will be reporting certain of its non-core
 
consumer and institutional businesses as part of Citi Holdings. While Citi expects to maintain Citi Holdings at or above “break even” in 2015 even with the inclusion of these businesses, it may not be able to do so due to factors it cannot control, as described above. In addition, as described under “Citi Holdings” above, the remaining assets in Citi Holdings as of December 31, 2014 consisted of North America consumer mortgages as well as larger remaining businesses, including Citi’s legacy CitiFinancial business, and, beginning in the first quarter of 2015, the non-core consumer and institutional businesses referenced above. While Citi’s strategy continues to be to reduce the assets in Citi Holdings as quickly as practicable in an economically rational manner, and it expects to substantially complete the exit of the consumer businesses moved to Citi Holdings in the first quarter by the end of 2015, sales of the remaining larger businesses in Citi Holdings will also depend on factors outside of Citi’s control, such as market appetite and buyer funding, and the remaining mortgage assets will largely continue to be subject to ongoing run-off and opportunistic sales. As a result, Citi Holdings’ remaining assets could have a negative impact on Citi’s overall results of operations or financial condition.

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, 2014, Citi’s net DTAs were $49.5 billion, of which approximately $34.3 billion was excluded from Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, on a fully implemented basis, under the final U.S. Basel III rules (for additional information, see “Capital Resources—Components of Capital under Basel III (Advanced Approaches with Full Implementation)” above). In addition, of the net DTAs as of year-end 2014, approximately $17.6 billion related to foreign tax credit carry-forwards (FTCs). The carry-forward utilization period for FTCs is 10 years and represents the most time-sensitive component of Citi’s DTAs. Of the FTCs at year-end 2014, approximately $1.9 billion expire in 2017, $5.2 billion expire in 2018 and the remaining $10.5 billion expire over the period of 2019–2023. Citi must utilize any FTCs generated in the then-current year 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. Citi’s ability to utilize its DTAs, including the FTC components, and thus use the capital supporting the DTAs for more productive purposes, will be dependent upon Citi’s ability to generate U.S. taxable income in the relevant tax carry-forward periods. Failure to realize any portion of the DTAs would also have a corresponding negative impact on Citi’s net income.
In addition, with regard to FTCs, utilization will be influenced by actions to optimize U.S. taxable earnings for the purpose of consuming the FTC carry-forward component of the DTAs prior to expiration.  These FTC actions, however, may serve to increase the DTAs for other less time sensitive components.  Moreover, tax return limitations on FTCs and


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general business credits that cause Citi to incur current tax expense, notwithstanding its tax carry-forward position, could impact the rate of overall DTA utilization.
DTA utilization will also continue to be driven by movements in Citi’s Accumulated other comprehensive income, which can be impacted by changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates.
For additional information on Citi’s DTAs, including the FTCs, see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates—Income Taxes” below and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Value of Citi’s DTAs Could Be Significantly Reduced If
Corporate Tax Rates in the U.S. or Certain State or Foreign Jurisdictions Decline or as a Result of Other Changes in the
U.S. Corporate Tax System.
Congress and the Obama Administration have discussed decreasing the U.S. corporate tax rate. Similar discussions have taken place in certain local, state and foreign jurisdictions, including in New York City and Japan. While Citi may benefit in some respects from any decrease in corporate tax rates, a reduction in the U.S., state or foreign corporate tax rates could result in a decrease, perhaps significant, in the value of Citi’s DTAs, which would result in a reduction to Citi’s net income during the period in which the change is enacted. There have also been recent discussions of more sweeping changes to the U.S. tax system. It is uncertain whether or when any such tax reform proposals will be enacted into law, and whether or how they will affect Citi’s DTAs.

Citi’s Interpretation or Application of the Extensive Tax Laws to Which It Is Subject Could Differ from Those of the Relevant Governmental Authorities, Which Could Result in the Payment of Additional Taxes and Penalties.
Citi is subject to the various tax laws of the U.S. and its states and municipalities, as well as the numerous foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. These tax laws are inherently complex and Citi must make judgments and interpretations about the application of these laws to its entities, operations and businesses. Citi’s interpretations and application of the tax laws, including with respect to withholding tax obligations and stamp and other transactional taxes, could differ from that of the relevant governmental taxing authority, which could result in the potential for the payment of additional taxes, penalties or interest, which could
be material.

Citi’s Operational Systems and Networks Have Been, and Will Continue to Be, Subject to an Increasing Risk of Continually Evolving Cybersecurity or Other Technological Risks Which Could Result in the Disclosure of Confidential Client or Customer Information, Damage to Citi’s Reputation, Additional Costs to Citi, Regulatory Penalties and Financial Losses.
A significant portion of Citi’s operations relies heavily on the secure processing, storage and transmission of confidential and other information as well as the monitoring of a large number of complex transactions on a minute-by-minute basis.
 
For example, through its Global Consumer Banking, credit card and securities services businesses, Citi obtains and stores an extensive amount of personal and client-specific information for its retail, corporate and governmental customers and clients and must accurately record and reflect their extensive account transactions. With the evolving proliferation of new technologies and the increasing use of the Internet and mobile devices to conduct financial transactions, large, global financial institutions such as Citi have been, and will continue to be, subject to an increasing risk of cyber incidents from these activities.
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 events. These threats may arise from human error, fraud or malice on the part of employees or third parties, or may result from accidental technological failure. Additional challenges are posed by external parties, including extremist parties and certain foreign state actors that engage in cyber activities as a means to promote political ends. As further evidence of the increasing and potentially significant impact of cyber incidents, during 2014, certain U.S. financial institutions reported cyber incidents affecting their computer systems that resulted in the data of millions of customers being compromised. In addition, several U.S. retailers and other multinational companies reported cyber incidents that compromised customer data.
While these incidents did not impact, or did not have a material impact, on Citi, Citi has been subject to other intentional cyber incidents from external sources over the last several years, including (i) denial of service attacks, which attempted to interrupt service to clients and customers; (ii) data breaches, which aimed to obtain unauthorized access to customer account data; and (iii) malicious software attacks on client systems, which attempted to allow unauthorized entrance to Citi’s systems under the guise of a client and the extraction of client data. 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.
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. In addition, because the methods used to cause cyber attacks change frequently or, in some cases, are not recognized until launched, Citi may be unable to implement effective preventive measures or proactively address these methods.
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customer dissatisfaction, additional costs to Citi (such as repairing systems, replacing customer payment cards or adding new personnel or protection technologies), regulatory penalties, exposure to litigation and other financial losses to both Citi and its clients and customers. Such events could also cause interruptions or malfunctions in the operations of Citi (such as the lack 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. Given Citi’s global footprint and the high volume of transactions processed by Citi, certain errors or actions may be repeated or compounded before they are discovered and rectified, which would further increase these costs and consequences.
Third parties with which Citi does business may also be sources of cybersecurity or other technological risks. 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 result in service disruptions or website defacements, and the potential to introduce vulnerable code, resulting in security breaches impacting Citi customers. While Citi engages in certain actions to reduce the exposure resulting from outsourcing, such as performing onsite security control assessments, limiting third-party access to the least privileged level necessary to perform job functions and restricting third-party processing to systems stored within Citi’s data centers, ongoing threats may result in unauthorized access, loss or destruction of data or other cyber incidents with increased costs and consequences to Citi such as those discussed above. Furthermore, because financial institutions are becoming increasingly interconnected with central agents, exchanges and clearing houses, including as a result of the derivatives reforms over the last few years, Citi has increased exposure to operational failure or cyber attacks through third parties.
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.

Citi Maintains Co-Branding and Private Label Relationships with Various Retailers and Merchants Within Its U.S. Credit Card Businesses in NA GCB, and the Failure to Maintain These Relationships Could Have a Significant Negative Impact on the Results of Operations or Financial Condition of Those Businesses.
Through its U.S. Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services credit card businesses within North America Global Consumer Banking (NA GCB), Citi maintains numerous co-branding and private label relationships with third-party retailers and merchants in the ordinary course of business pursuant to which Citi issues credit cards to customers of the retailers or merchants. Citi’s co-branding and private label agreements provide for shared economics between the parties and generally have a fixed term. Competition among card issuers such as Citi for these relationships is significant and these
 
agreements may not be extended or renewed by the parties. These agreements could also be terminated due to, among other factors, a breach by Citi of its responsibilities under the applicable agreement, a breach by the retailer or merchant under the agreement, or external factors, including bankruptcies, liquidations, restructurings or consolidations and other similar events that may occur. While various mitigating factors could be available in the event of the loss of one or more of these relationships, such as replacing the retailer or merchant or by Citi offering new card products, the results of operations or financial condition of Citi-branded cards or Citi retail services, as applicable, or NA GCB could be negatively impacted, and the impact could be significant.

Citi May Incur Significant Losses If Its Risk Management Models, Processes or Strategies Are Ineffective.
Citi employs a broad and diversified set of risk management and mitigation processes and strategies, including the use of various risk models, in analyzing and monitoring the various risks Citi assumes in conducting its activities, such as credit, market and operational risks (for additional information regarding these areas of risk as well as risk management at Citi, see “Managing Global Risk” below). For example, Citi uses models as part of its various stress testing initiatives across the firm. 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.
These models, processes and strategies are inherently limited because they involve techniques, including the use of historical data in some circumstances, 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 if its risk management models, processes or strategies are ineffective in properly anticipating or managing these risks.

Citi’s Performance and the Performance of Its Individual Businesses Could Be Negatively Impacted If Citi Is Not Able to Hire and Retain Qualified Employees for Any Reason.
Citi’s performance and the performance of its individual businesses is largely dependent on the talents and efforts of highly skilled employees. Specifically, Citi’s continued ability to compete in its businesses, to manage its businesses effectively and to continue to execute its overall global strategy depends on its ability to attract new employees and to retain and motivate its existing employees. Citi’s ability to attract and retain employees depends on numerous factors, including its culture, compensation, the management and leadership of the company as well as its individual businesses, Citi’s presence in the particular market or region at issue and the professional opportunities it offers.
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Citi is often competing for qualified employees in these markets with entities that have a significantly greater presence in the region or are not subject to significant regulatory restrictions on the structure of incentive compensation. If Citi is unable to continue to attract and retain qualified employees for any reason, Citi’s performance, including its competitive position, the successful execution of its overall strategy and its results of operations could be negatively impacted.

Incorrect Assumptions or Estimates in Citi’s Financial Statements Could Cause Significant Unexpected Losses in the Future, and 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.
Citi is required to use certain assumptions and estimates in preparing its financial statements under U.S. GAAP, including determining credit loss reserves, reserves related to litigation and regulatory exposures, valuation of DTAs and the fair values of certain assets and liabilities, among other items. If Citi’s assumptions or estimates underlying its financial statements are incorrect or differ from actual future events, Citi could experience unexpected losses, some of which could be significant.
Moreover, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is currently reviewing, or has proposed or issued, changes to several financial accounting and reporting standards that govern key aspects of Citi’s financial statements or interpretations thereof, including those areas where Citi is required to make assumptions or estimates. For example, the FASB has proposed a new accounting model intended to require earlier recognition of credit losses on financial instruments. The proposed accounting model would require that lifetime “expected credit losses” on financial assets not recorded at fair value through net income, such as loans and held-to-maturity securities, be recorded at inception of the financial asset, replacing the multiple existing impairment models under U.S. GAAP which generally require that a loss be “incurred” before it is recognized. For additional information on this and other proposed changes, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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 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. In addition, the FASB is seeking to converge U.S. GAAP with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to the extent IFRS provides an improvement to accounting standards. Any transition to IFRS could further have a material impact on how Citi records and reports its financial results. For additional information on the key areas for which assumptions and estimates are used in preparing Citi’s financial statements, see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” below and Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 



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Managing Global Risk Table of Contents

MANAGING GLOBAL RISK
 

    Overview
 

    Citi’s Risk Management Organization
 

    Citi’s Compliance Organization
 
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CREDIT RISK (1)
 

   Credit Risk Management
 

   Credit Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
 

   Loans Outstanding
 

   Details of Credit Loss Experience
 

   Allowance for Loan Losses
 
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   Non-Accrual Loans and Assets and Renegotiated Loans
 

   North America Consumer Mortgage Lending
 

   Consumer Loan Details
 

   Corporate Credit Details
 

MARKET RISK(1)
 

  Market Risk Management
 

  Funding and Liquidity Risk
 

     Overview
 

     High Quality Liquid Assets
 

     Deposits
 
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     Long-Term Debt
 
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     Secured Funding Transactions and Short-Term Borrowings
 
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     Liquidity Management, Stress Testing and Measurement
 
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     Credit Ratings
 
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  Price Risk
 

     Price Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
 

     Price Risk—Non-Trading Portfolios (including Interest Rate Exposure)
 

     Price Risk—Trading Portfolios (including VAR)
 

OPERATIONAL RISK
 

     Operational Risk Management
 

     Operational Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
 

COUNTRY AND CROSS-BORDER RISK
 

   Country Risk
 

   Cross-Border Risk
 


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For additional information regarding certain credit risk, market risk and other quantitative and qualitative information, refer to Citi’s Pillar 3 Basel III Advanced Approaches Disclosures, as required by the rules of the Federal Reserve Board, on Citi’s Investor Relations website.



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MANAGING GLOBAL RISK

Overview
Citigroup believes that 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 underlying commitment to the principles of “responsible finance” and in line with Citi's risk appetite. For Citi, responsible finance means conduct that is transparent, prudent and dependable, and that delivers better outcomes for Citi’s clients and society. Citi's risk appetite framework includes principle-based qualitative boundaries to guide behavior and quantitative boundaries within which the firm will operate, including capital strength and earnings power.
Citi selectively takes risks in support of its underlying customer-centric business strategy, while striving to ensure it operates within the principles of responsible finance. Reaching the goal of becoming an indisputably strong and stable institution goes beyond financial performance; ethics is an area where Citi has zero tolerance for breaches. Citi evaluates and rewards employees with specific consideration to their risk behaviors, including transparency, communication and escalation of concerns.
Citi’s risks are generally categorized into credit risk, market risk, operational risk and country and cross-border risk. Compliance risk can be found in all of these risk types.
Citi’s risk programs are based on three lines of defense: (i) business management, (ii) independent control functions and (iii) Internal Audit.

Business Management. Each of Citi’s businesses, including in-business risk personnel, own and manage the risks, including compliance risks, inherent in or arising from the business, and are responsible for having controls in place to mitigate key risks, performing manager assessments of internal controls, and promoting a culture of compliance and control.
Independent Control Functions. Citi’s independent control functions, including Compliance, Finance, Legal and Risk, set standards according to which Citi and its businesses are expected to manage and oversee risks, including compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, policies and standards of ethical conduct. In addition, among other things, the independent control functions provide advice and training to Citi’s businesses and establish tools, methodologies, processes and oversight of controls used by the businesses to foster a culture of compliance and control and to satisfy those standards.
Internal Audit. Citi’s Internal Audit function independently reviews activities of the first two lines of defense discussed above based on a risk-based audit plan and methodology approved by the Citigroup Board of Directors.
 

Citi’s Risk Management Organization
Citi’s Risk function is an independent control function within Franchise Risk and Strategy. Citi’s Chief Risk Officer, with oversight from the Risk Management Committee of the Citigroup Board of Directors, as well as the full Board of Directors, is responsible for:

establishing core standards for the management, measurement and reporting of risk arising from business risk taking activities and the macroeconomic and market environments;
identifying, assessing, communicating and monitoring risks on a company-wide basis;
engaging with senior management on a frequent basis on material matters with respect to risk-taking activities in the businesses and related risk management processes; and
ensuring that the Risk function has adequate independence, authority, expertise, staffing, technology and resources.

As set forth in the chart below, Citi’s independent risk management organization is structured to facilitate the management of risk across three dimensions: businesses, regions and critical products.
Each of Citi’s major businesses has a Business Chief Risk Officer who is the focal point for risk decisions, such as setting risk limits or approving transactions in the business. The majority of staff in Citi’s risk management organization report to these Business Chief Risk Officers. There are also Chief Risk Officers for Citibank, N.A. and the Citi Holdings segment.
Regional Chief Risk Officers, for each of Asia, EMEA and Mexico and Latin America, are accountable for the risks in or affecting their geographic areas, including the legal entities in their region, and are the primary risk contacts for the regional business heads and local regulators.
Citi also has Product Chief Risk Officers for those risk areas of critical importance to Citi, currently fundamental credit, market and real estate risk, treasury, model validation and systemic risks. Product Chief Risk Officers are accountable for the risks within their specialties across businesses and regions. Product Chief Risk Officers also serve as a resource to Citi’s Chief Risk Officer, as well as to the Business and Regional Chief Risk Officers, to better enable the Business and Regional Chief Risk Officers to focus on day-to-day management of risks and responsiveness to the business. The Head of the Risk Governance Group ensures the ongoing development, enhancement and implementation of a proactive, prudent, and effective risk management framework and organization.
Each of the Business, Regional, Legal Entity and Product Chief Risk Officers reports to Citi’s Chief Risk Officer, who has a direct reporting line to the Risk Management Committee of the Citigroup Board of Directors and a dual reporting line to both Citi’s Chief Executive Officer and the Head of Franchise Risk and Strategy.


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Policies and Processes
Citi has established robust processes to oversee the creation, ownership and ongoing management of Citi’s risk policy. Specifically, Citi’s Chief Risk Officer and the risk management executive committee (as described below), in some cases through established committees:

establish core policies to articulate rules and behaviors for activities where capital is at risk; and
establish policy standards, procedures, guidelines, risk limits and limit adherence processes covering new and current risk exposures across Citi that are aligned with Citi’s risk appetite.

Citi’s risk management processes include (i) key risk committees, (ii) risk aggregation and stress testing and (iii) risk capital.

Key Risk Committees. Citi has established risk committees across the Company that broadly cover either overall governance, or new or complex product governance:

Risk Management Executive Committee: Citi’s Chief Risk Officer chairs this committee. Members include all direct reports of Citi’s Chief Risk Officer, as well as certain reports of the Head of Franchise Risk and Strategy. The committee reviews key risk issues across businesses, products and regions.
Citibank, N.A. Risk Committee: Citibank, N.A.’s Chief Risk Officer chairs this committee. Members include the Citibank, N.A Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Lending Officer and General Counsel. The committee reviews the risk appetite framework, thresholds and usage against the established thresholds for Citibank, N.A. The committee also reviews reports designed to monitor market, credit, operational and other risk types within the bank.
Business and Regional Consumer Risk Committees: These committees exist in all regions, with broad engagement from the businesses, risk and other control functions. These committees include the Global Consumer Banking Risk Committee, which is chaired by the GCB Chief Executive Officer with the GCB Chief Risk Officer as the vice chair. The committee monitors key performance trends, significant regulatory and control events and management actions.
ICG Risk Management Committee: This committee reviews ICG’s risk profile, discusses pertinent risk issues in trading, global transaction services, structuring and lending businesses and reviews strategic risk decisions for consistency with Citi’s risk appetite. Members include Citi’s Chief Risk Officer and Head of Franchise Risk and Strategy, as well as the Global Head of Markets and the ICG Chief Executive Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
 
Business Risk, Compliance and Control Committees: These committees, which exist at both sector and function levels, serve as a forum for senior management to review key internal control, legal, compliance, regulatory and other risk and control issues.
Business Practices Committee: This Citi-wide governance committee reviews practices involving potentially significant reputational or franchise issues. Each business also has its own business practices committee. These committees review whether Citi’s business practices have been designed and implemented in a way that meets the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical behavior.
Risk Policy Coordination Group: This group ensures a consistent approach to risk policy architecture and risk management requirements across Citi. Members include independent risk representatives from each business, region and Citibank, N.A.

Citi has established the following committees to ensure that product risks are identified, evaluated and determined to be appropriate for Citi and its customers, including the existence of necessary approvals, controls and accountabilities:

New Product Approval Committee: This committee is designed to ensure that significant risks, including reputation and franchise risks, in a new ICG product or service or complex transaction, are identified and evaluated, determined to be appropriate, properly recorded for risk aggregation purposes, effectively controlled, and have accountabilities in place. Functions that participate in this committee’s reviews include Legal, Bank Regulatory, Risk, Compliance, Accounting Policy, Product Control, and the Basel Interpretive Committee. Citibank, N.A. management participates in reviews of proposals contemplating the use of bank chain entities.
Consumer Product Approval Committee (CPAC): This committee, which includes senior, multidisciplinary members, approves new products, services, channels or geographies for GCB. Each region has a regional CPAC, and a global CPAC addresses initiatives with high anti-money-laundering (AML) risk or cross-border elements. Members include senior Risk, Legal, Compliance, Bank Regulatory, Operations and Technology and Operational Risk executives, supported by other specialists, including fair lending. A member of Citibank, N.A. senior management also participates in the CPAC process.
Investment Products Risk Committee: This committee oversees two product approval committees that facilitate analysis and discussion of new retail investment products and services created and/or distributed by Citi.
-
Manufacturing Product Approval Committee: This committee has responsibility for reviewing new or modified products or transactions created by Citi that are distributed to individual investors as well as third-party retail distributors.


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-
Distribution Product Approval Committee: This committee approves new investment products and services, including those created by third parties as part of Citi’s “open architecture” distribution model, before they are offered to individual investors via Citi distribution businesses (e.g., private bank, consumer, etc.). This committee also sets requirements for the periodic review of existing products and services.
Commercial Bank Product Approval Committee: This committee is designed to ensure that significant risks in a new or complex product, service, business line manufactured or provided by the Consumer and Commercial Bank (CCB) or by third parties for distribution to CCB clients, or certain modifications to existing products, services or business lines, undergo an appropriate and consistent level of review for CCB and its customers and are properly recorded and controlled.

Citi also has other committees that play critical risk management roles, such as Citi’s Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) and the Operational Risk Council. For example, Citi’s ALCO sets the strategy of the liquidity portfolio and monitors its performance, including approving significant changes to portfolio asset allocations.

Risk Aggregation and Stress Testing
While Citi’s major risk areas are discussed individually on the following pages, these risks are also reviewed and managed in conjunction with one another and across Citi’s various businesses via its risk aggregation and stress testing processes. Moreover, Citi has established a formal policy governing its global systemic stress testing.
As noted above, independent risk management monitors and controls major risk exposures and concentrations across the organization. This requires the aggregation of risks, within and across businesses, as well as subjecting those risks to various stress scenarios in order to assess the potential economic impact they may have on Citi.
Stress tests are in place across Citi’s entire portfolio (i.e., trading, available-for-sale and accrual portfolios). These company-wide stress reports measure the potential impact to Citi and its component businesses of changes in various types of key risk factors (e.g., interest rates, credit spreads, etc.). The reports also measure the potential impact of a number of historical and hypothetical forward-looking systemic stress scenarios, as developed internally by independent risk management. These company-wide stress tests are produced on a monthly basis, and results are reviewed by Citi’s senior management and Board of Directors.
 
Supplementing the stress testing described above, independent risk management, with assistance from its businesses and Finance function, provides periodic updates to Citi’s senior management and Board of Directors on significant potential areas of concern across Citi that can arise from risk concentrations, financial market participants and other systemic issues. These areas of focus are intended to be forward-looking assessments of the potential economic impacts to Citi that may arise from these exposures.
The stress-testing and focus-position exercises described above supplement the standard limit-setting and risk-capital exercises described below, as these processes incorporate events in the marketplace and within Citi that impact the firm’s outlook on the form, magnitude, correlation and timing of identified risks that may arise. In addition to enhancing awareness and understanding of potential exposures, the results of these processes then serve as the starting point for developing risk management and mitigation strategies.
In addition to Citi’s ongoing, internal stress testing described above, Citi is also required to perform stress testing on a periodic basis for a number of regulatory exercises, including the Federal Reserve Board’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) and the OCC’s Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing (DFAST). These regulatory exercises typically prescribe certain defined scenarios under which stress testing should be conducted, and they also provide defined forms for the output of the results. For additional information, see “Risk Factors-Business and Operational Risks” above.

Risk Capital
Citi calculates and allocates risk capital across the Company in order to consistently measure risk taking across business activities and to assess risk-reward relationships. Risk capital is defined as the amount of capital required to absorb potential unexpected economic losses resulting from extremely severe events over a one-year time period.

“Economic losses” include losses that are reflected on Citi’s Consolidated Statements of Income and fair value adjustments to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as any further declines in value not captured on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
“Unexpected losses” are the difference between potential extremely severe losses and Citi’s expected (average) loss over a one-year time period.
“Extremely severe” is defined as potential loss at a 99.97% confidence level, based on the distribution of observed events and scenario analysis.

The drivers of economic losses are risks which, for Citi, are broadly categorized as credit risk, market risk and operational risk. Citi’s risk capital framework is reviewed and enhanced on a regular basis in light of market developments and evolving practices.





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Citi’s Compliance Organization
Compliance is an independent control function within Franchise Risk and Strategy that is designed to protect Citi not only by managing adherence to applicable laws, regulations and other standards of conduct, but also by promoting business behavior and activity that is consistent with global standards for responsible finance.
While principal responsibility for compliance rests with business managers and their teams, all employees of Citi are responsible for protecting the franchise by (i) engaging in responsible finance; (ii) understanding and adhering to the compliance requirements that apply to their day-to-day activities, including Citi’s Code of Conduct and other Citi policies, standards and procedures; and (iii) seeking advice from the Compliance function with questions regarding compliance requirements and promptly reporting violations of laws, rules, regulations, Citi policies or relevant ethical standards. Citi’s compliance risk management starts with Citi’s Board of Directors and senior management, who set the tone from the top by promoting a strong culture of ethics, compliance and control.
Citi’s compliance program is based on the three lines of defense, as described above.

Compliance Risk Appetite Framework
Guided by the principle of responsible finance, Citi seeks to eliminate, minimize, or mitigate compliance risk. Compliance risk is the risk arising from violations of, or non-conformance with, local, national, or cross-border laws, rules, or regulations, Citi’s own internal policies and procedures, or relevant ethical standards.
Citi manages its compliance risk appetite through a three-pillar approach:

Setting risk appetite: Citi establishes its compliance risk appetite by setting limits on the types of business in which Citi will engage, the products and services Citi will offer, the types of customers which Citi will service, the counterparties with which Citi will deal, and the locations where Citi will do business. These limits are guided by adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Adhering to risk appetite: Citi manages adherence to its compliance risk appetite through the execution of its compliance program, which includes customer onboarding processes, product development processes, transaction monitoring processes, conduct risk program, ethics program, and new products, services, and complex transactions approval processes.
Evaluating the effectiveness of risk appetite controls: The business and compliance evaluate the effectiveness of controls governing compliance risk appetite through the Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) processes; compliance testing; compliance monitoring processes; compliance risk assessments; compliance metrics related to key operating risks, key risk indicators and control effectiveness indicators; and the Internal Audit function.

 
The elements supporting these three pillars are discussed in greater detail below.
Citi’s Compliance Function
Compliance aims to execute Citi’s compliance risk appetite framework-and thus eliminate, minimize, or manage compliance risk-through Citi’s compliance program. To achieve this mission, the Compliance function seeks to:

Understand the regulatory environment, requirements and expectations to which Citi’s activities are subject. Compliance coordinates with Legal and other independent control functions, as appropriate, to identify, communicate and document key regulatory requirements.
Assess the compliance risks of business activities and the state of mitigating controls, including the risks and controls in legal entities in which activity is conducted. To facilitate the identification and assessment of compliance risk, Compliance works with the businesses and other independent control functions to review significant compliance and regulatory issues and the results of testing, monitoring, and internal and external exams and audits.
In conjunction with Citi’s Board of Directors and senior management, define Citi’s appetite for prudent compliance and regulatory risk consistent with its culture for compliance, control and responsible finance.
As noted above, Citi has developed a compliance risk appetite framework designed to eliminate, minimize or mitigate compliance risk.
Develop controls and execute programs reasonably designed to limit conduct to that consistent with Citi’s compliance and regulatory risk appetite and promptly detect and mitigate behavior that violates those limits. Compliance has business-specific compliance functions (e.g., Global Consumer Banking and Institutional Clients Group), regional programs, and thematic groups and programs (e.g., the AML Program and the Conduct, Governance, and Emerging Risk Management group) that aim to mitigate Citi’s exposure to conduct that is inconsistent with its compliance risk appetite.
Detect, report on, escalate and remediate key compliance and franchise risks and control issues; test controls for design and operating effectiveness, promptly address issues, and track remediation efforts.
Compliance designs and implements policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, surveillance reports and other solutions for use by the business and compliance to promptly detect, address and remediate issues, test controls for design and operating effectiveness, and track remediation efforts.


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Engage with the Board, business management, operating committees and Citi’s regulators to foster effective global governance. Compliance provides regular reports on emerging risks and other issues and their implications for Citi, as well as compliance program performance, to the Citigroup and Citibank, N.A. Boards of Directors, including the Audit and Ethics and Culture Committees, as well as other committees of the Boards.
Compliance also engages with business management on an ongoing basis through various mechanisms, including governance committees, and it supports and advises the businesses and other global functions in managing regulatory relationships.
Advise and train Citi personnel across businesses, functions, regions and legal entities in how to comply with laws, regulations and other standards of conduct. Compliance helps promote a strong culture of compliance and control by increasing awareness and capability across Citi on key compliance issues through training and communication programs. A fundamental element of Citi’s culture is the requirement that Citi conducts itself in accordance with the highest standards of ethical behavior. Compliance plays a key role in developing company-wide initiatives designed to further embed ethics in Citi’s culture. These initiatives include training for more than 40,000 senior employees that fosters ethical decision-making and underscores the importance of escalating issues. The initiatives also include a video series featuring senior leaders discussing difficult ethical decisions, regular communications on ethics and culture, and the development of enhanced tools to support ethical decision-making. Compliance partners with the businesses and other functions to develop and implement these and other ethics and culture initiatives.
Enhance the Compliance Program.
Compliance fulfills its obligation to enhance the compliance program in part by using its annual compliance risk assessment results to shape annual and multi-year program enhancements.

Organization Structure and Staff Independence
Citi’s Chief Compliance Officer manages the Compliance function. The Chief Compliance Officer or a designee is responsible for reporting significant compliance matters to Citi’s senior management, the Boards of Directors, their designated committees, and other relevant forums.
Citi’s Chief Compliance Officer reports to the Head of Franchise Risk and Strategy, who reports directly to Citi’s Chief Executive Officer. All compliance officers report directly to Citi’s Chief Compliance Officer through one of the above mentioned direct reports. This structure provides the required independence of Compliance from the revenue-producing lines of business.


 










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CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the potential for financial loss resulting from the failure of a borrower or counterparty to honor its financial or contractual obligations. Credit risk arises in many of Citigroup’s business activities, including:

wholesale and retail lending;
capital markets derivative transactions;
structured finance; and
repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions.

Credit risk also arises from settlement and clearing 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 Management
Credit risk is one of the most significant risks Citi faces as an institution. As a result, Citi has a well established framework in place for managing credit risk across all businesses. This includes a defined risk appetite, credit limits and credit policies, both at the business level as well as at the company-wide level. Citi’s credit risk management also includes processes and policies with respect to problem recognition, including “watch lists,” portfolio review, updated risk ratings and classification triggers.
With respect to Citi’s settlement and clearing activities, intra-day client usage of lines is closely monitored against limits, as well as against “normal” usage patterns. To the extent a problem develops, Citi typically moves the client to a secured (collateralized) operating model. Generally, Citi’s intra-day settlement and clearing lines are uncommitted and cancellable at any time.
To manage concentration of risk within credit risk, Citi has in place a concentration management framework consisting of industry limits, obligor limits and single-name triggers. In addition, as noted under “Managing Global Risk—Risk Aggregation and Stress Testing” above, independent risk management reviews concentration of risk across Citi’s regions and businesses to assist in managing this type of risk.

 
Credit Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
Credit exposures are generally reported in notional terms for accrual loans, reflecting the value at which the loans as well as loan and 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 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 loan loss reserve process (see “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” and Notes 1 and 16 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.



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Loans Outstanding
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Consumer loans


 
 
 
In U.S. offices


 
 
 
Mortgage and real estate(1)
$
96,533

$
108,453

$
125,946

$
139,177

$
151,469

Installment, revolving credit, and other
14,450

13,398

14,070

15,616

28,291

Cards
112,982

115,651

111,403

117,908

122,384

Commercial and industrial
5,895

6,592

5,344

4,766

5,021

Lease financing



1

2


$
229,860

$
244,094

$
256,763

$
277,468

$
307,167

In offices outside the U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage and real estate(1)
$
54,462

$
55,511

$
54,709

$
52,052

$
52,175

Installment, revolving credit, and other
31,128

33,182

33,958

32,673

36,132

Cards
32,032

36,740

40,653

38,926

40,948

Commercial and industrial
22,561

24,107

22,225

21,915

18,028

Lease financing
609

769

781

711

665


$
140,792

$
150,309

$
152,326

$
146,277

$
147,948

Total Consumer loans
$
370,652

$
394,403

$
409,089

$
423,745

$
455,115

Unearned income
(682
)
(572
)
(418
)
(405
)
69

Consumer loans, net of unearned income
$
369,970

$
393,831

$
408,671

$
423,340

$
455,184

Corporate loans


 
 
 
In U.S. offices


 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
35,055

$
32,704

$
26,985

$
20,830

$
13,669

Loans to financial institutions
36,272

25,102

18,159

15,113

8,995

Mortgage and real estate(1)
32,537

29,425

24,705

21,516

19,770

Installment, revolving credit, and other
29,207

34,434

32,446

33,182

34,046

Lease financing
1,758

1,647

1,410

1,270

1,413


$
134,829

$
123,312

$
103,705

$
91,911

$
77,893

In offices outside the U.S.


 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
79,239

$
82,663

$
82,939

$
79,764

$
72,166

Loans to financial institutions
33,269

38,372

37,739

29,794

22,620

Mortgage and real estate(1)
6,031

6,274

6,485

6,885

5,899

Installment, revolving credit, and other
19,259

18,714

14,958

14,114

11,829

Lease financing
356

527

605

568

531

Governments and official institutions
2,236

2,341

1,159

1,576

3,644


$
140,390

$
148,891

$
143,885

$
132,701

$
116,689

Total Corporate loans
$
275,219

$
272,203

$
247,590

$
224,612

$
194,582

Unearned income
(554
)
(562
)
(797
)
(710
)
(972
)
Corporate loans, net of unearned income
$
274,665

$
271,641

$
246,793

$
223,902

$
193,610

Total loans—net of unearned income
$
644,635

$
665,472

$
655,464

$
647,242

$
648,794

Allowance for loan losses—on drawn exposures
(15,994
)
(19,648
)
(25,455
)
(30,115
)
(40,655
)
Total loans—net of unearned income and allowance for credit losses
$
628,641

$
645,824

$
630,009

$
617,127

$
608,139

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans—net of unearned income(2)
2.50
%
2.97
%
3.92
%
4.69
%
6.31
%
Allowance for Consumer loan losses as a percentage of total Consumer loans—net of unearned income(2)
3.68
%
4.34
%
5.57
%
6.45
%
7.81
%
Allowance for Corporate loan losses as a percentage of total Corporate loans—net of unearned income(2)
0.89
%
0.97
%
1.14
%
1.31
%
2.75
%
(1)
Loans secured primarily by real estate.
(2)
All periods exclude loans that are carried at fair value.

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Details of Credit Loss Experience
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
19,648

$
25,455

$
30,115

$
40,655

$
36,033

Provision for loan losses
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
$
6,693

$
7,603

$
10,371

$
12,075

$
24,886

Corporate
135

1

87

(739
)
75

 
$
6,828

$
7,604

$
10,458

$
11,336

$
24,961

Gross credit losses
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices (1)(2)
$
6,780

$
8,402

$
12,226

$
15,767

$
24,183

In offices outside the U.S. 
3,901

3,998

4,139

4,932

6,548

Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial, and other
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
66

125

154

392

1,222

In offices outside the U.S. 
283

144

305

649

571

Loans to financial institutions
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
2

2

33

215

275

In offices outside the U.S. 
13

7

68

391

111

Mortgage and real estate
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S offices
8

62

59

182

953

In offices outside the U.S.
55

29

21

171

286

 
$
11,108

$
12,769

$
17,005

$
22,699

$
34,149

Credit recoveries (3)
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
1,122

$
1,073

$
1,302

$
1,467

$
1,323

In offices outside the U.S. 
874

1,065

1,055

1,159

1,209

Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & industrial, and other
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S offices
64

62

243

175

591

In offices outside the U.S. 
63

52

95

93

115

Loans to financial institutions
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
1

1




In offices outside the U.S. 
11

20

43

89

132

Mortgage and real estate
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S offices

31

17

27

130

In offices outside the U.S. 

2

19

2

26

 
$
2,135

$
2,306

$
2,774

$
3,012

$
3,526

Net credit losses
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices (1)(2)
$
5,669

$
7,424

$
10,910

$
14,887

$
24,589

In offices outside the U.S. 
3,304

3,039

3,321

4,800

6,034

Total
$
8,973

$
10,463

$
14,231

$
19,687

$
30,623

Other - net (4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
$
(1,509
)
$
(2,948
)
$
(887
)
$
(2,189
)
$
10,284

Allowance for loan losses at end of period
$
15,994

$
19,648

$
25,455

$
30,115

$
40,655

Allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans(10)
2.50
%
2.97
%
3.92
%
4.69
%
6.31
%
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments(11)
$
1,063

$
1,229

$
1,119

$
1,136

$
1,066

Total allowance for loan losses and unfunded lending commitments
$
17,057

$
20,877

$
26,574

$
31,251

$
41,721

Net Consumer credit losses (1)(2)
$
8,685

$
10,262

$
14,008

$
18,073

$
28,199

As a percentage of average Consumer loans
2.28
%
2.63
%
3.43
%
4.15
%
5.72
%
Net Corporate credit losses
$
288

$
201

$
223

$
1,614

$
2,424

As a percentage of average Corporate loans
0.10
%
0.08
%
0.09
%
0.79
%
1.27
%

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Allowance for loan losses at end of period(12)
 
 
 
 
 
Citicorp
$
11,465

$
13,174

$
14,623

$
16,699

$
22,366

Citi Holdings
4,529

6,474

10,832

13,416

18,289

Total Citigroup
$
15,994

$
19,648

$
25,455

$
30,115

$
40,655

Allowance by type
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
$
13,605

$
17,064

$
22,679

$
27,236

$
35,406

Corporate
2,389

2,584

2,776

2,879

5,249

Total Citigroup
$
15,994

$
19,648

$
25,455

$
30,115

$
40,655

(1)
2012 includes approximately $635 million of incremental charge-offs related to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) guidance issued in the third quarter of 2012, which required mortgage loans to borrowers that have gone through Chapter 7 U.S. Bankruptcy Code to be written down to collateral value. There was a corresponding approximate $600 million release in the third quarter of 2012 allowance for loans losses related to these charge-offs. 2012 also includes a benefit to charge-offs of approximately $40 million related to finalizing the impact of the OCC guidance in the fourth quarter of 2012.
(2)
2012 includes approximately $370 million of incremental charge-offs related to previously deferred principal balances on modified loans in the first quarter of 2012. These charge-offs were related to anticipated forgiveness of principal in connection with the national mortgage settlement. There was a corresponding approximate $350 million reserve release in the first quarter of 2012 related to these charge-offs.
(3)
Recoveries have been reduced by certain collection costs that are incurred only if collection efforts are successful.
(4)
Includes all adjustments to the allowance for credit losses, such as changes in the allowance from acquisitions, dispositions, securitizations, foreign currency translation, purchase accounting adjustments, etc.
(5)
2014 includes reductions of approximately $1.1 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale (HFS) of various loan portfolios, which includes approximately $411 million related to the transfer of various real estate loan portfolios to HFS, approximately $204 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Greece, approximately $177 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Spain, approximately $29 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Honduras and approximately $108 million related to the transfer to HFS of various EMEA loan portfolios. Additionally, 2014 includes a reduction of approximately $463 million related to foreign currency translation.
(6)
2013 includes reductions of approximately $2.4 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various loan portfolios, which includes approximately $360 million related to the sale of Credicard and approximately $255 million related to a transfer to held-for-sale of a loan portfolio in Greece, approximately $230 million related to a non-provision transfer of reserves associated with deferred interest to Other assets which includes deferred interest and approximately $220 million related to foreign currency translation.
(7)
2012 includes reductions of approximately $875 million related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various U.S. loan portfolios.
(8)
2011 includes reductions of approximately $1.6 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various U.S. loan portfolios, approximately $240 million related to the sale of the Egg Banking PLC credit card business, approximately $72 million related to the transfer of the Citi Belgium business to held-for-sale and approximately $290 million related to FX translation.
(9)
2010 primarily includes an addition of $13.4 billion related to the impact of consolidating entities in connection with Citi’s adoption of SFAS 166/167, reductions of approximately $2.7 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various U.S. loan portfolios and approximately $290 million related to the transfer of a U.K. first mortgage portfolio to held-for-sale.
(10)
December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 exclude $5.9 billion, $5.0 billion, $5.3 billion, $5.3 billion and $4.4 billion, respectively, of loans which are carried at fair value.
(11)
Represents additional credit loss reserves for unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(12)
Allowance for loan losses represents management’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the portfolio, as well as probable losses related to large individually evaluated impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings. See “Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below. Attribution of the allowance is made for analytical purposes only and the entire allowance is available to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the overall portfolio.


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Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables detail information on Citi’s allowance for loan losses, loans and coverage ratios as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
In billions of dollars
Allowance for
loan losses
Loans, net of
unearned income
Allowance as a
percentage of loans(1)
North America cards(2)
$
4.9

$
114.0

4.3
%
North America mortgages(3)(4)
3.7

95.9

3.9

North America other
1.2

21.6

5.6

International cards
1.9

31.5

6.0

International other(5)
1.9

106.9

1.8

Total Consumer
$
13.6

$
369.9

3.7
%
Total Corporate
2.4

274.7

0.9

Total Citigroup
$
16.0

$
644.6

2.5
%
(1)
Allowance as a percentage of loans excludes loans that are carried at fair value.
(2)
Includes both Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services. The $4.9 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 15 months of coincident net credit loss coverage.
(3)
Of the $3.7 billion, approximately $3.5 billion was allocated to North America mortgages in Citi Holdings. The $3.7 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 53 months of coincident net credit loss coverage (for both total North America mortgages and Citi Holdings North America mortgages).
(4)
Of the $3.7 billion in loan loss reserves, approximately $1.2 billion and $2.5 billion are determined in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. Of the $95.9 billion in loans, approximately $80.4 billion and $15.2 billion of the loans are evaluated in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. For additional information, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)
Includes mortgages and other retail loans.

 
December 31, 2013
In billions of dollars
Allowance for
loan losses
Loans, net of
unearned income
Allowance as a
percentage of loans(1)
North America cards(2)
$
6.2

$
116.8

5.3
%
North America mortgages(3)(4)
5.1

107.5

4.8

North America other
1.2

21.9

5.4

International cards
2.3

36.2

6.5

International other(5)
2.2

111.4

2.0

Total Consumer
$
17.0

$
393.8

4.3
%
Total Corporate
2.6

271.7

1.0

Total Citigroup
$
19.6

$
665.5

3.0
%
(1)
Allowance as a percentage of loans excludes loans that are carried at fair value.
(2)
Includes both Citi-branded cards and Citi retail services. The $6.2 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 18 months of coincident net credit loss coverage.
(3)
Of the $5.1 billion, approximately $4.9 billion was allocated to North America mortgages in Citi Holdings. The $5.1 billion of loan loss reserves represented approximately 26 months of coincident net credit loss coverage (for both total North America mortgages and Citi Holdings North America mortgages).
(4)
Of the $5.1 billion in loan loss reserves, approximately $2.4 billion and $2.7 billion are determined in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. Of the $107.5 billion in loans, approximately $88.6 billion and $18.5 billion of the loans are evaluated in accordance with ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10-35 (troubled debt restructurings), respectively. For additional information, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)
Includes mortgages and other retail loans.

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Non-Accrual Loans and Assets and Renegotiated Loans
The following pages include information on Citi’s “Non-Accrual Loans and Assets” and “Renegotiated Loans.” There is a certain amount of overlap among these categories. The following summary provides a general description of each category:

Non-Accrual Loans and Assets:
Corporate and consumer (commercial market) non-accrual status is based on the determination that payment of interest or principal is doubtful.
Consumer non-accrual status is generally based on aging, i.e., the borrower has fallen behind in payments.
Mortgage loans in regulated bank entities discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, other than Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loans, are classified as non-accrual. Non-bank mortgage loans discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy are classified as non-accrual at 90 days or more past due. In addition, home equity loans in regulated bank entities are classified as non-accrual if the related residential first mortgage loan is 90 days or more past due.
North America Citi-branded cards and Citi 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 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.

Non-Accrual Loans and Assets
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.


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Non-Accrual Loans
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Citicorp
$
3,062

$
3,791

$
4,096

$
4,018

$
4,909

Citi Holdings
4,045

5,212

7,434

7,050

14,498

Total non-accrual loans
$
7,107

$
9,003

$
11,530

$
11,068

$
19,407

Corporate non-accrual loans(1)


 
 
 
North America
$
321

$
736

$
735

$
1,246

$
2,112

EMEA
267

766

1,131

1,293

5,337

Latin America
416

127

128

362

701

Asia
179

279

339

335

470

Total Corporate non-accrual loans
$
1,183

$
1,908

$
2,333

$
3,236

$
8,620

Citicorp
$
1,126

$
1,580

$
1,909

$
2,217

$
3,091

Citi Holdings
57

328

424

1,019

5,529

Total Corporate non-accrual loans
$
1,183

$
1,908

$
2,333

$
3,236

$
8,620

Consumer non-accrual loans(1)
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
4,412

$
5,238

$
7,149

$
5,888

$
8,540

EMEA
32

138

380

387

652

Latin America
1,188

1,426

1,285

1,107

1,019

Asia
292

293

383

450

576

Total Consumer non-accrual loans
$
5,924

$
7,095

$
9,197

$
7,832

$
10,787

Citicorp
$
1,936

$
2,211

$
2,187

$
1,801

$
1,818

Citi Holdings
3,988

4,884

7,010

6,031

8,969

Total Consumer non-accrual loans          
$
5,924

$
7,095

$
9,197

$
7,832

$
10,787

(1)
Excludes purchased distressed loans, as they are generally accreting interest. The carrying value of these loans was $421 million at December 31, 2014, $703 million at December 31, 2013, $537 million at December 31, 2012, $511 million at December 31, 2011, and $469 million at December 31, 2010.


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The table below summarizes Citigroup’s other real estate owned (OREO) assets as of the periods indicated. 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.
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
OREO(1)
 
 
 
 
 
Citicorp
$
96

$
79

$
49

$
86

$
840

Citi Holdings
164

338

391

480

863

Total OREO
$
260

$
417

$
440

$
566

$
1,703

North America
$
195

$
305

$
299

$
441

$
1,440

EMEA
8

59

99

73

161

Latin America
47

47

40

51

47

Asia
10

6

2

1

55

Total OREO
$
260

$
417

$
440

$
566

$
1,703

Other repossessed assets
$

$

$
1

$
1

$
28

Non-accrual assets—Total Citigroup 


 
 
 
Corporate non-accrual loans
$
1,183

$
1,908

$
2,333

$
3,236

$
8,620

Consumer non-accrual loans
5,924

7,095

9,197

7,832

10,787

Non-accrual loans (NAL)
$
7,107

$
9,003

$
11,530

$
11,068

$
19,407

OREO
$
260

$
417

$
440

$
566

$
1,703

Other repossessed assets


1

1

28

Non-accrual assets (NAA)
$
7,367

$
9,420

$
11,971

$
11,635

$
21,138

NAL as a percentage of total loans
1.10
%
1.35
%
1.76
%
1.71
%
2.99
%
NAA as a percentage of total assets
0.40

0.50

0.64

0.62

1.10

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of NAL(2)
225

218

221

272

209


Non-accrual assets—Total Citicorp
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Non-accrual loans (NAL)
$
3,062

$
3,791

$
4,096

$
4,018

$
4,909

OREO
96

79

49

86

840

Other repossessed assets
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Non-accrual assets (NAA)
$
3,158

$
3,870

$
4,145

$
4,104

$
5,749

NAA as a percentage of total assets
0.18
%
0.22
%
0.24
%
0.25
%
0.36
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of NAL(2)
374

348

357

416

456

Non-accrual assets—Total Citi Holdings


 
 
 
Non-accrual loans (NAL)
$
4,045

$
5,212

$
7,434

$
7,050

$
14,498

OREO
164

338

391

480

863

Other repossessed assets
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Non-accrual assets (NAA)
$
4,209

$
5,550

$
7,825

$
7,530

$
15,361

NAA as a percentage of total assets
4.29
%
4.74
%
5.02
%
3.35
%
4.91
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of NAL(2)
112

124

146

190

126

(1)
2014 reflects a decrease of $130 million related to the adoption of ASU 2014-14, which requires certain government guaranteed mortgage loans to be recognized as separate other receivables upon foreclosure. Prior periods have not been restated. For additional information, see Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
The allowance for loan losses 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 purchased distressed loans as these continue to accrue interest until charge-off.
N/A Not available at the Citicorp or Citi Holdings level.


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Renegotiated Loans
The following table presents Citi’s loans modified in TDRs.
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Corporate renegotiated loans(1)
 
 
In U.S. offices
 
 
Commercial and industrial(2)
$
12

$
36

Mortgage and real estate(3)
106

143

Loans to financial institutions

14

Other
316

364

 
$
434

$
557

In offices outside the U.S.
 
 
Commercial and industrial(2)
$
105

$
161

Mortgage and real estate(3)
1

18

Other
39

58

 
$
145

$
237

Total Corporate renegotiated loans
$
579

$
794

Consumer renegotiated loans(4)(5)(6)(7)
 
 
In U.S. offices
 
 
Mortgage and real estate (8)
$
15,514

$
18,922

Cards
1,751

2,510

Installment and other
580

626

 
$
17,845

$
22,058

In offices outside the U.S.
 
 
Mortgage and real estate
$
695

$
641

Cards
656

830

Installment and other
586

834

 
$
1,937

$
2,305

Total Consumer renegotiated loans
$
19,782

$
24,363

(1)
Includes $135 million and $312 million of non-accrual loans included in the non-accrual assets table above at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The remaining loans are accruing interest.
(2)
In addition to modifications reflected as TDRs at December 31, 2014, Citi also modified $15 million and $34 million of commercial loans risk rated “Substandard Non-Performing” or worse (asset category defined by banking regulators) in offices inside and outside the U.S., respectively. These modifications were not considered TDRs because the modifications did not involve a concession (a required element of a TDR for accounting purposes).
(3)
In addition to modifications reflected as TDRs at December 31, 2014, Citi also modified $22 million of commercial real estate loans risk rated “Substandard Non-Performing” or worse (asset category defined by banking regulators) in offices inside the U.S. These modifications were not considered TDRs because the modifications did not involve a concession (a required element of a TDR for accounting purposes).
(4)
Includes $3,132 million and $3,637 million of non-accrual loans included in the non-accrual assets table above at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The remaining loans are accruing interest.
(5)
Includes $124 million and $29 million of commercial real estate loans at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(6)
Includes $184 million and $295 million of other commercial loans at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(7)
Smaller-balance homogeneous loans were derived from Citi’s risk management systems.
(8)
Reduction in 2014 includes $2,901 million related to TDRs sold or transferred to held-for-sale.





 
Forgone Interest Revenue on Loans (1) 
In millions of dollars
In U.S.
offices
In non-
U.S.
offices
2014
total
Interest revenue that would have been accrued at original contractual rates (2)
$
1,708

$
715

$
2,423

Amount recognized as interest revenue (2)
996

261

1,257

Forgone interest revenue
$
712

$
454

$
1,166


(1)
Relates to Corporate non-accrual loans, renegotiated loans and Consumer loans on which accrual of interest has been suspended.
(2)
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.




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North America Consumer Mortgage Lending

Overview
Citi’s North America consumer mortgage portfolio consists of both residential first mortgages and home equity loans. At December 31, 2014, Citi’s North America consumer mortgage portfolio was $95.9 billion (compared to $107.5 billion at December 31, 2013), of which the residential first mortgage portfolio was $67.8 billion (compared to $75.9 billion at December 31, 2013), and the home equity loan portfolio was $28.1 billion (compared to $31.6 billion at December 31, 2013). At December 31, 2014, $34.4 billion of first mortgages was recorded in Citi Holdings, with the remaining $33.4 billion recorded in Citicorp. At December 31, 2014, $24.8 billion of home equity loans was recorded in Citi Holdings, with the remaining $3.3 billion recorded in Citicorp.
Citi’s residential first mortgage portfolio included $5.2 billion of loans with FHA insurance or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guarantees at December 31, 2014, compared to $7.7 billion at December 31, 2013. The decline during the year was primarily attributed to approximately $2.3 billion of mortgage loans with FHA insurance sold and transferred to held-for-sale, including $0.9 billion during the fourth quarter of 2014. Citi’s FHA/VA portfolio consists of loans to low-to-moderate-income borrowers with lower FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) scores and generally higher loan-to-value ratios (LTVs). Credit losses on FHA loans are borne by the sponsoring governmental agency, provided that the insurance terms have not been rescinded as a result of an origination defect. With respect to VA loans, the VA establishes a loan-level loss cap, beyond which Citi is liable for loss. While FHA and VA loans have high delinquency rates, given the insurance and guarantees, respectively, Citi has experienced negligible credit losses on these loans.
 


In addition, Citi’s residential first mortgage portfolio included $0.8 billion of loans with origination LTVs above 80% that have insurance through mortgage insurance companies at December 31, 2014, compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2014, the residential first mortgage portfolio also had $0.6 billion of loans subject to long-term standby commitments (LTSCs) with U.S. government-sponsored entities (GSEs) for which Citi has limited exposure to credit losses, compared to $0.8 billion at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2014, Citi’s home equity loan portfolio also included $0.2 billion of loans subject to LTSCs with GSEs, compared to $0.3 billion at December 31, 2013, for which Citi also has limited exposure to credit losses. These guarantees and commitments may be rescinded in the event of loan origination defects. Citi’s allowance for loan loss calculations takes into consideration the impact of the guarantees and commitments described above.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s North America residential first mortgage portfolio contained approximately $3.8 billion of adjustable rate mortgages that are currently required to make a payment consisting of only accrued interest for the payment period, or an interest-only payment, compared to $5.0 billion at December 31, 2013. This decline resulted primarily from repayments, conversions to amortizing loans and loans sold/transferred to held-for-sale. Residential first mortgages with this payment feature are primarily to high-credit-quality borrowers who have on average significantly higher origination and refreshed FICO scores than other loans in the residential first mortgage portfolio, and have exhibited significantly lower 30+ delinquency rates as compared with residential first mortgages without this payment feature. As such, Citi does not believe the residential mortgage loans with this payment feature represent substantially higher risk in the portfolio.
Citi does not offer option-adjustable rate mortgages/negative-amortizing mortgage products to its customers. As a result, option-adjustable rate mortgages/negative-amortizing mortgages represent an insignificant portion of total balances, since they were acquired only incidentally as part of prior portfolio and business purchases.



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North America Consumer Mortgage Quarterly Credit Trends—Net Credit Losses and Delinquencies—Residential First Mortgages
The following charts detail the quarterly credit trends for Citigroup’s residential first mortgage portfolio in North America.
North America Residential First Mortgage - EOP Loans
In billions of dollars
North America Residential First Mortgage - Net Credit Losses
In millions of dollars
Note: CMI refers to loans originated by CitiMortgage. CFNA refers to loans originated by CitiFinancial. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1)
4Q’13 includes $6 million of charge-offs related to Citi’s fulfillment of its obligations under the national mortgage and independent foreclosure review settlements.
(2)
4Q’13 excludes approximately $84 million of net credit losses consisting of (i) approximately $69 million of charge-offs related to a change in the charge-off policy for mortgages originated in CitiFinancial to more closely align to policies used in the CitiMortgage business, and (ii) approximately $15 million of charge-offs related to a change in the estimate of net credit losses related to collateral dependent loans to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
(3)
2Q’14 excludes a recovery of approximately $58 million in CitiMortgage.
(4)
Increase in 4Q’14 CitiFinancial residential first mortgage loss driven by portfolio seasoning and loss mitigation activities.
(5)
Year-over-year change in the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index.
(6)
Year-over-year change as of October 2014.

 
North America Residential First Mortgage Delinquencies-Citi Holdings
In billions of dollars
Note: Days past due excludes (i) U.S. mortgage loans that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies because the potential loss predominantly resides with the U.S. agencies, and (ii) loans recorded at fair value. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Credit performance (net credit losses and delinquencies) of the residential first mortgage portfolio continued to improve during 2014, although the home price index (HPI), which varies from market to market (as indicated in the table below), moderated throughout 2014 compared to the prior year. The decline in net credit losses during 2014 was driven by continued improvement in credit, HPI, the economic environment and continued management actions, primarily asset sales and loans transferred to held-for-sale and, to a lesser extent, loan modifications. CitiFinancial’s net credit losses improved more modestly in 2014 compared to CitiMortgage, including an increase in net credit losses in the fourth quarter of 2014 due to portfolio seasoning and loss mitigation activities.
Residential first mortgages originated by CitiFinancial have a higher net credit loss rate (4.6%, compared to 0.4% for CitiMortgage as of the fourth quarter of 2014), as CitiFinancial borrowers tend to have higher LTVs and lower FICOs than CitiMortgage borrowers. CitiFinancial’s residential first mortgages also have a significantly different geographic distribution, with different mortgage market conditions that tend to lag the overall improvements in HPI.
During 2014, continued management actions, primarily assets sales and loans transferred to held-for-sale and, to a lesser extent, loan modifications, were the primary drivers of the overall improvement in delinquencies in Citi Holdings’ residential first mortgage portfolio. Citi sold or transferred to held-for-sale approximately $1.2 billion of delinquent residential first mortgages in 2014 (compared to $2.1 billion in 2013), including $0.6 billion during the fourth quarter of 2014. Credit performance from quarter to quarter could continue to be impacted by the volume of delinquent loan sales (or lack of significant sales) and HPI, as well as increases in interest rates.




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North America Residential First Mortgages—State Delinquency Trends
The following tables set forth, for total Citigroup, the six states and/or regions with the highest concentration of Citi’s residential first mortgages as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

In billions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
State (1)
ENR (2)
ENR
Distribution
90+DPD
%
%
LTV >
100% (3)
Refreshed
FICO
ENR (2)
ENR
Distribution
90+DPD
%
%
LTV >
100% (3)
Refreshed
FICO
CA
$
18.9

31
%
0.6
%
2
%
745

$
19.2

30
%
1.0
%
4
%
738

NY/NJ/CT(4)(5)
12.2

20

1.9

2

740

11.7

18

2.6

3

733

FL(4)
2.8

5

3.0

14

700

3.1

5

4.4

25

688

IN/OH/MI(4)
2.5

4

2.9

10

667

3.1

5

3.9

21

659

IL(4)
2.5

4

2.5

9

713

2.7

4

3.8

16

703

AZ/NV
1.3

2

1.9

18

715

1.5

2

2.7

25

710

Other
19.9

33

3.4

5

679

23.1

36

4.1

8

671

Total
$
60.1

100
%
2.1
%
4
%
715

$
64.4

100
%
2.9
%
8
%
705


Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1)
Certain of the states are included as part of a region based on Citi’s view of similar HPI within the region.
(2)
Ending net receivables. Excludes loans in Canada and Puerto Rico, loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, loans recorded at fair value and loans subject to LTSCs. Excludes balances for which FICO or LTV data are unavailable.
(3)
LTV ratios (loan balance divided by appraised value) are calculated at origination and updated by applying market price data.
(4)
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Illinois are judicial states.
(5)
Increase in ENR year-over-year was due to originations in Citicorp.
The significant improvement in Citigroup’s residential first mortgages LTV percentages at year-end 2014 compared to the prior year end was driven by HPI improvements across substantially all metropolitan statistical areas, thereby increasing values used in the determination of LTV. Additionally, delinquent and re-performing asset sales of high LTV loans and, to a lesser extent, modification programs involving principal forgiveness during 2014 further reduced the amount of loans with greater than 100% LTV. While 90+ days past due delinquency rates have improved for the states and regions above, the continued longer foreclosure timelines (see discussion under “Foreclosures” below) could result in less improvement in these rates in the future, especially in judicial states (i.e., states that require foreclosures to be processed via court approval).
 
Foreclosures
A substantial majority of Citi’s foreclosure inventory consists of residential first mortgages. At December 31, 2014, Citi’s foreclosure inventory included approximately $0.6 billion, or 0.9%, of residential first mortgages, compared to $0.8 billion, or 1.2%, at December 31, 2013 (based on the dollar amount of ending net receivables of loans in foreclosure inventory, excluding loans that are guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and loans subject to LTSCs). This decline in 2014 was largely attributed to CitiMortgage loans sold or transferred to held-for-sale.
Citi’s foreclosure inventory continues to be impacted by the ongoing extensive state and regulatory requirements related to the foreclosure process, which continue to result in longer foreclosure timelines. Citi’s average timeframes to move a loan out of foreclosure are two to three times longer than historical norms, and continue to be even more pronounced in judicial states, where Citi has a higher concentration of residential first mortgages in foreclosure. As
 
of December 31, 2014, approximately 21% of Citi’s total foreclosure inventory was active foreclosure units in process for over two years, compared to 29% as of December 31, 2013, with the decline primarily attributed to CitiMortgage loans sold or transferred to held-for-sale.

North America Consumer Mortgage Quarterly Credit Trends—Net Credit Losses and Delinquencies—Home Equity Loans
Citi’s home equity loan portfolio consists of both fixed-rate home equity loans and loans extended under home equity lines of credit. Fixed-rate home equity loans are fully amortizing. Home equity lines of credit allow for amounts to be drawn for a period of time with the payment of interest only and then, at the end of the draw period, the then-outstanding amount is converted to an amortizing loan (the interest-only payment feature during the revolving period is standard for this product across the industry). After conversion, the home equity loans typically have a 20-year amortization period.



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Revolving HELOCs
At December 31, 2014, Citi’s home equity loan portfolio of $28.1 billion included approximately $16.7 billion of home equity lines of credit (Revolving HELOCs) that are still within their revolving period and have not commenced amortization, or “reset,” compared to $18.9 billion at December 31, 2013. The following chart indicates the FICO and combined loan-to-value (CLTV) characteristics of Citi’s Revolving HELOCs portfolio and the year in which they reset:

North America Home Equity Lines of Credit Amortization – Citigroup
Total ENR by Reset Year
In billions of dollars as of December 31, 2014
Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Approximately 10% of Citi’s total Revolving HELOCs portfolio had commenced amortization as of December 31, 2014. Of the remaining Revolving HELOCs portfolio, approximately 78% will commence amortization during 2015–2017. Before commencing amortization, Revolving HELOC borrowers are required to pay only interest on their loans. Upon amortization, these borrowers will be required to pay both interest, usually at a variable rate, and principal that amortizes typically over 20 years, rather than the typical 30-year amortization. As a result, Citi’s customers with Revolving HELOCs that reset could experience “payment shock” due to the higher required payments on the loans.
While it is not certain what, if any, impact this payment shock could have on Citi’s delinquency rates and net credit losses, Citi currently estimates that the monthly loan payment for its Revolving HELOCs that reset during 2015–2017 could increase on average by approximately $360, or 170%. Increases in interest rates could further increase these payments given the variable nature of the interest rates on these loans post-reset. Of the Revolving HELOCs that will commence amortization during 2015–2017, approximately $1.6 billion, or 12%, of the loans have a CLTV greater than 100% as of December 31, 2014. Borrowers’ high loan-to-value positions, as well as the cost and availability of refinancing options, could limit borrowers’ ability to refinance their Revolving HELOCs as these loans begin to reset.
Based on the limited number of Revolving HELOCs that have begun amortization as of December 31, 2014, approximately 6.4% of the amortizing home equity loans were 30+ days past due, compared to 2.7% of the total outstanding home equity loan portfolio (amortizing and non-amortizing). This compared to 6.0% and 2.8%, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. However, these resets have generally
 
occurred during a period of historically low interest rates, which Citi believes has likely reduced the overall “payment shock” to the borrower.
Citi continues to monitor this reset risk closely and will continue to consider any potential impact in determining its allowance for loan loss reserves. In addition, management continues to review and take additional actions to offset potential reset risk, such as establishment of a borrower outreach program to provide reset risk education, establishment of a reset risk mitigation unit and proactively contacting high-risk borrowers. For further information on reset risk, see “Risk Factors—Credit and Market Risks” above.

Net Credit Losses and Delinquencies
The following charts detail the quarterly credit trends for Citi’s home equity loan portfolio in North America.
North America Home Equity - EOP Loans
In billions of dollars
North America Home Equity - Net Credit Losses
In millions of dollars
Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1)
4Q’13 includes $15 million of charge-offs related to Citi’s fulfillment of its obligations under the national mortgage and independent foreclosure review settlements.
(2)
4Q’13 excludes approximately $100 million of net credit losses consisting of (i) approximately $64 million for the acceleration of accounting losses associated with modified home equity loans determined to be collateral dependent, (ii) approximately $22 million of charge-offs related to a change in the charge-off policy for mortgages originated in CitiFinancial to more closely align to policies used in the CitiMortgage business, and (iii) approximately $14 million of charge-offs related to a change in the estimate of net credit losses related to collateral dependent loans to borrowers that have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.



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North America Home Equity Loan Delinquencies - Citi Holdings
In billions of dollars
Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
 

As evidenced by the tables above, home equity loan net credit losses and delinquencies improved during 2014, albeit at a slower pace than the prior year, primarily due to continued modifications and liquidations. Given the limited market in which to sell delinquent home equity loans, as well as the relatively smaller number of home equity loan modifications and modification programs (see Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), Citi’s ability to reduce delinquencies or net credit losses in its home equity loan portfolio in Citi Holdings, whether pursuant to deterioration of the underlying credit performance of these loans, the reset of the Revolving HELOCs (as discussed above) or otherwise, is more limited as compared to residential first mortgages.


North America Home Equity Loans—State Delinquency Trends
The following tables set forth, for total Citigroup, the six states and/or regions with the highest concentration of Citi’s home equity loans as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
In billions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
State (1)
ENR (2)
ENR
Distribution
90+DPD
%
%
CLTV >
100% (3)
Refreshed
FICO
ENR (2)
ENR
Distribution
90+DPD
%
%
CLTV >
100% (3)
Refreshed
FICO
CA
$
7.4

28
%
1.5
%
10
%
729

$
8.2

28
%
1.6
%
17
%
726

NY/NJ/CT(4)
6.7

25

2.4

11

721

7.2

24

2.3

12

718

FL(4)
1.8

7

2.2

36

707

2.1

7

2.9

44

704

IL(4)
1.1

4

1.4

35

716

1.2

4

1.6

42

713

IN/OH/MI(4)
0.8

3

1.7

31

688

1.0

3

1.6

47

686

AZ/NV
0.6

2

2.2

46

716

0.7

2

2.1

53

713

Other
8.1

30

1.7

19

703

9.5

32

1.7

26

699

Total
$
26.6

100
%
1.8
%
17
%
715

$
29.9

100
%
1.9
%
23
%
712


Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1)
Certain of the states are included as part of a region based on Citi’s view of similar HPI within the region.
(2)
Ending net receivables. Excludes loans in Canada and Puerto Rico and loans subject to LTSCs. Excludes balances for which FICO or LTV data are unavailable.
(3)
Represents combined loan-to-value (CLTV) for both residential first mortgages and home equity loans. CLTV ratios (loan balance divided by appraised value) are calculated at origination and updated by applying market price data.
(4)
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Illinois are judicial states.    

Citigroup Residential Mortgages—Representations and Warranties Repurchase Reserve
In connection with Citi’s sales of residential mortgage loans to the GSEs and private investors, as well as through private-label residential mortgage securitizations, Citi typically makes representations and warranties that the loans sold meet certain requirements, such as the loan’s compliance with any applicable loan criteria established by the buyer and the validity of the lien securing the loan. The specific representations and warranties made by Citi in any particular transaction depend on, among other things, the nature of the transaction and the requirements of the investor (e.g., whole loan sale to the GSEs versus loans sold through securitization transactions), as well as the credit quality of the loan (e.g., prime, Alt-A or subprime).


 

These sales expose Citi to potential claims for alleged breaches of its representations and warranties. In the event of such a breach, Citi could be required either to repurchase the mortgage loans with the identified defects (generally at unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest) or to indemnify (“make whole”) the investors for their losses on these loans.
Citi has recorded a repurchase reserve for purposes of its potential representation and warranty repurchase liability resulting from its whole loan sales to the GSEs and, to a lesser extent, private investors, which are made through Citi’s consumer business in CitiMortgage. The repurchase reserve was approximately $224 million and $341 million as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
For additional information, see Notes 27 and 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CONSUMER LOAN DETAILS

Consumer Loan Delinquency Amounts and Ratios
 
Total
loans(1)
90+ days past due(2)
30-89 days past due(2)
 
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
In millions of dollars, except EOP loan amounts in billions
2014
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
Citicorp(3)(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
297.2

$
2,664

$
2,973

$
3,081

$
2,820

$
3,220

$
3,509

Ratio
 
0.90
%
0.99
%
1.05
%
0.95
%
1.07
%
1.19
%
Retail banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
151.7

$
840

$
952

$
879

$
902

$
1,049

$
1,112

Ratio
 
0.56
%
0.63
%
0.61
%
0.60
%
0.70
%
0.77
%
North America
46.8

225

257

280

212

205

223

Ratio
 
0.49
%
0.60
%
0.68
%
0.46
%
0.48
%
0.54
%
EMEA
5.4

19

34

48

42

51

77

Ratio
 
0.35
%
0.61
%
0.94
%
0.78
%
0.91
%
1.51
%
Latin America
27.7

410

470

323

315

395

353

Ratio
 
1.48
%
1.55
%
1.15
%
1.14
%
1.30
%
1.26
%
Asia
71.8

186

191

228

333

398

459

Ratio
 
0.26
%
0.27
%
0.33
%
0.46
%
0.56
%
0.66
%
Cards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
145.5

$
1,824

$
2,021

$
2,202

$
1,918

$
2,171

$
2,397

Ratio
 
1.25
%
1.34
%
1.47
%
1.32
%
1.44
%
1.60
%
North America—Citi-branded
67.5

593

681

786

568

661

771

Ratio
 
0.88
%
0.97
%
1.08
%
0.84
%
0.94
%
1.06
%
North America—Citi retail services
46.5

678

771

721

748

830

789

Ratio
 
1.46
%
1.67
%
1.87
%
1.61
%
1.79
%
2.04
%
EMEA
2.2

30

32

48

34

42

63

Ratio
 
1.36
%
1.33
%
1.66
%
1.55
%
1.75
%
2.17
%
Latin America
10.9

345

349

413

329

364

432

Ratio
 
3.17
%
2.88
%
2.79
%
3.02
%
3.01
%
2.92
%
Asia
18.4

178

188

234

239

274

342

Ratio
 
0.97
%
0.98
%
1.15
%
1.30
%
1.43
%
1.68
%
Citi Holdings(5)(6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
72.6

$
1,975

$
2,756

$
4,611

$
1,699

$
2,724

$
4,228

Ratio
 
2.88
%
3.28
%
4.42
%
2.48
%
3.24
%
4.05
%
International
1.8

12

162

345

36

200

393

Ratio
 
0.67
%
2.75
%
4.54
%
2.00
%
3.39
%
5.17
%
North America
70.8

1,963

2,594

4,266

1,663

2,524

3,835

Ratio
 
2.94
%
3.33
%
4.41
%
2.49
%
3.24
%
3.96
%
Other (7)
0.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Citigroup
$
370.0

$
4,639

$
5,729

$
7,692

$
4,519

$
5,944

$
7,737

Ratio
 
1.27
%
1.49
%
1.93
%
1.24
%
1.54
%
1.94
%
(1)
Total 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 end-of-period (EOP) loans, net of unearned income.
(3)
The 90+ days past due balances for North America—Citi-branded and North America—Citi 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 and 30–89 days past due and related ratios for Citicorp North America exclude U.S. mortgage loans that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities since the potential loss predominantly resides within the U.S. government-sponsored entities. The amounts excluded for loans 90+ days past due and (EOP loans) were $562 million ($1.1 billion), $690 million ($1.2 billion) and $742 million ($1.4 billion) at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012,

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respectively. The amounts excluded for loans 30–89 days past due (EOP loans have the same adjustment as above) were $122 million, $141 million and$122 million at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(5)
The 90+ days and 30–89 days past due and related ratios for Citi Holdings North America exclude U.S. mortgage loans that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities since the potential loss predominantly resides within the U.S. government-sponsored entities. The amounts excluded for loans 90+ days past due (and EOP loans) for each period were $2.2 billion ($4.0 billion), $3.3 billion ($6.4 billion) and $4.0 billion ($7.1 billion) at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The amounts excluded for loans 30–89 days past due (EOP loans have the same adjustment as above) for each period were $0.5 billion, $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(6)
The December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 loans 90+ days past due and 30–89 days past due and related ratios for North America exclude $14 million, $0.9 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, of loans that are carried at fair value.
(7)
Represents loans classified as Consumer loans on the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are not included in the Citi Holdings consumer credit metrics.

Consumer Loan Net Credit Losses and Ratios
 
Average
loans(1)
Net credit losses(2)
In millions of dollars, except average loan amounts in billions
2014
2014
2013
2012
Citicorp
 
 
 
 
Total
$
297.8

$
7,051

$
7,211

$
8,107

Ratio
 
2.37
%
2.51
%
2.87
%
Retail banking
 
 
 
 
Total
$
155.6

$
1,429

$
1,343

$
1,258

Ratio
 
0.92
%
0.91
%
0.89
%
North America
46.4

140

184

247

Ratio
 
0.30
%
0.43
%
0.60
%
EMEA
5.7

20

26

46

Ratio
 
0.35
%
0.48
%
0.98
%
Latin America
29.8

948

844

648

Ratio
 
3.18
%
2.86
%
2.49
%
Asia
73.7

321

289

317

Ratio
 
0.44
%
0.41
%
0.46
%
Cards
 
 
 
 
Total
$
142.2

$
5,622

$
5,868

$
6,849

Ratio
 
3.95
%
4.18
%
4.82
%
North America—Citi-branded
66.4

2,197

2,555

3,187

Ratio
 
3.31
%
3.72
%
4.43
%
North America—Retail services
43.2

1,866

1,895

2,322

Ratio
 
4.32
%
4.92
%
6.29
%
EMEA
2.4

41

42

59

Ratio
 
1.71
%
1.62
%
2.11
%
Latin America
11.6

1,060

883

757

Ratio
 
9.14
%
7.55
%
7.07
%
Asia
18.6

458

493

524

Ratio
 
2.46
%
2.59
%
2.65
%
Citi Holdings
 
 
 
 
Total
$
82.9

$
1,626

$
3,045

$
5,873

Ratio
 
1.96
%
3.02
%
4.72
%
International
4.0

68

217

536

Ratio
 
1.70
%
3.39
%
5.70
%
North America
78.9

1,558

2,828

5,337

Ratio
 
1.97
%
2.99
%
4.64
%
Other (3)

8

6

28

Total Citigroup
$
380.7

$
8,685

$
10,262

$
14,008

Ratio
 
2.28
%
2.64
%
3.44
%
(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)
Represents NCLs on loans classified as Consumer loans on the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are not included in the Citi Holdings consumer credit metrics.



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Loan Maturities and Fixed/Variable Pricing
U.S. Consumer Mortgages
In millions of dollars at year end 2014
Due
within
1 year
Greater
than 1 year
but within
5 years
Greater
than 5
years
Total
U.S. Consumer mortgage loan portfolio
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
116

$
1,260

$
68,199

$
69,575

Home equity loans
5,262

12,708

8,988

26,958

Total
$
5,378

$
13,968

$
77,187

$
96,533

Fixed/variable pricing of U.S. Consumer mortgage loans with maturities due after one year
 
 
 
 
Loans at fixed interest rates
 
$
1,463

$
56,023

 
Loans at floating or adjustable interest rates
 
12,505

21,164

 
Total
 
$
13,968

$
77,187

 






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CORPORATE CREDIT DETAILS
Consistent with its overall strategy, Citi’s corporate clients are typically large, multinational corporations that value Citi’s global network. Citi aims to establish relationships with these clients that encompass multiple products, consistent with client needs, including cash management and trade services, foreign exchange, lending, capital markets and M&A advisory. For additional information on corporate credit risk management, see “Country and Cross-Border Risk—Emerging Markets Exposures” below.
 

The following table sets forth Citi’s corporate credit portfolio (excluding private bank in ICG), before consideration of collateral or hedges, by remaining tenor at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The vast majority of Citi’s corporate credit portfolio resides in ICG; as of December 31, 2014, less than 1% of Citi’s corporate credit exposure resided in Citi Holdings.


 
At December 31, 2014
At December 31, 2013
In billions of dollars
Due
within
1 year
Greater
than 1 year
but within
5 years
Greater
than
5 years
Total
Exposure
Due
within
1 year
Greater
than 1 year
but within
5 years
Greater
than
5 years
Total
exposure
Direct outstandings (on-balance sheet) (1)
$
95

$
85

$
33

$
213

$
108

$
80

$
29

$
217

Unfunded lending commitments (off-balance sheet)(2)
92

207

33

332

87

204

21

312

Total exposure
$
187

$
292

$
66

$
545

$
195

$
284

$
50

$
529


(1)
Includes drawn loans, overdrafts, bankers’ acceptances and leases.
(2)
Includes unused commitments to lend, letters of credit and financial guarantees.

Portfolio Mix—Geography, Counterparty and Industry
Citi’s corporate credit portfolio is diverse across geography and counterparty. The following table shows the percentage by region based on Citi’s internal management geography:
 
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
North America
55
%
51
%
EMEA
25

27

Asia
13

14

Latin America
7

8

Total
100
%
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 primarily through the use of 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.
Citigroup also has incorporated climate risk assessment and reporting criteria for certain obligors, as necessary. Factors evaluated include consideration of climate risk to an



 
obligor’s business and physical assets and, when relevant, consideration of cost-effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The following table presents the corporate credit portfolio by facility risk rating at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, as a percentage of the total corporate credit portfolio:
 
Total Exposure
 
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
AAA/AA/A
49
%
52
%
BBB
33

30

BB/B
16

16

CCC or below
1

2

Unrated
1


Total
100
%
100
%

Note: Total exposure includes direct outstandings and unfunded lending commitments.


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Citi’s corporate credit portfolio is also diversified by industry. The following table shows the allocation of Citi’s total corporate credit portfolio by industry:
 
Total Exposure
 
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Transportation and industrial
21
%
22
%
Consumer retail and health
17

15

Power, chemicals, commodities and metals and mining
10

10

Energy (1)
10

10

Technology, media and telecom
9

10

Banks/broker-dealers
8

10

Real estate
6

5

Public sector
5

6

Insurance and special purpose entities
5

5

Hedge funds
5

4

Other industries
4

3

Total
100
%
100
%

Note: Total exposure includes direct outstandings and unfunded lending commitments.
(1) In addition to this exposure, Citi also has energy-related exposure within the “Public sector” (e.g., energy-related state-owned entities) and “Transportation and industrial” sector (e.g., off-shore drilling entities) included in the table above. As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s total exposure to these energy-related entities was approximately $7 billion, of which approximately $4 billion consisted of direct outstanding funded loans.

There has recently been a focus on the energy sector, given the decline in oil prices during the latter part of 2014. As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s total corporate credit exposure to the energy and energy-related sector (see footnote 1 to the table above) was approximately $60 billion, with approximately $22 billion, or 3%, of Citi’s total outstanding loans consisting of direct outstanding funded loans. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, approximately 70% of Citi’s total corporate credit energy and energy-related exposure (based on the methodology described above) was in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Also as of year-end 2014, approximately 85% of Citi’s total energy and energy-related exposures were rated investment grade.
 
Credit Risk Mitigation
As part of its overall risk management activities, Citigroup 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. The results of the mark-to-market and any realized gains or losses on credit derivatives are reflected in Principal transactions on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $27.6 billion and $27.2 billion, respectively, of the corporate credit portfolio was economically hedged. Citigroup’s expected loss model used in the calculation of its loan loss reserve 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. At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the credit protection was economically hedging underlying corporate credit portfolio exposures with the following risk rating distribution:

Rating of Hedged Exposure
 
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
AAA/AA/A
24
%
26
%
BBB
42

36

BB/B
28

29

CCC or below
6

9

Total
100
%
100
%

At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the credit protection was economically hedging underlying corporate credit portfolio exposures with the following industry distribution:

Industry of Hedged Exposure
 
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Transportation and industrial
30
%
31
%
Power, chemicals, commodities and metals and mining
15

15

Technology, media and telecom
15

14

Consumer retail and health
11

9

Energy
10

8

Banks/broker-dealers
7

8

Public Sector
6

6

Insurance and special purpose entities
4

7

Other industries
2

2

Total
100
%
100
%






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For additional information on Citi’s corporate credit portfolio, including allowance for loan losses, coverage ratios and corporate non-accrual loans, see “Credit Risk—Loans Outstanding, Details of Credit Loss Experience, Allowance for Loan Losses and Non-Accrual Loans and Assets” above.

Loan Maturities and Fixed/Variable Pricing Corporate Loans
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Due
within
1 year
Over 1 year
but within
5 years
Over 5
years
Total
Corporate loan portfolio maturities
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans
$
17,348

$
11,403

$
6,304

$
35,055

Financial institutions
17,950

11,799

6,523

36,272

Mortgage and real estate
16,102

10,584

5,851

32,537

Lease financing
870

572

316

1,758

Installment, revolving
credit, other
14,455

9,500

5,252

29,207

In offices outside the U.S.
93,124

36,387

10,879

140,390

Total corporate loans
$
159,849

$
80,245

$
35,125

$
275,219

Fixed/variable pricing of Corporate loans with maturities due after one year (1)
 
 
 
 
Loans at fixed interest rates
 
$
9,960

$
11,453

 
Loans at floating or adjustable interest rates
 
70,283

23,673

 
Total
 
$
80,243

$
35,126

 

(1)
Based on contractual terms. Repricing characteristics may effectively be modified from time to time using derivative contracts. See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



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MARKET RISK
Market risk encompasses funding and liquidity risk and price risk, each of which arises in the normal course of business of a global financial intermediary such as Citi.

Market Risk Management
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 tolerance. These limits are monitored by independent market risk, Citi’s country and business Asset and Liability Committees and the Citigroup Asset and Liability Committee. In all cases, the businesses are ultimately responsible for the market risks taken and for remaining within their defined limits.

Funding and Liquidity Risk
Adequate liquidity and sources of funding are essential to Citi’s businesses.  Funding and liquidity risks arise from several factors, many of which Citi cannot control, such as disruptions in the financial markets, changes in key funding sources, credit spreads, changes in Citi’s credit ratings and political and economic conditions in certain countries. For additional information, see “Risk Factors” above.
 
Overview
Citi’s funding and liquidity objectives are to maintain adequate liquidity to (i) fund its existing asset base; (ii) grow its core businesses in Citicorp; (iii) maintain sufficient liquidity, structured appropriately, so that it can operate under a wide variety of market conditions, including market disruptions for both short- and long-term periods; and (iv) satisfy regulatory requirements. Citigroup’s primary liquidity objectives are established by entity, and in aggregate, across three major categories:
 
 
the parent entity, which includes the parent holding company (Citigroup) and Citi’s broker-dealer subsidiaries that are consolidated into Citigroup (collectively referred to in this section as “parent”);
Citi’s significant Citibank entities, which consist of Citibank, N.A. units domiciled in the U.S., Western Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore (collectively referred to in this section as “significant Citibank entities”); and
other Citibank and Banamex entities.

At an aggregate level, Citigroup’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 further below), even in times of stress. The liquidity framework provides that entities be self-sufficient or net providers of liquidity, including in conditions established under their designated stress tests.
Citi’s primary sources of funding include (i) deposits via Citi’s bank subsidiaries, which are Citi’s most stable and lowest cost source of long-term funding, (ii) long-term debt (primarily senior and subordinated debt) primarily issued at the parent and certain bank subsidiaries, and (iii) stockholders’ equity. These sources may be supplemented by short-term borrowings, primarily in the form of secured funding transactions.
As referenced above, Citigroup works to ensure that the structural tenor of these funding sources is sufficiently long in relation to the tenor of its asset base. The goal of Citi’s asset/liability management is to ensure that there is excess tenor in the liability structure so as to provide excess liquidity after funding the assets. The excess liquidity resulting from a longer-term tenor profile can effectively offset potential decreases in liquidity that may occur under stress. This excess funding is held in the form of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA), as set forth in the table below.


High-Quality Liquid Assets
 
Parent
Significant Citibank Entities
Other Citibank and Banamex Entities
Total
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Available cash
$
37.5

$
27.3

$
54.6

$
77.8

$
10.6

$
8.5

$
102.7

$
113.6

Unencumbered liquid securities
35.0

31.8

203.1

197.5

71.8

73.6

$
309.9

$
302.9

Total
$
72.5

$
59.1

$
257.7

$
275.3

$
82.4

$
82.1

$
412.6

$
416.4


Note: Amounts as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 set forth in the table above are estimated based on the final U.S. Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) rules (see “Liquidity Management, Stress Testing and Measurement” below). All amounts are as of period end and may increase or decrease intra-period in the ordinary course of business.



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As set forth in the table above, Citi’s HQLA under the final U.S. LCR rules as of December 31, 2014 was $412.6 billion, compared to $416.4 billion as of September 30, 2014. The decrease in HQLA quarter-over-quarter was primarily driven by a reduction in deposits in the significant Citibank entities (see “Deposits” below), partially offset by long-term debt issuance, increased short-term borrowings and replacement of non-HQLA securities with HQLA-eligible securities, each in the parent entity.
Prior to September 30, 2014, Citi reported its HQLA based on the Basel Committee’s final LCR rules. On this basis, Citi’s total HQLA was $423.7 billion as of December 31, 2013. Year-over-year, the decrease in Citi’s HQLA was primarily due to the impact of the final U.S. LCR rules, which excluded municipal securities, covered bonds and residential mortgage-backed securities from the definition of HQLA, partially offset by an increase in credit card securitizations and Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) advances, each in Citibank, N.A.
The following table shows further detail of the composition of Citi's HQLA by type of asset as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014. For securities, the amounts represent the liquidity value that potentially could be realized, and thus exclude any securities that are encumbered, as well as the haircuts that would be required for secured financing transactions.
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Available cash
$
102.7

$
113.6

U.S. Treasuries
139.5

117.1

U.S. Agencies/Agency MBS
57.1

60.7

Foreign government(1)
110.2

121.6

Other investment grade
3.1

3.4

Total
$
412.6

$
416.4

Note: Amounts set forth in the table above are estimated based on the final U.S. LCR rules.
(1)
Foreign government includes securities issued or guaranteed by foreign sovereigns, agencies and multilateral development banks. Foreign government securities are held largely to support local liquidity requirements and Citi’s local franchises and principally included government bonds from Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Singapore and Taiwan.

Citi’s HQLA as set forth above does not include additional potential liquidity in the form of Citigroup’s borrowing capacity from the various FHLB, which was approximately $26 billion as of December 31, 2014 (compared to $22 billion as of September 30, 2014 and $30 billion as of December 31, 2013) and is maintained by pledged collateral to all such banks. The HQLA shown above also does not include Citi’s borrowing capacity at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank discount window or international central banks, which would be in addition to the resources noted above.
In general, Citigroup can freely fund legal entities within its bank vehicles. Citigroup’s bank subsidiaries, including Citibank, N.A., can lend to the Citigroup parent and broker-dealer entities in accordance with Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act. As of December 31, 2014, the amount available
 
for lending to these entities under Section 23A was approximately $17 billion (unchanged from September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013), subject to collateral requirements.

Deposits
Deposits are the primary and lowest cost funding source for Citi’s bank subsidiaries. The table below sets forth the end-of-period deposits, by business and/or segment, and the total average deposits for each of the periods indicated.
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Global Consumer Banking
 
 
 
North America
$
171.4

$
171.7

$
170.2

EMEA
12.8

13.0

13.1

Latin America
45.5

45.9

47.4

Asia(1)
77.9

101.3

101.4

Total
$
307.6

$
331.9

$
332.1

ICG
 
 
 
Treasury and trade solutions (TTS)
$
378.6

$
381.1

$
379.8

Banking ex-TTS
85.9

91.0

97.4

Markets and securities services
94.4

95.3

96.9

Total
$
558.9

$
567.4

$
574.1

Corporate/Other
22.8

29.0

26.1

Total Citicorp
$
889.3

$
928.3

$
932.3

Total Citi Holdings(2)
10.0

14.4

36.0

Total Citigroup deposits (EOP)
$
899.3

$
942.7

$
968.3

Total Citigroup deposits (AVG)
$
938.7

$
954.2

$
956.4

(1)
December 31, 2014 deposit balance reflects the reclassification to held-for-sale of approximately $21 billion of deposits as a result of Citigroup's entry into an agreement in December 2014 to sell its Japan retail banking business.
(2)
Included within Citi Holding’s end-of-period deposit balance as of December 31, 2014 was approximately $9 billion of deposits related to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) customers that, as previously disclosed, will be transferred to Morgan Stanley by MSSB, with remaining balances transferred in the amount of approximately $5 billion per quarter through the end of the second quarter of 2015.

End-of-period deposits decreased 7% year-over-year and 5% quarter-over-quarter, each primarily due to the reclassification to held-for-sale of approximately $21 billion of deposits as a result of Citigroup’s entry into an agreement in December 2014 to sell its Japan retail banking business, as well as the impact of FX translation.
Excluding these items, Citigroup deposits declined 2% year-over-year, as 1% growth in Citicorp deposits was more than offset by the continued decline in Citi Holdings due to the ongoing transfer of MSSB deposits to Morgan Stanley. Within Citicorp, GCB deposits increased 2% year-over-year, with growth in all four regions. North America GCB deposits increased 1% year-over-year, with a continued focus on growing checking account balances, and international deposits grew 3% year-over-year. ICG deposits increased 1% year-over-year, with 3% growth in treasury and trade solutions balances, partially offset by reductions in markets-related


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businesses. Average deposits were relatively unchanged year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, as growth in Citicorp was offset by the ongoing transfer of MSSB deposits to Morgan Stanley.
Citi monitors its deposit base across multiple dimensions, including what Citi refers to as “LCR value” or the liquidity value of the deposit base under the LCR rules. Under LCR rules, deposits are assigned liquidity values based on expected behavior under stress, the type of deposit and the type of client. Generally, the final U.S. LCR rules prioritize operating accounts of consumers (including retail and commercial banking deposits) and corporations, while assigning lower liquidity values to non-operating balances of financial institutions. Citi estimates that as of December 31, 2014, its total deposits had a liquidity value of approximately 73% under the LCR rules, up from 72% as of September 30, 2014 and 71% as of December 31, 2013, with the gradual increase primarily driven by reductions in lower LCR value deposits.

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 parent entities and is a supplementary source of funding for the bank entities.
Long-term debt is an important funding source due in part to its multi-year maturity structure. The weighted-average maturities of unsecured long-term debt issued by Citigroup and its affiliates (including Citibank, N.A.) with a remaining life greater than one year (excluding remaining trust preferred securities outstanding) was approximately 6.9 years as of December 31, 2014, largely unchanged from the prior quarter and year. Citi believes this term structure enables it to meet its business needs and maintain adequate liquidity.
Citi’s long-term debt outstanding at the parent includes benchmark 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 supplements benchmark debt issuance as a source of funding for Citi’s parent entities. Citi’s long-term debt at the bank includes FHLB advances and securitizations.
 
Long-Term Debt Outstanding
The following table sets forth Citi’s total long-term debt outstanding for the periods indicated:
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Parent
$
158.0

$
155.9

$
164.7

Benchmark debt:
 
 
 
Senior debt
96.7

96.3

98.5

Subordinated debt
25.5

24.2

28.1

Trust preferred
1.7

1.7

3.9

Customer-Related debt:



Structured debt
22.3

22.3

22.2

Non-structured debt
5.9

6.4

7.8

Local Country and Other(1)(2)
5.9

5.0

4.2

Bank
$
65.1

$
67.9

$
56.4

FHLB Borrowings
19.8

23.3

14.0

Securitizations(3)
38.1

38.2

33.6

Local Country and Other(2)
7.2

6.4

8.8

Total long-term debt
$
223.1

$
223.8

$
221.1

Note: Amounts represent the current value of long-term debt on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet which, for certain debt instruments, includes consideration of fair value, hedging impacts and unamortized discounts and premiums.
(1)
Includes securitizations of $2.0 billion for the third and fourth quarter of 2014 and $0.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013.
(2)
Local country debt includes debt issued by Citi’s affiliates in support of their local operations.
(3)
Predominantly credit card securitizations, primarily backed by Citi-branded credit cards.

Year-over-year, Citi’s total long-term debt outstanding increased slightly, as modest reductions at the parent company were more than offset by continued increases in the bank due to increased credit card securitizations and FHLB advances, given the lower-cost nature of these funding sources. Sequentially, Citi’s total long-term debt decreased slightly due to maturities and continued liability management at the parent and decreases in FHLB advances at the bank.
As part of its liability management, Citi has considered, and may continue to consider, opportunities to repurchase its long-term debt pursuant to open market purchases, tender offers or other means. Such repurchases help reduce Citi’s overall funding costs. During 2014, Citi repurchased an aggregate of approximately $9.8 billion of its outstanding long-term debt, including approximately $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014. Included in this total for the year, Citi redeemed $2.1 billion of trust preferred securities during 2014 (for Citi’s remaining trust preferred securities outstanding as of December 31, 2014, see Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Going forward, changes in Citi’s long-term debt outstanding will continue to reflect the funding needs of its businesses as well as the market and economic environment and any regulatory changes or requirements. For additional information on regulatory changes and requirements impacting Citi’s overall funding and liquidity, see “Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity” and “Liquidity Management, Stress Testing and Measurement” below and “Risk Factors” above.




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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:
 
2014
2013
2012
In billions of dollars
Maturities
Issuances
Maturities
Issuances
Maturities
Issuances
Parent
$
38.3

$
36.0

$
46.0

$
30.7

$
75.3

$
17.3

Benchmark debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior debt
18.9

18.6

25.6

17.8

34.9

9.1

Subordinated debt
5.0

2.8

1.0

4.6

1.8


Trust preferred
2.1


6.4


5.9


Customer-related debt:


 
 
 
 
Structured debt
7.5

9.5

8.5

7.3

8.2

8.0

Non-structured debt
2.4

1.4

3.7

1.0

22.1


Local Country and Other
2.4

3.7

0.8


2.4

0.2

Bank
$
20.6

$
30.8

$
17.8

$
23.7

$
42.3

$
10.4

TLGP




10.5


FHLB borrowings
8.0

13.9

11.8

9.5

2.7

8.0

Securitizations
8.9

13.6

2.4

11.5

25.2

0.5

Local Country and Other
3.7

3.3

3.6

2.7

3.9

1.9

Total
$
58.9

$
66.8

$
63.8

$
54.4

$
117.6

$
27.7


The table below shows Citi’s aggregate long-term debt maturities (including repurchases and redemptions) during 2014, as well as its aggregate expected annual long-term debt maturities as of December 31, 2014:
 
Maturities
2014
 
In billions of dollars
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Thereafter
Total
Parent
$
38.3

$
16.6

$
20.9

$
26.1

$
12.9

$
20.0

$
61.5

$
158.0

Benchmark debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Senior debt
18.9

10.0

14.4

19.7

9.5

14.9

28.2

96.7

Subordinated debt
5.0

0.7

1.5

3.1

1.2

1.5

17.5

25.5

Trust preferred
2.1






1.7

1.7

Customer-related debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Structured debt
7.5

4.0

4.0

2.7

1.7

1.8

8.1

22.3

Non-structured debt
2.4

1.8

1.0

0.6

0.5

0.2

1.8

5.9

Local Country and Other
2.4

0.1




1.6

4.2

5.9

Bank
$
20.6

$
14.5

$
21.2

$
14.2

$
9.1

$
2.1

$
4.0

65.1

FHLB borrowings
8.0

3.8

9.2

6.3

0.5



19.8

Securitizations
8.9

7.7

10.2

6.4

8.3

1.9

3.6

38.1

Local Country and Other
3.7

3.0

1.8

1.5

0.3

0.2

0.4

7.2

Total long-term debt
$
58.9

$
31.1

$
42.1

$
40.3

$
22.0

$
22.1

$
65.5

$
223.1


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Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC)
In November 2014, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) issued a consultative document proposing requirements designed to ensure that global systemically important banks (GSIBs), including Citi, maintain sufficient loss-absorbing and recapitalization capacity to facilitate an orderly resolution. In this regard, the FSB’s proposal builds upon and is consistent with the FDIC’s preferred “single point of entry strategy” for orderly resolution of GSIBs under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act (for additional information, see “Risk Factors—Regulatory Risks” above).
The FSB’s proposal would establish firm-specific minimum requirements for “total loss-absorbing capacity” (TLAC), set by reference to the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the “resolution group” (in Citi’s case, Citigroup, the parent bank holding company, and its subsidiaries that are not themselves resolution entities). The proposed minimum TLAC requirement, referred to as “external TLAC,” would be (i) 16%–20% of the resolution group’s risk-weighted assets (RWA) and (ii) at least double the amount of capital required to meet the relevant Tier 1 Leverage ratio. Qualifying regulatory capital instruments in the form of debt plus other eligible TLAC that is not regulatory capital would need to constitute 33% of external TLAC. Regulatory capital instruments used by the GSIB to satisfy its applicable regulatory capital buffers (i.e., the Capital Conservation Buffer, GSIB surcharge and, if imposed, the Countercyclical Capital Buffer) could not be counted toward the external TLAC requirement.
As proposed, TLAC-eligible instruments generally would include Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, preferred stock and unsecured senior and subordinated debt issued by the parent holding company with at least one year remaining until maturity. Although there is uncertainty regarding the eligibility of certain debt instruments, TLAC-eligible instruments would generally exclude debt instruments that are secured, issued by operating subsidiaries, or include derivatives or derivative-linked features (e.g., certain structured notes). Moreover, a GSIB’s eligible TLAC may be reduced by holdings of TLAC-eligible instruments issued by other GSIBs.
The FSB’s TLAC proposal would also establish “internal TLAC” requirements, which would require that each foreign “material subsidiary” (as proposed to be defined under the proposal) of a GSIB that is not otherwise a resolution entity maintain a minimum of 75%–90% of the external TLAC requirement that would apply if the subsidiary was a resolution entity. While many aspects of this requirement are uncertain, the internal TLAC proposal would effectually require “pre-positioning” of TLAC to the required subsidiaries.
Pursuant to the FSB’s proposal, the conformance period regarding the minimum TLAC requirements would not occur before January 1, 2019. The U.S. banking agencies are expected to propose rules to establish similar TLAC requirements for U.S. GSIBs during 2015. There are significant uncertainties and interpretive issues arising from the FSB proposal. For additional information, see “Risk Factors—Regulatory Risks” above.

 
Secured Funding Transactions and Short-Term Borrowings

Secured Funding
Secured funding is primarily conducted through Citi’s broker-dealer subsidiaries to fund efficiently both secured lending activity and a portion of trading inventory. Citi also conducts a smaller portion of its secured funding transactions through its bank entities, which is typically collateralized by foreign government 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 trading inventory.
Secured funding declined to $173 billion as of December 31, 2014, compared to $176 billion as of September 30, 2014 and $204 billion as of December 31, 2013, due to the impact of FX translation and Citi’s continued optimization of secured funding. Average balances for secured funding were approximately $187 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to $182 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 and $211 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2013
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 sovereign debt.  Other secured funding is secured by less liquid securities, including equity securities, corporate bonds and asset-backed securities.  The tenor of Citi’s matched book liabilities is 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 trading inventory.  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. The weighted average maturity of Citi’s secured funding of less liquid trading inventory was greater than 110 days as of December 31, 2014.
Citi manages the risks in its secured funding by conducting daily stress tests to account for changes in capacity, tenors, haircut, collateral profile and client actions. Additionally, 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
As referenced above, Citi supplements its primary sources of funding with short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings generally include (i) secured funding transactions (securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, or repos) and (ii) to a lesser extent, short-term borrowings consisting of commercial paper and borrowings from the FHLB and other market participants (see Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on Citigroup’s and its affiliates’ outstanding short-term borrowings).


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The following table contains the year-end, average and maximum month-end amounts for the following respective short-term borrowings categories at the end of each of the three prior fiscal years.
 
Federal funds purchased
and securities sold under
agreements to
repurchase


Short-term borrowings (1)
Commercial paper (2)
Other short-term borrowings (3)
In billions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
Amounts outstanding at year end
$
173.4

$
203.5

$
211.2

$
16.2

$
17.9

$
11.5

$
42.1

$
41.0

$
40.5

Average outstanding during the year (4)(5)
190.0

229.4

223.8

16.8

16.3

17.9

45.3

39.6

36.3

Maximum month-end outstanding
200.1

239.9

237.1

17.9

18.8

21.9

47.1

44.7

40.6

Weighted-average interest rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
During the year (4)(5)(6)
1.00
%
1.02
%
1.26
%
0.21
%
0.28
%
0.47
%
1.20
%
1.39
%
1.77
%
At year end (7)
0.49

0.59

0.81

0.23

0.26

0.38

0.53

0.87

1.06


(1)
Original maturities of less than one year.
(2) Substantially all commercial paper outstanding was issued by significant Citibank entities for the periods presented. The increase in commercial paper outstanding during 2013 was due to the consolidation of $7 billion of borrowings related to trade loans in the second quarter of 2013.
(3)
Other short-term borrowings include borrowings from the FHLB and other market participants.
(4)
Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities associated with the respective liability categories.
(5)
Average volumes of securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase are reported net pursuant to FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45); average rates exclude the impact of FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45).
(6)
Average rates reflect prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary correction in certain countries.
(7)
Based on contractual rates at respective year ends; non-interest-bearing accounts are excluded from the weighted average interest rate calculated at year end.

Liquidity Management, Stress Testing and Measurement

Liquidity Management
Citi’s HQLA is managed by the Citi Treasurer. Liquidity is managed via a centralized treasury model by Corporate Treasury and by in-country treasurers. Pursuant to this structure, Citi’s HQLA is managed with a goal of ensuring the asset/liability match and that liquidity positions are appropriate in every entity and throughout Citi (for additional information on Citi’s liquidity objectives, see “Overview” above).
Citi’s Chief Risk Officer is responsible for the overall risk profile of Citi’s HQLA. The Chief Risk Officer and Citi’s Chief Financial Officer co-chair Citi’s Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which includes Citi’s Treasurer and senior executives. ALCO sets the strategy of the liquidity portfolio and monitors its performance. Significant changes to portfolio asset allocations need to be approved by ALCO.

 

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 a 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 political and economic conditions in certain countries. These conditions include standard and stressed market conditions as well as Company-specific events.
A wide range of liquidity stress tests is important for monitoring purposes. These potential liquidity events are
useful to ascertain potential mismatches between liquidity sources and uses over a variety of time horizons (overnight, one week, two weeks, one month, three months, one year, two years) and over a variety of stressed conditions. Liquidity limits are set accordingly. To monitor the liquidity of a unit, these stress tests and potential mismatches are calculated with varying frequencies, with several tests performed daily.
Given the range of potential stresses, Citi maintains a series of 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 disruptions.



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Short-Term Liquidity Measurement; Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
In addition to internal measures that Citi has developed for a 30-day stress scenario, Citi also monitors its liquidity by reference to the LCR, as calculated pursuant to the final U.S. LCR rules.
Generally, the LCR is designed to ensure that banks maintain an adequate level of HQLA to meet liquidity needs under an acute 30-day stress scenario. Under the final U.S. rules, the LCR is calculated by dividing HQLA by estimated net outflows over a stressed 30-day period, with the net outflows determined by applying assumed outflow factors, prescribed in the rules, to various categories of liabilities, such as deposits, unsecured and secured wholesale borrowings, unused commitments and derivatives-related exposures, partially offset by inflows from assets maturing within 30 days. In addition, the final U.S. rules require that banks estimate net outflows based on the highest individual day’s mismatch between contractual and certain non-defined maturity inflows and outflows, known as the “peak day” outflow requirement. Citi’s LCR is subject to a minimum requirement of 100%.
The table below sets forth the components of Citi’s estimated LCR calculation and HQLA in excess of estimated net outflows as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014.
in billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
High quality liquid assets
$
412.6

$
416.4

Estimated net outflows
$
368.6

$
374.5

Liquidity coverage ratio
112
%
111
%
HQLA in excess of estimated net outflows
$
44.0

$
42.0


Note: Amounts set forth in the table above are estimated based on the final U.S. LCR rules.

As set forth in the table above, Citi’s estimated LCR under the final U.S. LCR rules was 112% as of December 31, 2014 and 111% as of September 30, 2014. The increase quarter-over-quarter was primarily driven by deposit flows and improvements in the quality of Citi’s deposit base.
Prior to September 30, 2014, Citi reported its LCR based on the Basel Committee’s final LCR rules. On this basis, Citi’s estimated LCR was 117% as of December 31, 2013. Year-over-year, the decrease in Citi’s estimated LCR was primarily due to the impact of the final U.S. LCR rules. Specifically, as discussed under “High Quality Liquid Assets” above, the final U.S. LCR rules excluded certain assets from the calculation of HQLA. In addition, estimated net outflows are higher under the final U.S. LCR rules, primarily due to the “peak day” outflow requirement discussed above as well as higher deposit outflow assumptions resulting from the more stringent deposit classifications (e.g., the nature of the deposit balance or counterparty designation) under the final U.S. LCR rules.

 
Long-Term Liquidity Measurement: Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
For 12-month liquidity stress periods, Citi uses several measures, including its internal long-term liquidity measure, based on a 12-month scenario assuming market, credit and economic conditions are moderately to highly stressed with potential further deterioration. It is broadly defined as the ratio of unencumbered liquidity resources to net stressed cumulative outflows over a 12-month period.
In addition, in October 2014, the Basel Committee issued final standards for the implementation of the Basel III NSFR, with full compliance required by January 1, 2018. Similar to Citi’s internal long-term liquidity measure, the NSFR is intended to measure the stability of a banking organization’s stable funding over a one-year time horizon. The NSFR is calculated by dividing the level of its available stable funding by its required stable funding. The ratio is required to be greater than 100%. Under the Basel III standards, available stable funding includes portions of equity, deposits and long-term debt, while required stable funding includes the portion of long-term assets which are deemed illiquid. Citi anticipates that the U.S. regulators will propose a U.S. version of the NSFR during 2015.

Credit Ratings
Citigroup’s funding and liquidity, its 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 sets forth the ratings for Citigroup and Citibank, N.A. as of December 31, 2014. While not included in the table below, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGMI) is rated A/A-1 by Standard & Poor’s and A/F1 by Fitch as of December 31, 2014.















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Debt Ratings as of December 31, 2014
 
Citigroup Inc.
Citibank, N.A.
 
Senior
debt
Commercial
paper
Outlook
Long-
term
Short-
term
Outlook
Fitch Ratings (Fitch)
A
F1
Stable
A
F1
Stable
Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s)
Baa2
P-2
Stable
A2
P-1
Stable
Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
A-
A-2
Negative
A
A-1
Stable

Recent Credit Rating Developments
On December 17, 2014, Fitch issued a bank “criteria exposure draft.” The document consolidates all bank rating criteria into one report and refines certain aspects of the criteria, including clarification as to when the agency might rate an operating company's long-term rating above its unsupported rating due to the protection offered to senior creditors by loss absorbing junior instruments. Since March 2014, Fitch has been contemplating the introduction of a ratings differential between U.S. bank holding companies and operating companies due to the evolving regulatory landscape. Currently, Fitch equalizes holding company and operating company ratings, reflecting what it views as the close correlation between default probabilities.
On November 24, 2014, S&P issued a proposal to add a component to its bank rating methodology to address how a bank’s long-term rating may be higher than the bank's unsupported rating due to “additional loss absorbing capacity” (ALAC). The ALAC proposal considers that loss absorption by instruments subject to bail-in could partly or fully replace a government bail-out and could reduce the likelihood of default on an operating company’s senior unsecured debt obligations. S&P continues to evaluate government support into the ratings of systemically important U.S. bank holding companies.
On September 9, 2014, Moody’s also released for comment a new bank rating methodology. The new methodology proposed a streamlined baseline credit assessment (with removal of the bank financial strength rating) and introduced a “loss given failure” assessment into the ratings. The comment period has closed and resolution is expected in early 2015.
    
Potential Impacts of Ratings Downgrades
Ratings downgrades by Moody’s, Fitch or S&P could negatively impact Citigroup’s and/or Citibank, N.A.’s funding and liquidity due to reduced funding capacity, including derivatives 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, N.A. of a hypothetical, simultaneous
ratings downgrade across all three major rating agencies. This analysis is subject to certain estimates, estimation methodologies, and 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 trading counterparties could re-
 
evaluate their business relationships with Citi and limit the trading of 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, N.A. 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, N.A.—Potential Derivative Triggers
As of December 31, 2014, 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, unchanged from September 30, 2014. Other funding sources, such as secured financing transactions and other margin requirements, for which there are no explicit triggers, could also be adversely affected.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi estimates that a hypothetical one-notch downgrade of the senior debt/long-term rating of Citibank, N.A. across all three major rating agencies could impact Citibank, N.A.’s funding and liquidity by approximately $1.3 billion, compared to $1.7 billion as of September 30, 2014, due to derivative triggers.
In total, Citi estimates that a one-notch downgrade of Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., across all three major rating agencies, could result in aggregate cash obligations and collateral requirements of approximately $2.1 billion, compared to $2.5 billion as of September 30, 2014 (see also Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). As set forth under “High Quality Liquid Assets” above, the liquidity resources of Citi’s parent entities were approximately $73 billion, and the liquidity resources of Citi’s significant Citibank entities and other Citibank and Banamex entities were approximately $340 billion, for a total of approximately $413 billion as of December 31, 2014. These liquidity resources are available 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, N.A.’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 from Citi’s significant bank


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subsidiaries. Mitigating actions available to Citibank, N.A. include, but are not limited to, selling or financing highly liquid government securities, tailoring levels of secured lending, adjusting the size of select trading books, 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, N.A.—Additional Potential Impacts
In addition to the above derivative triggers, Citi believes that a potential one-notch downgrade of Citibank, N.A.’s senior debt/long-term rating by S&P and Fitch could also have an adverse impact on the commercial paper/short-term rating of Citibank, N.A. As of December 31, 2014, Citibank, N.A. had liquidity commitments of approximately $16.1 billion to consolidated asset-backed commercial paper conduits, compared to $17.6 billion as of September 30, 2014 (as referenced in Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
In addition to the above-referenced liquidity resources of Citi’s significant Citibank entities and other Citibank and Banamex entities, Citibank, N.A. 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, N.A. 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, N.A. 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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Price Risk
Price risk losses arise from fluctuations in the market value of non-trading and trading positions resulting from changes in interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity and commodity prices, and in their implied volatilities.

Price Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
Price risks are measured in accordance with established standards to ensure consistency across businesses and the ability to aggregate risk. The measurements used for non-trading and trading portfolios, as well as associated stress testing processes, are described below.

Price Risk—Non-Trading Portfolios

Net Interest Revenue and Interest Rate Risk
Net interest revenue, 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 revenue is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, as well as the amounts of assets and liabilities, and the timing of repricing of assets and liabilities to reflect market rates.
 
Interest Rate Risk Measurement—IRE
Citi’s principal measure of risk to net interest revenue is interest rate exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected net interest revenue 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. IRE assumes that businesses and/or Citi Treasury make no additional changes in balances or positioning in response to the unanticipated rate changes.

Mitigation and Hedging of Interest Rate Risk
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 Citi Treasury’s positioning decisions.

Stress Testing
Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements on the value of the balance sheet; 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 Measurement—OCI at Risk
Citi also measures the potential impacts of changes in interest rates on the value of its Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), which can in turn impact Citi’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio. Citi’s goal is to benefit from an increase in the market level of interest rates, while limiting the impact of changes in OCI on its regulatory capital position.
OCI at risk is managed as part of the company-wide interest rate risk position. OCI at risk considers potential changes in OCI (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 revenue, OCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully implemented basis), each assuming an unanticipated parallel instantaneous 100 basis point increase in interest rates.
In millions of dollars (unless otherwise noted)
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Estimated annualized impact to net interest revenue
 
 
 
U.S. dollar(1)
$
1,123

$
1,159

$
1,229

All other currencies
629

713

609

Total
$
1,752

$
1,872

$
1,838

As a % of average interest-earning assets
0.11
%
0.11
%
0.11
%
Estimated initial impact to OCI (after-tax)(2)
$
(3,961
)
$
(3,621
)
$
(3,070
)
Estimated initial impact on Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (bps)(3)
(44
)
(41
)
(37
)
(1)
Certain trading-oriented businesses within Citi have accrual-accounted positions that are excluded from the estimated impact to net interest revenue 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 $(148) million for a 100 basis point instantaneous increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2014.
(2)
Includes the effect of changes in interest rates on OCI related to investment securities, cash flow hedges and pension liability adjustments.
(3)
The estimated initial impact to the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio considers the effect of Citi’s deferred tax asset position and is based on only the estimated initial OCI impact above.
The decrease in the estimated impact to net interest revenue from the prior year primarily reflected Citi Treasury actions (as described under “Mitigation and Hedging of Interest Rate Risk” above), which more than offset changes in balance sheet composition, including the continued seasoning of Citi’s deposit balances and increases in Citi’s capital base. The change in the estimated impact to OCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio from the prior year primarily reflected changes in the composition of Citi Treasury’s investment and interest rate derivatives portfolio.
In the event of an unanticipated parallel instantaneous 100 basis point increase in interest rates, Citi expects the negative impact to OCI would be offset in shareholders’ equity through the combination of expected incremental net interest revenue and the expected recovery of the impact on OCI through accretion of Citi’s investment portfolio over a period of time.
 
As of December 31, 2014, Citi expects that the negative $4.0 billion impact to OCI in such a scenario could potentially be offset over approximately 22 months.
As noted above, Citi routinely evaluates multiple interest rate scenarios, including interest rate increases and decreases and steepening and flattening of the yield curve, to anticipate how net interest revenue and OCI might be impacted in different interest rate environments. The following table sets forth the estimated impact to Citi’s net interest revenue, OCI and the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully implemented basis) under four different changes in interest rates for the U.S. dollar and Citi’s other currencies. While Citi also monitors the impact of a parallel decrease in interest rates, a 100 basis point decrease in short-term interest rates is not meaningful, as it would imply negative interest rates in many of Citi’s markets.

In millions of dollars (unless otherwise noted)
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Overnight rate change (bps)
100

100



10-year rate change (bps)
100


100

(100
)
Estimated annualized impact to net interest revenue 
 
 
 
 
U.S. dollar
$
1,123

$
1,082

$
95

$
(161
)
All other currencies
629

586

36

(36
)
Total
$
1,752

$
1,668

$
131

$
(197
)
Estimated initial impact to OCI (after-tax)(1)
$
(3,961
)
$
(2,543
)
$
(1,597
)
$
1,372

Estimated initial impact to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (bps)(2)
(44
)
(28
)
(18
)
15

Note: Each scenario in the table above assumes that the rate change will occur instantaneously. Changes in interest rates for maturities between the overnight rate and the 10-year are interpolated.
(1)
Includes the effect of changes in interest rates on OCI related to investment securities, cash flow hedges and pension liability adjustments.
(2)
The estimated initial impact to the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio considers the effect of Citi’s deferred tax asset position and is based on only the estimated OCI impact above.
As shown in the table above, the magnitude of the impact to Citi’s net interest revenue and OCI 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 OCI and Capital
As of December 31, 2014, Citi estimates that a simultaneous
5% appreciation of the U.S. dollar against all of Citi’s other
currencies could reduce Citi’s tangible common equity (TCE)
by approximately $1.5 billion, or 0.8% of TCE, as a result of changes to Citi’s foreign currency translation adjustment in AOCI, net of hedges. This impact would be primarily due to changes in the value of the Mexican peso, the British pound sterling, the euro, the Chinese yuan and the Korean won.
Despite this decrease in TCE, Citi believes its business model and management of foreign currency translation exposure work to minimize the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on its Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio. 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.
The effect of Citi’s business model and management strategies on changes in foreign exchange rates are shown in the table below. For additional information in the changes in AOCI, see Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 



























 
For the quarter ended
In millions of dollars (unless otherwise noted)
Dec. 31, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Change in FX spot rate(1)
4.9
 %
(4.4
)%
(0.4
)%
Change in TCE due to foreign currency translation, net of hedges
$
(1,932
)
$
(1,182
)
$
(241
)
As a % of Tangible Common Equity
(1.1
)%
(0.7
)%
(0.1
)%
Estimated impact to Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio (on a fully implemented basis) due to changes in foreign currency translation, net of hedges (bps)
(1
)
3

(2
)

(1)
FX spot rate change is a weighted average based upon Citi’s quarterly average GAAP capital exposure to foreign countries.




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Interest Revenue/Expense and Yields
 
In millions of dollars, except as otherwise noted
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change 
 2014 vs. 2013
 
Change 
 2013 vs. 2012
 
Interest revenue(1)
$
62,180

 
$
63,491

 
$
67,840

 
(2
)%
 
(6
)%
 
Interest expense
13,690

 
16,177

 
20,612

 
(15
)
 
(22
)
 
Net interest revenue(1)(2)(3)
$
48,490

 
$
47,314

 
$
47,228

 
2
 %
 
 %
 
Interest revenue—average rate
3.72
%
 
3.83
%
 
4.06
%
 
(11
)
bps
(23
)
bps
Interest expense—average rate
1.02

 
1.19

 
1.47

 
(17
)
bps
(28
)
bps
Net interest margin
2.90
%
 
2.85
%
 
2.82
%
 
5

bps
3

bps
Interest-rate benchmarks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Two-year U.S. Treasury note—average rate
0.46
%
 
0.31
%
 
0.28
%
 
15

bps
3

bps
10-year U.S. Treasury note—average rate
2.54

 
2.35

 
1.80

 
19

bps
55

bps
10-year vs. two-year spread
208

bps
204

bps
152

bps
 

 
 
 

(1)
Net interest revenue includes the taxable equivalent adjustments (based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35%) of $498 million, $521 million and $542 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(2)
Excludes expenses associated with certain hybrid financial instruments, which are classified as Long-term debt and accounted for at fair value with changes recorded in Principal transactions.
(3)
Interest revenue, expense, rates and volumes exclude Credicard (Discontinued operations) for all periods presented. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Citi’s net interest margin (NIM) is calculated by dividing gross interest revenue less gross interest expense by average interest earning assets. Citi’s NIM improved to 290 basis points in 2014, up from 285 basis points in 2013, primarily reflecting lower cost of funds, including continued declines in the cost of deposits and long-term debt (see “Funding and Liquidity” above), partially offset by continued lower loan yields.
 
Going into 2015, while Citi currently expects its NIM to remain relatively stable to full-year 2014 levels, the continued run-off and sales of assets from Citi Holdings could impact NIM quarter-to-quarter.





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Average Balances and Interest Rates—Assets(1)(2)(3)(4) 
Taxable Equivalent Basis
 
Average volume
Interest revenue
% Average rate
In millions of dollars, except rates
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits with banks(5)
$
161,359

$
144,904

$
157,911

$
959

$
1,026

$
1,261

0.59
%
0.71
%
0.80
%
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell(6)
 
 
 
 
 
 





In U.S. offices
$
153,688

$
158,237

$
156,837

$
1,034

$
1,133

$
1,471

0.67
%
0.72
%
0.94
%
In offices outside the U.S.(5)
101,177

109,233

120,400

1,332

1,433

1,947

1.32

1.31

1.62

Total
$
254,865

$
267,470

$
277,237

$
2,366

$
2,566

$
3,418

0.93
%
0.96
%
1.23
%
Trading account assets(7)(8)
 
 
 
 
 
 





In U.S. offices
$
114,910

$
126,123

$
124,633

$
3,472

$
3,728

$
3,899

3.02
%
2.96
%
3.13
%
In offices outside the U.S.(5)
119,801

127,291

126,203

2,538

2,683

3,077

2.12

2.11

2.44

Total
$
234,711

$
253,414

$
250,836

$
6,010

$
6,411

$
6,976

2.56
%
2.53
%
2.78
%
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 





In U.S. offices
 
 
 
 
 
 





Taxable
$
193,816

$
174,084

$
169,307

$
3,286

$
2,713

$
2,880

1.70
%
1.56
%
1.70
%
Exempt from U.S. income tax
15,480

18,075

16,405

626

811

816

4.04

4.49

4.97

In offices outside the U.S.(5)
113,163

114,122

114,549

3,627

3,761

4,156

3.21

3.30

3.63

Total
$
322,459

$
306,281

$
300,261

$
7,539

$
7,285

$
7,852

2.34
%
2.38
%
2.62
%
Loans (net of unearned income)(9)
 
 
 
 
 
 





In U.S. offices
$
361,769

$
354,707

$
359,794

$
26,076

$
25,941

$
27,077

7.21
%
7.31
%
7.53
%
In offices outside the U.S.(5)
296,656

292,852

286,025

18,723

19,660

20,676

6.31

6.71

7.23

Total
$
658,425

$
647,559

$
645,819

$
44,799

$
45,601

$
47,753

6.80
%
7.04
%
7.39
%
Other interest-earning assets(10)
$
40,375

$
38,233

$
40,766

$
507

$
602

$
580

1.26
%
1.57
%
1.42
%
Total interest-earning assets
$
1,672,194

$
1,657,861

$
1,672,830

$
62,180

$
63,491

$
67,840

3.72
%
3.83
%
4.06
%
Non-interest-earning assets(7)
$
224,721

$
222,526

$
234,437

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets from discontinued operations

2,909

3,432

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,896,915

$
1,883,296

$
1,910,699

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Net interest revenue includes the taxable equivalent adjustments (based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35%) of $498 million, $521 million and $542 million for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
(2)
Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities associated with the respective asset and liability categories.
(3)
Monthly or quarterly averages have been used by certain subsidiaries where daily averages are unavailable.
(4)
Detailed average volume, Interest revenue and Interest expense exclude Discontinued operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)
Average rates reflect prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(6)
Average volumes of securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell are reported net pursuant to FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45). However, Interest revenue excludes the impact of FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45).
(7)
The fair value carrying amounts of derivative contracts are reported net, pursuant to FIN 39 (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.
(9)
Includes cash-basis loans.
(10)
Includes brokerage receivables.

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Average Balances and Interest Rates—Liabilities and Equity, and Net Interest Revenue(1)(2)(3)(4) 
Taxable Equivalent Basis
 
Average volume
Interest expense
% Average rate
In millions of dollars, except rates
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices(5)
$
289,669

$
262,544

$
233,100

$
1,432

$
1,754

$
2,137

0.49
%
0.67
%
0.92
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
465,144

481,134

487,437

4,260

4,482

5,553

0.92

0.93

1.14

Total
$
754,813

$
743,678

$
720,537

$
5,692

$
6,236

$
7,690

0.75
%
0.84
%
1.07
%
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase(7)
 
 
 
 
 
 






In U.S. offices
$
102,246

$
126,742

$
121,843

$
656

$
677

$
852

0.64
%
0.53
%
0.70
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
87,777

102,623

101,928

1,239

1,662

1,965

1.41

1.62

1.93

Total
$
190,023

$
229,365

$
223,771

$
1,895

$
2,339

$
2,817

1.00
%
1.02
%
1.26
%
Trading account liabilities(8)(9)
 
 
 
 
 
 






In U.S. offices
$
30,451

$
24,834

$
29,486

$
75

$
93

$
116

0.25
%
0.37
%
0.39
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
45,205

47,908

44,639

93

76

74

0.21

0.16

0.17

Total
$
75,656

$
72,742

$
74,125

$
168

$
169

$
190

0.22
%
0.23
%
0.26
%
Short-term borrowings(10)
 
 
 
 
 
 






In U.S. offices
$
79,028

$
77,439

$
78,747

$
161

$
176

$
203

0.20
%
0.23
%
0.26
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
39,220

35,551

31,897

419

421

524

1.07

1.18

1.64

Total
$
118,248

$
112,990

$
110,644

$
580

$
597

$
727

0.49
%
0.53
%
0.66
%
Long-term debt(11)
 
 
 
 
 
 






In U.S. offices
$
194,295

$
194,140

$
255,093

$
5,093

$
6,602

$
8,896

2.62
%
3.40
%
3.49
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
7,761

10,194

14,603

262

234

292

3.38

2.30

2.00

Total
$
202,056

$
204,334

$
269,696

$
5,355

$
6,836

$
9,188

2.65
%
3.35
%
3.41
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
1,340,796

$
1,363,109

$
1,398,773

$
13,690

$
16,177

$
20,612

1.02
%
1.19
%
1.47
%
Demand deposits in U.S. offices
$
26,216

$
21,948

$
13,170

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities(8)
317,351

299,052

311,529

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities from discontinued operations

362

729

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
$
1,684,363

$
1,684,471

$
1,724,201

 
 
 
 
 
 
Citigroup stockholders’ equity(12)
$
210,863

$
196,884

$
184,592

 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest
1,689

1,941

1,906

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total equity(12)
$
212,552

$
198,825

$
186,498

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,896,915

$
1,883,296

$
1,910,699

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest revenue as a percentage of average interest-earning assets(13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
953,394

$
926,291

$
941,367

$
27,497

$
25,591

$
24,586

2.88
%
2.76
%
2.61
%
In offices outside the U.S.(6)
718,800

731,570

731,463

20,993

21,723

22,642

2.92

2.97

3.10

Total
$
1,672,194

$
1,657,861

$
1,672,830

$
48,490

$
47,314

$
47,228

2.90
%
2.85
%
2.82
%
(1)
Net interest revenue includes the taxable equivalent adjustments (based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35%) of $498 million, $521 million and $542 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(2)
Interest rates and amounts include the effects of risk management activities associated with the respective asset and liability categories.
(3)
Monthly or quarterly averages have been used by certain subsidiaries where daily averages are unavailable.
(4)
Detailed average volume, Interest revenue and Interest expense exclude Discontinued operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)
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 fees and charges.
(6)
Average rates reflect prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(7)
Average volumes of securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reported net pursuant to FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45). However, Interest expense excludes the impact of FIN 41 (ASC 210-20-45).
(8)
The fair value carrying amounts of derivative contracts are reported net, pursuant to FIN 39 (ASC 815-10-45), in Non-interest-earning assets and Other non-interest-bearing liabilities.

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(9)
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.
(10)
Includes brokerage payables.
(11)
Excludes hybrid financial instruments and beneficial interests in consolidated VIEs that are classified as Long-term debt, as these obligations are accounted for in changes in fair value recorded in Principal transactions.
(12)
Includes stockholders’ equity from discontinued operations.
(13)
Includes allocations for capital and funding costs based on the location of the asset.

Analysis of Changes in Interest Revenue(1)(2)(3) 
 
2014 vs. 2013
2013 vs. 2012
 
Increase (decrease)
due to change in:
Increase (decrease)
due to change in:
In millions of dollars
Average
volume
Average
rate
Net
change
Average
volume
Average
rate
Net
change
Deposits with banks(4)
$
109

$
(176
)
$
(67
)
$
(99
)
$
(136
)
$
(235
)
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or
  purchased under agreements to resell
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
(32
)
$
(67
)
$
(99
)
$
13

$
(351
)
$
(338
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(106
)
5

(101
)
(169
)
(345
)
(514
)
Total
$
(138
)
$
(62
)
$
(200
)
$
(156
)
$
(696
)
$
(852
)
Trading account assets(5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
(337
)
$
81

$
(256
)
$
46

$
(217
)
$
(171
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(159
)
14

(145
)
26

(420
)
(394
)
Total
$
(496
)
$
95

$
(401
)
$
72

$
(637
)
$
(565
)
Investments(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
319

$
69

$
388

$
125

$
(297
)
$
(172
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(31
)
(103
)
(134
)
(15
)
(380
)
(395
)
Total
$
288

$
(34
)
$
254

$
110

$
(677
)
$
(567
)
Loans (net of unearned income)(6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
512

$
(377
)
$
135

$
(379
)
$
(757
)
$
(1,136
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
253

(1,190
)
(937
)
485

(1,501
)
(1,016
)
Total
$
765

$
(1,567
)
$
(802
)
$
106

$
(2,258
)
$
(2,152
)
Other interest-earning assets(7)
$
32

$
(127
)
$
(95
)
$
(37
)
$
59

$
22

Total interest revenue
$
560

$
(1,871
)
$
(1,311
)
$
(4
)
$
(4,345
)
$
(4,349
)
(1)
The taxable equivalent adjustment is based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% and is included in this presentation.
(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)
Detailed average volume, Interest revenue and Interest expense exclude Discontinued operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)
Changes in average rates reflect changes in prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(5)
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.
(6)
Includes cash-basis loans.
(7)
Includes brokerage receivables.

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Expense and Interest Revenue(1)(2)(3) 
 
2014 vs. 2013
2013 vs. 2012
 
Increase (decrease)
due to change in:
Increase (decrease)
due to change in:
In millions of dollars
Average
volume
Average
rate
Net
change
Average
volume
Average
rate
Net
change
Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
168

$
(490
)
$
(322
)
$
247

$
(630
)
$
(383
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(147
)
(75
)
(222
)
(71
)
(1,000
)
(1,071
)
Total
$
21

$
(565
)
$
(544
)
$
176

$
(1,630
)
$
(1,454
)
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
 
 

 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
(144
)
$
123

$
(21
)
$
33

$
(208
)
$
(175
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(224
)
(199
)
(423
)
13

(316
)
(303
)
Total
$
(368
)
$
(76
)
$
(444
)
$
46

$
(524
)
$
(478
)
Trading account liabilities(5)
 
 

 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
18

$
(36
)
$
(18
)
$
(18
)
$
(5
)
$
(23
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(4
)
21

17

5

(3
)
2

Total
$
14

$
(15
)
$
(1
)
$
(13
)
$
(8
)
$
(21
)
Short-term borrowings(6)
 
 

 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
4

$
(19
)
$
(15
)
$
(3
)
$
(24
)
$
(27
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
41

(43
)
(2
)
55

(158
)
(103
)
Total
$
45

$
(62
)
$
(17
)
$
52

$
(182
)
$
(130
)
Long-term debt
 
 

 
 
 
In U.S. offices
$
5

$
(1,514
)
$
(1,509
)
$
(2,078
)
$
(216
)
$
(2,294
)
In offices outside the U.S.(4)
(65
)
93

28

(97
)
39

(58
)
Total
$
(60
)
$
(1,421
)
$
(1,481
)
$
(2,175
)
$
(177
)
$
(2,352
)
Total interest expense
$
(348
)
$
(2,139
)
$
(2,487
)
$
(1,914
)
$
(2,521
)
$
(4,435
)
Net interest revenue
$
908

$
268

$
1,176

$
1,910

$
(1,824
)
$
86

(1)
The taxable equivalent adjustment is based on the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% and is included in this presentation.
(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)
Detailed average volume, Interest revenue and Interest expense exclude Discontinued operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)
Changes in average rates reflect changes in prevailing local interest rates, including inflationary effects and monetary corrections in certain countries.
(5)
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.
(6)
Includes brokerage payables.

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Price Risk—Trading Portfolios
Price risk in Citi’s trading portfolios is monitored using a series of measures, including but not limited to:

Value at risk (VAR)
Stress testing
Factor sensitivity

Each trading portfolio across Citi’s business segments has its own market risk limit framework encompassing these measures and other controls, including trading mandates,
 
permitted product lists and a new product approval process for complex products. All trading positions are marked-to-market, with the results reflected in earnings.
The following histogram 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. As shown in the histogram, positive trading-related revenue was achieved for 94% of the trading days in 2014.


Histogram of Daily Trading Related Revenue (1)(2)—12 Months ended December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars

(1)
Daily 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 to that CVA. In addition, it excludes fees and other revenue associated with capital markets origination activities.
(2)
Reflects the effects of asymmetrical accounting for economic hedges of certain available-for-sale (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 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and not reflected above.
(3)
Principally related to the impact of significant market movements and volatility on the trading revenue for ICG on October 15, 2014.




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Value at Risk
Value at risk (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 which are measured at fair value; it does not include investment securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. For information on
 
these securities, see Note 14 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 300,000 market factors, making use of approximately 180,000 time series, with sensitivities updated daily, volatility parameters updated daily to weekly and correlation parameters updated monthly. The conservative features of the VAR calibration contribute an approximate 21% 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 was relatively unchanged from 2013 to 2014. Citi’s average Trading and Credit Portfolio VAR increased from 2013 to 2014 due to increased hedging activity associated with non-trading positions and increased credit spread volatility of benchmark indices resulting from idiosyncratic events.

In millions of dollars
December 31, 2014
2014 Average
December 31, 2013
2013 Average
Interest rate
$
68

N/A
N/A
N/A
Credit spread
87

N/A
N/A
N/A
Covariance adjustment(1)
(36
)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fully diversified interest rate and credit spread
$
119

$
114

$
115

$
114

Foreign exchange
27

31

34

35

Equity
17

24

26

27

Commodity
23

16

13

12

Covariance adjustment(1)
(56
)
(73
)
(63
)
(75
)
Total Trading VAR—all market risk factors, including general and specific risk (excluding credit portfolios)(2)
$
130

$
112

$
125

$
113

Specific risk-only component(3)
$
10

$
12

$
15

$
14

Total Trading VAR—general market risk factors only (excluding credit portfolios)(2)
$
120

$
100

$
110

$
99

Incremental Impact of the Credit Portfolio(4)
$
18

$
21

$
19

$
8

Total Trading and Credit Portfolios VAR
$
148

$
133

$
144

$
121


(1)
Covariance adjustment (also known as diversification benefit) equals the difference between the total VAR and the sum of the VARs tied to each individual risk type. The benefit reflects the fact that the risks within each 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 individual 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 from ICG and Citi Holdings, 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 within ICG.
N/A
Not applicable
 


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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, that was experienced during 2014 and 2013:
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars
Low
High
Low
High
Interest rate
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Credit spread
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fully diversified interest rate and credit spread
$
84

$
158

$
92

$
142

Foreign exchange
20

59

21

66

Equity
14

48

18

60

Commodity
11

27

8

24

Covariance adjustment(1)
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total Trading
84

163

85

151

Total Trading and Credit Portfolio
96

188

93

175

(1)
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.
N/A
Not applicable

The following table provides the VAR for ICG during 2014, excluding the CVA relating to derivative counterparties, hedges of CVA, fair value option loans and hedges to the loan portfolio.
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Total—all market risk factors, including general and specific risk
$
122

Average—during year
$
109

High—during year
159

Low—during year
82


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, as part of the model validation process, product specific back-testing on portfolios is periodically completed and reviewed with Citi’s U.S. banking regulators. Furthermore, Regulatory VAR (as described below) back-testing is performed against buy-and-hold profit and loss on a monthly basis for approximately 167 portfolios across the organization (trading desk level, ICG business segment and Citigroup) and the results are shared with the U.S. banking regulators.
Significant VAR model and assumption changes must be independently validated within Citi’s risk management organization. This validation process includes a review by Citi’s model validation group and further approval from its model validation review committee, which is composed of senior quantitative risk management officers. 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.
In the second quarter of 2014, Citi implemented two VAR model enhancements that were reviewed by Citi’s U.S. banking regulators as well as Citi’s model validation group. Specifically, Citi enhanced the correlation among mortgage
 
products as well as introduced industry sectors (financial and non-financial) into the credit spread component of the VAR model.
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 oversight 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. With the April 2014 implementation of the U.S. final Basel III rules, 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 (e.g., 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


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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 exceeded 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.
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 2014.
 
As the graph indicates, for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2014, there was one back testing exception where trading losses exceeded the VAR estimate at the Citigroup level. This occurred on October 15, 2014, a day on which significant market movements and volatility impacted various fixed income as well as equities trading businesses. The difference between the 56% of days with buy-and-hold gains for Regulatory VAR back-testing and the 94% of days with buy-and-hold gains shown in the histogram of daily trading related revenue above 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, 2014
In millions of dollars
(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, 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 previous histogram of Daily Trading-Related Revenue.

Stress Testing
Citi performs 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 independent market risk management organization, 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 a firm-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 factors are defined over a one-year horizon. However, for the purpose of calculating internal risk capital, changes in a very limited number of the most liquid market factors are defined over a shorter three-month horizon. The limited set of market factors subject to the shorter three-month time horizon are those that in management’s judgment have historically remained very liquid during financial crises, even as the trading liquidity of most other market factors materially decreased.
 


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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 Treasury bill for a one-basis-point change in interest rates. Citi’s independent market risk management ensures that factor sensitivities are calculated, monitored, and in most cases, limited, for all material risks taken in a trading portfolio.


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OPERATIONAL RISK

Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, systems or human factors, or from external events. It includes the reputation and franchise risk associated with business practices or market conduct in which Citi is involved. Operational risk is inherent in Citigroup’s global business activities, as well as the internal processes that support those business activities, and can result in losses arising from events related to the following, among others:

fraud, theft and unauthorized activities;
employment practices and workplace environment;
clients, products and business practices;
physical assets and infrastructure; and
execution, delivery and process management.

Operational Risk Management
Citi’s operational risk is managed through the overall framework described in “Managing Global Risk—Overview” above.
The goal is to keep operational risk at appropriate levels relative to the characteristics of Citigroup’s businesses, the markets in which it operates, its capital and liquidity, and the competitive, economic and regulatory environment.
To anticipate, mitigate and control operational risk, Citigroup maintains a system of policies and has established a consistent framework for monitoring, assessing and communicating operational risks and the overall operating effectiveness of the internal control environment across Citigroup. As part of this framework, Citi has established a Manager’s Control Assessment process (as described under “Citi’s Compliance Organization” above) to help managers self-assess key operational risks and controls and identify and address weaknesses in the design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls that mitigate significant operational risks.
As noted above, each major business segment must implement an operational risk process consistent with the requirements of this framework. The process for operational risk management includes the following steps:
identify and assess key operational risks;
design controls to mitigate identified risks;
establish key risk and control indicators;
implement a process for early problem recognition and timely escalation;
produce a comprehensive operational risk report; and
ensure that sufficient resources are available to actively improve the operational risk environment and mitigate emerging risks.

As new products and business activities are developed, processes are designed, modified or sourced through alternative means and operational risks are considered.
An Operational Risk Council provides oversight for operational risk across Citigroup. The council’s members include senior members of Citi’s Franchise Risk and Strategy group and Citi’s Chief Risk Officer’s organization covering multiple dimensions of risk management, with representatives
 
of the Business and Regional Chief Risk Officers’ organizations. The council’s focus is on identification and mitigation of operational risk and related incidents. The council works with the business segments and the control functions (e.g., Compliance, Finance, Risk and Legal) with the objective of ensuring a transparent, consistent and comprehensive framework for managing operational risk globally.
In addition, Operational Risk Management, within Citi’s Franchise Risk and Strategy group, proactively assists the businesses, operations and technology and the other independent control groups in enhancing the effectiveness of controls and managing operational risks across products, business lines and regions.

Operational Risk Measurement and Stress Testing
As noted above, information about the businesses’ operational risk, historical operational risk losses and the control environment is reported by each major business segment and functional area. The information is summarized and reported to senior management, as well as to the Audit Committee of Citi’s Board of Directors.
Operational risk is measured and assessed through risk capital (see “Managing Global Risk—Risk Capital” above). Projected operational risk losses under stress scenarios are also required as part of the Federal Reserve Board’s CCAR process.












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COUNTRY AND CROSS-BORDER RISK

OVERVIEW
Generally, country risk is the risk that an event in a country (precipitated by developments internal or external to a country) could directly or indirectly impair the value of Citi’s franchise or adversely affect the ability of obligors within that country to honor their obligations to Citi, any of which could negatively impact Citi’s results of operations or financial condition. Country risk events could include sovereign volatility or defaults, banking failures or defaults and/or redenomination events (which could be accompanied by a revaluation (either devaluation or appreciation) of the affected currency). While there is some overlap, cross-border risk is generally the risk that actions taken by a non-U.S. government may prevent the conversion of local currency into non-local currency (i.e., exchange controls) and/or the transfer of funds outside the country, among other risks, thereby impacting the ability of Citigroup and its customers to transact business across borders.
Certain of the events described above could result in mandatory loan loss and other reserve requirements imposed by U.S. regulators due to a particular country’s economic situation. While Citi continues to work to mitigate its exposures to potential country and cross-border risk events, the impact of any such event is highly uncertain and will ultimately be based on the specific facts and circumstances. As a result, there can be no assurance that the various steps Citi has taken to mitigate its exposures and risks and/or protect its businesses, results of operations and financial condition against these events will be sufficient. In addition, there could be negative impacts to Citi’s businesses, results of operations or financial condition that are currently unknown to Citi and thus cannot be mitigated as part of its ongoing contingency planning.
For additional information on country and cross-border risk at Citi, including its risk management processes, see “Managing Global Risk” above. See also “Risk Factors” above.



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COUNTRY RISK

Emerging Markets Exposures
Citi generally defines emerging markets as countries in Latin America, Asia (other than Japan, Australia and New Zealand), central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The following table presents Citicorp’s principal emerging markets assets as of December 31, 2014. For

 

purposes of the table below, loan amounts are 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. Trading account assets and investment securities are generally categorized below based on the domicile of the issuer of the security or the underlying reference entity.

 
As of December 31, 2014
As of Sept. 30, 2014
As of Dec. 31, 2013
GCB NCL Rate
In billions of dollars
Trading Account Assets(1)
Investment Securities(2)
ICG Loans(3)(4)
GCB Loans(3)
Aggregate(5)
Aggregate(5)
Aggregate(5)
4Q’14
3Q’14
4Q’13
Mexico(6)
$
2.8

$
20.3

$
9.0

$
28.0

$
60.0

$
67.6

$
74.2

5.7
 %
4.9
 %
4.2
%
Korea
(0.9
)
9.9

3.2

23.5

35.7

39.0

39.9

0.8

0.9

1.2

Singapore
0.4

5.9

8.0

14.4

28.8

31.4

29.1

0.2

0.2

0.3

Hong Kong
1.3

4.2

10.2

10.7

26.3

27.1

25.7

0.5

0.6

0.4

Brazil
3.8

3.4

15.1

3.9

26.2

27.4

25.6

6.8

5.5

5.7

India
2.2

7.7

9.7

6.1

25.6

25.2

25.7

0.9

0.8

1.0

China
2.5

3.5

11.2

4.9

22.0

22.3

20.8

0.9

0.3

0.6

Taiwan
1.4

0.9

4.4

7.2

13.9

14.1

14.4

0.2

0.1

0.2

Poland
1.1

4.5

1.5

2.9

10.0

11.2

11.2

(1.7
)
0.2

0.2

Malaysia
0.8

0.6

1.6

5.5

8.5

9.4

8.9

0.7

0.6

0.6

Russia(7)
0.3

0.5

4.6

1.2

6.5

8.8

10.3

2.8

2.8

1.8

Indonesia
0.2

0.8

4.1

1.3

6.5

7.1

6.4

3.3

2.2

2.0

Turkey(8)
0.4

1.8

2.8

0.8

5.7

5.4

4.9

(0.1
)
(0.1
)
0.1

Colombia

0.4

2.5

2.0

4.9

5.2

5.4

3.4

3.5

4.9

Thailand
0.3

1.2

1.1

2.1

4.6

4.9

4.8

2.8

2.6

2.0

UAE
(0.1
)

3.0

1.5

4.4

4.3

4.1

1.9

2.6

2.4

South Africa
0.6

0.7

2.0


3.3

3.0

2.0




Philippines
0.4

0.4

1.3

1.0

3.1

3.2

3.1

3.8

4.2

3.3

Argentina(7)
0.1

0.3

1.5

1.1

3.0

2.7

2.8

1.0

1.0

1.1

Peru
(0.1
)
0.2

1.7

0.5

2.2

2.2

2.1

3.6

3.5

3.3


Note: Aggregate may not cross-foot due to rounding.
(1)
Trading account assets are shown on a net basis. Citi’s trading account assets will vary as it maintains inventory consistent with customer needs.
(2)
Investment securities include securities available-for-sale, recorded at fair market value, and securities held-to-maturity, recorded at historical cost.
(3)
Reflects funded loans, net of unearned income. In addition to the funded loans disclosed in the table above, through its ICG businesses, Citi had unfunded commitments to corporate customers in the emerging markets of approximately $34 billion as of December 31, 2014 (approximately unchanged from September 30, 2014 and down from approximately $37 billion as of December 31, 2013); no single country accounted for more than $4 billion of this amount.
(4)
As of December 31, 2014, non-accrual loans represented 0.6% of total ICG loans in the emerging markets. For the countries in the table above, non-accrual loan ratios as of December 31, 2014 ranged from 0.0% to 0.4%, other than in Hong Kong and Brazil. In Hong Kong, the non-accrual loan ratio was 1.6% as of December 31, 2014 (compared to 1.5% and 2.5% as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively), primarily reflecting the impact of one counterparty. In Brazil, the non-accrual loan ratio was 1.0% as of December 31, 2014 (compared to 1.6% and 0.3% as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively), primarily reflecting the impact of one counterparty.
(5) Aggregate of Trading account assets, Investment securities, ICG loans and GCB loans.
(6) 4Q’14 NCL rate included a charge-off of approximately $70 million related to homebuilder exposure that was fully offset with previously established reserves.
(7)
For additional information on certain risks relating to Russia and Argentina, see “Cross-Border Risk” below.
(8)
Investment securities in Turkey include Citi’s remaining $1.6 billion investment in Akbank T.A.S. For additional information, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Emerging Markets Trading Account Assets and Investment Securities
In the ordinary course of business, Citi holds securities in its trading accounts and investment accounts, including those above. Trading account assets are marked-to-market daily, with asset levels varying as Citi maintains inventory consistent with customer needs. Investment securities are recorded at either fair value or historical cost, based on the underlying accounting treatment, and are predominantly held as part of the local entity asset and liability management program, or to comply with local regulatory requirements. In the markets in the table above, 96% of Citi’s investment securities were related to sovereign issuers as of December 31, 2014.

Emerging Markets Consumer Lending
GCB’s strategy within the emerging markets is consistent with GCB’s overall strategy, which is to leverage its global footprint to serve its target clients. The retail bank seeks to be the preeminent bank for the emerging affluent and affluent consumers in large urban centers. In credit cards and in certain retail markets, Citi serves customers in a somewhat broader set of segments and geographies. Commercial banking generally serves small- and middle-market enterprises operating in GCB’s geographic markets, focused on clients that value Citi’s global capabilities. Overall, Citi believes that its customers are more resilient than the overall market under a wide range of economic conditions. Citi’s consumer business has a well-established risk appetite framework across geographies and products that reflects the business strategy and activities and establishes boundaries around the key risks that arise from the strategy and activities.
As of December 31, 2014, GCB had approximately $123 billion of consumer loans outstanding to borrowers in the emerging markets, or approximately 41% of GCB’s total loans, compared to $128 billion (43%) and $127 billion (42%) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Of the approximate $123 billion as of December 31, 2014, the five largest emerging markets—Mexico, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan—comprised approximately 28% of GCB’s total loans.
Within the emerging markets, 29% of Citi’s GCB loans were mortgages, 26% were commercial markets loans, 24% were personal loans and 22% were credit cards loans, each as of December 31, 2014.
Overall consumer credit quality remained generally stable in the fourth quarter of 2014, as net credit losses in the emerging markets were 2.2% of average loans, compared to 2.1% and 1.9% in the third quarter of 2014 and fourth quarter of 2013, respectively, consistent with Citi’s target market strategy and risk appetite framework.


 
Emerging Markets Corporate Lending
Consistent with ICG’s overall strategy, Citi’s corporate clients in the emerging markets are typically large, multinational corporations that value Citi’s global network. Citi aims to establish relationships with these clients that encompass multiple products, consistent with client needs, including cash management and trade services, foreign exchange, lending, capital markets and M&A advisory. Citi believes that its target corporate segment is more resilient under a wide range of economic conditions, and that its relationship-based approach to client service enables it to effectively manage the risks inherent in such relationships. Citi has a well-established risk appetite framework around its corporate lending activities, including risk-based limits and approval authorities and portfolio concentration boundaries.
As of December 31, 2014, ICG had approximately $118 billion of loans outstanding to borrowers in the emerging markets, representing approximately 43% of ICG total loans outstanding, compared to $125 billion (45%) and $126 billion (47%) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. No single emerging market country accounted for more than 6% of Citi’s ICG loans as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2014.
As of December 31, 2014, approximately 70% of Citi’s emerging markets corporate credit portfolio (excluding private bank in ICG), including loans and unfunded lending commitments, was rated investment grade, which Citi considers to be ratings of BBB or better according to its internal risk measurement system and methodology (for additional information on Citi’s internal risk measurement system for corporate credit, see “Corporate Credit Details” above). The vast majority of the remainder was rated BB or B according to Citi’s internal risk measurement system and methodology.
Overall ICG net credit losses in the emerging markets were 0.4% of average loans in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to 0.0% in each of the third quarter of 2014 and fourth quarter of 2013, primarily driven by a charge-off related to a single exposure. The ratio of non-accrual ICG loans to total loans in the emerging markets remained stable at 0.6% as of December 31, 2014.


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CROSS-BORDER RISK
FFIEC—Cross Border Outstandings
Citi’s cross-border disclosures are based on the country exposure bank regulatory reporting guidelines of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), as revised in December 2013. The following summarizes some of the FFIEC key reporting guidelines:

Amounts are based on the domicile of the ultimate obligor, counterparty, collateral, issuer or guarantor, as applicable.
Amounts do not consider the benefit of collateral received for securities financing transactions (i.e., repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities loaned and borrowed) and are reported based on notional amounts.
Netting of derivatives 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.
The netting of long and short positions for AFS securities and trading portfolios is not permitted.
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 set forth each country whose total outstandings exceeded 0.75% of total Citigroup assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
 
Cross-Border Claims on Third Parties and Local Country Assets
In billions of U.S. dollars
Banks
Public
NBFIs(1)
Other (Corporate
and Households)
Trading
Assets(2)
Short Term Claims(2)
Total Outstanding(3)
Commitments
 and
Guarantees(4)
Credit Derivatives Purchased(5)
Credit Derivatives
Sold(5)
United Kingdom
$
23.9

$
18.0

$
47.0

$
27.7

$
12.8

$
62.4

$
116.6

$
19.0

$
104.0

$
105.5

Mexico
7.9

29.7

6.5

37.3

8.9

41.4

81.4

4.6

6.8

6.4

Japan
12.8

32.0

9.6

4.6

7.0

42.3

59.0

4.3

22.6

21.7

Cayman Islands
0.1


47.5

3.3

2.0

35.8

50.9

2.1



France
23.2

3.5

16.2

6.1

7.0

29.7

49.0

12.5

87.0

88.0

Korea
1.1

18.5

1.0

27.5

2.2

39.3

48.1

14.6

11.4

9.3

Germany
12.4

17.3

3.1

6.1

6.6

16.1

38.9

10.7

80.0

81.0

China
8.9

10.5

2.2

13.7

5.2

24.5

35.3

1.6

11.5

12.0

India
5.8

11.4

2.7

15.1

5.9

23.2

35.0

4.2

1.8

1.5

Australia
8.0

5.3

3.6

17.0

6.6

12.5

33.9

10.7

12.1

11.7

Singapore
2.5

7.9

6.4

17.0

0.6

20.2

33.8

1.8

1.4

1.3

Brazil
5.1

11.5

1.1

14.7

4.6

20.5

32.4

5.7

11.9

10.2

Netherlands
8.7

7.6

8.4

7.2

2.3

11.3

31.9

7.0

30.4

30.6

Hong Kong
1.1

8.0

2.6

15.2

3.4

15.9

26.9

2.4

2.6

1.9

Canada
6.6

4.5

6.0

7.3

4.7

11.1

24.4

7.6

6.7

7.1

Switzerland
5.0

13.7

0.7

4.0

0.4

16.2

23.4

4.6

25.9

26.4

Taiwan
1.9

6.9

1.1

9.8

1.7

13.3

19.7

13.3

0.1


Italy
2.0

12.1

0.8

0.9

4.6

5.9

15.8

3.5

71.3

68.3

Ireland
4.6

0.4

8.0

1.8

1.3

8.9

14.8

2.9

4.3

4.2

 
December 31, 2013
 
Cross-Border Claims on Third Parties and Local Country Assets
In billions of U.S. dollars
Banks
Public
NBFIs(1)
Other (Corporate
and Households)
Trading
Assets(2)
Short Term Claims(2)
Total Outstanding(3)
Commitments
 and
Guarantees(4)
Credit Derivatives Purchased(5)
Credit Derivatives
Sold(5)
United Kingdom
$
29.4

$
12.3

$
37.8

$
31.6

$
14.5

$
62.9

$
111.1

$
17.7

$
119.2

$
119.4

Mexico
6.8

37.1

5.9

40.8

8.2

42.5

90.6

5.4

6.2

6.3

Japan
14.9

29.0

12.8

6.4

11.4

45.0

63.1

3.5

23.8

22.7

Cayman Islands
0.2


46.5

6.6

2.9

41.8

53.3

1.3

0.1


France
19.7

2.8

13.9

5.9

5.3

28.8

42.3

12.3

100.6

98.8

Korea
1.5

16.3

0.5

28.9

2.8

35.8

47.2

19.1

11.7

9.5

Germany
11.7

18.5

1.9

4.8

6.5

20.3

36.9

9.4

98.6

97.6

China
9.3

8.7

1.9

12.7

3.1

23.0

32.6

1.6

7.3

7.6

India
6.7

10.9

1.3

15.0

4.8

23.1

33.9

3.8

2.2

2.0

Australia
7.2

4.0

5.1

18.1

7.5

13.6

34.4

11.9

15.5

14.6

Singapore
2.3

9.4

1.4

16.1

0.8

14.0

29.2

2.1

1.4

1.3

Brazil
3.8

11.0

0.3

17.1

5.1

23.6

32.2

7.3

7.7

7.3

Netherlands
7.6

8.6

3.3

6.5

2.8

14.2

26.0

8.0

35.8

35.1

Hong Kong
1.7

7.5

2.6

15.2

3.7

16.4

27.0

2.1

2.6

2.4

Canada
4.5

4.1

3.6

8.2

4.9

10.8

20.4

7.3

6.6

6.3

Switzerland
4.2

9.6

0.8

4.6

0.6

14.5

19.2

5.7

32.2

31.9

Taiwan
1.6

7.0

0.3

9.9

1.6

11.7

18.8

14.0

0.2

0.1

Italy
2.8

15.0

0.4

1.3

6.3

7.0

19.5

3.2

78.9

72.4

Ireland
5.0

0.7

4.0

1.5

1.5

8.1

11.2

2.6

4.1

4.1


(1)
Non-bank financial institutions.
(2)
Included in total outstanding.

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(3)
Total outstanding includes cross-border claims on third parties, as well as local country assets. Cross-border claims on third parties includes cross-border loans, securities, deposits with banks and other monetary 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)
CDS are not included in total outstanding.

Argentina
Since 2011, the Argentine government has been tightening its foreign exchange controls. As a result, Citi’s access to U.S. dollars and other foreign currencies, which apply to capital repatriation efforts, certain operating expenses and discretionary investments offshore, is limited.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s net investment in its Argentine operations was approximately $780 million, compared to $720 million at each of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. During 2014, Citi Argentina paid dividends to Citi of approximately $60 million.
Citi uses the Argentine peso as the functional currency in Argentina and translates its financial statements into U.S. dollars using the official exchange rate as published by the Central Bank of Argentina. According to the official exchange rate, the Argentine peso devalued to 8.55 pesos to one U.S. dollar at December 31, 2014 compared to 8.43 pesos to one U.S. dollar at September 30, 2014 and 6.52 to one U.S. dollar at December 31, 2013. It is expected that the devaluation of the Argentine peso will continue for the foreseeable future.
The impact of devaluations of the Argentine peso on Citi’s net investment in Argentina is reported as a translation loss in stockholders’ equity offset, to the extent hedged, by:

gains or losses recorded in stockholders’ equity on net investment hedges that have been designated as, and qualify for, hedge accounting under ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging; and
gains or losses recorded in earnings for its U.S. dollar-denominated monetary assets or currency futures held in Argentina that do not qualify as net investment hedges under ASC 815.

At December 31, 2014, Citi had cumulative translation losses related to its investment in Argentina, net of qualifying net investment hedges, of approximately $1.51 billion (pretax), which were recorded in stockholders’ equity. This compared to $1.46 billion (pretax) as of September 30, 2014 and $1.30 billion (pretax) as of December 31, 2013. The cumulative translation losses would not be reclassified into earnings unless realized upon sale or liquidation of substantially all of Citi’s Argentine operations.     
As noted above, Citi hedges currency risk in its net investment in Argentina to the extent possible and prudent. Suitable hedging alternatives have become less available and more expensive and may not be available in the future to offset future currency devaluation. As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s total hedges against its net investment in Argentina were approximately $810 million (compared to $920 million as of September 30, 2014 and $940 million as of December 31, 2013). Of this amount, approximately $420 million consisted of foreign currency forwards that were
 
recorded as net investment hedges under ASC 815 (compared to approximately $430 million as of September 30, 2014 and $160 million as of December 31, 2013). The remaining hedges of approximately $390 million as of December 31, 2014 (compared to $490 million as of September 30, 2014 and $780 million as of December 31, 2013) were net U.S. dollar-denominated assets and foreign currency futures in Citi Argentina that do not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815. The increase in ASC 815 designated foreign currency forwards, which are held outside Argentina and generally more expensive for Citi, and the decline in the non-ASC 815 qualifying hedges held in Citi Argentina, were due to increased foreign currency limitations imposed by the Argentine government during 2014 that have limited Citi’s ability to hold U.S. dollar hedges in Argentina.
Although Citi currently uses the Argentine peso as the functional currency for its operations in Argentina, an increase in inflation resulting in a cumulative three-year inflation rate of 100% or more would result in a change in the functional currency to the U.S. dollar. Citi bases its evaluation of the cumulative three-year inflation rate on the official inflation statistics published by INDEC, the Argentine government’s statistics agency. The cumulative three-year inflation rate as of December 31, 2014, based on statistics published by INDEC, was approximately 52% (compared to 50% as of September 30, 2014). The official inflation statistics are believed to be underestimated, however, and unofficial inflation statistics suggest the cumulative three-year inflation rate was approximately 123% as of December 31, 2014 (compared to approximately 119% as of September 30, 2014). While a change in the functional currency to the U.S. dollar would not result in any immediate gains or losses to Citi, it would result in future devaluations of the Argentine peso being recorded in earnings for Citi’s Argentine peso-denominated assets and liabilities.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi had total third-party assets of approximately $4.1 billion in Citi Argentina (compared to approximately $3.8 billion at September 30, 2014 and $3.9 billion at December 31, 2013), primarily composed of corporate and consumer loans and cash on deposit with and short-term paper issued by the Central Bank of Argentina. A significant portion of these assets was funded with local deposits. Included in the total assets were U.S. dollar-denominated assets of approximately $550 million, compared to approximately $520 million at September 30, 2014 and $920 million at December 31, 2013. (For additional information on Citi’s exposures related to Argentina, see “Emerging Market Exposures” above, which sets forth Citi’s trading account assets, investment securities, ICG loans and GCB loans in Argentina, based on the methodology described in such section. As described in


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such section, these assets totaled approximately $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2014. Approximately $190 million of such exposure is held by non-Argentine Citi subsidiaries and thus is not included in the $4.1 billion amount set forth above, which pertains only to Citi Argentina, as disclosed.)
As widely reported, Argentina is currently engaged in litigation in the U.S. with certain “holdout” bond investors who did not accept restructured bonds in the restructuring of Argentine debt after Argentina defaulted on its sovereign obligations in 2001. Based on U.S. court rulings to date, Argentina has been ordered to negotiate a settlement with “holdout” bond investors and, absent a negotiated settlement, not pay interest on certain of its restructured bonds unless it simultaneously pays all amounts owed to the “holdout” investors that are the subject of the litigation. During the third quarter of 2014, Argentina’s June 30, 2014 interest payment on certain of the restructured bonds was not paid by the trustee as such payment would have violated U.S. court orders and, as a result, Argentina has been deemed to be in technical default.
The ongoing economic and political situation in Argentina could negatively impact Citi’s results of operations, including revenues in its foreign exchange business and/or potentially increase its funding costs. It could also lead to further governmental intervention or regulatory restrictions on foreign investments in Argentina, including further devaluation of the Argentine peso, further limits to foreign currency holdings or hedging activities, or the potential redenomination of certain U.S. dollar assets and liabilities into Argentine pesos, which could be accompanied by a devaluation of the Argentine peso. In addition, in January 2015, U.S. regulators informed Citi of its decision to downgrade Argentina’s transfer risk rating, which will result in mandatory transfer risk reserve requirements to be recognized in the first quarter of 2015.
Further, as widely reported, Citi acts as a custodian in Argentina for certain of the restructured bonds that are part of the “holdout” bond litigation; specifically, U.S. dollar denominated restructured bonds governed by Argentina law and payable in Argentina. During the third quarter of 2014, the U.S. court overseeing the Argentina litigation ruled that Citi Argentina’s payment of interest on these bonds, as custodian, was covered by the court’s order and thus could not be made without violating the order prohibiting the payments. While the court has granted a stay and permitted Citi Argentina to make the required 2014 interest payments, future interest payments on these bonds could place Citi Argentina in violation of the court’s order, absent relief from the court. Conversely, Citi Argentina’s failure to pay future interest on these bonds could result in significant negative consequences to Citi’s franchise in Argentina, including sanctions, confiscation of assets, criminal charges, or even loss of licenses in Argentina, as well as expose Citi and Citi Argentina to litigation. The next interest payment on the bonds for which Citi Argentina serves as custodian is due March 31, 2015.

 
Venezuela
Since 2003, the Venezuelan government has implemented and operated restrictive foreign exchange controls. These exchange controls have limited Citi’s ability to obtain U.S. dollars in Venezuela; Citi has not been able to acquire U.S. dollars from the Venezuelan government since 2008.
As of December 31, 2014, the Venezuelan government operates three separate official foreign exchange rates:

the preferential foreign exchange rate offered by the National Center for Foreign Trade (CENCOEX), fixed at 6.3 bolivars to one U.S. dollar;
the SICAD I rate, which was 12 bolivars to one U.S. dollar; and
beginning in the second quarter of 2014, the SICAD II rate, which was 50 bolivars to one U.S. dollar.

On February 10, 2015, the Venezuelan government published changes to its foreign exchange controls, which continue to maintain a three-tiered system. The new exchange controls maintain the CENCOEX rate at 6.3 bolivars per U.S. dollar; however, the new exchange controls merge SICAD II into SICAD I, which will be referred to as “SICAD.” The SICAD auctions will begin at 12 bolivars per U.S. dollar and are expected to devalue progressively in the future. In addition, the new exchange controls establish the Marginal Foreign Exchange System (SIMADI), which is intended to be a free floating exchange. The SIMADI exchange limits the volume of foreign currency that companies can purchase each month, and banks and brokers, which include Citi, are prohibited from accessing this market for their own needs.
Citi uses the U.S. dollar as the functional currency for its operations in Venezuela. As of December 31, 2014, Citi uses the SICAD I rate to remeasure its net bolivar-denominated monetary assets as the SICAD I rate is the only rate at which Citi is legally eligible to acquire U.S. dollars from CENCOEX, despite the limited availability of U.S. dollars and although the SICAD I rate may not necessarily be reflective of economic reality. Re-measurement of Citi’s bolivar-denominated assets and liabilities due to changes in the exchange rate is recorded in earnings. Further devaluation in the SICAD I exchange rate, a change by Citi to a less favorable rate or other changes to the foreign exchange mechanisms would result in foreign exchange losses in the period in which such devaluation or changes occur.
At December 31, 2014, Citi’s net investment in its Venezuelan operations was approximately $180 million (unchanged from September 30, 2014 and compared to $240 million at December 31, 2013), which included net monetary assets denominated in Venezuelan bolivars of approximately $140 million (compared to approximately $130 million at September 30, 2014 and $220 million at December 31, 2013). Total third-party assets of Citi Venezuela were approximately $900 million at December 31, 2014 (unchanged from September 30, 2014 and a decrease from $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2013), primarily composed of cash on deposit with the Central Bank of Venezuela,


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corporate and consumer loans, and government bonds. A significant portion of these assets was funded with local deposits.

Russia
Russia's engagement in recent events in Ukraine has continued to be a cause of concern to investors in Russian assets and parties doing business in Russia or with Russian entities, including as a result of the potential risk of wider repercussions on the Russian economy and trade and investment as well as the imposition of additional sanctions, such as asset freezes, involving Russia or against Russian entities, business sectors, individuals or otherwise. The Russian ruble has depreciated 43% against the U.S. dollar from September 30, 2014 to December 31, 2014, and over the same period, the MICEX Index of leading Russian stocks decreased 1% in ruble terms.
Citi operates in Russia through a subsidiary of Citibank, N.A., which uses the Russian ruble as its functional currency. Citi's net investment in Russia was approximately $1.1 billion at December 31, 2014, compared to $1.6 billion at September 30, 2014. Substantially all of Citi’s net investment was hedged (subject to related tax adjustments) as of December 31, 2014, using forward foreign exchange contracts. Total third-party assets of the Russian Citibank subsidiary were approximately $6.1 billion as of December 31, 2014, compared to $7.4 billion at September 30, 2014. These assets were primarily composed of corporate and consumer loans, local government debt securities, and cash on deposit with the Central Bank of Russia. A significant majority of these third-party assets were funded with local deposit liabilities.
For additional information on Citi’s exposures related to Russia, see “Emerging Market Exposures” above, which sets forth Citi’s trading account assets, investment securities, ICG loans and GCB loans in Russia, based on the methodology described in such section. As disclosed in such section, these assets totaled approximately $6.5 billion as of December 31, 2014. Approximately $2.7 billion of such exposure is held on non-Russian Citi subsidiaries and thus is not included in the $6.1 billion amount set forth above, which pertains only to the Russian Citibank subsidiary, as disclosed.

Greece
As of December 31, 2014, Citi had total third-party assets and liabilities of approximately $36 million and $915 million, respectively, in Citi’s Greek branch. Included in the total third-party assets and liabilities as of such date were non-euro denominated assets and liabilities of $0.3 million and $174 million, respectively.
Greece elected a new government in January 2015. As a result of the impact of austerity measures on Greece, the newly elected government has committed to renegotiating the country’s debt with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. If these negotiations are unsuccessful, it could lead to Greece’s defaulting on its debt obligations and possibly even to a withdrawal of Greece from the European Monetary Union (EMU).
 
If Greece were to leave the EMU, certain of its obligations could be redenominated from the euro to a new country currency (e.g., drachma). While alternative scenarios could develop, redenomination could be accompanied by an immediate devaluation of the new currency as compared to the euro and the U.S. dollar.
Citi is exposed to potential redenomination and devaluation risks arising from (i) euro-denominated assets and/or liabilities located or held within Greece that are governed by local country law (local exposures), as well as (ii) other euro-denominated assets and liabilities, such as loans and securitized products, between entities outside of Greece and a client within Greece that are governed by local country law (offshore exposures).
If Greece were to withdraw from the EMU, and assuming a symmetrical redenomination and devaluation occurred, Citi believes its risk of loss would be limited as its liabilities subject to redenomination exceeded assets held both locally and offshore as of December 31, 2014. However, the actual assets and liabilities that could be subject to redenomination and devaluation risk, as well as whether any redenomination is asymmetrical, are subject to substantial legal and other uncertainty. In addition, other events outside of Citi’s control—such as the extent of any deposit flight and devaluation, imposition by U.S. regulators of mandatory loan reserve requirements or any functional currency change and the accounting impact thereof—could further negatively impact Citi in such an event.





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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contains a summary of Citigroup’s significant accounting policies, including a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements. 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—Business and 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. Additional information about these policies can be found in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuations of Financial Instruments
Citigroup holds debt and equity securities, derivatives, retained interests in securitizations, investments in private equity and other financial instruments. Substantially all of
these assets and liabilities are reflected at fair value on Citi’s
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Citi purchases securities under agreements to
resell (reverse repos) and sells securities under agreements
to repurchase (repos), a majority of which are 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 the 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 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 upon 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.
The credit crisis caused some markets to become illiquid, thus reducing the availability of certain observable data used by Citi’s valuation techniques. This illiquidity, in at least certain markets, continued through 2014. When or if liquidity returns to these markets, the valuations will revert to using the
 
related observable inputs in verifying internally calculated values.
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 illiquidity and subsequent lack of observability in certain markets. These judgments have the potential to impact the Company’s financial performance for instruments where the changes in fair value are recognized in either the Consolidated Statement of Income or in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI).
Moreover, for certain 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, 25 and 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for Credit Losses
Management provides reserves for an estimate of probable losses inherent in the funded loan portfolio and in unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the Allowance for loan losses and in Other liabilities, respectively.
Estimates of these probable losses are based upon (i) Citigroup’s internal system of credit-risk ratings, which are analogous to the risk ratings of the major credit rating agencies; and (ii) historical default and loss data, including rating agency information regarding default rates from 1983 to 2013, and internal data dating to the early 1970s on severity of losses in the event of default. 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.
In addition, representatives from both the risk management and finance staffs who cover business areas with delinquency-managed portfolios containing smaller homogeneous loans present their recommended reserve balances based upon leading credit indicators, including loan delinquencies and changes in portfolio size, as well as economic trends, including housing prices, unemployment and GDP. This methodology is applied separately for each individual product within each geographic region in which these portfolios exist.
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credits, and the 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 Citi’s credit costs and the allowance in any period.
For a further description of the loan loss reserve and related accounts, see Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill
Citi tests goodwill for impairment annually on July 1 and 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. No goodwill impairment was recorded during 2014, 2013 and 2012.
As of December 31, 2014, Citigroup consists of the following business segments: Global Consumer Banking, Institutional Clients Group, Corporate/Other and Citi Holdings. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the level below the business segment (referred to as a reporting unit). Goodwill is allocated to Citi’s eight reporting units at the date the goodwill is initially recorded. Once goodwill has been allocated to the reporting units, it generally no longer retains its identification with a particular acquisition, but instead becomes identified with the reporting unit as a whole. As a result, all of the fair value of each reporting unit is available to support the allocated goodwill.
The carrying value used in the impairment test for each
reporting unit is derived by allocating Citigroup’s total
stockholders’ equity to each component (defined below) of the
Company based on regulatory capital and tangible common
equity assessed for each component. The assigned carrying
value of the eight reporting units and Corporate/Other
(together the “components”) is equal to Citigroup’s total
stockholders’ equity. Regulatory capital is derived using each
component’s Basel III risk-weighted assets. Specifically
identified Basel III capital deductions are then added to the
components’ regulatory capital to assign Citigroup’s total
Tangible Common Equity. In allocating Citigroup’s total
stockholders’ equity to each component, the reported goodwill
and intangibles associated with each reporting unit are
specifically included in the carrying amount of the respective
reporting units and the remaining stockholders’ equity is then
allocated to each component based on the relative tangible
common equity associated with each component.
Goodwill impairment testing involves management judgment, requiring an assessment of whether the carrying value of the reporting unit can be supported by the fair value of the individual 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. Citi prepares a formal
 
three-year plan for its businesses on an annual basis. These
projections incorporate certain external economic projections
developed at the point in time the plan is developed. For the
purpose of performing any impairment test, the most recent
three-year forecast available is updated by Citi to reflect
current economic conditions as of the testing date. Citi used
the updated long-range financial forecasts as a basis for its
annual goodwill impairment test. Management may engage an
independent valuation specialist to assist in Citi’s valuation
process.
Citigroup engaged an independent valuation specialist in
2013 and 2014 to assist in Citi’s valuation for most of the
reporting units employing both the market approach and DCF
method. Citi believes that the DCF method, using
management projections for the selected reporting units and an
appropriate risk-adjusted discount rate, is most reflective of a
market participant’s view of fair values given current market
conditions. For the reporting units where both methods were
utilized in 2013 and 2014, the resulting fair values were
relatively consistent and appropriate weighting was given to
outputs from both methods.
The DCF method used at the time of each impairment test
used discount rates that Citi believes adequately reflected the
risk and uncertainty in the financial markets generally and
specifically in the internally generated cash flow projections.
The DCF method employs a capital asset pricing model in
estimating the discount rate. Citi continues to value the
remaining reporting units where it believes the risk of
impairment to be low, using primarily the market approach.
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 at July
1, 2014 exceeded the overall market capitalization of Citi as of
July 1, 2014. 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 or a business
model that is perceived to be as complex.
See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on goodwill, including the changes in the goodwill balance year-over-year and the reporting unit goodwill balances as of December 31, 2014.
During the fourth quarter of 2014, Citi announced its intention to exit its consumer businesses in 11 markets in Latin America, Asia and EMEA, as well as its consumer finance business in Korea. Citi also announced its intention to exit several non-core transactions businesses within ICG. These businesses were transferred to Citi Holdings effective January 1, 2015. Goodwill balances associated with the transfers were allocated to each of the component businesses based on their relative fair values to the legacy reporting units.
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for one or more of the new reporting units. Such impairment, if any, is not expected to be significant.

Income Taxes

Overview
Citi is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S., its states and local municipalities and the foreign 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.

DTAs
At December 31, 2014, Citi had recorded net DTAs of $49.5 billion, a decrease of $3.3 billion (including approximately $400 million in the fourth quarter of 2014) from $52.8 billion at December 31, 2013. The decrease in total DTAs year-over-year was primarily due to the earnings in Citicorp. Foreign tax credits (FTCs) composed approximately $17.6 billion of Citi’s DTAs as of December 31, 2014, compared to approximately $19.6 billion as of December 31, 2013. The decrease in FTCs year-over-year was due to the generation of U.S. taxable income and represented $2.0 billion of the $3.3 billion decrease in Citi’s overall DTAs noted above. The FTCs carry-forward periods represent the most time-sensitive component of Citi’s DTAs. Accordingly, in 2015, Citi will continue to prioritize reducing the FTC carry-forward component of the DTAs. Secondarily, Citi’s actions will focus on reducing other DTA components and, thereby, reduce the total DTAs.
While Citi’s net total DTAs decreased year-over-year, the time remaining for utilization has shortened, given the passage of time, particularly with respect to the FTCs component of the DTAs. Although realization is not assured, Citi believes that the realization of the recognized net DTAs of $49.5 billion at December 31, 2014 is more-likely-than-not based upon expectations as to future taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the DTAs arise and available tax planning strategies (as defined in ASC 740, Income Taxes) that would be implemented, if necessary, to prevent a carry-forward from expiring. In general, Citi would need to generate approximately $81 billion of U.S. taxable income during the FTCs carry-forward periods to prevent Citi’s DTAs from expiring. Citi’s net DTAs will decline primarily as additional domestic GAAP taxable income is generated.
 
Citi has concluded that two components of positive evidence support the full realization of its DTAs. First, Citi forecasts sufficient U.S. taxable income in the carry-forward periods, exclusive of ASC 740 tax planning strategies. Citi’s forecasted taxable income, which will continue to be subject to overall market and global economic conditions, incorporates geographic business forecasts and taxable income adjustments to those forecasts (e.g., U.S. tax exempt income, loan loss reserves deductible for U.S. tax reporting in subsequent years), and actions intended to optimize its U.S. taxable earnings.
Second, Citi has sufficient tax planning strategies available to it under ASC 740 that would be implemented, if necessary, to prevent a carry-forward from expiring. These strategies include repatriating low-taxed foreign source earnings for which an assertion that the earnings have been indefinitely reinvested has not been made; accelerating U.S. taxable income into, or deferring U.S. tax deductions out of, the latter years of the carry-forward period (e.g., selling appreciated assets, electing straight-line depreciation); accelerating deductible temporary differences outside the U.S.; and selling certain assets that produce tax-exempt income, while purchasing assets that produce fully taxable income. In addition, the sale or restructuring of certain businesses can produce significant U.S. taxable income within the relevant carry-forward periods.
Based upon the foregoing discussion, Citi believes the U.S. federal and New York state and city net operating loss carry-forward period of 20 years provides enough time to fully utilize the DTAs pertaining to the existing net operating loss carry-forwards and any net operating loss that would be created by the reversal of the future net deductions that have not yet been taken on a tax return.
With respect to the FTCs component of the DTAs, the carry-forward period is 10 years. Citi believes that it will generate sufficient U.S. taxable income within the 10-year carry-forward period to be able to fully utilize the FTCs, in addition to any FTCs produced in such period, which must be used prior to any carry-forward utilization.
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, 2014 (including the FTCs and applicable expiration dates of the FTCs), see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Litigation Accruals
See the discussion in Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding Citi’s policies on establishing accruals for litigation and regulatory contingencies.

Accounting Changes and Future Application of 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, 2014 and, 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 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. In addition, given Citi’s large size, complex operations and global footprint, lapses or deficiencies in internal controls may occur from time to time.
Citi management assessed the effectiveness of Citigroup’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 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, 2014, 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, 2014 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, 2014 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, 2014.



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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 with or furnished to 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, 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 the precautionary statements included within each individual business’ discussion and analysis of its results of operations and 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 date the forward-looking statements were made.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM—
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Citigroup Inc.:

We have audited Citigroup Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the “Company” or “Citigroup”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible 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 internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit 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 audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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.
In our opinion, Citigroup maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Citigroup as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and 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, 2014, and our report dated February 25, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.


/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
February 25, 2015



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM—
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Citigroup Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Citigroup Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Citigroup”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and 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, 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 





In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Citigroup as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Citigroup’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 25, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
February 25, 2015



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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Consolidated Statement of Income—
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income—
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheet—December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity—For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows—
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2—Discontinued Operations and Significant Disposals
Note 3—Business Segments
Note 4—Interest Revenue and Expense
Note 5—Commissions and Fees
Note 6—Principal Transactions
Note 7—Incentive Plans
Note 8—Retirement Benefits
Note 9—Income Taxes
Note 10—Earnings per Share
Note 11—Federal Funds, Securities Borrowed, Loaned and
Subject to Repurchase Agreements
Note 12—Brokerage Receivables and Brokerage Payables
Note 13—Trading Account Assets and Liabilities
Note 14—Investments
Note 15—Loans
 


 
 
Note 16—Allowance for Credit Losses
Note 17—Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 18—Debt
Note 19—Regulatory Capital and Citigroup, Inc. Parent
Company Information
Note 20—Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Note 21—Preferred Stock
Note 22—Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities
Note 23—Derivatives Activities
Note 24—Concentrations of Credit Risk
Note 25—Fair Value Measurement
Note 26—Fair Value Elections
Note 27—Pledged Assets, Collateral, Guarantees and
                 Commitments
Note 28—Contingencies
Note 29—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)


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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME    Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars, except per share amounts
2014
2013
2012
Revenues (1)
 

 

 

Interest revenue
$
61,683

$
62,970

$
67,298

Interest expense
13,690

16,177

20,612

Net interest revenue
$
47,993

$
46,793

$
46,686

Commissions and fees
$
13,032

$
12,941

$
12,584

Principal transactions
6,698

7,302

4,980

Administration and other fiduciary fees
4,013

4,089

4,012

Realized gains on sales of investments, net
570

748

3,251

Other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments
 

 

 

Gross impairment losses
(432
)
(633
)
(5,037
)
Less: Impairments recognized in AOCI
8

98

66

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
$
(424
)
$
(535
)
$
(4,971
)
Insurance premiums
$
2,110

$
2,280

$
2,395

Other revenue
2,890

2,801

253

Total non-interest revenues
$
28,889

$
29,626

$
22,504

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
76,882

$
76,419

$
69,190

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
 

 

 

Provision for loan losses
$
6,828

$
7,604

$
10,458

Policyholder benefits and claims
801

830

887

Provision (release) for unfunded lending commitments
(162
)
80

(16
)
Total provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
$
7,467

$
8,514

$
11,329

Operating expenses (1)
 

 

 

Compensation and benefits
$
23,959

$
23,967

$
25,119

Premises and equipment
3,178

3,165

3,266

Technology/communication
6,436

6,136

5,829

Advertising and marketing
1,844

1,888

2,164

Other operating
19,634

13,252

13,658

Total operating expenses
$
55,051

$
48,408

$
50,036

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
14,364

$
19,497

$
7,825

Provision for income taxes
6,864

5,867

7

Income from continuing operations
$
7,500

$
13,630

$
7,818

Discontinued operations
 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
10

$
(242
)
$
(109
)
Gain on sale

268

(1
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
12

(244
)
(52
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$
(2
)
$
270

$
(58
)
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
7,498

$
13,900

$
7,760

Noncontrolling interests
185

227

219

Citigroup’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

Basic earnings per share(2)
 

 

 

Income from continuing operations
$
2.21

$
4.27

$
2.53

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

0.09

(0.02
)
Net income
$
2.21

$
4.35

$
2.51

Weighted average common shares outstanding
3,031.6

3,035.8

2,930.6

Diluted earnings per share(2)
 

 

 


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Income from continuing operations
$
2.20

$
4.26

$
2.46

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

0.09

(0.02
)
Net income
$
2.20

$
4.35

$
2.44

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding
3,037.0

3,041.6

3,015.5


(1)
Certain prior-period revenue and expense lines and totals were reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
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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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
7,498

$
13,900

$
7,760

Citigroup’s other comprehensive income (loss)


 

 

Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investment securities, net of taxes
$
1,697

$
(2,237
)
$
632

Net change in cash flow hedges, net of taxes
336

1,048

527

Benefit plans liability adjustment, net of taxes (1)
(1,170
)
1,281

(988
)
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes and hedges
(4,946
)
(2,329
)
721

Citigroup’s total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(4,083
)
$
(2,237
)
$
892

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 

 

Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investment securities, net of taxes
$
6

$
(27
)
$
32

Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes
(112
)
10

58

Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
(106
)
$
(17
)
$
90

Total comprehensive income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
3,309

$
11,646

$
8,742

Total net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
185

227

219

Citigroup’s comprehensive income
$
3,124

$
11,419

$
8,523

(1)    Reflects adjustments based on the actuarial valuations of the Company’s significant pension and postretirement plans, including changes in the mortality assumptions at December 31, 2014, and amortization of amounts previously recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). 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                         Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Assets
 

 

Cash and due from banks (including segregated cash and other deposits)
$
32,108

$
29,885

Deposits with banks
128,089

169,005

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell (including $144,191 and $144,083 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
242,570

257,037

Brokerage receivables
28,419

25,674

Trading account assets (including $106,217 and $106,695 pledged to creditors at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)
296,786

285,928

Investments:
 
 
  Available for Sale (including $13,808 and $22,258 pledged to creditors as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)
300,143

286,511

Held to Maturity (including $2,974 and $4,730 pledged to creditors as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)
23,921

10,599

Non-Marketable Equity Securities (including $2,758 and $4,705 at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 respectively)
9,379

11,870

Total investments
$
333,443

$
308,980

Loans:
 

 

Consumer (including $43 and $957 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
369,970

393,831

Corporate (including $5,858 and $4,072 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
274,665

271,641

Loans, net of unearned income
$
644,635

$
665,472

Allowance for loan losses
(15,994
)
(19,648
)
Total loans, net
$
628,641

$
645,824

Goodwill
23,592

25,009

Intangible assets (other than MSRs)
4,566

5,056

Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)
1,845

2,718

Other assets (including $7,762 and $7,123 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
122,471

125,266

Total assets
$
1,842,530

$
1,880,382


The following table presents certain assets of consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs), which are included in 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. Additionally, the assets in the table below include third-party assets of consolidated VIEs only and exclude intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation.
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Assets of consolidated VIEs to be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs
 

 

Cash and due from banks
$
300

$
362

Trading account assets
671

977

Investments
8,014

10,950

Loans, net of unearned income
 

 

Consumer (including $0 and $910 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
66,383

63,493

Corporate (including $0 and $14 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
29,596

31,919

Loans, net of unearned income
$
95,979

$
95,412

Allowance for loan losses
(2,793
)
(3,502
)
Total loans, net
$
93,186

$
91,910

Other assets
619

1,234

Total assets of consolidated VIEs to be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs
$
102,790

$
105,433

Statement continues on the next page.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET                             Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Continued)
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts
2014
2013
Liabilities
 

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices
$
128,958

$
128,399

Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices (including $994 and $988 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
284,978

284,164

Non-interest-bearing deposits in offices outside the U.S.
70,925

69,406

Interest-bearing deposits in offices outside the U.S. (including $690 and $689 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
414,471

486,304

Total deposits
$
899,332

$
968,273

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase (including $36,725 and $54,147 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
173,438

203,512

Brokerage payables
52,180

53,707

Trading account liabilities
139,036

108,762

Short-term borrowings (including $1,496 and $3,692 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
58,335

58,944

Long-term debt (including $26,180 and $26,877 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
223,080

221,116

Other liabilities (including $1,776 and $2,011 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
85,084

59,935

Total liabilities
$
1,630,485

$
1,674,249

Stockholders’ equity
 

 

Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; authorized shares: 30 million), issued shares: 418,720 as of December 31, 2014 and 269,520 as of December 31, 2013, at aggregate liquidation value
$
10,468

$
6,738

Common stock ($0.01 par value; authorized shares: 6 billion), issued shares: 3,082,037,568 as of December 31, 2014 and 3,062,098,976 as of December 31, 2013
31

31

Additional paid-in capital
107,979

107,193

Retained earnings
118,201

111,168

Treasury stock, at cost: December 31, 2014—58,119,993 shares and December 31, 2013—32,856,062 shares
(2,929
)
(1,658
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(23,216
)
(19,133
)
Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
$
210,534

$
204,339

Noncontrolling interest
1,511

1,794

Total equity
$
212,045

$
206,133

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,842,530

$
1,880,382


The following table presents certain liabilities of consolidated VIEs, which are included in 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.
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors or beneficial interest holders do not have recourse to the general credit of Citigroup
 

 

Short-term borrowings
$
20,254

$
21,793

Long-term debt (including $0 and $909 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, at fair value)
40,078

34,743

Other liabilities
901

999

Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs for which creditors or beneficial interest holders do not have recourse to the general credit of Citigroup
$
61,233

$
57,535

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Citigroup Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Years ended December 31,
 
Amounts
Shares
In millions of dollars, except shares in thousands
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
Preferred stock at aggregate liquidation value
 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year
$
6,738

$
2,562

$
312

270

102

12

Issuance of new preferred stock
3,730

4,270

2,250

149

171

90

Redemption of preferred stock

(94
)


(3
)

Balance, end of period
$
10,468

$
6,738

$
2,562

419

270

102

Common stock and additional paid-in capital
 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year
$
107,224

$
106,421

$
105,833

3,062,099

3,043,153

2,937,756

Employee benefit plans
798

878

597

19,928

18,930

9,037

Preferred stock issuance expense
(31
)
(78
)




Issuance of shares and T-DEC for TARP repayment





96,338

Other
19

3

(9
)
11

16

22

Balance, end of period
$
108,010

$
107,224

$
106,421

3,082,038

3,062,099

3,043,153

Retained earnings
 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted balance, beginning of period
$
111,168

$
97,809

$
90,413

 

 

 

Citigroup’s net income
7,313

13,673

7,541

 

 

 

Common dividends (1)
(122
)
(120
)
(120
)
 

 

 

Preferred dividends
(511
)
(194
)
(26
)
 

 

 

Tax benefit
353



 

 

 

Other


1

 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
118,201

$
111,168

$
97,809

 

 

 

Treasury stock, at cost
 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year
$
(1,658
)
$
(847
)
$
(1,071
)
(32,856
)
(14,269
)
(13,878
)
Employee benefit plans (2)
(39
)
26

229

(483
)
(1,629
)
(253
)
Treasury stock acquired (3)
(1,232
)
(837
)
(5
)
(24,780
)
(16,958
)
(138
)
Balance, end of period
$
(2,929
)
$
(1,658
)
$
(847
)
(58,119
)
(32,856
)
(14,269
)
Citigroup’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year
$
(19,133
)
$
(16,896
)
$
(17,788
)
 

 

 

Citigroup’s total other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,083
)
(2,237
)
892

 

 

 

Balance, end of period
$
(23,216
)
$
(19,133
)
$
(16,896
)
 

 

 

Total Citigroup common stockholders’ equity
$
200,066

$
197,601

$
186,487

3,023,919

3,029,243

3,028,884

Total Citigroup stockholders’ equity
$
210,534

$
204,339

$
189,049

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year
$
1,794

$
1,948

$
1,767

 

 

 

Initial origination of a noncontrolling interest

6

88

 

 

 

Transactions between noncontrolling-interest shareholders and the related consolidated subsidiary

(2
)

 
 
 
Transactions between Citigroup and the noncontrolling-interest shareholders
(96
)
(118
)
41

 

 

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling-interest shareholders
185

227

219

 

 

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling-interest shareholders
(91
)
(63
)
(33
)
 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling-interest shareholders
(106
)
(17
)
90

 

 

 

Other
(175
)
(187
)
(224
)
 

 

 

Net change in noncontrolling interests
$
(283
)
$
(154
)
$
181

 

 

 

Balance, end of period
$
1,511

$
1,794

$
1,948

 

 

 

Total equity
$
212,045

$
206,133

$
190,997

 
 
 


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(1)
Common dividends declared were $0.01 per share in the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2014, 2013 and 2012.
(2)
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.
(3)
For 2014 and 2013, primarily consists of open market purchases under Citi’s Board of Directors-approved common stock repurchase program.
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,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
 

 

 

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
7,498

$
13,900

$
7,760

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
185

227

219

Citigroup’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(2
)
(90
)
(57
)
Gain (loss) on sale, net of taxes

360

(1
)
Income from continuing operations—excluding noncontrolling interests
$
7,315

$
13,403

$
7,599

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
 

 

 

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits
210

194

203

(Additions) reductions to deferred policy acquisition costs
(64
)
(54
)
85

Depreciation and amortization
3,589

3,303

2,507

Deferred tax provision (benefit)
3,014

2,380

(4,091
)
Provision for loan losses
6,828

7,604

10,458

Realized gains from sales of investments
(570
)
(748
)
(3,251
)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
426

535

4,971

Change in trading account assets
(10,858
)
35,001

(29,195
)
Change in trading account liabilities
30,274

(6,787
)
(10,533
)
Change in brokerage receivables net of brokerage payables
(4,272
)
(6,490
)
945

Change in loans held-for-sale
(1,144
)
4,321

(1,106
)
Change in other assets
709

13,332

(530
)
Change in other liabilities
4,544

(7,880
)
(1,457
)
Other, net
5,433

5,130

13,033

Total adjustments
$
38,119

$
49,841

$
(17,961
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations
$
45,434

$
63,244

$
(10,362
)
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
 

 

 

Change in deposits with banks
$
40,916

$
(66,871
)
$
53,650

Change in federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
14,467

4,274

14,538

Change in loans
1,170

(30,198
)
(31,591
)
Proceeds from sales and securitizations of loans
4,752

9,123

7,287

Purchases of investments
(258,992
)
(220,823
)
(256,907
)
Proceeds from sales of investments
135,824

131,100

143,853

Proceeds from maturities of investments
94,117

84,831

102,020

Capital expenditures on premises and equipment and capitalized software
(3,386
)
(3,490
)
(3,604
)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment, subsidiaries and affiliates, and repossessed assets
623

716

1,089

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations
$
29,491

$
(91,338
)
$
30,335

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
 

 

 

Dividends paid
$
(633
)
$
(314
)
$
(143
)
Issuance of preferred stock
3,699

4,192

2,250

Redemption of preferred stock

(94
)

Treasury stock acquired
(1,232
)
(837
)
(5
)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes
(508
)
(452
)
(194
)
Change in federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
(30,074
)
(7,724
)
12,863

Issuance of long-term debt
66,836

54,405

27,843

Payments and redemptions of long-term debt
(58,923
)
(63,994
)
(117,575
)
Change in deposits
(48,336
)
37,713

64,624


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Change in short-term borrowings
(1,099
)
199

(2,164
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
$
(70,270
)
$
23,094

$
(12,501
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
$
(2,432
)
$
(1,558
)
$
274

Discontinued operations
 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations
$

$
(10
)
$
6

Change in cash and due from banks
$
2,223

$
(6,568
)
$
7,752

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
29,885

36,453

28,701

Cash and due from banks at end of period
$
32,108

$
29,885

$
36,453

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for income taxes
$
4,632

$
4,495

$
3,900

Cash paid during the year for interest
12,868

14,383

19,739

Non-cash investing activities
 

 

 

Change in loans due to consolidation/deconsolidation of VIEs
$
(374
)
$
6,718

$

Transfers to loans held-for-sale from loans
12,700

17,300

8,700

Transfers to OREO and other repossessed assets
321

325

500

Non-cash financing activities
 
 
 
Decrease in deposits associated with reclassification to HFS
$
(20,605
)
$

$

Increase in short-term borrowings due to consolidation of VIEs
500

6,718


Decrease in long-term debt due to deconsolidation of VIEs
(864
)


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 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 where 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 22 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, N.A.
Citibank, N.A. is a commercial bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc. Citibank’s principal offerings include: consumer finance, mortgage lending and retail banking products and services; investment banking, commercial banking, cash management and trade finance; and private banking products and services.

Variable Interest Entities
An entity is referred to as a variable interest entity (VIE) if it meets 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. These include multi-seller finance companies, certain collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), many structured finance transactions and various investment funds. However, these VIEs and all other unconsolidated VIEs are monitored by the Company to assess whether any events have occurred to cause its primary beneficiary status to change. These events include:

purchases or sales of variable interests by Citigroup or an unrelated third party, which cause Citigroup’s overall variable interest ownership to change;
changes in contractual arrangements that reallocate expected losses and residual returns among the variable interest holders;
changes in the party that has power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and
providing financial support to an entity that results in an implicit variable interest.

All other entities not deemed to be VIEs with which the Company has involvement are evaluated for consolidation under other subtopics of ASC 810.

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, along with any related hedge and tax effects, until realized upon sale or substantial liquidation of the foreign operation. 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 whose terms are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, including transactions denominated in the local currencies of foreign operations with 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.



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Investment Securities
Investments include fixed income and equity securities. Fixed income instruments 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.
Investment securities are classified and accounted for as follows:

Fixed income securities classified as “held-to-maturity” 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.
Fixed income securities and marketable equity securities classified as “available-for-sale” 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. Realized gains and losses on sales are included in income primarily on a specific identification cost basis. Interest and dividend income on such securities is included in Interest revenue.
Certain investments in non-marketable equity securities and certain investments that would otherwise have been accounted for using the equity method are carried at fair value, since the Company has elected to apply fair value accounting. Changes in fair value of such investments are recorded in earnings.
Certain non-marketable equity securities are carried at cost and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment, as described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

For investments in fixed income securities classified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale, 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.
Investment securities are subject to evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment as described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company uses a number of valuation techniques for investments carried at fair value, which are described in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are included in earnings.

 
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 26 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 26 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. 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 is separated from the debt host contract and accounted for at fair value. The debt host contract is accounted for at fair value under the fair value option, as described in Note 26 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 210-20, Balance Sheet—Offsetting, are met. See Note 23 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 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned
Securities borrowing and lending transactions generally 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 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has elected to apply fair value accounting to a number of securities borrowing and lending transactions. Fees paid or received for all securities lending and borrowing transactions are recorded in Interest expense or Interest revenue at the contractually specified rate.
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 25 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) generally do not constitute a sale of the underlying securities for accounting purposes and are treated as collateralized financing transactions. As described in Note 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has elected to apply fair value accounting to the majority 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.
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 25 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 that credit card receivable balances also 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 26 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 for which the fair value option has not been elected are classified upon origination or acquisition as either held-for-investment or held-for-sale. This classification is based on management’s initial intent and ability with regard to those loans.
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, the loan is reclassified to held-for-sale, 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 businesses and Citi Holdings.

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 discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, other than FHA-insured loans, are classified as non-accrual. Commercial market loans are 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.
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


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sustained payment performance (minimum six months of consecutive payments).
For U.S. consumer loans, generally one of the conditions to qualify for modification 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, Federal Housing Administration (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.
Non-bank real estate-secured loans are charged off at the earlier of 180 days contractually past due, if there have been no payments within the last six months, or 360 days contractually past due, if a decision has been made not to foreclose on the loans. 
Non-bank loans secured by real estate are written down to the estimated value of the property, less costs to sell, at the earlier of the receipt of title, the initiation of foreclosure (a process that must commence when payments are 120 days contractually past due), when the loan is 180 days contractually past due if there have been no payments within the past six months or 360 days contractually past due. 
Non-bank unsecured personal loans are charged off at the earlier of 180 days contractually past due if there have been no payments within the last six months, or 360 days contractually past due.
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.
Consistent with OCC guidance, real estate-secured loans that were discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, other than FHA-insured loans, are written down to the estimated value of the property, less costs to sell. Other real estate-secured loans in bankruptcy are written down to the estimated value of the property, less costs to sell, at the later of 60 days after notification or 60 days contractually past due.
Non-bank loans secured by real estate that are discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy are written down to the estimated value of the property, less costs to sell, at 60 days contractually past due. 
Non-bank unsecured personal loans in bankruptcy are charged off when they are 30 days contractually past due.
Commercial market loans are written down to the extent that principal is judged to be uncollectable.

Corporate loans
Corporate loans represent loans and leases managed by ICG or, to a much lesser extent, Citi Holdings. 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.
Impaired corporate loans and leases are written down to the extent that principal is deemed to be uncollectable. 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 cost 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 held-for-sale 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 held-for-sale 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, held-for-sale loans are accounted for at the lower of cost or market value, with any


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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.

Allowance for Loan Losses
Allowance for loan losses represents management’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the portfolio, including probable losses related to large individually evaluated impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings. Attribution of the allowance is made for analytical purposes only, and the entire allowance is available to absorb probable loan losses inherent in the overall portfolio. Additions to the allowance are made through the Provision for loan losses. 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 to the provision.

Consumer loans
For consumer loans, each portfolio of non-modified smaller-balance, homogeneous loans is independently evaluated by product type (e.g., residential mortgage, credit card, etc.) for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20. The allowance for loan losses attributed to these loans is established via a process that estimates the probable losses inherent in the specific portfolio. This process includes migration analysis, in which historical delinquency and credit loss experience is applied to the current aging of the portfolio, together with analyses that reflect current and anticipated economic conditions, including changes in housing prices and unemployment trends. Citi’s allowance for loan losses under ASC 450 only considers contractual principal amounts due, except for credit card loans where estimated loss amounts related to accrued interest receivable are also included.
Management also considers overall portfolio indicators, including historical credit losses, delinquent, non-performing and classified loans, trends in volumes and terms of loans, an evaluation of overall credit quality, the credit process, including lending policies and procedures, and economic, geographical, product and other environmental factors.
Separate valuation allowances are determined for impaired smaller-balance homogeneous loans whose terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). Long-term modification programs, as well as short-term (less than 12 months) modifications originated beginning January 1, 2011 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 allowance for loan losses for TDRs is determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35 considering all available evidence, including, as appropriate, the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original contractual effective rate, the secondary market value of the loan and the fair value of collateral less disposal costs. These expected cash flows incorporate
 
modification program default rate assumptions. The original contractual effective rate for credit card loans is the pre-modification rate, which may include interest rate increases under the original contractual agreement with the borrower.
Valuation allowances for commercial market loans, which are classifiably managed Consumer loans, are determined in the same manner as for Corporate loans and are described in more detail in the following section. Generally, an asset-specific component is calculated under ASC 310-10-35 on an individual basis for larger-balance, non-homogeneous loans that are considered impaired and the allowance for the remainder of the classifiably managed Consumer loan portfolio is calculated under ASC 450 using a statistical methodology that may be supplemented by management adjustment.

Corporate loans
In the corporate portfolios, the Allowance for loan losses includes an asset-specific component and a statistically based component. The asset-specific component is calculated under ASC 310-10-35, Receivables—Subsequent Measurement (formerly SFAS 114) on an individual basis for larger-balance, non-homogeneous loans, which are considered impaired. An asset-specific allowance is established when the discounted cash flows, collateral value (less disposal costs) or observable market price of the impaired loan are lower than its carrying value. This allowance considers the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors (discussed further below) and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. The asset-specific component of the allowance for smaller balance impaired loans is calculated on a pool basis considering historical loss experience.
The allowance for the remainder of the loan portfolio is determined under ASC 450, Contingencies (formerly SFAS 5) using a statistical methodology, supplemented by management judgment. The statistical analysis considers the portfolio’s size, remaining tenor and credit quality as measured by internal risk ratings assigned to individual credit facilities, which reflect probability of default and loss given default. The statistical analysis considers historical default rates and historical loss severity in the event of default, including historical average levels and historical variability. The result is an estimated range for inherent losses. The best estimate within the range is then determined by management’s quantitative and qualitative assessment of current conditions, including general economic conditions, specific industry and geographic trends, and internal factors including portfolio concentrations, trends in internal credit quality indicators, and current and past underwriting standards.
For both the asset-specific and the statistically based components of the Allowance for loan losses, management may incorporate guarantor support. The financial wherewithal of the guarantor is evaluated, as applicable, based on net worth, cash flow statements and personal or company financial statements which are updated and reviewed at least annually. Citi seeks performance on


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guarantee arrangements in the normal course of business. Seeking performance entails obtaining satisfactory cooperation from the guarantor or borrower in the specific situation. This regular cooperation is indicative of pursuit and successful enforcement of the guarantee; the exposure is reduced without the expense and burden of pursuing a legal remedy. A guarantor’s reputation and willingness to work with Citigroup is evaluated based on the historical experience with the guarantor and the knowledge of the marketplace. In the rare event that the guarantor is unwilling or unable to perform or facilitate borrower cooperation, Citi pursues a legal remedy; however, enforcing a guarantee via legal action against the guarantor is not the primary means of resolving a troubled loan situation and rarely occurs. If Citi does not pursue a legal remedy, it is because Citi does not believe that the guarantor has the financial wherewithal to perform regardless of legal action or because there are legal limitations on simultaneously pursuing guarantors and foreclosure. A guarantor’s reputation does not impact Citi’s decision or ability to seek performance under the guarantee.
In cases where a guarantee is a factor in the assessment of loan losses, it is included via adjustment to the loan’s internal risk rating, which in turn is the basis for the adjustment to the statistically based component of the Allowance for loan losses. To date, it is only in rare circumstances that an impaired commercial loan or commercial real estate loan is carried at a value in excess of the appraised value due to a guarantee.
When Citi’s monitoring of the loan indicates that the guarantor’s wherewithal to pay is uncertain or has deteriorated, there is either no change in the risk rating, because the guarantor’s credit support was never initially factored in, or the risk rating is adjusted to reflect that uncertainty or deterioration. Accordingly, a guarantor’s ultimate failure to perform or a lack of legal enforcement of the guarantee does not materially impact the allowance for loan losses, as there is typically no further significant adjustment of the loan’s risk rating at that time. Where Citi is not seeking performance under the guarantee contract, it provides for loan losses as if the loans were non-performing and not guaranteed.

Reserve Estimates and Policies
Management provides reserves for an estimate of probable losses inherent in the funded loan portfolio on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the form of an allowance for loan losses. These reserves are established in accordance with Citigroup’s credit reserve policies, as approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Citi’s Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer review the adequacy of the credit loss reserves each quarter with representatives from the risk management and finance staffs for each applicable business area. Applicable business areas include those having classifiably managed portfolios, where internal credit-risk ratings are assigned (primarily Institutional Clients Group and Global Consumer Banking) or modified Consumer loans, where concessions were granted due to the borrowers’ financial difficulties.
 
The above-mentioned 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:

Estimated probable losses for non-performing, non-homogeneous exposures within a business line’s classifiably managed portfolio and impaired smaller-balance homogeneous loans whose terms have been modified due to the borrowers’ financial difficulties, where it was determined that a concession was granted to the borrower. Consideration may be given to the following, as appropriate, when determining this estimate: (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective rate; (ii) the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record; and (iii) the prospects for support from financially responsible guarantors or the realizable value of any collateral. In the determination of the allowance for loan losses for TDRs, management considers a combination of historical re-default rates, the current economic environment and the nature of the modification program when forecasting expected cash flows. When impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, the entire change in present value is recorded in the Provision for loan losses.

Statistically calculated losses inherent in the classifiably managed portfolio for performing and de minimis non-performing exposures. The calculation is based on: (i) Citi’s internal system of credit-risk ratings, which are analogous to the risk ratings of the major rating agencies; and (ii) historical default and loss data, including rating agency information regarding default rates from 1983 to 2013 and internal data dating to the early 1970s on severity of losses in the event of default. Adjustments may be made to this data. Such adjustments include: (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 specific known items, such as current environmental factors and credit trends.
In addition, representatives from each of the risk management and finance staffs that 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 individual product within each geographic region in which these portfolios exist.
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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
A similar approach to the allowance for loan losses is used for calculating a reserve for the expected losses related to unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit. This reserve is classified on the balance sheet in Other liabilities. Changes to the allowance for unfunded lending commitments are recorded in the Provision for unfunded lending commitments.

Mortgage Servicing Rights
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.
Additional information on the Company’s MSRs can be found in Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Citigroup Residential Mortgages—Representations and Warranties
In connection with Citi’s sales of residential mortgage loans to the U.S. government-sponsored entities (GSEs) and private investors, as well as through private-label securitizations, Citi typically makes representations and warranties that the loans sold meet certain requirements, such as the loan’s compliance with any applicable loan criteria established by the buyer and the validity of the lien securing the loan. The specific representations and warranties made by Citi in any particular transaction depend on, among other things, the nature of the transaction and the requirements of the investor.
These sales expose Citi to potential claims for alleged breaches of its representations and warranties. In the event of a breach of its representations and warranties, Citi could be required either to repurchase the mortgage loans with the identified defects (generally at unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest) or to indemnify (make-whole) the investors for their losses on these loans.
Citi has recorded a repurchase reserve for its potential repurchase or make-whole liability regarding residential mortgage representation and warranty claims. Since the first quarter of 2013, Citi has considered private-label residential mortgage securitization representation and warranty claims as part of its litigation accrual analysis and not as part of its repurchase reserve. See Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Citi’s potential private-label residential mortgage securitization exposure. Accordingly, Citi’s repurchase reserve has been recorded for purposes of its potential representation and warranty repurchase liability resulting from its whole loan sales to the GSEs and, to a lesser extent private investors, which are made through Citi’s Consumer business in CitiMortgage.
 
In the case of a repurchase, Citi will bear any subsequent credit loss on the mortgage loan and the loan is typically considered a credit-impaired loan and accounted for under AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) 03-3, “Accounting of Certain Loans and Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (now incorporated into ASC 310-30, Receivables-Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality) (SOP 03-3).
In the case of a repurchase of a credit-impaired SOP 03-3 loan, the difference between the loan’s fair value and unpaid principal balance at the time of the repurchase is recorded as a utilization of the repurchase reserve. Make-whole payments to the investor are also treated as utilizations and charged directly against the reserve. The repurchase reserve is estimated when Citi sells loans (recorded as an adjustment to the gain on sale, which is included in Other revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income) and is updated quarterly. Any change in estimate is recorded in Other revenue.

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is subject to annual impairment testing and 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 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, 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 first step of the two-step goodwill impairment 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 first step of the goodwill impairment test. Furthermore, on any business dispositions, goodwill is allocated to the business disposed of based on the ratio of the fair value of the business disposed of to the fair value of the reporting unit.
The first step 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 to be impaired and no further analysis is necessary. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, this is an indication of potential impairment and a second step of testing is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any, for that reporting unit.
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the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit were being acquired. If the amount of the goodwill allocated to the reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill in the pro forma purchase price allocation, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. A recognized impairment charge cannot exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to a reporting unit and cannot subsequently be reversed even if the fair value of the reporting unit recovers.
Additional information on Citi’s goodwill impairment testing can be found in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, including core deposit intangibles, present value of future profits, purchased credit card relationships, other customer relationships, and other intangible assets, but excluding MSRs, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives, primarily certain asset management contracts and 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.
Similar to the goodwill impairment analysis, in performing the annual impairment analysis for indefinite-lived intangible assets, Citi may and has elected to bypass the optional qualitative assessment, choosing instead to perform a quantitative analysis.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Other assets include, among other items, loans held-for-sale, deferred tax assets, equity method investments, interest and fees receivable, premises and equipment (including purchased and developed software), repossessed assets, and other receivables. Other liabilities include, among other items, accrued expenses and other payables, deferred tax liabilities, and reserves for legal claims, taxes, unfunded lending commitments, repositioning reserves, and other matters.

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.

Securitizations
The Company primarily securitizes credit card receivables and mortgages. Other types of securitized assets include corporate debt instruments (in cash and synthetic form).
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.
Interests in the securitized and sold assets may be retained in the form 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 Mortgage servicing rights 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 have been 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, those opinions must state that the asset transfer would be considered a sale and that the assets transferred would not be consolidated with the


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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.
See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Risk Management Activities—Derivatives Used for Hedging Purposes
The Company manages its exposures to market rate movements outside 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, and purchased options, as well as foreign-exchange contracts. These end-user derivatives are carried at fair value in Other assets, Other liabilities, Trading account assets and Trading account liabilities.
To qualify as an accounting hedge under the hedge accounting rules (versus an economic hedge where hedge accounting is not sought), a derivative must be highly effective in offsetting the risk designated as being hedged. The hedge relationship must be formally documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge. This includes the item and risk being hedged, the derivative being used and how effectiveness will be assessed and ineffectiveness measured. The effectiveness of these hedging relationships is evaluated both on a retrospective and prospective basis, typically using quantitative measures of correlation with hedge ineffectiveness measured and recorded in current earnings.
If a hedge relationship is not highly effective, it no longer qualifies as an accounting hedge and hedge accounting may not be applied. Any gains or losses attributable to the derivatives, as well as subsequent changes in fair value, are recognized in Other revenue or Principal transactions with no offset to the hedged item, similar to trading derivatives.
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 fair value hedges, in which derivatives hedge the fair value of assets or liabilities, changes in the fair value of derivatives are reflected in Other revenue, together with changes in the fair value of the hedged item related to the hedged risk. These amounts are expected to, and generally do, offset each other. Any net amount, representing hedge ineffectiveness, is reflected in current earnings. Citigroup’s
 
fair value hedges are primarily hedges of fixed-rate long-term debt and available-for-sale securities.
For cash flow hedges, in which derivatives hedge the variability of cash flows related to floating- and fixed-rate assets, liabilities or forecasted transactions, the accounting treatment depends on the effectiveness of the hedge. To the extent these derivatives are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, the effective portion of the changes in the derivatives’ fair values will not be included in current earnings, but is reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These changes in fair value will be included in earnings of future periods when the hedged cash flows impact earnings. To the extent these derivatives are not effective, changes in their fair values are immediately included in Other revenue. Citigroup’s cash flow hedges primarily include hedges of floating-rate debt and floating-rate assets, including loans and securities
purchased under agreement to resell, as well as rollovers of short-term fixed-rate liabilities and floating-rate liabilities and forecasted debt issuances.
For net investment hedges in which derivatives hedge the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, the accounting treatment will similarly depend on the effectiveness of the hedge. The effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative, including any forward premium or discount, is reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as part of the foreign currency translation adjustment.
For those accounting hedge relationships that are terminated or when hedge designations are removed, the hedge accounting treatment described in the paragraphs above is no longer applied. Instead, the end-user derivative is terminated or transferred to the trading account. 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 reflected as an element of the yield. For cash flow hedges, any changes in fair value of the end-user derivative remain in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and are included in earnings of future periods when the 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 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to these transactions are immediately reflected in Other revenue.
End-user derivatives that are economic hedges, rather than qualifying for hedge accounting, are also carried at fair value, with changes in value included in Principal transactions or Other revenue. Citigroup often uses economic hedges when qualifying for hedge accounting would be too complex or operationally burdensome. Examples are 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 a qualifying hedge or an economic hedge, after considering the relative cost 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


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mortgage loans to be held for sale and MSRs. See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of the Company’s hedging and derivative activities.

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), the Company 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.

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 expected forfeitures. 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 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, and the foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. These tax laws are complex and 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 the application of these inherently complex 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 for financial statements or tax returns, based upon enacted tax laws and rates.
 
Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to management’s judgment that realization is more-likely-than-not. FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48) (now incorporated into 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 greater 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 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.

Use of Estimates
Management must make estimates and assumptions that affect the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related footnote disclosures. Such estimates are used in connection with certain fair value measurements. See Note 25 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


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and estimable losses related to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and tax reserves. While management makes its best judgment, actual amounts or results could differ from those estimates. Current market conditions increase the risk and complexity of the judgments in these estimates.

Cash Flows
Cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in Cash and due from 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 trading, charges for operational support and the borrowing and lending of funds, and are entered into in the ordinary course of business.

ACCOUNTING CHANGES

Accounting for Share-Based Payments with Performance Targets
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). The ASU prescribes the accounting to be applied to share-based awards that contain performance targets, the outcome of which will only be confirmed after the employee’s service period associated with the award has ended. Citi elected to adopt this ASU from the third quarter of 2014. The impact of adopting the ASU was not material.

Discontinued Operations and Significant Disposals
The FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 810) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360), Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08) in April 2014. ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures. Under the ASU, only disposals representing a strategic shift having a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results, such as a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business or a major equity method investment, may be presented as discontinued operations. Additionally, the ASU requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations.
The Company early-adopted the ASU in the second quarter of 2014 on a prospective basis for all disposals (or classifications as held-for-sale) of components of an entity that occurred on or after April 1, 2014. As a result of the adoption of the ASU, fewer disposals will now qualify for
 
reporting as discontinued operations; however, disclosure of the pretax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting is required. The impact of adopting the ASU was not material.

Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Foreign Subsidiaries
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This ASU clarifies the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. The ASU requires the CTA to remain in equity until the foreign entity is disposed of or it is completely or substantially liquidated.
This ASU became effective for Citi on January 1, 2014 and was applied on a prospective basis. The accounting prescribed in this ASU is consistent with Citi’s prior practice and, as a result, adoption did not result in any impact to Citi.

OCC Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Guidance
In the third quarter of 2012, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidance relating to the accounting for mortgage loans discharged through bankruptcy proceedings pursuant to Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Chapter 7 bankruptcy). Under this OCC guidance, the discharged loans are accounted for as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). These TDRs, other than FHA-insured loans, are written down to their collateral value less
cost to sell. FHA-insured loans are reserved for, based on a discounted cash flow model. As a result of implementing this guidance, Citigroup recorded an incremental $635 million of charge-offs in the third quarter of 2012, the vast majority of which related to loans that were current. These charge-offs were substantially offset by a related loan loss reserve release of approximately $600 million, with a net reduction in pretax income of $35 million. In the fourth quarter of 2012, Citigroup recorded a benefit to charge-offs of approximately $40 million related to finalizing the impact of this OCC guidance. Furthermore, as a result of this OCC guidance, TDRs increased by $1.7 billion and non-accrual loans increased by $1.5 billion in the third quarter of 2012 ($1.3 billion of which was current).

Fair Value Measurement
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The ASU created a common definition of fair value for GAAP and IFRS and aligned the measurement and disclosure requirements. It required significant additional disclosures both of a qualitative and


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quantitative nature, particularly for those instruments measured at fair value that are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, the ASU provided guidance on when it is appropriate to measure fair value on a portfolio basis and expanded the prohibition on valuation adjustments where the size of the Company’s position is a characteristic of the adjustment from Level 1 to all levels of the fair value hierarchy.
The ASU became effective for Citigroup on January 1, 2012. As a result of implementing the prohibition on valuation adjustments where the size of the Company’s position is a characteristic, the Company released reserves of approximately $125 million, increasing pretax income in the first quarter of 2012.
Deferred Asset Acquisition Costs
In October 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-26, Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts. The ASU amended the guidance for insurance entities that required deferral and subsequent amortization of certain costs incurred during the acquisition of new or renewed insurance contracts, commonly referred to as deferred acquisition costs (DAC). The new guidance limited DAC to those costs directly related to the successful acquisition of insurance contracts; all other acquisition-related costs must be expensed as incurred. Under prior guidance, DAC consisted of those costs that vary with, and primarily relate to, the acquisition of insurance contracts.
The ASU became effective for Citigroup on January 1, 2012 and was adopted using the retrospective method. As a result of implementing the ASU, in the first quarter of 2012, DAC was reduced by approximately $165 million and a $58 million deferred tax asset was recorded with an offset to opening retained earnings of $107 million (net of tax).

Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14, Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure, which requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met: (i) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (ii) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim; and (iii) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable is measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor.
Citi early adopted the ASU on a modified retrospective basis in the fourth quarter of 2014, which resulted in reclassifying approximately $130 million of foreclosed assets from Other Real Estate Owned to a separate other receivable that is included in Other assets. Given the
 
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FUTURE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Partnerships
In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects. Any transition adjustment is reflected as an adjustment to retained earnings in the earliest period presented (retrospective application).
The ASU is applicable to Citi’s portfolio of low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) partnership interests. The new standard widens the scope of investments eligible to elect to apply a new alternative method, the proportional amortization method, under which the cost of the investment is amortized to tax expense in proportion to the amount of tax credits and other tax benefits received. Citi qualifies to elect the proportional amortization method under the ASU for its entire LIHTC portfolio. These investments are currently accounted for under the equity method, which results in losses (due to amortization of the investment) being recognized in Other revenue and tax credits and benefits being recognized in the Income tax expense line. In contrast, the proportional amortization method combines the amortization of the investment and receipt of the tax credits/benefits into one line, Income tax expense.
Citi adopted ASU 2014-01 in the first quarter of 2015.
The adoption of this ASU will reduce Retained earnings by approximately $349 million, Other assets by approximately $178 million, and deferred tax assets by approximately $171 million, each in the first quarter of 2015.

Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its financial statements.

Accounting for Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The ASU changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowed accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The ASU also requires disclosures about transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements and about the types of collateral pledged in
 
repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The ASU’s provisions became effective for Citi from the first quarter of 2015, with the exception of the collateral disclosures which will be effective from the second quarter of 2015. The effect of adopting the ASU is required to be reflected as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Adoption of the ASU did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Measuring the Financial Assets and Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financial Entity
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity, which provides two alternative methods for measuring the fair value of a consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity’s (CFE) financial assets and financial liabilities. This election is made separately for each CFE subject to the scope of the ASU. The first method requires the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities to be measured using the requirements of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, with any differences between the fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities being attributed to the CFE and reflected in earnings in the consolidated statement of income. The alternative method requires measuring both the financial assets and financial liabilities using the more observable of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The alternative method would also take into consideration the carrying value of any beneficial interests of the CFE held by the parent, including those representing compensation for services, and the carrying value of any nonfinancial assets held temporarily. The ASU will be effective for Citi from the first quarter of 2016 and is not expected to have a material effect on the Company.

Accounting for Derivatives: Hybrid Financial Instruments
In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity. The ASU will require an entity to evaluate the economic characteristics and risks of an entire hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share (including the embedded derivative feature) in order to determine whether the nature of the host contract is more akin to debt or equity. Additionally, the ASU clarifies that no single term or feature would necessarily determine the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract; therefore, an entity should use judgment based on an evaluation of all the relevant terms and features.
This ASU is effective for Citi from the first quarter of 2016 with early adoption permitted. Citi may choose to report the effects of initial adoption as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2016 or apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods. The


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impact of adopting this ASU is not expected to be material to Citi.

Accounting for Financial Instruments-Credit Losses
In December 2012, the FASB issued a proposed ASU, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses. This proposed ASU, or exposure draft, was issued for public comment in order to allow stakeholders the opportunity to review the proposal and provide comments to the FASB and does not constitute accounting guidance until a final ASU is issued.
The exposure draft contains proposed guidance developed by the FASB with the goal of improving financial reporting about expected credit losses on loans, securities and other financial assets held by financial institutions and other organizations. The exposure draft proposes a new accounting model intended to require earlier recognition of credit losses, while also providing additional transparency about credit risk.
The FASB’s proposed model would utilize an “expected credit loss” measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses for loans, held-to-maturity securities and other receivables at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired and adjusted each period for changes in expected credit losses. For available-for-sale securities where fair value is less than cost, impairment would be recognized in the allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit. This would replace the multiple existing impairment models in GAAP, which generally require that a loss be “incurred” before it is recognized.
The FASB’s proposed model represents a significant departure from existing GAAP, and may result in material changes to the Company’s accounting for financial instruments. The impact of the FASB’s final ASU on the Company’s financial statements will be assessed when it is issued. The exposure draft does not contain a proposed effective date; this would be included in the final ASU, when issued.

Consolidation
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which is intended to improve certain areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and securitization structures. The ASU will reduce the number of consolidation models. The ASU will be effective on January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2015-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.



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2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT DISPOSALS

Discontinued Operations
The following Discontinued operations are recorded within the Corporate/Other segment.

Sale of Brazil Credicard Business
On December 20, 2013, Citi sold its non-Citibank-branded cards and consumer finance business in Brazil (Credicard) for approximately $1.24 billion.  The sale resulted in a pretax gain of $206 million ($325 million after-tax). In the fourth quarter of 2014, resolution of certain contingencies related to the disposal are reported as Income (loss) from discontinued operations. Credicard is reported as Discontinued operations for all periods presented. Summarized financial information for Discontinued operations for Credicard follows:
 



In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Total revenues, net of interest expense(1)
$
69

$
1,012

$
1,045

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
63

$
(48
)
$
110

Gain on sale

206


Provision (benefit) for income taxes
11

(138
)
19

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$
52

$
296

$
91


(1)
Total revenues include gain or loss on sale, if applicable.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Cash flows from operating activities
$

$
197

$
(205
)
Cash flows from investing activities

(207
)
195

Cash flows from financing activities


16

Net cash provided by discontinued operations
$

$
(10
)
$
6


Sale of Certain Citi Capital Advisors Business
During the third quarter of 2012, Citi executed definitive agreements to transition a carve-out of its liquid strategies business within Citi Capital Advisors (CCA). The sale occurred pursuant to two separate transactions in 2013, creating two separate management companies. The first transaction closed in February 2013, and Citigroup retained a 24.9% passive equity interest in the management company (which is held in Citi’s Institutional Clients Group segment). The second transaction closed in August 2013. CCA is reported as Discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 
Summarized financial information for Discontinued operations for the operations related to CCA follows:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Total revenues, net of interest expense(1)
$

$
74

$
60

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
(7
)
$
(158
)
$
(123
)
Gain on sale

62


Provision (benefit) for income taxes
(3
)
(30
)
(44
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$
(4
)
$
(66
)
$
(79
)
(1)
Total revenues include gain or loss on sale, if applicable.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Cash flows from operating activities
$

$
(43
)
$
(4
)
Cash flows from investing activities


4

Cash flows from financing activities

43


Net cash provided by discontinued operations
$

$

$




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Sale of Egg Banking plc Credit Card Business
In April 2011, Citi completed the sale of the Egg Banking plc (Egg) credit card business. Summarized financial information for Discontinued operations for the operations related to Egg follows: 
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Total revenues, net of interest expense(1)
$
5

$

$
1

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
(46
)
$
(62
)
$
(96
)
Gain (loss) on sale


(1
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
(16
)
(22
)
(34
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$
(30
)
$
(40
)
$
(63
)
(1)
Total revenues include gain or loss on sale, if applicable.

Cash flows from Discontinued operations related to Egg were not material for all periods presented.

Audit of Citi German Consumer Tax Group
Citi sold its German retail banking operations in 2007 and reported them as Discontinued operations. During the third quarter of 2013, German tax authorities concluded their audit of Citi’s German consumer tax group for the years 2005-2008. This resolution resulted in a pretax benefit of $27 million and a tax benefit of $57 million ($85 million total net income benefit) during the third quarter of 2013, all of which was included in Discontinued operations. During 2014, residual costs associated with German retail banking operations resulted in a tax expense of $20 million.

Combined Results for Discontinued Operations
The following is summarized financial information for Credicard, CCA, Egg and previous Discontinued operations for which Citi continues to have minimal residual costs associated with the sales:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Total revenues, net of interest expense(1)
$
74

$
1,086

$
1,106

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
10

$
(242
)
$
(109
)
Gain on sale

268

(1
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
12

(244
)
(52
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$
(2
)
$
270

$
(58
)

(1)
Total revenues include gain or loss on sale, if applicable.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Cash flows used in operating activities
$

$
154

$
(209
)
Cash flows from investing activities

(207
)
199

Cash flows from financing activities

43

16

Net cash provided by discontinued operations
$

$
(10
)
$
6


 
Significant Disposals
The following sales were identified as significant disposals, 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 Japan Retail Banking Business
On December 25, 2014, Citi entered into an agreement to sell its Japan retail banking business that will be reported as part of Citi Holdings effective January 1, 2015. The sale, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to occur by the fourth quarter of 2015 and result in an after-tax gain upon completion. Income before taxes for the period in which the individually significant component was classified as held-for-sale and for all prior periods are as follows:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Income before taxes
$
(5
)
$
31

$
(4
)

The following assets and liabilities for the Japan retail banking business were identified and reclassified to held-for-sale within Other assets and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014:
In millions of dollars
December 31, 2014

Assets
 
Cash and deposits with banks
$
151

Loans (net of allowance of $2 million)
544

Goodwill
51

Other assets, advances to/from subs
19,854

Other assets
66

Total assets
$
20,666

Liabilities
 
Deposits
$
20,605

Other liabilities
61

Total liabilities
$
20,666



Sale of Spain Consumer Operations
On September 22, 2014, Citi sold its consumer operations in Spain, which was part of Citi Holdings, including $1.7 billion of consumer loans (net of allowance), $3.4 billion of assets under management, $2.2 billion of customer deposits, 45 branches, 48 ATMs and 938 employees, with the buyer assuming the related current pension commitments at closing. The transaction generated a pretax gain on sale of $243 million ($131 million after-tax). Income before taxes for the period in which the individually significant component was classified as held for sale and for all prior periods are as follows:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Income before taxes
$
373

$
59

$
6



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Sale of Greece Consumer Operations
On September 30, 2014, Citi sold its consumer operations in Greece, which were part of Citi Holdings, including $353 million of consumer loans (net of allowance), $1.1 billion of assets under management, $1.2 billion of customer deposits, 20 branches, 85 ATMs and 719 employees, with the buyer assuming certain limited pension obligations related to Diners’ Club’s employees at closing. The transaction generated a pretax gain on sale of $209 million ($91 million after-tax).
Income before taxes for the period in which the individually significant component was classified as held-for-sale and for all prior periods are as follows:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Income before taxes
$133
$(113)
$
(258
)





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3. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Citigroup’s activities are conducted through the Global Consumer Banking (GCB), Institutional Clients Group (ICG), Corporate/Other and Citi Holdings business segments.
GCB includes 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 is composed of four GCB businesses: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia.
ICG is composed of Banking and Markets and securities services and provides corporate, institutional, public sector and high-net-worth clients in approximately 100 countries with a broad range of banking and financial products and services.
Corporate/Other includes certain unallocated costs of global functions, other corporate expenses and net treasury results, unallocated corporate expenses, offsets to certain line-item reclassifications and eliminations, the results of discontinued operations and unallocated taxes.
Citi Holdings is composed of businesses and portfolios of assets that Citigroup has determined are not central to its core Citicorp businesses.
 
The accounting policies of these reportable segments are the same as those disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The prior-period balances reflect reclassifications to conform the presentation in those periods to the current period’s presentation. Effective January 1, 2014, certain business activities within the former Securities and Banking and Transaction Services were realigned and aggregated as Banking and Markets and securities services within ICG. This change was due to the realignment of the management structure within ICG and did not have an impact on any total segment-level information. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014, reclassifications were made related to Citi’s re-allocation of certain administrative, operations and technology costs among Citi’s businesses, the allocation of certain costs from Corporate/Other to Citi’s businesses as well as certain immaterial reclassifications between revenues and expenses affecting ICG.
The following table presents certain information regarding the Company’s continuing operations by segment:

 
Revenues,
net of interest expense (1)
Provision (benefits)
for income taxes
Income (loss) from
continuing operations (2)
Identifiable assets
In millions of dollars, except identifiable assets in billions
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
Global Consumer Banking
$
37,753

$
38,165

$
39,105

$
3,473

$
3,424

$
3,468

$
6,938

$
6,763

$
7,597

$
396

$
405

Institutional Clients Group
33,267

33,567

30,762

3,729

3,857

2,021

9,521

9,414

7,834

1,020

1,045

Corporate/Other
47

121

128

(459
)
(282
)
(1,093
)
(5,593
)
(630
)
(1,048
)
329

313

Total Citicorp
$
71,067

$
71,853

$
69,995

$
6,743

$
6,999

$
4,396

$
10,866

$
15,547

$
14,383

$
1,745

$
1,763

Citi Holdings
5,815

4,566

(805
)
121

(1,132
)
(4,389
)
(3,366
)
(1,917
)
(6,565
)
98

117

Total
$
76,882

$
76,419

$
69,190

$
6,864

$
5,867

$
7

$
7,500

$
13,630

$
7,818

$
1,843

$
1,880

(1)  
Includes Citicorp (excluding Corporate/Other) total revenues, net of interest expense, in North America of $32.0 billion, $31.2 billion and $29.9 billion; in EMEA of $10.9 billion, $11.5 billion and $11.5 billion; in Latin America of $13.4 billion, $14.0 billion and $13.5 billion; and in Asia of $14.7 billion, $15.0 billion and $15.0 billion in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
(2)  
Includes pretax provisions (credits) for credit losses and for benefits and claims in GCB of $6.1 billion, $6.8 billion and $6.2 billion; in ICG of $57 million, $78 million and $276 million; and in Citi Holdings of $1.3 billion, $1.6 billion and $4.9 billion in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.     

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4.  INTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 Interest revenue and Interest expense consisted of the following:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Interest revenue
 
 
 
Loan interest, including fees
$
44,776

$
45,580

$
47,712

Deposits with banks
959

1,026

1,261

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
2,366

2,566

3,418

Investments, including dividends
7,195

6,919

7,525

Trading account assets(1)
5,880

6,277

6,802

Other interest
507

602

580

Total interest revenue
$
61,683

$
62,970

$
67,298

Interest expense
 
 
 
Deposits(2)
$
5,692

$
6,236

$
7,690

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
1,895

2,339

2,817

Trading account liabilities(1)
168

169

190

Short-term borrowings
580

597

727

Long-term debt
5,355

6,836

9,188

Total interest expense
$
13,690

$
16,177

$
20,612

Net interest revenue
$
47,993

$
46,793

$
46,686

Provision for loan losses
6,828

7,604

10,458

Net interest revenue after provision for loan losses
$
41,165

$
39,189

$
36,228

(1)
Interest expense on Trading account liabilities of ICG is reported as a reduction of interest revenue from Trading account assets.
(2)
Includes deposit insurance fees and charges of $1,038 million, $1,132 million and $1,262 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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5.  COMMISSIONS AND FEES
The primary components of Commissions and fees revenue are investment banking fees, trading-related fees, credit card and bank card fees and fees related to treasury and securities services in ICG.
Investment banking fees are substantially composed of underwriting and advisory revenues and are recognized when Citigroup’s performance under the terms of a contractual arrangement is completed, which is typically at the closing of the transaction. Underwriting revenue is recorded in Commissions and fees, net of both reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses, consistent with the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Brokers and Dealers in Securities (codified in ASC 940-605-05-1). Expenses associated with advisory transactions are recorded in Other operating expenses, net of client reimbursements. Out-of-pocket expenses are deferred and recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized. In general, expenses incurred related to investment banking transactions that fail to close (are not consummated) are recorded gross in Other operating expenses.
 

Trading-related fees primarily include commissions and fees from the following: executing transactions for clients on exchanges and over-the-counter markets; sale of mutual funds, insurance and other annuity products; and assisting clients in clearing transactions, providing brokerage services and other such activities. Trading-related fees are recognized when earned in Commissions and fees. Gains or losses, if any, on these transactions are included in Principal transactions (see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Credit card and bank card fees are primarily composed of interchange revenue and certain card fees, including annual fees, reduced by reward program costs and certain partner payments. Interchange revenue and fees are recognized when earned, including annual card fees that are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over a 12-month period. Reward costs are recognized when points are earned by the customers. The following table presents Commissions and fees revenue for the years ended December 31:

In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Investment banking
$
3,687

$
3,315

$
2,991

Trading-related
2,503

2,563

2,331

Credit cards and bank cards
2,227

2,472

2,775

Trade and securities services
1,871

1,847

1,733

Other consumer(1)
885

911

908

Checking-related
531

551

615

Corporate finance(2)
531

516

516

Loan servicing
380

500

313

Other
417

266

402

Total commissions and fees
$
13,032

$
12,941

$
12,584

(1)
Primarily consists of fees for investment fund administration and management, third-party collections, commercial demand deposit accounts and certain credit card services.
(2)
Consists primarily of fees earned from structuring and underwriting loan syndications.

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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. Not included in the table below is the impact of net interest revenue 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 revenue related to trading activities. Principal transactions include CVA (credit valuation adjustments on derivatives), FVA (funding valuation adjustments) on over-the-counter derivatives and DVA (debt valuation adjustments on issued liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected).
The following table presents principal transactions revenue for the years ended December 31:

In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Global Consumer Banking
$
787

$
863

$
808

Institutional Clients Group
5,908

6,494

4,330

Corporate/Other
(383
)
(80
)
(189
)
Subtotal Citicorp
$
6,312

$
7,277

$
4,949

Citi Holdings
386

25

31

Total Citigroup
$
6,698

$
7,302

$
4,980

Interest rate contracts(1)
$
3,657

$
4,055

$
2,380

Foreign exchange contracts(2)
2,008

2,307

2,493

Equity contracts(3)
(260
)
319

158

Commodity and other contracts(4)
590

277

108

Credit products and derivatives(5)
703

344

(159
)
Total
$
6,698

$
7,302

$
4,980

(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.
(2)
Includes revenues from foreign exchange spot, forward, option and swap contracts, as well as FX translation gains and losses.
(3)
Includes revenues from common, preferred and convertible preferred stock, convertible corporate debt, equity-linked notes and exchange-traded and OTC equity options and warrants.
(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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7. INCENTIVE PLANS
 
Discretionary Annual Incentive Awards
Citigroup grants immediate cash bonus payments, deferred cash awards, stock payments and restricted and deferred stock awards as part of its discretionary annual incentive award program involving a large segment of Citigroup’s employees worldwide. Most of the shares of common stock issued by Citigroup as part of its equity compensation programs are to settle the vesting of the stock components of these awards.
Discretionary annual incentive awards are generally awarded in the first quarter of the year based upon 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 and officers are subject to mandatory deferrals of incentive pay and generally receive 25% to 60% of their awards in a combination of restricted or deferred stock and deferred cash. Discretionary annual incentive awards to many employees in the EU are subject to deferral requirements regardless of the total award value, with 50% of the immediate incentive delivered in the form of a stock payment or stock unit award subject to a restriction on sale or transfer or hold back (generally, for six months).
Deferred annual incentive awards are generally delivered as two awards—a restricted or deferred stock award under Citi’s Capital Accumulation Program (CAP) and a deferred cash award. The applicable mix of CAP and deferred cash awards may vary based on the employee’s minimum deferral requirement and the country of employment. In some cases, the entire deferral will be in the form of either a CAP or deferred cash award.
Subject to certain exceptions (principally, for retirement-eligible employees), continuous employment within Citigroup is required to vest in CAP and deferred cash 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 CAP and deferred cash 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 earn a fixed notional rate of interest that is paid only if and when the underlying principal award amount vests. Generally, in the EU, vested CAP shares are subject to a restriction on sale or transfer after vesting, and vested deferred cash awards are subject to hold back (generally, for six months in each case).
Unvested CAP and deferred cash awards made in January 2011 or later are subject to one or more clawback provisions that apply in certain circumstances, including in the case of employee risk-limit violations or other misconduct, or where the awards were based on earnings that were misstated. CAP awards made to certain employees in February 2013 and later, and deferred cash awards made to certain employees in January 2012, are subject to a formulaic performance-based
 
vesting condition pursuant to which amounts otherwise scheduled to vest will be reduced based on the amount of any pretax loss in the participant’s business in the calendar year preceding the scheduled vesting date. For CAP awards made in February 2013 and later, a minimum reduction of 20% applies for the first dollar of loss.
In addition, deferred cash awards made to certain employees in February 2013 and later are subject to a discretionary performance-based vesting condition under which an amount otherwise scheduled to vest may be reduced in the event of a “material adverse outcome” for which a participant has “significant responsibility.” Deferred cash awards made to these employees in February 2014 and later are subject to an additional clawback provision pursuant to which unvested awards may be canceled if the employee engaged in misconduct or exercised materially imprudent judgment, or failed to supervise or escalate the behavior of other employees who did.
Certain CAP and other stock-based awards, including those to participants in the EU that are subject to certain discretionary clawback provisions, are subject to variable accounting, pursuant to which the associated value of the award fluctuates with changes in Citigroup’s common stock price until the date that the award is settled, either in cash or shares. For these awards, the total amount that will be recognized as expense cannot be determined in full until the settlement date.

Compensation Allowances
In 2013 and 2014, certain employees of Citigroup’s U.K. regulated entities were granted fixed allowances, in addition to salary and annual incentive awards. Generally, these cash allowances are payable in equal installments during the service year and the following year or two years. The payments cease if the employee does not continue to meet applicable service or other requirements. The allowance payments are not subject to performance conditions or clawback. Discretionary incentives awarded for performance years 2013 and 2014 to employees receiving allowances were at reduced levels and subject to greater deferral requirements, of up to 100% in some cases.

Sign-on and Long-Term Retention Awards
Stock awards, deferred cash awards and grants of stock options may be made at various times during the year as sign-on awards to induce new hires to join Citi or to high-potential employees as long-term retention awards.
Vesting periods and other terms and conditions pertaining to these awards tend to vary by grant. Generally, recipients must remain employed through the vesting dates to vest in the awards, except in cases of death, disability or involuntary termination other than for “gross misconduct.” These awards do not usually provide for post-employment vesting by retirement-eligible participants. Any stock option grants are for Citigroup common stock with exercise prices that are no less than the fair market value at the time of grant.





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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 long-term retention awards for the 12 months ended December 31, 2014, is presented below:
Unvested stock awards
Shares
Weighted-
average grant
date fair
value per share
Unvested at January 1, 2014
61,136,782

$
39.71

New awards
17,729,497

49.65

Canceled awards
(2,194,893
)
41.31

Vested awards (1)
(26,666,993
)
40.94

Unvested at December 31, 2014
50,004,393

$
42.52

(1)
The weighted-average fair value of the shares vesting during 2014 was approximately $52.02 per share.
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock awards, excluding the impact of forfeiture estimates, was $659 million at December 31, 2014. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years. However, the value of the portion of these awards that is subject to variable accounting will fluctuate with changes in Citigroup’s common stock price.

Performance Share Units
Certain executive officers were awarded a target number of performance share units (PSUs) on February 19, 2013, for performance in 2012, and to a broader group of executives on February 18, 2014, and February 18, 2015, for performance in 2013 and 2014, respectively. PSUs will be earned only to the extent that Citigroup attains specified performance goals relating to Citigroup’s return on assets and relative total shareholder return against peers over the three-year period beginning with the year of award. The actual dollar amounts 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. The value of each PSU is equal to the value of one share of Citi common stock. The 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 it is settled solely in cash after the end of the performance period.

 
Stock Option Programs
Stock options have not been granted to Citi’s employees as part of the annual incentive award programs since 2009.
On February 14, 2011, Citigroup granted options exercisable for approximately 2.9 million shares of Citigroup common stock to certain of its executive officers. The options have six-year terms and vested in three equal annual installments. The exercise price of the options is $49.10, equal to the closing price of a share of Citigroup common stock on the grant date. Upon exercise of the options before the fifth anniversary of the grant date, the shares received on exercise (net of the amount required to pay taxes and the exercise price) are subject to a one-year transfer restriction.
The February 14, 2011, grant is the only prior stock option grant that was not fully vested by January 1, 2014, and as a result, is the only grant that resulted in an amount of compensation expense in 2014. All other stock option grants were fully vested at December 31, 2013, and as a result Citi will not incur any future compensation expense related to those grants.


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Information with respect to stock option activity under Citigroup’s stock option programs for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows: 
 
2014
2013
2012
 
Options
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Intrinsic
value
per share
Options
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Intrinsic
value
per share
Options
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Intrinsic
value
per share
Outstanding, beginning of period
31,508,106

$
50.72

$
1.39

35,020,397

$
51.20

$

37,596,029

$
69.60

$

Forfeited
(28,257
)
40.80


(50,914
)
212.35


(858,906
)
83.84


Expired
(602,093
)
242.43


(86,964
)
528.40


(1,716,726
)
438.14


Exercised
(4,363,637
)
40.82

11.37

(3,374,413
)
40.81

9.54




Outstanding, end of period
26,514,119

$
48.00

$
6.11

31,508,106

$
50.72

$
1.39

35,020,397

$
51.20

$

Exercisable, end of period
26,514,119

 

 

30,662,588

 

 

32,973,444

 

 



The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under Citigroup’s stock option programs at December 31, 2014:
 
 
Options outstanding
Options exercisable
Range of exercise prices
Number
outstanding
Weighted-average
contractual life
remaining
Weighted-average
exercise price
Number
exercisable
Weighted-average
exercise price
$29.70—$49.99 (1)
25,617,659

1.1 years
$
42.87

25,617,659

$
42.87

$50.00—$99.99
69,956

6.1 years
56.76

69,956

56.76

$100.00—$199.99
502,416

4.0 years
147.13

502,416

147.13

$200.00—$299.99
124,088

3.1 years
240.28

124,088

240.28

$300.00—$399.99
200,000

3.1 years
335.50

200,000

335.50

Total at December 31, 2014
26,514,119

1.2 years
$
48.02

26,514,119

$
48.02

(1)
A significant portion of the outstanding options are in the $40 to $45 range of exercise prices.

Profit Sharing Plan
The 2010 Key Employee Profit Sharing Plan (KEPSP) entitled participants to profit-sharing payments calculated with reference to the pretax income of Citicorp (as defined in the KEPSP) over a performance measurement period of January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2013. Generally, if a participant remained employed and all other conditions to vesting and payment were satisfied, the participant became entitled to payment. Payments were made in cash, except for U.K. participants who, pursuant to regulatory requirements, received 50% of their payment in Citigroup common stock that was subject to a six-month sale restriction.
Independent risk function employees were not eligible to participate in the KEPSP, as the independent risk function participates in the determination of whether payouts will be made under the KEPSP. Instead, they were eligible to receive deferred cash retention awards.

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.



 

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 grant date, the entire expense is recognized in the year prior to grant.
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 restricted or deferred stock awards and stock unit awards, however, may be entitled to receive dividends or dividend-equivalent payments during the vesting period. Recipients of restricted stock awards generally are entitled to vote the shares in their award during the vesting period. Once a stock award vests, the shares are freely transferable, unless they are subject to a restriction on sale or transfer for a specified period. Pursuant to a stock ownership commitment, certain executives have committed to holding most of their vested shares indefinitely.


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All equity awards granted since April 19, 2005, have been made pursuant to stockholder-approved stock incentive plans that are administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Citigroup Board of Directors, which is composed entirely of independent non-employee directors.
At December 31, 2014, approximately 51.6 million shares of Citigroup common stock were authorized and available for grant under Citigroup’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, the only plan from which equity awards are currently granted.
The 2014 Stock Incentive Plan and predecessor plans permit the use of treasury stock or newly issued shares in connection with awards granted under the plans. Newly issued shares were distributed to settle the vesting of annual deferred stock awards in January 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. 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.

Incentive Compensation Cost
The following table shows components of compensation expense, relating to the above incentive compensation programs, recorded during 2014, 2013 and 2012:

In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Charges for estimated awards to retirement-eligible employees
$
525

$
468

$
444

Amortization of deferred cash awards, deferred cash stock units and performance stock units
311

323

345

Immediately vested stock award expense (1)
51

54

60

Amortization of restricted and deferred stock awards (2)
668

862

864

Option expense
1

10

99

Other variable incentive compensation
803

1,076

670

Profit sharing plan
1

78

246

Total
$
2,360

$
2,871

$
2,728

(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 employees. Amortization is recognized net of estimated forfeitures of awards.

Future Expenses Associated with Outstanding (Unvested) Awards
Citi expects to record compensation expense in future periods as a result of awards granted for performance in 2014 and years prior. Because the awards contain service or other conditions that will be satisfied in the future, the expense of these already-granted awards is recognized over those future period(s). Citi's expected future expenses, excluding the impact of forfeitures, cancellations, clawbacks and repositioning-related accelerations that have not yet occurred, are summarized in the table below. The portion of these awards that is subject to variable accounting will cause the
 
expense amount to fluctuate with changes in Citigroup’s common stock price.
In millions of dollars
2015
2016
2017
2018 and beyond(1)
Total(2)
Awards granted in 2014 and prior:
 
 
 
Deferred Stock Awards
$357
$204
$92
$6
$659
Deferred Cash Awards
232

123

51

3

409

Future expense related to awards already granted
$589
$327
$143
$9
$1,068
Future expense related to awards granted in 2015(3)
$
400

$
290

$
188

$
164

$
1,042

Total
$989
$617
$331
$173
$2,110

(1)
Principally 2018.
(2)
$1.8 billion of which is attributable to ICG.
(3)
Refers to awards granted on or about February 16, 2015, as part Citi's discretionary annual incentive awards for services performed in 2014, and 2015 compensation allowances.


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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 United States.
The U.S. qualified defined benefit plan was frozen effective January 1, 2008 for most employees. Accordingly, no additional compensation-based contributions were 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 United States.
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.
In the second quarter of 2013, the Company changed the method of accounting for its most significant pension and postretirement benefit plans (Significant Plans) such that plan obligations, plan assets and periodic plan expense are remeasured and disclosed quarterly, instead of annually. The Significant Plans captured approximately 80% of the Company’s global pension and postretirement plan obligations as of December 31, 2014. All other plans (All Other Plans) are remeasured 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 U.S. qualified and nonqualified pension plans and postretirement plans, and pension and postretirement plans outside the United States, for Significant Plans and All Other Plans, for the years indicated.


 
Pension plans
 
Postretirement benefit plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
 
2014
2013
2012
 
2014
2013
2012
 
2014
2013
2012
Qualified plans
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Benefits earned during the year
$
6

$
8

$
12

 
$
178

$
210

$
199

 
$

$

$

 
$
15

$
43

$
29

Interest cost on benefit obligation
541

538

565

 
376

384

367

 
33

33

44

 
120

146

116

Expected return on plan assets
(878
)
(863
)
(897
)
 
(384
)
(396
)
(399
)
 
(1
)
(2
)
(4
)
 
(121
)
(133
)
(108
)
Amortization of unrecognized
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Prior service (benefit) cost
(3
)
(4
)
(1
)
 
1

4

4

 

(1
)
(1
)
 
(12
)


Net actuarial loss
105

104

96

 
77

95

77

 


4

 
39

45

25

Curtailment loss (1)

21


 
14

4

10

 



 



Settlement (gain) loss (1)



 
53

13

35

 



 

(1
)

Special termination benefits (1)



 
9

8

1

 



 



Net qualified plans (benefit) expense
$
(229
)
$
(196
)
$
(225
)

$
324

$
322

$
294

 
$
32

$
30

$
43

 
$
41

$
100

$
62

Nonqualified plans expense
45

46

42

 



 



 



Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy(2)

(23
)

 



 



 

3


Total adjusted net (benefit) expense
$
(184
)
$
(173
)
$
(183
)
 
$
324

$
322

$
294

 
$
32

$
30

$
43

 
$
41

$
103

$
62

(1)
Losses due to curtailment, settlement and special termination benefits relate to repositioning actions.
(2)
Cumulative effect of adopting quarterly remeasurement for Significant Plans.



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Contributions
The Company’s funding practice for U.S. and non-U.S. pension 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 2014 or 2013.
 
The following table summarizes the actual Company contributions for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, as well as estimated expected Company contributions for 2015. Expected contributions are subject to change since contribution decisions are affected by various factors, such as market performance and regulatory requirements.
 

 
Pension plans (1)
 
Postretirement plans (1)
 
U.S. plans (2)
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
In millions of dollars
2015
2014
2013
 
2015
2014
2013
 
2015
2014
2013
 
2015
2014
2013
Cash contributions paid by the Company
$

$
100

$

 
$
86

$
130

$
308

 
$

$

$

 
$
77

$
6

$
251

Benefits paid directly by the Company
60

58

51

 
47

100

49

 
63

56

52

 
6

6

5

Total Company contributions
$
60

$
158

$
51

 
$
133

$
230

$
357

 
$
63

$
56

$
52

 
$
83

$
12

$
256


(1)
Payments reported for 2015 are expected amounts.
(2)
The U.S. pension plans include benefits paid directly by the Company for the nonqualified pension plans.

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net expense in 2015 are approximately $245 million and $1 million, respectively, for defined benefit pension plans. For postretirement plans, the estimated 2015 net actuarial loss and prior service cost amortizations are approximately $45 million and $(12) million, respectively.
 

Funded Status and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table summarizes the funded status and amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the Company’s U.S. qualified and nonqualified pension plans and postretirement plans, and pension and postretirement plans outside the United States.



Net Amount Recognized
 
Pension plans
 
Postretirement benefit plans
In millions of dollars
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Change in projected benefit obligation
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Qualified plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
12,137

$
13,268

 
$
7,194

$
7,399

 
$
780

$
1,072

 
$
1,411

$
2,002

Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy(1)

(368
)
 

385

 


 

81

Benefits earned during the year
6

8

 
178

210

 


 
15

43

Interest cost on benefit obligation
541

538

 
376

384

 
33

33

 
120

146

Plan amendments


 
2

(28
)
 


 
(14
)
(171
)
Actuarial (gain) loss(2)
2,077

(671
)
 
790

(733
)
 
184

(253
)
 
262

(617
)
Benefits paid, net of participants’ contributions
(701
)
(661
)
 
(352
)
(296
)
 
(91
)
(85
)
 
(93
)
(64
)
Expected government subsidy


 


 
11

13

 


Divestitures


 
(18
)

 


 
(1
)

Settlements


 
(184
)
(57
)
 


 

(2
)
Curtailment (gain) loss

23

 
(58
)
(2
)
 


 
(3
)
(3
)
Special/contractual termination benefits


 
9

8

 


 


Foreign exchange impact and other


 
(685
)
(76
)
 


 
(170
)
(4
)
Qualified plans
$
14,060

$
12,137

 
$
7,252

$
7,194

 
$
917

$
780

 
$
1,527

$
1,411

Nonqualified plans (3)
779

692

 


 


 


Projected benefit obligation at year end
$
14,839

$
12,829

 
$
7,252

$
7,194


$
917

$
780

 
$
1,527

$
1,411


(1)
Represents the cumulative effect of adopting quarterly remeasurement for Significant Plans.
(2)
2014 amounts for the U.S. plans include impact of the adoption of updated mortality tables (see “Mortality Tables” below).

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(3)
These plans are unfunded.
 
Pension plans
 
Postretirement benefit plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Change in plan assets
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Qualified plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year
$
12,731

$
12,656

 
$
6,918

$
7,154

 
$
32

$
50

 
$
1,472

$
1,497

Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy(1)

(53
)
 

126

 

3

 

21

Actual return on plan assets
941

789

 
1,108

(256
)
 
2

(1
)
 
166

(223
)
Company contributions
100


 
230

357

 
56

52

 
12

256

Plan participants’ contributions


 
5

6

 
51

50

 


Divestitures


 
(11
)

 


 


Settlements


 
(184
)
(61
)
 


 


Benefits paid
(701
)
(661
)
 
(357
)
(302
)
 
(131
)
(122
)
 
(93
)
(64
)
Foreign exchange impact and other


 
(652
)
(106
)
 


 
(173
)
(15
)
Qualified plans
$
13,071

$
12,731

 
$
7,057

$
6,918

 
$
10

$
32

 
$
1,384

$
1,472

Nonqualified plans (2)


 


 


 


Plan assets at fair value year end
$
13,071

$
12,731

 
$
7,057

$
6,918

 
$
10

$
32

 
$
1,384

$
1,472

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funded status of the plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qualified plans(3)
$
(989
)
$
593

 
$
(195
)
$
(276
)
 
$
(907
)
$
(748
)
 
$
(143
)
$
61

Nonqualified plans (2)
(779
)
(692
)
 


 


 


Funded status of the plans at year end
$
(1,768
)
$
(99
)
 
$
(195
)
$
(276
)
 
$
(907
)
$
(748
)
 
$
(143
)
$
61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amount recognized
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Qualified plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit asset
$

$
593

 
$
921

$
709

 
$

$

 
$
196

$
407

Benefit liability
(989
)

 
(1,116
)
(985
)
 
(907
)
(748
)
 
(339
)
(346
)
Qualified plans
$
(989
)
$
593

 
$
(195
)
$
(276
)
 
$
(907
)
$
(748
)
 
$
(143
)
$
61

Nonqualified plans (2)
(779
)
(692
)
 


 


 


Net amount recognized on the balance sheet
$
(1,768
)
$
(99
)
 
$
(195
)
$
(276
)
 
$
(907
)
$
(748
)
 
$
(143
)
$
61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Qualified plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net transition asset (obligation)
$

$

 
$
(1
)
$
(1
)
 
$

$

 
$

$
(1
)
Prior service benefit (cost)
3

7

 
13

(2
)
 

1

 
157

173

Net actuarial gain (loss)
(5,819
)
(3,911
)
 
(1,690
)
(2,007
)
 
(56
)
129

 
(658
)
(555
)
Qualified plans
$
(5,816
)
$
(3,904
)
 
$
(1,678
)
$
(2,010
)
 
$
(56
)
$
130

 
$
(501
)
$
(383
)
Nonqualified plans (2)
(325
)
(226
)
 


 


 


Net amount recognized in equity - pretax
$
(6,141
)
$
(4,130
)
 
$
(1,678
)
$
(2,010
)
 
$
(56
)
$
130

 
$
(501
)
$
(383
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qualified plans
$
14,050

$
12,122

 
$
6,699

$
6,652

 
$
917

$
780

 
$
1,527

$
1,411

Nonqualified plans (2)
771

668

 


 


 


Accumulated benefit obligation at year end
$
14,821

$
12,790

 
$
6,699

$
6,652

 
$
917

$
780

 
$
1,527

$
1,411

(1)
Represents the cumulative effect of adopting quarterly remeasurement for Significant Plans.
(2)
These plans are unfunded.
(3)
The U.S. qualified pension plan is fully funded under specified Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) funding rules as of January 1, 2015 and no minimum required funding is expected for 2015.

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The following table shows the change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to Citi’s pension and postretirement benefit plans (for Significant Plans and All Other Plans) for the years indicated.
In millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period balance, net of tax (1) (2)
 
$
(3,989
)
 
$
(5,270
)
 
$
(4,282
)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy(3)
 

 
(22
)
 

Actuarial assumptions changes and plan experience (4)
 
(3,404
)
 
2,380

 
(2,400
)
Net asset gain (loss) due to difference between actual and expected returns
 
833

 
(1,084
)
 
963

Net amortizations
 
202

 
271

 
214

Prior service credit
 
13

 
360

 

Curtailment/ settlement loss (5)
 
67

 

 

Foreign exchange impact and other
 
459

 
74

 
(155
)
Change in deferred taxes, net
 
660

 
(698
)
 
390

Change, net of tax
 
$
(1,170
)
 
$
1,281

 
$
(988
)
End of period balance, net of tax (1) (2)
 
$
(5,159
)
 
$
(3,989
)
 
$
(5,270
)
(1)
See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of net Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balance.
(2)
Includes net-of-tax amounts for certain profit sharing plans outside the U.S.
(3)
Represents the cumulative effect of adopting quarterly remeasurement for Significant Plans.
(4)
Includes $111 million, $(58) million and $62 million of actuarial losses (gains) related to the U.S. nonqualified pension plans for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(5)
Curtailment and settlement losses relate to repositioning actions.


At December 31, 2014 and 2013, for both qualified and nonqualified pension plans and for both funded and unfunded plans, the aggregate projected benefit obligation (PBO), the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation (ABO), and the aggregate fair value of plan assets are presented for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as follows:
 
PBO exceeds fair value of plan assets
 
ABO exceeds fair value plan assets
 
U.S. plans (1)
 
Non-U.S. plans(2)
 
U.S. plans (1)
 
Non-U.S. plans(2)
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Projected benefit obligation
$
14,839

$
692

 
$
2,756

$
2,765

 
$
14,839

$
692

 
$
2,570

$
2,408

Accumulated benefit obligation
14,821

668

 
2,353

2,375

 
14,821

668

 
2,233

2,090

Fair value of plan assets
13,071


 
1,640

1,780

 
13,071


 
1,495

1,468

(1)
At December 31, 2014, for both the U.S. qualified and nonqualified plans, the aggregate PBO and the aggregate ABO exceeded plan assets. At December 31, 2013, assets for the U.S. qualified plan exceeded both the PBO and ABO. The U.S. nonqualified plans are not funded and thus the PBO and ABO exceeded plan assets as of this date.
(2)
At December 31, 2014, the aggregate PBO and the aggregate ABO exceeded the aggregate plan assets for non-U.S. plans. Assets for certain non-U.S. plans exceed both the PBO and ABO and, as such, only the aggregate PBO, ABO, and asset values for underfunded non-U.S. plans are presented in the table above.

At December 31, 2014, combined accumulated benefit obligations for the U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans, excluding U.S. nonqualified plans, were more than plan assets by $0.6 billion. At December 31, 2013, combined accumulated benefit obligations for the U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans, excluding U.S. nonqualified plans, were less than plan assets by $0.9 billion.






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Plan Assumptions
The Company utilizes a number of assumptions to determine plan obligations and expense. 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).
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
2014
2013
Discount rate
 
 
U.S. plans (1)
 
 
Qualified pension
4.00%
4.75%
Nonqualified pension
3.90
4.75
Postretirement
3.80
4.35
Non-U.S. pension plans (2)
 
 
Range
1.00 to 32.50
1.60 to 29.25
Weighted average
4.74
5.60
Non-U.S. postretirement plans (2)
 
 
Range
2.25 to 12.00
3.50 to 11.90
Weighted average
7.50
8.65
Future compensation increase rate
 
 
U.S. plans (3)
N/A
N/A
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
Range
1.00 to 30.00
1.00 to 26.00
Weighted average
3.27
3.40
Expected return on assets
 
 
U.S. plans
7.00
7.00
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
Range
1.30 to 11.50
1.20 to 11.50
Weighted average
5.08
5.68
Non-U.S. postretirement plans
 
 
Range
8.50 to 10.40
8.50 to 8.90
Weighted average
8.51
8.50

(1)
Effective April 1, 2013, Citigroup changed to a quarterly remeasurement approach for its Significant Plans, including the U.S. qualified pension and postretirement plans.
For the U.S. qualified pension and postretirement plans, the 2014 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2014 benefit obligation and will be used to determine the 2015 first quarter expense. The 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2013 benefit obligation and used for the 2014 first quarter expense.
For the U.S. nonqualified pension plans, the 2014 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2014 benefit obligation and will be used to determine the 2015 first quarter expense. The 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2013 benefit obligations and were used to determine the expense for 2014.

(2)
Effective April 1, 2013, Citigroup changed to a quarterly remeasurement approach for its Significant non-U.S. pension and postretirement plans. For the Significant non-U.S. pension and postretirement plans, the 2014 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2014 benefit obligation and will be used to determine the 2015 first quarter expense. The 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the
 
December 31, 2013 benefit obligation and the 2014 first quarter expense. For all other non-U.S. pension and postretirement plans, the 2014 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2014 benefit obligations and will be used to determine the expense for 2015. The 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the December 31, 2013 benefit obligations and the expense for 2014.
(3)
Since the U.S. qualified pension plan has been frozen, a compensation increase rate applies only to certain small groups of grandfathered employees accruing benefits under a final pay plan formula. Only the future compensation increases for these grandfathered employees will affect future pension expense and obligations. Compensation increase rates for these small groups of participants range from 3.00% to 4.00%.

During the year
2014
2013
Discount rate
 
 
U.S. plans (1)
 
 
Qualified pension
4.75%/4.55%/ 4.25%/ 4.25%
3.90%/4.20%/ 4.75%/ 4.80%
Nonqualified pension
4.75
3.90
Postretirement
4.35/4.15/3.95/4.00
3.60/3.60/ 4.40/ 4.30
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
Range
1.60 to 29.25
1.50 to 28.00
Weighted average (2)
5.60
5.24
Non-U.S. postretirement plans
 
 
Range
3.50 to 11.90
3.50 to 10.00
Weighted average (2)
8.65
7.46
Future compensation increase rate
 
 
U.S. plans (3)
N/A
N/A
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
Range
1.00 to 26.00
1.20 to 26.00
Weighted average (2)
3.40
3.93
Expected return on assets
 
 
U.S. plans
7.00
7.00
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
Range
1.20 to 11.50
0.90 to 11.50
Weighted average (2)
5.68
5.76
Non-U.S. postretirement plans
 
 
Range
8.50 to 8.90
8.50 to 9.60
Weighted average (2)
8.50
8.50
(1)
For the U.S. qualified pension and postretirement plans, the 2014 and 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate the expense in each of the respective four quarters in 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the U.S. nonqualified pension plans, the 2014 and 2013 rates shown above were utilized to calculate expense for 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(2)
For the Significant non-U.S. plans, the 2014 and 2013 weighted averages shown above reflect the rates utilized to calculate expense in the first quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. For all other non-U.S. plans, the weighted averages shown above reflect the rates utilized to calculate expense for 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(3)
Since the U.S. qualified pension plan has been frozen, a compensation increase rate applies only to certain small groups of grandfathered employees accruing benefits under a final pay plan formula. Only the future compensation increases for these grandfathered employees will affect future pension expense and obligations. Compensation increase rates for these small groups of participants range from 3.00% to 4.00%.



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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. Citigroup’s policy is to round to the nearest five hundredths of a percent. 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.
 
Expected Rate of Return
The Company determines its assumptions for the expected rate of return on plan 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 rate of return 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 rate of return for the U.S. pension and postretirement plans was 7.00% at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. 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. Net pension (benefit) expense for the U.S. pension plans for 2014, 2013 and 2012 reflects deductions of $878 million, $863 million and $897 million of expected returns, respectively.
The following table shows the expected rates of return used in determining the Company’s pension expense compared to the actual rate of return on plan assets during 2014, 2013 and 2012 for the U.S. pension and postretirement plans:
 
2014
2013
2012
Expected rate of return (1)
7.00
%
7.00
%
7.50
%
Actual rate of return (2)
7.80
%
6.00
%
11.00
%
(1)
Effective December 31, 2012, the expected rate of return was changed from 7.50% to 7.00%.
(2)
Actual rates of return are presented net of fees.

 
For the non-U.S. plans, pension expense for 2014 was reduced by the expected return of $384 million, compared with the actual return of $1,108 million. Pension expense for 2013 and 2012 was reduced by expected returns of $396 million and $399 million, respectively. Actual returns were lower in 2013, but higher in 2014 and 2012 than the expected returns in those years.

Mortality Tables
At December 31, 2014, the Company adopted the Retirement Plan 2014 (RP-2014) and Mortality Projection 2014(MP-2014) mortality tables for U.S. plans.
 
2014
2013
Mortality
 
 
U.S. plans (1) (2)
 
 
Pension
RP-2014/MP-2014
IRS RP-2000(2014)
Postretirement
RP-2014/MP-2014
IRS RP-2000(2014)

(1)
The RP-2014 table is the white-collar RP-2014 table, with a 4% increase in rates to reflect the Citigroup-specific mortality experience. The MP-2014 projection scale includes a phase-out of the assumed rates of improvements from 2015 to 2027.
(2)
The IRS mortality table (static version) includes a 7-year projection (from the measurement date) after retirement and 15-year projection (from the measurement date) prior to retirement using Projection Scale AA.

Adjustments were made to the RP-2014 tables and to the long-term rate of mortality improvement to reflect Citigroup specific experience. As a result, the U.S. qualified and nonqualified pension and postretirement plans’ PBO at December 31, 2014 increased by $1,209 million and its funded status and AOCI decreased by $1,209 million ($737 million, net of tax). In addition, the 2015 qualified and nonqualified pension and postretirement benefit expense is expected to increase by approximately $73 million.

Sensitivities of Certain Key Assumptions
The following tables summarize the effect on pension expense of a one-percentage-point change in the discount rate:
 
 
One-percentage-point increase
In millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. plans
 
$
28

 
$
16

 
$
18

Non-U.S. plans
 
(39
)
 
(52
)
 
(48
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-percentage-point decrease
In millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. plans
 
$
(45
)
 
$
(57
)
 
$
(36
)
Non-U.S. plans
 
56

 
79

 
64

 


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Since the U.S. qualified pension plan was frozen, the majority 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 of a one-percentage-point change in the expected rates of return:
 
 
One-percentage-point increase
In millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. plans
 
$
(129
)
 
$
(123
)
 
$
(120
)
Non-U.S. plans
 
(67
)
 
(68
)
 
(64
)
 
 
 
One-percentage-point decrease
In millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. plans
 
$
129

 
$
123

 
$
120

Non-U.S. plans
 
67

 
68

 
64

 
Health Care Cost-Trend Rate
Assumed health care cost-trend rates were as follows:
 
2014
2013
Health care cost increase rate for 
U.S. plans
 
 
Following year
7.50%
8.00%
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline
5.00
5.00
Year in which the ultimate rate is reached(1)
2020
2020

(1)
Weighted average for plans with different following year and ultimate rates.

 
 
2014
2013
Health care cost increase rate for 
Non-U.S. plans (weighted average)
 
 
Following year
6.94%
6.95%
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline
6.93
6.94
Year in which the ultimate rate is reached
2027
2029

 A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost-trend rates would have the following effects:
 
One-percentage-
point increase
 
One-
percentage-
point decrease
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Effect on benefits earned and interest cost for U.S. postretirement plans
$
2

$
1

 
$
(1
)
$
(1
)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for U.S. postretirement plans
40

24

 
(34
)
(19
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-percentage-
point increase
 
One-
percentage-
point decrease
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Effect on benefits earned and interest cost for non-U.S. postretirement plans
$
17

$
37

 
$
(14
)
$
(29
)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for non-U.S. postretirement plans
197

181

 
(161
)
(137
)


Plan Assets
Citigroup’s pension and postretirement plans’ asset allocations for the U.S. plans at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the target allocations for 2015 by asset category based on asset fair values, are as follows:
 
Target asset
allocation
 
U.S. pension assets
at December 31,
 
U.S. postretirement assets
at December 31,
Asset category (1)
2015
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Equity securities (2)
0 - 30%
 
20
%
19
%
 
20
%
19
%
Debt securities
25 - 73
 
44

42

 
44

42

Real estate
0 - 7
 
4

5

 
4

5

Private equity
0 - 10
 
8

11

 
8

11

Other investments
0 - 22
 
24

23

 
24

23

Total
 
 
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 2014 and 2013.

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Third-party investment managers and advisors provide their services to Citigroup’s U.S. pension and postretirement plans. Assets are rebalanced as Citi’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 at the end of 2014 and 2013, and the weighted-average target allocations for 2015 by asset category based on asset fair values are as follows:
 
Non-U.S. pension plans
 
Weighted-average
target asset allocation
 
Actual range
at December 31,
 
Weighted-average
at December 31,
Asset category (1)
2015
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Equity securities
17%
 
0 - 67%
0 - 69%
 
17
%
20
%
Debt securities
78
 
0 - 100
0 - 99
 
77

72

Real estate
1
 
0 - 21
0 - 19
 

1

Other investments
4
 
0 - 100
0 - 100
 
6

7

Total
100%
 
 
 
 
100
%
100
%
 
 
Non-U.S. postretirement plans
 
Weighted-average
target asset allocation
 
Actual range
at December 31,
 
Weighted-average
at December 31,
Asset category (1)
2015
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Equity securities
41%
 
0 - 42%
0 - 41%
 
42
%
41
%
Debt securities
56
 
54 - 100
51 - 100
 
54

51

Other investments
3
 
0 - 4
0 - 8
 
4

8

Total
100%
 
 
 
 
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.

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Fair Value Disclosure

For information on fair value measurements, including descriptions of Level 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation methodology utilized by the Company, see Note 1 and Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Certain investments may transfer between the fair value hierarchy classifications during the year due to changes in valuation methodology and pricing sources. There were no significant transfers of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Plan assets by detailed asset categories and the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans (1)
In millions of dollars
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2014
Asset categories
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Equity securities
 

 

 

 

U.S. equity
$
773

$

$

$
773

Non-U.S. equity
601



601

Mutual funds
214



214

Commingled funds

939


939

Debt securities
 

 

 

 
U.S. Treasuries
1,178



1,178

U.S. agency

113


113

U.S. corporate bonds

1,533


1,533

Non-U.S. government debt

357


357

Non-U.S. corporate bonds

405


405

State and municipal debt

132


132

Hedge funds

2,462

731

3,193

Asset-backed securities

41


41

Mortgage-backed securities

76


76

Annuity contracts


59

59

Private equity


1,631

1,631

Derivatives
12

637


649

Other investments

101

260

361

Total investments at fair value
$
2,778

$
6,796

$
2,681

$
12,255

Cash and short-term investments
$
111

$
1,287

$

$
1,398

Other investment receivables

28

35

63

Total assets
$
2,889

$
8,111

$
2,716

$
13,716

Other investment liabilities
$
(17
)
$
(618
)
$

$
(635
)
Total net assets
$
2,872

$
7,493

$
2,716

$
13,081

(1)
The investments of the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans are commingled in one trust. At December 31, 2014, the allocable interests of the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans were 99.9% and 0.1%, respectively.

174



 
U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans (1)
In millions of dollars
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2013
Asset categories
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Equity securities
 

 

 

 

U.S. equity
$
793

$

$

$
793

Non-U.S. equity
442



442

Mutual funds
203



203

Commingled funds

977


977

Debt securities
 

 

 

 
U.S. Treasuries
1,112



1,112

U.S. agency

91


91

U.S. corporate bonds

1,387


1,387

Non-U.S. government debt

349


349

Non-U.S. corporate bonds

398


398

State and municipal debt

137


137

Hedge funds

2,132

1,126

3,258

Asset-backed securities

61


61

Mortgage-backed securities

64


64

Annuity contracts


91

91

Private equity


2,106

2,106

Derivatives
8

601


609

Other investments

29

150

179

Total investments at fair value
$
2,558

$
6,226

$
3,473

$
12,257

Cash and short-term investments
$
107

$
957

$

$
1,064

Other investment receivables

49

52

101

Total assets
$
2,665

$
7,232

$
3,525

$
13,422

Other investment liabilities
$
(9
)
$
(650
)
$

$
(659
)
Total net assets
$
2,656

$
6,582

$
3,525

$
12,763

(1)
The investments of the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans are commingled in one trust. At December 31, 2013, the allocable interests of the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans were 99.7% and 0.3%, respectively.

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Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
In millions of dollars
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2014
Asset categories
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Equity securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. equity
$
6

 
$
15

 
$

 
$
21

Non-U.S. equity
86

 
271

 
45

 
402

Mutual funds
207

 
3,334

 

 
3,541

Commingled funds
10

 
25

 

 
35

Debt securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
U.S. corporate bonds

 
357

 

 
357

Non-U.S. government debt
3,293

 
246

 
1

 
3,540

Non-U.S. corporate bonds
103

 
811

 
5

 
919

Hedge funds

 

 
10

 
10

Mortgage-backed securities

 
1

 

 
1

Annuity contracts

 
1

 
32

 
33

Derivatives
11

 

 

 
11

Other investments
7

 
13

 
163

 
183

Total investments at fair value
$
3,723

 
$
5,074

 
$
256

 
$
9,053

Cash and short-term investments
$
112

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
114

Total assets
$
3,835

 
$
5,076

 
$
256

 
$
9,167

Other investment liabilities
$
(3
)
 
$
(723
)
 
$

 
$
(726
)
Total net assets
$
3,832

 
$
4,353

 
$
256

 
$
8,441

 
 
Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
In millions of dollars
Fair value measurement at December 31, 2013
Asset categories
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Equity securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. equity
$
6

 
$
13

 
$

 
$
19

Non-U.S. equity
117

 
292

 
49

 
458

Mutual funds
257

 
3,593

 

 
3,850

Commingled funds
7

 
22

 

 
29

Debt securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
U.S. corporate bonds

 
392

 

 
392

Non-U.S. government debt
2,547

 
232

 

 
2,779

Non-U.S. corporate bonds
107

 
780

 
5

 
892

Hedge funds

 

 
11

 
11

Mortgage-backed securities
3

 
1

 

 
4

Annuity contracts

 
1

 
32

 
33

Derivatives
42

 

 

 
42

Other investments
7

 
12

 
202

 
221

Total investments at fair value
$
3,093

 
$
5,338

 
$
299

 
$
8,730

Cash and short-term investments
$
92

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
96

Total assets
$
3,185

 
$
5,342

 
$
299

 
$
8,826

Other investment liabilities
$

 
$
(436
)
 
$

 
$
(436
)
Total net assets
$
3,185

 
$
4,906

 
$
299

 
$
8,390


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Level 3 Roll Forward
The reconciliations of the beginning and ending balances during the year for Level 3 assets are as follows:
In millions of dollars
U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Asset categories
Beginning Level 3 fair value at
Dec. 31, 2013
 
Realized gains (losses)
 
Unrealized gains (losses)
 
Purchases, sales, and issuances
 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
Ending Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2014
Hedge funds
$
1,126

 
$
63

 
$
(25
)
 
$
(264
)
 
$
(169
)
 
$
731

Annuity contracts
91

 

 
(1
)
 
(31
)
 

 
59

Private equity
2,106

 
241

 
(187
)
 
(529
)
 

 
1,631

Other investments
150

 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
109

 
7

 
260

Total investments
$
3,473

 
$
303

 
$
(218
)
 
$
(715
)
 
$
(162
)
 
$
2,681

Other investment receivables
52

 

 

 
(17
)
 

 
35

Total assets
$
3,525

 
$
303

 
$
(218
)
 
$
(732
)
 
$
(162
)
 
$
2,716

 
In millions of dollars
U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
Asset categories
Beginning Level 3 fair value at
Dec. 31, 2012
 
Realized gains (losses)
 
Unrealized gains (losses)
 
Purchases, sales, and issuances
 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
Ending Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2013
Hedge funds
$
1,524

 
$
45

 
$
69

 
$
19

 
$
(531
)
 
$
1,126

Annuity contracts
130

 

 
(9
)
 
(33
)
 
3

 
91

Private equity
2,419

 
264

 
(10
)
 
(564
)
 
(3
)
 
2,106

Other investments
142

 

 
7

 
8

 
(7
)
 
150

Total investments
$
4,215

 
$
309

 
$
57

 
$
(570
)
 
$
(538
)
 
$
3,473

Other investment receivables
24

 

 

 
28

 

 
52

Total assets
$
4,239

 
$
309

 
$
57

 
$
(542
)
 
$
(538
)
 
$
3,525

 
 In millions of dollars
Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset categories
Beginning Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2013
 
Unrealized gains (losses)
 
Purchases, sales, and issuances
 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
Ending Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2014
Equity securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-U.S. equity
$
49

 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
45

Debt securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-U.S. government debt

 

 

 
1

 
1

Non-U.S. corporate bonds
5

 

 
1

 
(1
)
 
5

Hedge funds
11

 
(1
)
 

 

 
10

Annuity contracts
32

 

 

 

 
32

Other investments
202

 
(1
)
 
(33
)
 
(5
)
 
163

Total investments
$
299

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
256

Cash and short-term investments

 

 

 

 

Total assets
$
299

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
256


177



 In millions of dollars
Non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset categories
Beginning Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2012
 
Unrealized gains (losses)
 
Purchases, sales, and issuances
 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
Ending Level 3 fair value at Dec. 31, 2013
Equity securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-U.S. equity
$
48

 
$
5

 
$

 
$
(4
)
 
$
49

Debt securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-U.S. government bonds
4

 

 

 
(4
)
 

Non-U.S. corporate bonds
4

 
(1
)
 
2

 

 
5

Hedge funds
16

 
1

 
(6
)
 

 
11

Annuity contracts
6

 
3

 
(1
)
 
24

 
32

Other investments
219

 

 
3

 
(20
)
 
202

Total investments
$
297

 
$
8

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
299

Cash and short-term investments
3

 

 

 
(3
)
 

Total assets
$
300

 
$
8

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
299

 
Investment Strategy
The Company’s global pension and postretirement funds’ investment strategies are 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, hedge funds, publicly traded equity, and private equity 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 pensions 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.


178



Estimated Future Benefit Payments 
The Company expects to pay the following estimated benefit payments in future years:
 
Pension plans
 
Postretirement benefit plans
In millions of dollars
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
 
U.S. plans
 
Non-U.S. plans
2015
$
835

 
$
368

 
$
73

 
$
65

2016
860

 
339

 
72

 
70

2017
868

 
366

 
71

 
75

2018
882

 
383

 
70

 
81

2019
900

 
413

 
68

 
88

2020—2024
4,731

 
2,452

 
317

 
574


Prescription Drugs
In December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Act of 2003) was enacted. The Act of 2003 established a prescription drug benefit under Medicare known as “Medicare Part D,” and a federal subsidy to sponsors of U.S. retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. The benefits provided to certain participants are at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D and, accordingly, the Company is entitled to a subsidy.
The subsidy reduced the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) by approximately $5 million as of December 31, 2014 and $4 million as of December 31, 2013 and the postretirement expense by approximately $0.2 million and $3 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively. The reduction in the impact on expense was due to the Company’s adoption of the Employee Group Waiver Plan during 2013, as described below.
The following table shows the estimated future benefit payments without the effect of the subsidy and the amounts of the expected subsidy in future years:
 
Expected U.S.
postretirement benefit payments
In millions of
dolalrs
Before 
Medicare
Part D subsidy
Medicare
Part D subsidy
After Medicare
Part D subsidy
2015
$
73

$

$
73

2016
72


72

2017
71


71

2018
70


70

2019
68


68

2020—2024
319

2

317

 
Certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 improved the Medicare Part D option known as the Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) with respect to the Medicare Part D subsidy. The EGWP provides prescription drug benefits that are more cost effective for Medicare-eligible participants and large employers. Effective April 1, 2013, the Company began sponsoring and implementing an EGWP for eligible retirees. The Company
 
subsidy received under EGWP during 2014 and 2013 was $11.0 million and $10.5 million, respectively.
The other provisions of the Act of 2010 are not expected to have a significant impact on Citigroup’s pension and postretirement plans.
 
Postemployment Plans
The Company sponsors U.S. postemployment plans that provide income continuation and health and welfare benefits to certain eligible U.S. employees on long-term disability.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the plans’ funded status recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet was $(256) million and $(252) million, respectively. The amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $24 million and $46 million, respectively. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company made changes to its postemployment plans that limit the period for which future disabled employees are eligible for continued company subsidized medical benefits.
The following table summarizes the components of net expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the Company’s U.S. postemployment plans.
 
Net expense
In millions of dollars
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Service related expense
 

 
 

 
 

Service cost
$

 
$
20

 
$
22

Interest cost
5

 
10

 
13

Prior service cost (benefit)
(31
)
 
(3
)
 
7

Net actuarial loss
14

 
17

 
13

Total service related expense
$
(12
)
 
$
44

 
$
55

Non-service related expense (benefit)
$
37

 
$
(14
)
 
$
24

Total net expense
$
25

 
$
30

 
$
79



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The following table summarizes certain assumptions used in determining the postemployment benefit obligations and net benefit expenses for the Company’s U.S. postemployment plans. 
 
2014
2013
Discount rate
3.45%
4.05%
Health care cost increase rate
 
 
Following year
7.50%
8.00%
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline
5.00
5.00
Year in which the ultimate rate is reached
2020
2020

Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
The Company participates in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP), which provides federal government reimbursement to eligible employers to cover a portion of the health benefit costs associated with early retirees. Of the $8 million the Company received in reimbursements, approximately $3 million and $5 million were used to reduce the health benefit costs for certain eligible employees for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
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 Citigroup
401(k) Plan sponsored by the Company in the U.S.
Under the Citigroup 401(k) Plan, eligible U.S. employees received matching contributions of up to 6% of their eligible compensation for 2014 and 2013, subject to statutory limits. Additionally, 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 pretax expense associated with this plan amounted to approximately $383 million, $394 million and $384 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.







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9. INCOME TAXES

Details of the Company’s income tax provision for the years ended December 31 are presented in the table below:

Income Taxes
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Current
 

 

 

Federal
$
181

$
(260
)
$
(71
)
Foreign
3,281

3,788

3,869

State
388

(41
)
300

Total current income taxes
$
3,850

$
3,487

$
4,098

Deferred
 

 

 

Federal
$
2,184

$
2,550

$
(4,943
)
Foreign
361

(716
)
900

State
469

546

(48
)
Total deferred income taxes
$
3,014

$
2,380

$
(4,091
)
Provision (benefit) for income tax on continuing operations before non-controlling interests (1)
$
6,864

$
5,867

$
7

Provision (benefit) for income taxes on discontinued operations
12

(244
)
(52
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes on cumulative effect of accounting changes


(58
)
Income tax expense (benefit) reported in stockholders’ equity related to:
 

 

 

Foreign currency translation
65

(48
)
(709
)
Investment securities
1,007

(1,300
)
369

Employee stock plans
(87
)
28

265

Cash flow hedges
207

625

311

Benefit plans
(660
)
698

(390
)
Retained earnings(2)
(353
)


Income taxes before non-controlling interests
$
7,055

$
5,626

$
(257
)
(1)
Includes the effect of securities transactions and other-than-temporary-impairment losses resulting in a provision (benefit) of $200 million and $(148) million in 2014, $262 million and $(187) million in 2013 and $1,138 million and $(1,740) million in 2012, respectively.
(2)
See “Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity” above.
 
 
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 non-controlling interests and the cumulative effect of accounting changes) for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
 
2014
2013
2012
Federal statutory rate
35.0
 %
35.0
 %
35.0
 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
3.5

1.7

3.0

Foreign income tax rate differential
(0.9
)
(2.2
)
(4.6
)
Audit settlements (1)
(2.4
)
(0.6
)
(11.8
)
Effect of tax law changes(2)
1.2

(0.3
)
(0.1
)
Nondeductible legal and related expenses
18.7

0.8

0.2

Basis difference in affiliates
(2.5
)

(9.2
)
Tax advantaged investments
(5.2
)
(4.2
)
(12.4
)
Other, net
0.4

(0.1
)

Effective income tax rate
47.8
 %
30.1
 %
0.1
 %
(1)
For 2014, relates to the conclusion of the audit of various issues in the Company’s 2009-2011 U.S. federal tax audit and the conclusion of a New York State tax audit for 2006-2008. For 2013, relates to the settlement of U.S. federal issues for 2003-2005 at IRS appeals. For 2012, relates to the conclusion of the audit of various issues in the Company’s 2006-2008 U.S. federal tax audits and the conclusion of a New York City tax audit for 2006-2008.
(2)
For 2014, includes the results of corporate tax reforms enacted in New York and South Dakota which resulted in a DTA charge of approximately $210 million.
 
As set forth in the table above, Citi’s effective tax rate for 2014 was 47.8%, which included a tax benefit of $347 million for the resolution of certain tax items during the year. This was higher than the effective tax rate for 2013 of 30.1% due primarily to the effect of the level of non-deductible legal and related expenses on the comparably lower level of pretax income in 2014. Also included in 2013 is a $127 million tax benefit related to the resolution of certain tax audit items during that year.
In addition, as previously disclosed, during 2013, Citi decided that earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries would no longer be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. (as asserted under ASC 740, Income Taxes). This decision increased Citi’s 2014 and 2013 tax provisions on these foreign subsidiary earnings to the higher U.S. tax rate and thus increased Citi’s effective tax rate for 2014 and 2013 and reduced its after-tax earnings. For additional information on Citi’s foreign earnings, see “Foreign Earnings” below.



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Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes at December 31 related to the following:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Deferred tax assets
 

 

Credit loss deduction
$
7,010

$
8,356

Deferred compensation and employee benefits
4,676

4,067

Restructuring and settlement reserves
1,599

1,806

Unremitted foreign earnings
6,368

6,910

Investment and loan basis differences
4,979

4,409

Cash flow hedges
529

736

Tax credit and net operating loss carry-forwards
23,395

26,097

Fixed assets and leases
2,093

666

Other deferred tax assets
2,334

2,734

Gross deferred tax assets
$
52,983

$
55,781

Valuation allowance


Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
$
52,983

$
55,781

Deferred tax liabilities
 

 

Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of insurance in force
$
(415
)
$
(455
)
Intangibles
(1,636
)
(1,076
)
Debt issuances
(866
)
(811
)
Other deferred tax liabilities
(559
)
(640
)
Gross deferred tax liabilities
$
(3,476
)
$
(2,982
)
Net deferred tax assets
$
49,507

$
52,799

 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following is a roll-forward of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits.
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Total unrecognized tax benefits at January 1
$
1,574

$
3,109

$
3,923

Net amount of increases for current year’s tax positions
135

58

136

Gross amount of increases for prior years’ tax positions
175

251

345

Gross amount of decreases for prior years’ tax positions
(772
)
(716
)
(1,246
)
Amounts of decreases relating to settlements
(28
)
(1,115
)
(44
)
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitation
(30
)
(15
)
(3
)
Foreign exchange, acquisitions and dispositions
6

2

(2
)
Total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31
$
1,060

$
1,574

$
3,109


The total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 that, if recognized, would affect Citi’s effective tax rate, are $0.8 billion, $0.8 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. The remaining uncertain tax positions have offsetting amounts in other jurisdictions or are temporary differences, except for $0.4 billion at December 31, 2013, which was recognized in Retained earnings in 2014.
Interest and penalties (not included in “unrecognized tax benefits” above) are a component of the Provision for income taxes

 
2014
2013
2012
In millions of dollars
Pretax
Net of tax
Pretax
Net of tax
Pretax
Net of tax
Total interest and penalties in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 1
$
277

$
173

$
492

$
315

$
404

$
261

Total interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statement of Income
(1
)
(1
)
(108
)
(72
)
114

71

Total interest and penalties in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31 (1)
269

169

277

173

492

315

(1)
Includes $2 million, $2 million, and $10 million for foreign penalties in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Also includes $3 million for state penalties in 2014, and $4 million for 2013 and 2012.
As of December 31, 2014, Citi is 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, although Citi does not expect such audits to result in amounts that would cause a significant change to its effective tax rate, other than as discussed below.
Citi expects to conclude its IRS audit for the 2012-2013 cycle within the next 12 months. The gross uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014 for the items that may be resolved are as much as $120 million. Because of the number and nature of the issues remaining to be resolved, the potential tax benefit to continuing operations could be anywhere in a range between $0 to $120 million. In addition, Citi may conclude certain state and local tax audits within the next 12 months. The gross uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014 are as much as $214 million. In addition, there is gross interest of as much as $146 million. The potential tax benefit
 
to continuing operations could be anywhere between $0 and $230 million, including interest.


The following are the major tax jurisdictions in which the Company and its affiliates operate and the earliest tax year subject to examination:
Jurisdiction
Tax year
United States
2012
Mexico
2009
New York State and City
2006
United Kingdom
2013
India
2010
Brazil
2010
Singapore
2007
Hong Kong
2008
Ireland
2010


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Foreign Earnings
Foreign pretax earnings approximated $10.1 billion in 2014, $13.1 billion in 2013 (of which $0.1 billion was in Discontinued operations) and $14.7 billion in 2012. As a U.S. corporation, Citigroup and its U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. taxation on all foreign pretax earnings earned by a foreign branch. Pretax earnings of a foreign subsidiary or affiliate are subject to U.S. taxation when effectively repatriated. The Company provides income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries except to the extent that such earnings are indefinitely reinvested outside the United States.
At December 31, 2014, $43.8 billion of accumulated undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries was indefinitely invested. At the existing U.S. federal income tax rate, additional taxes (net of U.S. foreign tax credits) of $11.6 billion would have to be provided if such earnings were remitted currently. The current year’s effect on the income tax expense from continuing operations is included in the “Foreign income tax rate differential” line in the reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate in the table above.
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 such amounts are distributed in excess of limits prescribed by federal law. At December 31, 2014, the amount of the base year reserves totaled approximately $358 million (subject to a tax of $125 million).

 
Deferred Tax Assets
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Citi had no valuation allowance on its DTAs.
In billions of dollars
 
 
Jurisdiction/component
DTAs balance December 31, 2014
DTAs balance December 31, 2013
U.S. federal (1)
 

 

Net operating losses (NOLs)(2)
$
2.3

$
1.4

Foreign tax credits (FTCs)(3)
17.6

19.6

General business credits (GBCs)
1.6

2.5

Future tax deductions and credits
21.3

21.5

Total U.S. federal
$
42.8

$
45.0

State and local
 

 

New York NOLs
$
1.5

$
1.4

Other state NOLs
0.4

0.5

Future tax deductions
2.0

2.4

Total state and local
$
3.9

$
4.3

Foreign
 

 

APB 23 subsidiary NOLs
$
0.2

$
0.2

Non-APB 23 subsidiary NOLs
0.5

1.2

Future tax deductions
2.1

2.1

Total foreign
$
2.8

$
3.5

Total
$
49.5

$
52.8

 
(1)
Included in the net U.S. federal DTAs of $42.8 billion as of December 31, 2014 were deferred tax liabilities of $2 billion that will reverse in the relevant carry-forward period and may be used to support the DTAs.
(2)
Includes $0.6 billion in both 2014 and 2013 of NOL carry-forwards related to non-consolidated tax return companies that are expected to be utilized separately from Citigroup’s consolidated tax return, and $1.7 billion and $0.8 billion of non-consolidated tax return NOL carry-forwards for 2014 and 2013, respectively, that are eventually expected to be utilized in Citigroup’s consolidated tax return.
(3)
Includes $1.0 billion and $0.7 billion for 2014 and 2013, respectively, of non-consolidated tax return FTC 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 their expiration dates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: 
In billions of dollars
 
Year of expiration
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
U.S. tax return foreign tax credit carry-forwards
 

 

2017
$
1.9

$
4.7

2018
5.2

5.2

2019
1.2

1.2

2020
3.1

3.1

2021
1.8

1.4

2022
3.4

3.3

2023(1)
1.0

0.7

Total U.S. tax return foreign tax credit carry-forwards
$
17.6

$
19.6

U.S. tax return general business credit carry-forwards
 

 

2028
$

$
0.4

2029

0.4

2030
0.4

0.4

2031
0.3

0.4

2032
0.4

0.5

2033
0.3

0.4

2034
0.2


Total U.S. tax return general business credit carry-forwards
$
1.6

$
2.5

U.S. subsidiary separate federal NOL carry-forwards
 

 

2027
$
0.2

$
0.2

2028
0.1

0.1

2030
0.3

0.3

2031
1.7

1.7

2033
1.9

1.7

2034
2.3


Total U.S. subsidiary separate federal NOL carry-forwards (2)
$
6.5

$
4.0

New York State NOL carry-forwards
 

 

2027
$

$
0.1

2028

6.5

2030

2.0

2031

0.1

2032

0.9

2033


2034
12.3


Total New York State NOL carry-forwards (2)
$
12.3

$
9.6

New York City NOL carry-forwards
 

 

2027
$

$
0.1

2028
3.8

3.9

2029

1.5

2031
0.1


2032
0.5

0.6

Total New York City NOL carry-forwards (2)
$
4.4

$
6.1

APB 23 subsidiary NOL carry-forwards
 

 

Various
$
0.2

$
0.2

Total APB 23 subsidiary NOL carry-forwards
$
0.2

$
0.2


 
(1)
The $1.0 billion in FTC carry-forwards that expires in 2023 is in a non-consolidated tax return entity but is eventually expected to be utilized in Citigroup’s consolidated tax return.
(2)
Pretax.
While Citi’s net total DTAs decreased year-over-year, the time remaining for utilization has shortened, given the passage of time, particularly with respect to the FTC component of the DTAs. Realization of the DTAs will continue to be driven by Citi’s ability to generate U.S. taxable earnings in the carry-forward periods, including through actions that optimize Citi’s U.S. taxable earnings.
Although realization is not assured, Citi believes that the realization of the recognized net DTAs of $49.5 billion at December 31, 2014 is more-likely-than-not based upon expectations as to future taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the DTAs arise and available tax planning strategies (as defined in ASC 740, Income Taxes) that would be implemented, if necessary, to prevent a carry-forward from expiring. In general, Citi would need to generate approximately $81 billion of U.S. taxable income during the FTC carry-forward periods to prevent this most time-sensitive component of Citi’s DTAs from expiring. Citi’s net DTAs will decline primarily as additional domestic GAAP taxable income is generated.
Citi has concluded that two components of positive evidence support the full realizability of its DTAs. First, Citi forecasts sufficient U.S. taxable income in the carry-forward periods, exclusive of ASC 740 tax planning strategies. Citi’s forecasted taxable income, which will continue to be subject to overall market and global economic conditions, incorporates geographic business forecasts and taxable income adjustments to those forecasts (e.g., U.S. tax-exempt income, loan loss reserves deductible for U.S. tax reporting in subsequent years), and actions intended to optimize its U.S. taxable earnings.
Second, Citi has sufficient tax planning strategies available to it under ASC 740 that would be implemented, if necessary, to prevent a carry-forward from expiring. These strategies include: repatriating low-taxed foreign source earnings for which an assertion that the earnings have been indefinitely reinvested has not been made; accelerating U.S. taxable income into, or deferring U.S. tax deductions out of, the latter years of the carry-forward period (e.g., selling appreciated assets, electing straight-line depreciation); accelerating deductible temporary differences outside the U.S.; and selling certain assets that produce tax-exempt income, while purchasing assets that produce fully taxable income. In addition, the sale or restructuring of certain businesses can produce significant U.S. taxable income within the relevant carry-forward periods.
Based upon the foregoing discussion, Citi believes the U.S. federal and New York state and city NOL carry-forward period of 20 years provides enough time to fully utilize the DTAs pertaining to the existing NOL carry-forwards and any NOL that would be created by the reversal of the future net deductions that have not yet been taken on a tax return.
The U.S. FTC carry-forward period is 10 years and represents the most time-sensitive component of Citi’s DTAs.
Utilization of FTCs in any year is restricted to 35% of foreign source taxable income in that year. However, overall domestic


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losses that Citi has incurred of approximately $59 billion as of December 31, 2014 are allowed to be reclassified as foreign source income to the extent of 50% of domestic source income
produced in subsequent years. Such resulting foreign source income would cover the FTCs being carried forward. As such, Citi believes the foreign source taxable income limitation will not be an impediment to the FTC carry-forward usage, as long as Citi can generate sufficient domestic taxable income within the 10-year carry-forward period.
As noted in the tables above, Citi’s FTC carry-forwards were $17.6 billion as of December 31, 2014, compared to $19.6 billion as of December 31, 2013. This decrease represented $2.0 billion of the $3.3 billion decrease in Citi’s overall DTAs during 2014. Citi believes that it will generate sufficient U.S. taxable income within the 10-year carry-forward period referenced above to be able to fully utilize the FTC carry-forward, in addition to any FTCs produced in such period, which must be used prior to any carry-forward utilization.



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10.     EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation of the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) computations for the years ended December 31:
In millions, except per-share amounts
2014
2013
2012

Income from continuing operations before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
7,500

$
13,630

$
7,818

Less: Noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
185

227

219

Net income from continuing operations (for EPS purposes)
$
7,315

$
13,403

$
7,599

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(2
)
270

(58
)
Citigroup's net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

Less: Preferred dividends(1)
511

194

26

Net income available to common shareholders
$
6,802

$
13,479

$
7,515

Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares with nonforfeitable rights to dividends, applicable to basic EPS
111

263

166

Net income allocated to common shareholders for basic EPS
$
6,691

$
13,216

$
7,349

Add: Interest expense, net of tax, and dividends on convertible securities and adjustment of undistributed earnings allocated to employee restricted and deferred shares with nonforfeitable rights to dividends, applicable to diluted EPS

1

11

Net income allocated to common shareholders for diluted EPS
$
6,691

$
13,217

$
7,360

Weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS
3,031.6

3,035.8

2,930.6

Effect of dilutive securities
 

 
 
T-DECs(2)


84.2

Options(3)
5.1

5.3


Other employee plans
0.3

0.5

0.6

Convertible securities(4)


0.1

Adjusted weighted-average common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS
3,037.0

3,041.6

3,015.5

Basic earnings per share(5)
 

  
  
Income from continuing operations
$
2.21

$
4.27

$
2.53

Discontinued operations

0.09

(0.02
)
Net income
$
2.21

$
4.35

$
2.51

Diluted earnings per share(5)
 
  
  
Income from continuing operations
$
2.20

$
4.26

$
2.46

Discontinued operations

0.09

(0.02
)
Net income
$
2.20

$
4.35

$
2.44

(1)
See Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the potential future impact of preferred stock dividends.
(2)
Pursuant to the terms of Citi’s previously outstanding Tangible Dividend Enhanced Common Stock Securities (T-DECs), on December 17, 2012, the Company delivered 96,337,772 shares of Citigroup common stock for the final settlement of the prepaid stock purchase contract. The impact of the T-DECs is fully reflected in the basic shares for 2013 and diluted shares for 2012.
(3)
During 2014, 2013 and 2012, weighted-average options to purchase 2.8 million, 4.8 million and 35.8 million shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of earnings per share because the weighted-average exercise prices of $153.91, $101.11 and $54.23 respectively, were anti-dilutive.
(4)
Warrants issued to the U.S. Treasury as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the loss-sharing agreement (all of which were subsequently sold to the public in January 2011), with an exercise price of $178.50 and $106.10 for approximately 21.0 million and 25.5 million shares of Citigroup common stock, respectively. Both warrants were not included in the computation of earnings per share in 2014, 2013 and 2012 because they were anti-dilutive.
(5)
Due to rounding, earnings per share on continuing operations and discontinued operations may not sum to earnings per share on net income.

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11. FEDERAL FUNDS, SECURITIES BORROWED, LOANED AND SUBJECT TO REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, at their respective carrying values, consisted of the following at December 31:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Federal funds sold
$

$
20

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
123,979

136,649

Deposits paid for securities borrowed
118,591

120,368

Total
$
242,570

$
257,037

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, at their respective carrying values, consisted of the following at December 31:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Federal funds purchased
$
334

$
910

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
147,204

175,691

Deposits received for securities loaned
25,900

26,911

Total
$
173,438

$
203,512

The resale and repurchase agreements represent collateralized financing transactions. The Company executes these transactions primarily through its broker-dealer subsidiaries to facilitate customer matched-book activity and to efficiently fund a portion of the Company’s trading inventory. Transactions executed by the Company’s bank subsidiaries primarily facilitate customer financing activity.
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. Collateral typically consists of government and government-agency securities, corporate and municipal bonds, equities, and mortgage-backed 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 Note 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 26 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.
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 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 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 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.


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The following tables present the gross and net resale and repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and lending
agreements and the related offsetting amount permitted under ASC 210-20-45, as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. 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 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.

 
As of December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Gross amounts
of recognized
assets
Gross amounts
offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(1)
Net amounts of
assets included on
the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(2)
Amounts
not offset on the
Consolidated Balance
Sheet but eligible for
offsetting upon
counterparty default
(3)
Net
amounts
(4)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
$
180,318

$
56,339

$
123,979

$
94,353

$
29,626

Deposits paid for securities borrowed
118,591


118,591

15,139

103,452

Total
$
298,909

$
56,339

$
242,570

$
109,492

$
133,078


In millions of dollars
Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities
Gross amounts
offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(1)
Net amounts of
liabilities included on
the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(2)
Amounts
not offset on the
Consolidated Balance
Sheet but eligible for
offsetting upon
counterparty default
(3)
Net
amounts
(4)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$
203,543

$
56,339

$
147,204

$
72,928

$
74,276

Deposits received for securities loaned
25,900


25,900

5,190

20,710

Total
$
229,443

$
56,339

$
173,104

$
78,118

$
94,986


 
As of December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Gross amounts
of recognized
assets
Gross amounts
offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(1)
Net amounts of
assets included on
the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(2)
Amounts
not offset on the
Consolidated Balance
Sheet but eligible for
offsetting upon
counterparty default
(3)
Net
amounts
(4)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
$
179,894

$
43,245

$
136,649

$
105,226

$
31,423

Deposits paid for securities borrowed
120,368


120,368

26,728

93,640

Total
$
300,262

$
43,245

$
257,017

$
131,954

$
125,063

In millions of dollars
Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities
Gross amounts
offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(1)
Net amounts of
liabilities included on
the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
(2)
Amounts
not offset on the
Consolidated Balance
Sheet but eligible for
offsetting upon
counterparty default
(3)
Net
amounts
(4)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$
218,936

$
43,245

$
175,691

$
80,082

$
95,609

Deposits received for securities loaned
26,911


26,911

3,833

23,078

Total
$
245,847

$
43,245

$
202,602

$
83,915

$
118,687

(1)
Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting agreements that are permitted to be offset under ASC 210-20-45.
(2)
The total of this column for each period excludes Federal funds sold/purchased. See table above.
(3)
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.
(4)
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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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. The Company 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 the Company 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.
The Company 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, the Company will 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 the Company. 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 at December 31:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Receivables from customers
$
10,380

$
5,811

Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations
18,039

19,863

Total brokerage receivables (1)
$
28,419

$
25,674

Payables to customers
$
33,984

$
34,751

Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations
18,196

18,956

Total brokerage payables (1)
$
52,180

$
53,707


(1)
Brokerage receivables and payables are accounted for in accordance with ASC 940-320.
 
13.   TRADING ACCOUNT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Trading account assets and Trading account liabilities are carried at fair value, other than physical commodities accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value, and consist of the following at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Trading account assets
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities(1)
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
27,053

$
23,955

Prime
1,271

1,422

Alt-A
709

721

Subprime
1,382

1,211

Non-U.S. residential
1,476

723

Commercial
4,343

2,574

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
36,234

$
30,606

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
18,906

$
13,537

Agency obligations
1,568

1,300

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
20,474

$
14,837

State and municipal securities
$
3,402

$
3,207

Foreign government securities
66,274

74,856

Corporate
26,460

30,534

Derivatives(2)
67,957

52,821

Equity securities
57,846

61,776

Asset-backed securities(1)
4,546

5,616

Other trading assets(3)
13,593

11,675

Total trading account assets
$
296,786

$
285,928

Trading account liabilities
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
$
70,944

$
61,508

Derivatives(2)
68,092

47,254

Total trading account liabilities
$
139,036

$
108,762

(1)
The Company invests in mortgage-backed 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 securities, which is reflected in the table above. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations in which the Company has other involvement, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
Presented net, pursuant to enforceable master netting agreements. See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion regarding the accounting and reporting for derivatives.
(3)
Includes investments in unallocated precious metals, as discussed in Note 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Also includes physical commodities accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value.


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14.   INVESTMENTS

Overview
 
December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Securities available-for-sale (AFS)
$
300,143

$
286,511

Debt securities held-to-maturity (HTM)(1)
23,921

10,599

Non-marketable equity securities carried at fair value(2)
2,758

4,705

Non-marketable equity securities carried at cost(3)
6,621

7,165

Total investments
$
333,443

$
308,980

(1)
Carried at amortized cost basis, including any impairment for securities that have credit-related impairment.
(2)
Unrealized gains and losses for non-marketable equity securities carried at fair value are recognized in earnings.
(3)
Primarily consists of shares issued by the Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Home Loan Banks, foreign central banks and various clearing houses of which Citigroup is a member.
The following table presents interest and dividends on investments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Taxable interest
$
6,311

$
5,750

$
6,509

Interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax
439

732

683

Dividends
445

437

333

Total interest and dividends
$
7,195

$
6,919

$
7,525

The following table presents realized gains and losses on the sale of investments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. The gross realized investment losses exclude losses from other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI):
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Gross realized investment gains
$
1,020

$
1,606

$
3,663

Gross realized investment losses
(450
)
(858
)
(412
)
Net realized gains on sale of investments
$
570

$
748

$
3,251

The Company has sold certain debt securities that were classified as HTM. These sales were in response to significant deterioration in the creditworthiness of the issuers or securities. In addition, other securities were reclassified to AFS investments in response to significant credit deterioration or because a substantial portion of the securities’ principal outstanding at acquisition has been collected. Because the Company generally intends to sell the securities, Citi recorded OTTI on the securities. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, gain (loss) on HTM securities sold, securities reclassified to AFS and OTTI recorded on AFS securities reclassified.
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Carrying value of HTM securities sold
$
8

$
935

$
2,110

Net realized gain (loss) on sale of HTM securities

(128
)
(187
)
Carrying value of securities reclassified to AFS
889

989

244

OTTI losses on securities reclassified to AFS
(25
)
(156
)
(59
)

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Securities Available-for-Sale
The amortized cost and fair value of AFS securities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars
Amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains(1)
Gross
unrealized
losses(1)
Fair
value
Amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains(1)
Gross
unrealized
losses(1)
Fair
value
Debt securities AFS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
35,647

$
603

$
159

$
36,091

$
42,494

$
391

$
888

$
41,997

Prime
12



12

33

2

3

32

Alt-A
43

1


44

84

10


94

Subprime




12



12

Non-U.S. residential
8,247

67

7

8,307

9,976

95

4

10,067

Commercial
551

6

3

554

455

6

8

453

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
44,500

$
677

$
169

$
45,008

$
53,054

$
504

$
903

$
52,655

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
110,492

$
353

$
127

$
110,718

$
68,891

$
476

$
147

$
69,220

Agency obligations
12,925

60

13

12,972

18,320

123

67

18,376

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
123,417

$
413

$
140

$
123,690

$
87,211

$
599

$
214

$
87,596

State and municipal(3)
$
13,526

$
150

$
977

$
12,699

$
20,761

$
184

$
2,005

$
18,940

Foreign government
90,249

734

286

90,697

96,608

403

540

96,471

Corporate
12,033

215

91

12,157

11,039

210

119

11,130

Asset-backed securities(2)
12,534

30

58

12,506

15,352

42

120

15,274

Other debt securities
661



661

710

1


711

Total debt securities AFS
$
296,920

$
2,219

$
1,721

$
297,418

$
284,735

$
1,943

$
3,901

$
282,777

Marketable equity securities AFS
$
2,461

$
308

$
44

$
2,725

$
3,832

$
85

$
183

$
3,734

Total securities AFS
$
299,381

$
2,527

$
1,765

$
300,143

$
288,567

$
2,028

$
4,084

$
286,511

(1)
Gross unrealized gains and losses, as presented, do not include the impact of minority investments and the related allocations and pick-up of unrealized gains and losses of AFS securities. These amounts totaled unrealized gains of $27 million and $36 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(2)
The Company invests in mortgage-backed 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 securities, which is reflected in the table above. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations in which the Company has other involvement, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)
The gross unrealized losses on state and municipal debt securities are primarily attributable to the effects of fair value hedge accounting.  Specifically, Citi hedges the LIBOR-benchmark interest rate component of certain fixed-rate tax-exempt state and municipal debt securities utilizing LIBOR-based interest rate swaps. During the hedge period, losses incurred on the LIBOR-hedging swaps recorded in earnings were substantially offset by gains on the state and municipal debt securities attributable to changes in the LIBOR swap rate being hedged.  However, because the LIBOR swap rate decreased significantly during the hedge period while the overall fair value of the municipal debt securities was relatively unchanged, the effect of reclassifying fair value gains on these securities from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) to earnings, attributable solely to changes in the LIBOR swap rate, resulted in net unrealized losses remaining in AOCI that relate to the unhedged components of these securities. 
At December 31, 2014, the amortized cost of approximately 7,600 investments in equity and fixed income securities exceeded their fair value by $1,765 million. Of the $1,765 million, the gross unrealized losses on equity securities were $44 million. Of the remainder, $400 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, 92% were rated investment grade; $1,321 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, 95% were rated investment grade.
At December 31, 2014, the AFS mortgage-backed securities portfolio fair value balance of $45,008 million
 
consisted of $36,091 million of government-sponsored agency securities, and $8,917 million of privately sponsored securities, substantially all of which were backed by non-U.S. residential mortgages.
As discussed in more detail below, the Company conducts periodic reviews of all securities with unrealized losses to evaluate whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Any credit-related impairment related to debt securities is recorded in earnings as OTTI. Non-credit-related impairment is recognized in AOCI if the Company does not plan to sell and is not likely to be required to sell. For other debt securities with OTTI, the entire impairment is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income.


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The table below shows the fair value of AFS securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months or for 12 months or longer as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
In millions of dollars
Fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities AFS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
4,198

$
30

$
5,547

$
129

$
9,745

$
159

Prime
5


2


7


Non-U.S. residential
1,276

3

199

4

1,475

7

Commercial
124

1

136

2

260

3

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
5,603

$
34

$
5,884

$
135

$
11,487

$
169

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
36,581

$
119

$
1,013

$
8

$
37,594

$
127

Agency obligations
5,698

9

754

4

6,452

13

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
42,279

$
128

$
1,767

$
12

$
44,046

$
140

State and municipal
$
386

$
15

$
5,802

$
962

$
6,188

$
977

Foreign government
18,495

147

5,984

139

24,479

286

Corporate
3,511

63

1,350

28

4,861

91

Asset-backed securities
3,701

13

3,816

45

7,517

58

Marketable equity securities AFS
51

4

218

40

269

44

Total securities AFS
$
74,026

$
404

$
24,821

$
1,361

$
98,847

$
1,765

December 31, 2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities AFS
 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities
 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
19,377

$
533

$
5,643

$
355

$
25,020

$
888

Prime
85

3

3


88

3

Non-U.S. residential
2,103

4

5


2,108

4

Commercial
206

6

28

2

234

8

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
21,771

$
546

$
5,679

$
357

$
27,450

$
903

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury
$
34,780

$
133

$
268

$
14

$
35,048

$
147

Agency obligations
6,692

66

101

1

6,793

67

Total U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
41,472

$
199

$
369

$
15

$
41,841

$
214

State and municipal
$
595

$
29

$
11,447

$
1,976

$
12,042

$
2,005

Foreign government
35,783

477

5,778

63

41,561

540

Corporate
4,565

108

387

11

4,952

119

Asset-backed securities
11,207

57

1,931

63

13,138

120

Marketable equity securities AFS
1,271

92

806

91

2,077

183

Total securities AFS
$
116,664

$
1,508

$
26,397

$
2,576

$
143,061

$
4,084


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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of AFS debt securities by contractual maturity dates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars
Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Mortgage-backed securities(1)
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
44

$
44

$
87

$
87

After 1 but within 5 years
931

935

346

354

After 5 but within 10 years
1,362

1,387

2,898

2,932

After 10 years(2)
42,163

42,642

49,723

49,282

Total
$
44,500

$
45,008

$
53,054

$
52,655

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
13,070

$
13,084

$
15,789

$
15,853

After 1 but within 5 years
104,982

105,131

66,232

66,457

After 5 but within 10 years
2,286

2,325

2,129

2,185

After 10 years(2)
3,079

3,150

3,061

3,101

Total
$
123,417

$
123,690

$
87,211

$
87,596

State and municipal
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
590

$
590

$
576

$
581

After 1 but within 5 years
3,672

3,677

3,731

3,735

After 5 but within 10 years
532

546

439

482

After 10 years(2)
8,732

7,886

16,015

14,142

Total
$
13,526

$
12,699

$
20,761

$
18,940

Foreign government
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
31,355

$
31,382

$
37,005

$
36,959

After 1 but within 5 years
41,913

42,467

51,344

51,304

After 5 but within 10 years
16,008

15,779

7,314

7,216

After 10 years(2)
973

1,069

945

992

Total
$
90,249

$
90,697

$
96,608

$
96,471

All other(3)
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
1,248

$
1,251

$
2,786

$
2,733

After 1 but within 5 years
10,442

10,535

10,934

11,020

After 5 but within 10 years
7,282

7,318

5,632

5,641

After 10 years(2)
6,256

6,220

7,749

7,721

Total
$
25,228

$
25,324

$
27,101

$
27,115

Total debt securities AFS
$
296,920

$
297,418

$
284,735

$
282,777

(1)
Includes mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government-sponsored agencies.
(2)
Investments with no stated maturities are included as contractual maturities of greater than 10 years. Actual maturities may differ due to call or prepayment rights.
(3)
Includes corporate, asset-backed and other debt securities.


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Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
The carrying value and fair value of debt securities HTM at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
In millions of dollars
Amortized
cost basis(1)
Net unrealized gains
(losses)
recognized in
AOCI
Carrying
value(2)
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
(losses)
Fair
value
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agency guaranteed
$
8,795

$
95

$
8,890

$
106

$
(6
)
$
8,990

Prime
60

(12
)
48

6

(1
)
53

Alt-A
1,125

(213
)
912

537

(287
)
1,162

Subprime
6

(1
)
5

15


20

Non-U.S. residential
983

(137
)
846

92


938

Commercial
8


8

1


9

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
10,977

$
(268
)
$
10,709

$
757

$
(294
)
$
11,172

State and municipal(4)
$
8,443

$
(494
)
$
7,949

$
227

$
(57
)
$
8,119

Foreign government
4,725


4,725

77


4,802

Corporate






Asset-backed securities(3)
556

(18
)
538

50

(10
)
578

Total debt securities held-to-maturity (5)
$
24,701

$
(780
)
$
23,921

$
1,111

$
(361
)
$
24,671

December 31, 2013
 
 

 

 

 

 

Debt securities held-to-maturity
 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities(3)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime
$
72

$
(16
)
$
56

$
5

$
(2
)
$
59

Alt-A
1,379

(287
)
1,092

449

(263
)
1,278

Subprime
2


2

1


3

Non-U.S. residential
1,372

(206
)
1,166

60

(20
)
1,206

Commercial
10


10

1


11

Total mortgage-backed securities
$
2,835

$
(509
)
$
2,326

$
516

$
(285
)
$
2,557

State and municipal
$
1,394

$
(62
)
$
1,332

$
50

$
(70
)
$
1,312

Foreign government
5,628


5,628

70

(10
)
5,688

Corporate
818

(78
)
740

111


851

Asset-backed securities(3)
599

(26
)
573

22

(10
)
585

Total debt securities held-to-maturity
$
11,274

$
(675
)
$
10,599

$
769

$
(375
)
$
10,993

(1)
For securities transferred to HTM from Trading account assets, amortized cost basis is defined as the fair value of the securities at the date of transfer plus any accretion income and less any impairments recognized in earnings subsequent to transfer. For securities transferred to HTM from AFS, amortized cost is defined as the original purchase cost, adjusted for the cumulative accretion or amortization of any purchase discount or premium, plus or minus any cumulative fair value hedge adjustments, net of accretion or amortization, and less any other-than-temporary impairment recognized in earnings.
(2)
HTM securities are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at amortized cost basis, plus or minus any unamortized unrealized gains and losses and fair value hedge adjustments recognized in AOCI prior to reclassifying the securities from AFS to HTM. Changes in the values of these securities are not reported in the financial statements, except for the amortization of any difference between the carrying value at the transfer date and par value of the securities, and the recognition of any non-credit fair value adjustments in AOCI in connection with the recognition of any credit impairment in earnings related to securities the Company continues to intend to hold until maturity.
(3)
The Company invests in mortgage-backed 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 securities, which is reflected in the table above. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations in which the Company has other involvement, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)
The net unrealized losses recognized in AOCI on state and municipal debt securities are primarily attributable to the effects of fair value hedge accounting applied when these debt securities were classified as AFS. Specifically, Citi hedged the LIBOR-benchmark interest rate component of certain fixed-rate tax-exempt state and municipal debt securities utilizing LIBOR-based interest rate swaps. During the hedge period, losses incurred on the LIBOR-hedging swaps recorded in earnings were substantially offset by gains on the state and municipal debt securities attributable to changes in the LIBOR swap rate being hedged. However, because the LIBOR swap rate decreased significantly during the hedge period while the overall fair value of the municipal debt securities was relatively unchanged, the effect of reclassifying fair value gains on these securities from AOCI to earnings attributable solely to changes in the LIBOR swap rate resulted in net unrealized losses remaining in AOCI that relate to the unhedged components of these securities. Upon transfer of these debt securities to HTM, all hedges have been de-designated and hedge accounting has ceased.

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(5)
During the second quarter of 2014, securities with a total fair value of approximately $11.8 billion were transferred from AFS to HTM and comprised $5.4 billion of U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities and $6.4 billion of obligations of U.S. states and municipalities. The transfer reflects the Company’s intent to hold these securities to maturity or to issuer call in order to reduce the impact of price volatility on AOCI and certain capital measures under Basel III. While these securities were transferred to HTM at fair value as of the transfer date, no subsequent changes in value may be recorded, other than in connection with the recognition of any subsequent other-than-temporary impairment and the amortization of differences between the carrying values at the transfer date and the par values of each security as an adjustment of yield over the remaining contractual life of each security. Any net unrealized holding losses within AOCI related to the respective securities at the date of transfer, inclusive of any cumulative fair value hedge adjustments, will be amortized over the remaining contractual life of each security as an adjustment of yield in a manner consistent with the amortization of any premium or discount.
The Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity or, where applicable, the exercise of any issuer call options, absent any unforeseen significant changes in circumstances, including deterioration in credit or changes in regulatory capital requirements.
The net unrealized losses classified in AOCI primarily relate to debt securities previously classified as AFS that have been 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 securities that have suffered credit impairment recorded in earnings. The AOCI balance related to HTM securities is amortized over the remaining contractual life of the related securities 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. The table below shows the fair value of debt securities in HTM that have been in an unrecognized loss position as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 for less than 12 months and for 12 months or longer:
 


















 
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
In millions of dollars
Fair
value
Gross
unrecognized
losses
Fair
value
Gross
unrecognized
losses
Fair
value
Gross
unrecognized
losses
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$
4

$

$
1,134

$
294

$
1,138

$
294

State and municipal
2,528

34

314

23

2,842

57

Foreign government






Asset-backed securities
9

1

174

9

183

10

Total debt securities held-to-maturity
$
2,541

$
35

$
1,622

$
326

$
4,163

$
361

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$

$

$
358

$
285

$
358

$
285

State and municipal
235

20

302

50

537

70

Foreign government
920

10



920

10

Asset-backed securities
98

6

198

4

296

10

Total debt securities held-to-maturity
$
1,253

$
36

$
858

$
339

$
2,111

$
375

Excluded from the gross unrecognized losses presented in the above table are $(780) million and $(675) million of net unrealized losses recorded in AOCI as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively, primarily related to the difference between the amortized cost and carrying value of HTM securities that were reclassified from AFS. Substantially all of these net unrecognized losses relate to securities that have been in a loss position for 12 months or longer at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
 









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The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of HTM debt securities by contractual maturity dates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars
Carrying value
Fair value
Carrying value
Fair value
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$

$

$

$

After 1 but within 5 years




After 5 but within 10 years
863

869

10

11

After 10 years(1)
9,846

10,303

2,316

2,546

Total
$
10,709

$
11,172

$
2,326

$
2,557

State and municipal
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
36

$
38

$
8

$
9

After 1 but within 5 years
24

24

17

17

After 5 but within 10 years
144

148

69

72

After 10 years(1)
7,745

7,909

1,238

1,214

Total
$
7,949

$
8,119

$
1,332

$
1,312

Foreign government
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$

$

$

$

After 1 but within 5 years
4,725

4,802

5,628

5,688

After 5 but within 10 years




After 10 years(1)




Total
$
4,725

$
4,802

$
5,628

$
5,688

All other(2)
 
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$

$

$

$

After 1 but within 5 years


740

851

After 5 but within 10 years




After 10 years(1)
538

578

573

585

Total
$
538

$
578

$
1,313

$
1,436

Total debt securities held-to-maturity
$
23,921

$
24,671

$
10,599

$
10,993

(1)
Investments with no stated maturities are included as contractual maturities of greater than 10 years. Actual maturities may differ due to call or prepayment rights.
(2)
Includes corporate and asset-backed securities.

Evaluating Investments for Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Overview
The Company conducts periodic reviews of all securities with unrealized losses to evaluate whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.
An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that are determined to be temporary in nature are recorded, net of tax, in AOCI for AFS securities. Losses related to HTM securities generally are not recorded, as these investments are carried at amortized cost basis. However, for HTM securities with credit-related losses, the credit loss is recognized in earnings as OTTI and any difference between the cost basis adjusted for the OTTI and fair value is recognized in AOCI and amortized as an adjustment of yield over the remaining contractual life of the security. For securities transferred to HTM from Trading account assets, amortized cost is defined as the fair value of the securities at the date of transfer, plus any accretion income
 
and less any impairment recognized in earnings subsequent to transfer. For securities transferred to HTM from AFS, amortized cost is defined as the original purchase cost, adjusted for the cumulative accretion or amortization of any purchase discount or premium, plus or minus any cumulative fair value hedge adjustments, net of accretion or amortization, and less any impairment recognized in earnings.
Regardless of the classification of the securities as AFS or HTM, the Company assesses each position with an unrealized loss for OTTI. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include:

the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been below cost;
the severity of the impairment;
the cause of the impairment and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer;
activity in the market of the issuer that may indicate adverse credit conditions; and
the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery.


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The Company’s review for impairment generally entails:

identification and evaluation of impaired investments;
analysis of individual investments that have fair values less than amortized cost, including consideration of the length of time the investment has been in an unrealized loss position and the expected recovery period;
consideration of evidential matter, including an evaluation of factors or triggers that could cause individual investments to qualify as having other-than-temporary impairment and those that would not support other-than-temporary impairment; and
documentation of the results of these analyses, as required under business policies.

Debt
The entire difference between amortized cost basis and fair value is recognized in earnings as OTTI for impaired debt securities that the Company has an intent to sell or for which the Company believes it will more-likely-than-not be required to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. However, for those 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 and any non-credit-related impairment is recorded in AOCI.
For debt securities, credit impairment exists where management does not expect to receive contractual principal and interest cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of a security.

Equity
For equity securities, management considers the various factors described above, including its intent and ability to hold the equity security for a period of time sufficient for recovery to cost or whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its cost basis. Where management lacks that intent or ability, the security’s decline in fair value is deemed to be other-than-temporary and is recorded in earnings. AFS equity securities deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired are written down to fair value, with the full difference between fair value and cost recognized in earnings.
Management assesses equity method investments that have fair values that are less than their respective carrying values for 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 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
For impaired equity method investments that Citi plans to sell prior to recovery of value or would likely be required to sell, with no expectation that the fair value will recover prior to the expected sale date, the full impairment is recognized in earnings as OTTI 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 likely 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, regardless of the time and extent of impairment:

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.
  
The sections below describe the Company’s process for identifying credit-related impairments for security types that have the most significant unrealized losses as of December 31, 2014.

Akbank
As of December 31, 2014, Citi’s remaining 9.9% stake in Akbank T.A.S., an equity investment in Turkey (Akbank), is recorded within marketable equity securities available-for-sale. The revaluation of the Turkish lira was hedged, so the change in the value of the currency related to Akbank investment did not have a significant impact on earnings during the year.

Mortgage-backed securities
For U.S. mortgage-backed securities (and in particular for Alt-A and other mortgage-backed securities that have significant unrealized losses as a percentage of amortized cost), credit impairment is assessed using a cash flow model that estimates the principal and interest cash flows on the underlying mortgages using the security-specific collateral and transaction structure. The model distributes the estimated cash flows to the various tranches of securities, considering the transaction structure and any subordination and credit enhancements that exist in that structure. The cash flow model incorporates actual cash flows on the mortgage-backed securities through the current period and then estimates the remaining cash flows using a number of assumptions, including default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates (on foreclosed properties) and loss severity rates (on non-agency mortgage-backed securities).
Management develops specific assumptions using market data, internal estimates and estimates published by rating agencies and other third-party sources. Default rates are projected by considering current underlying mortgage loan performance, generally assuming the default of (i) 10% of current loans, (ii) 25% of 30-59 day delinquent loans, (iii) 70% of 60-90 day delinquent loans and (iv) 100% of 91+ day delinquent loans. These estimates are extrapolated along a default timing curve to estimate the total lifetime pool default rate. Other assumptions contemplate the actual collateral attributes, including geographic concentrations, rating actions and current market prices.


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Cash flow projections are developed using different stress test scenarios. Management evaluates the results of those stress tests (including the severity of any cash shortfall indicated and the likelihood of the stress scenarios actually occurring based on the underlying pool’s characteristics and performance) to assess whether management expects to recover the amortized cost basis of the security. If cash flow projections indicate that the Company does not expect to recover its amortized cost basis, the Company recognizes the estimated credit loss in earnings.

State and municipal securities
The process for identifying credit impairments in Citigroup’s AFS and HTM state and municipal bonds is primarily based on a credit analysis that incorporates third-party credit ratings. 
 
Citigroup monitors the bond issuers and any insurers providing default protection in the form of financial guarantee insurance.  The average external credit rating, ignoring any insurance, is Aa3/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 state and municipal bonds with unrealized losses that Citigroup plans to sell (for AFS only), would likely be required to sell (for AFS only) or will be subject to an issuer call deemed probable of exercise prior to the expected recovery of its amortized cost basis (for AFS and HTM), the full impairment is recognized in earnings.


Recognition and Measurement of OTTI
The following table presents the total OTTI recognized in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2014:
OTTI on Investments and Other Assets
Year ended December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
AFS(1)
HTM
Other
Assets
Total
Impairment losses related to securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor will likely be required to sell:
 
 
 
 
Total OTTI losses recognized during the period
$
21

$
5

$

$
26

Less: portion of impairment loss recognized in AOCI (before taxes)
8



8

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor will likely be required to sell
$
13

$
5

$

$
18

Impairment losses recognized in earnings for securities that the Company intends to sell or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell before recovery
380

26


406

Total impairment losses recognized in earnings
$
393

$
31

$

$
424

(1)
Includes OTTI on non-marketable equity securities.


The following table presents the total OTTI recognized in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013:

OTTI on Investments and Other Assets
Year ended December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
AFS(1)
HTM
Other
Assets
(2)
Total
Impairment losses related to securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor will likely be required to sell:
 
 
 
 
Total OTTI losses recognized during the period
$
9

$
154

$

$
163

Less: portion of impairment loss recognized in AOCI (before taxes)

98


98

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for securities that the Company does not intend to sell nor will likely be required to sell
$
9

$
56

$

$
65

Impairment losses recognized in earnings for securities that the Company intends to sell or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell before recovery (2)
269


201

470

Total impairment losses recognized in earnings
$
278

$
56

$
201

$
535


(1)
Includes OTTI on non-marketable equity securities.
(2)
The impairment charge relates to the carrying value of Citi’s then-remaining 35% interest in the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture (MSSB), offset by the equity pickup from MSSB during the respective periods that was recorded in Other revenue.


198



The following is a 12-month roll-forward of the credit-related impairments recognized in earnings for AFS and HTM debt securities held as of December 31, 2014 that the Company does not intend to sell nor likely will be required to sell:

 
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings on securities still held
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2013 balance
Credit
impairments
recognized in
earnings on
securities not
previously
impaired
Credit
impairments
recognized in
earnings on
securities that
have
been previously
impaired
Reductions due to
credit-impaired
securities sold,
transferred or
matured
Dec. 31, 2014 balance
AFS debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$
295

$

$

$

$
295

Foreign government securities
171




171

Corporate
113

8


(3
)
118

All other debt securities
144

5



149

Total OTTI credit losses recognized for AFS debt securities
$
723

$
13

$

$
(3
)
$
733

HTM debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities(1)
$
678

$
5

$

$
(13
)
$
670

Corporate
56



(56
)

All other debt securities
133




133

Total OTTI credit losses recognized for HTM debt securities
$
867

$
5

$

$
(69
)
$
803

(1)
Primarily consists of Alt-A securities.

Investments in Alternative Investment Funds That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share
The Company holds investments in certain alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value (NAV) per share, including hedge funds, private equity funds, funds of funds and real estate funds. The Company’s investments include co-investments in funds that are managed by the Company and investments in funds that are managed by third parties. 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 Company will sell an investment at a price other than the NAV.
 


 
Fair value
Unfunded
commitments
Redemption frequency
(if currently eligible)
monthly, quarterly, annually
Redemption notice
period
In millions of dollars
2014

2013

2014

2013

 
 
Hedge funds
$
8

$
751

$

$

Generally quarterly
10-95 days
Private equity funds(1)(2)
796

794

205

170

Real estate funds (2)(3)
166

294

24

36

Total(4)
$
970

$
1,839

$
229

$
206

(1)
Private equity funds include funds that invest in infrastructure, leveraged buyout transactions, 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.
(3)
Includes several real estate funds that invest primarily in commercial real estate in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
(4)
Included in the total fair value of investments above are $0.8 billion and $1.6 billion of fund assets that are valued using NAVs provided by third-party asset managers as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.


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15.   LOANS
Citigroup loans are reported in two categories—consumer and corporate. These categories are classified primarily according to the segment and subsegment that manage the loans.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans represent loans and leases managed primarily by the Global Consumer Banking businesses in Citicorp and in Citi Holdings. The following table provides information by loan type for the periods indicated:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Consumer loans
 
 
In U.S. offices
 
 
Mortgage and real estate(1)
$
96,533

$
108,453

Installment, revolving credit, and other
14,450

13,398

Cards
112,982

115,651

Commercial and industrial
5,895

6,592

 
$
229,860

$
244,094

In offices outside the U.S.
 
 
Mortgage and real estate(1)
$
54,462

$
55,511

Installment, revolving credit, and other
31,128

33,182

Cards
32,032

36,740

Commercial and industrial
22,561

24,107

Lease financing
609

769

 
$
140,792

$
150,309

Total Consumer loans
$
370,652

$
394,403

Net unearned income
(682
)
(572
)
Consumer loans, net of unearned income
$
369,970

$
393,831

(1)
Loans secured primarily by real estate.

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 (FICO), and loan to value (LTV) ratios, each as discussed in more detail below.
Included in the loan table above are lending products whose terms may give rise to greater credit issues. Credit cards with below-market introductory interest rates and interest-only loans are examples of such products. These products are closely managed using credit techniques that are intended to mitigate their higher inherent risk.
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company sold and/or reclassified to held-for-sale $7.9 billion and $11.5 billion, respectively, of consumer loans. The Company did not have significant purchases of consumer loans during the year ended December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2013, Citi also acquired approximately $7 billion of loans related to the acquisition of Best Buy’s U.S. credit card portfolio.
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 Banking 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, which 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 in regulated bank entities discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, other than Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans, are classified as non-accrual. Commercial market loans are 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.
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 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 are modified under those respective agencies’ guidelines and payments are not always required in order to re-age a modified loan to current.






The following tables provide details on Citigroup’s consumer loan delinquency and non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Consumer Loan Delinquency and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Total
current(1)(2)
30-89 days
past due(3)
≥ 90 days
past due(3)
Past due
government
guaranteed(4)
Total
loans(2)
Total
non-accrual
90 days past due
and accruing
In North America offices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
61,730

$
1,280

$
1,371

$
3,443

$
67,824

$
2,746

$
2,759

Home equity loans(5)
27,262

335

520


28,117

1,271


Credit cards
111,441

1,316

1,271


114,028


1,273

Installment and other
12,361

229

284


12,874

254

3

Commercial market loans
8,630

31

13


8,674

135

15

Total
$
221,424

$
3,191

$
3,459

$
3,443

$
231,517

$
4,406

$
4,050

In offices outside North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
44,782

$
312

$
223

$

$
45,317

$
454

$

Home equity loans(5)







Credit cards
30,327

602

553


31,482

413

322

Installment and other
29,297

328

149


29,774

216


Commercial market loans
31,280

86

255


31,621

405


Total
$
135,686

$
1,328

$
1,180

$

$
138,194

$
1,488

$
322

Total GCB and Citi Holdings
$
357,110

$
4,519

$
4,639

$
3,443

$
369,711

$
5,894

$
4,372

Other
238

10

11


259

30


Total Citigroup
$
357,348

$
4,529

$
4,650

$
3,443

$
369,970

$
5,924

$
4,372

(1)
Loans less than 30 days past due are presented as current.
(2)
Includes $43 million of residential first mortgages recorded at fair value.
(3)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities.
(4)
Consists of residential first mortgages that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities that are 30–89 days past due of $0.6 billion and 90 days past due of $2.8 billion.
(5)
Fixed rate home equity loans and loans extended under home equity lines of credit, which are typically in junior lien positions.
Consumer Loan Delinquency and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Total
current(1)(2)
30-89 days
past due(3)
≥ 90 days
past due(3)
Past due
government
guaranteed(4)
Total
loans(2)
Total
non-accrual
90 days past due
and accruing
In North America offices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
66,612

$
2,044

$
1,975

$
5,271

$
75,902

$
3,415

$
3,997

Home equity loans(5)
30,603

434

605


31,642

1,452


Credit cards
113,886

1,491

1,452


116,829


1,452

Installment and other
12,609

225

243


13,077

247

7

Commercial market loans
8,630

26

28


8,684

112

7

Total
$
232,340

$
4,220

$
4,303

$
5,271

$
246,134

$
5,226

$
5,463

In offices outside North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
46,067

$
435

$
332

$

$
46,834

$
584

$

Home equity loans(5)







Credit cards
34,733

780

641


36,154

402

413

Installment and other
30,138

398

158


30,694

230


Commercial market loans
33,242

111

295


33,648

610


Total
$
144,180

$
1,724

$
1,426

$

$
147,330

$
1,826

$
413

Total GCB and Citi Holdings
$
376,520

$
5,944

$
5,729

$
5,271

$
393,464

$
7,052

$
5,876

Other
338

13

16


367

43


Total Citigroup
$
376,858

$
5,957

$
5,745

$
5,271

$
393,831

$
7,095

$
5,876

(1)
Loans less than 30 days past due are presented as current.
(2)
Includes $0.9 billion of residential first mortgages recorded at fair value.
(3)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities.
(4)
Consists of residential first mortgages that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities that are 30–89 days past due of $1.2 billion and 90 days past due of $4.1 billion.
(5)
Fixed rate home equity loans and loans extended under home equity lines of credit, which are typically in junior lien positions.

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 “FICO” (Fair Isaac Corporation) 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).
The following tables provide details on the FICO scores attributable to Citi’s U.S. consumer loan portfolio as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (commercial market loans are not included in the table since they are business-based and FICO scores are not a primary driver in their credit evaluation). FICO scores are updated monthly for substantially all of the portfolio or, otherwise, on a quarterly basis, for the remaining portfolio.
FICO score distribution in U.S. portfolio(1)(2)
December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Less than
620
≥ 620 but less
than 660
Equal to or
greater
than 660
Residential first mortgages
$
8,911

$
5,463

$
45,783

Home equity loans
3,257

2,456

20,957

Credit cards
7,647

10,296

92,877

Installment and other
4,015

2,520

5,150

Total
$
23,830

$
20,735

$
164,767

(1)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government entities, loans subject to long-term standby commitments (LTSCs) with U.S. government-sponsored entities and loans recorded at fair value.
(2)
Excludes balances where FICO was not available. Such amounts are not material.
FICO score distribution in U.S. portfolio(1)(2)
December 31, 2013

In millions of dollars
Less than
620
≥ 620 but less
than 660
Equal to or
greater
than 660
Residential first mortgages
$
11,860

$
6,426

$
46,207

Home equity loans
4,093

2,779

23,152

Credit cards
8,125

10,693

94,437

Installment and other
3,900

2,399

5,186

Total
$
27,978

$
22,297

$
168,982

(1)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government entities, loans subject to LTSCs with U.S. government-sponsored entities and loans recorded at fair value.
(2)
Excludes balances where FICO was not available. Such amounts are not material.

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 attributable to Citi’s U.S. consumer mortgage portfolios as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. 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(1)(2)
December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Less than or
equal to 80%
> 80% but less
than or equal to
100%
Greater
than
100%
Residential first mortgages
$
48,163

$
9,480

$
2,670

Home equity loans
14,638

7,267

4,641

Total
$
62,801

$
16,747

$
7,311

(1)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government entities, loans subject to LTSCs with U.S. government-sponsored entities and loans recorded at fair value.
(2)
Excludes balances where LTV was not available. Such amounts are not material.
LTV distribution in U.S. portfolio(1)(2)
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Less than or
equal to 80%
> 80% but less
than or equal to
100%
Greater
than
100%
Residential first mortgages
$
45,809

$
13,458

$
5,269

Home equity loans
14,216

8,685

6,935

Total
$
60,025

$
22,143

$
12,204

(1)
Excludes loans guaranteed by U.S. government entities, loans subject to LTSCs with U.S. government-sponsored entities and loans recorded at fair value.
(2)
Excludes balances where LTV was not available. Such amounts are not material.

Impaired Consumer Loans
Impaired loans are those loans where Citigroup believes it is probable all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan will not be collected. Impaired consumer loans include non-accrual commercial market loans, as well as smaller-balance homogeneous loans whose terms have been modified due to the borrower’s financial difficulties and where Citigroup 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. In addition, impaired consumer loans exclude substantially all loans modified pursuant to Citi’s short-term modification programs (i.e., for periods of 12 months or less) that were modified prior to January 1, 2011.
As a result of OCC guidance issued in the third quarter of 2012, mortgage loans to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy are classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). These TDRs, other than FHA-insured loans, are written down to collateral value less cost to sell. FHA-insured loans are reserved based on a discounted cash flow model.
The following tables present information about total impaired consumer loans at and for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 for interest income recognized on impaired consumer loans:
 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Recorded
investment(1)(2)
Unpaid
principal balance
Related
specific allowance(3)
Average
carrying value(4)
Interest income
recognized(5)(6)
Mortgage and real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
13,551

$
14,387

$
1,909

$
15,389

$
690

Home equity loans
2,029

2,674

599

2,075

74

Credit cards
2,407

2,447

849

2,732

196

Installment and other
 
 
 
 
 
Individual installment and other
948

963

450

975

124

Commercial market loans
423

599

110

381

22

Total
$
19,358

$
21,070

$
3,917

$
21,552

$
1,106

(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)
$1,896 million of residential first mortgages, $554 million of home equity loans and $158 million of commercial market loans do not have a specific allowance.
(3) Included in the Allowance for loan losses.
(4) Average carrying value represents the average recorded investment ending balance for the last four quarters and does not include the related specific allowance.
(5) Includes amounts recognized on both an accrual and cash basis.
(6) Cash interest receipts on smaller-balance homogeneous loans are generally recorded as revenue. The interest recognition policy for commercial market loans is identical to that for corporate loans, as described below.

 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Recorded
investment(1)(2)
Unpaid
principal balance
Related
specific allowance(3)
Average
carrying value(4)
Interest income
recognized(5)(6)(7)

Mortgage and real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
16,801

$
17,788

$
2,309

$
17,616

$
790

Home equity loans
2,141

2,806

427

2,116

81

Credit cards
3,339

3,385

1,178

3,720

234

Installment and other
 
 
 
 
 
Individual installment and other
1,114

1,143

536

1,094

153

Commercial market loans
398

605

183

404

22

Total
$
23,793

$
25,727

$
4,633

$
24,950

$
1,280

(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)
$2,169 million of residential first mortgages, $568 million of home equity loans and $111 million of commercial market loans do not have a specific allowance.
(3)
Included in the Allowance for loan losses.
(4)
Average carrying value represents the average recorded investment ending balance for last four quarters and does not include the related specific allowance.
(5) Includes amounts recognized on both an accrual and cash basis.
(6) Cash interest receipts on smaller-balance homogeneous loans are generally recorded as revenue. The interest recognition policy for commercial market loans is identical to that for corporate loans, as described below.
(7)
Interest income recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1,520 million.
Consumer Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following tables present consumer TDRs occurring during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars except number of loans modified
Number of
loans modified
Post-
modification
recorded
investment(1)(2)
Deferred
principal(3)
Contingent
principal
forgiveness(4)
Principal
forgiveness(5)
Average
interest rate
reduction
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
20,114

$
2,478

$
52

$
36

$
16

1
%
Home equity loans
7,444

279

3


14

2

Credit cards
185,962

808




15

Installment and other revolving
46,838

351




7

Commercial markets(6)
191

35



1


Total(7)
260,549

$
3,951

$
55

$
36

$
31

 

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
3,150

$
103

$

$

$
1

1
%
Home equity loans
67

11





Credit cards
139,128

447



9

13

Installment and other revolving
61,563

292



7

9

Commercial markets(6)
346

200





Total(7)
204,254

$
1,053

$

$

$
17

 


 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars except number of loans modified
Number of
loans modified
Post-
modification
recorded
investment(1)(8)
Deferred
principal(3)
Contingent
principal
forgiveness(4)
Principal
forgiveness(5)
Average
interest rate
reduction
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
32,116

$
4,160

$
68

$
25

$
158

1
%
Home equity loans
12,774

552

1


92

1

Credit cards
172,211

826




14

Installment and other revolving
53,332

381




7

Commercial markets(6)
202

39





Total(7)
270,635

$
5,958

$
69

$
25

$
250

 

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgages
3,598

$
159

$

$

$
2

1
%
Home equity loans
68

2





Credit cards
165,350

557



10

13

Installment and other revolving
59,030

342



7

7

Commercial markets(6)
413

104

2




Total(7)
228,459

$
1,164

$
2

$

$
19

 

(1)
Post-modification balances include past due amounts that are capitalized at the modification date.
(2)
Post-modification balances in North America include $322 million of residential first mortgages and $80 million of home equity loans to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the year ended December 31, 2014. These amounts include $179 million of residential first mortgages and $69 million of home equity loans that were newly classified as TDRs in the year ended December 31, 2014 as a result of OCC guidance, as described above.
(3)
Represents 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.
(4)
Represents portion of contractual loan principal that is non-interest bearing and, depending upon borrower performance, eligible for forgiveness.
(5)
Represents portion of contractual loan principal that was forgiven at the time of permanent modification.
(6) Commercial markets loans are generally borrower-specific modifications and incorporate changes in the amount and/or timing of principal and/or interest.
(7) The above tables reflect activity for loans outstanding as of the end of the reporting period that were considered TDRs.
(8) Post-modification balances in North America include $502 million of residential first mortgages and $101 million of home equity loans to borrowers who have gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the year ended December 31, 2013. These amounts include $332 million of residential first mortgages and $85 million of home equity loans that were newly classified as TDRs in the year ended December 31, 2013 as a result of OCC guidance, as described above.


The following table presents consumer TDRs that defaulted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, 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 markets loans, where default is defined as 90 days past due.
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
North America
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
715

$
1,532

Home equity loans
72

183

Credit cards
194

204

Installment and other revolving
95

91

Commercial markets
9

3

Total
$
1,085

$
2,013

International
 
 
Residential first mortgages
$
24

$
54

Home equity loans


Credit cards
217

198

Installment and other revolving
104

104

Commercial markets
105

15

Total
$
450

$
371



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Corporate Loans
Corporate loans represent loans and leases managed by the Institutional Clients Group in Citicorp or, to a much lesser extent, in Citi Holdings. The following table presents information by corporate loan type as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Corporate
 
 
In U.S. offices
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
35,055

$
32,704

Financial institutions
36,272

25,102

Mortgage and real estate(1)
32,537

29,425

Installment, revolving credit and other
29,207

34,434

Lease financing
1,758

1,647

 
$
134,829

$
123,312

In offices outside the U.S.
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
79,239

$
82,663

Financial institutions
33,269

38,372

Mortgage and real estate(1)
6,031

6,274

Installment, revolving credit and other
19,259

18,714

Lease financing
356

527

Governments and official institutions
2,236

2,341

 
$
140,390

$
148,891

Total Corporate loans
$
275,219

$
272,203

Net unearned income
(554
)
(562
)
Corporate loans, net of unearned income
$
274,665

$
271,641

(1)
Loans secured primarily by real estate.
 
The Company sold and/or reclassified (to held-for-sale) $4.8 billion and $5.8 billion of corporate loans during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not have significant purchases of corporate loans classified as held-for-investment for the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.
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 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Corporate Loan Delinquency and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
30-89 days
past due
and accruing(1)
≥ 90 days
past due and
accruing(1)
Total past due
and accruing
Total
non-accrual(2)
Total
current(3)
Total
loans (4)
Commercial and industrial
$
50

$

$
50

$
575

$
109,764

$
110,389

Financial institutions
2


2

250

67,580

67,832

Mortgage and real estate
86


86

252

38,135

38,473

Leases



51

2,062

2,113

Other
49

1

50

55

49,844

49,949

Loans at fair value










5,858

Purchased Distressed Loans










51

Total
$
187

$
1

$
188

$
1,183

$
267,385

$
274,665

(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)
Citi generally does not manage corporate loans on a delinquency basis. Non-accrual loans generally include those loans that are ≥ 90 days 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)
Corporate loans are past due when principal or interest is contractually due but unpaid. 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.

201



Corporate Loan Delinquency and Non-Accrual Details at December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
30-89 days
past due
and accruing(1)
≥ 90 days
past due and
accruing(1)
Total past due
and accruing
Total
non-accrual(2)
Total
current(3)
Total
loans (4)
Commercial and industrial
$
72

$
5

$
77

$
769

$
112,985

$
113,831

Financial institutions



365

61,704

62,069

Mortgage and real estate
183

58

241

515

34,027

34,783

Leases
9

1

10

189

1,975

2,174

Other
47

2

49

70

54,476

54,595

Loans at fair value
 

 

 

 

 

4,072

Purchased Distressed Loans










117

Total
$
311

$
66

$
377

$
1,908

$
265,167

$
271,641

(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)
Citi generally does not manage corporate loans on a delinquency basis. Non-accrual loans generally include those loans that are ≥ 90 days 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)
Corporate loans are past due when principal or interest is contractually due but unpaid. 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 and doubtful will have risk ratings within the non-investment grade categories.
 
Corporate Loans Credit Quality Indicators at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
 
Recorded investment in loans(1)
In millions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31,
2013
Investment grade(2)
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
80,812

$
79,360

Financial institutions
56,154

49,699

Mortgage and real estate
16,068

13,178

Leases
1,669

1,600

Other
46,284

51,370

Total investment grade
$
200,987

$
195,207

Non-investment grade(2)
 
 
Accrual
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
29,003

$
33,702

Financial institutions
11,429

12,005

Mortgage and real estate
3,587

4,205

Leases
393

385

Other
3,609

3,155

Non-accrual
 
 
Commercial and industrial
575

769

Financial institutions
250

365

Mortgage and real estate
252

515

Leases
51

189

Other
55

70

Total non-investment grade
$
49,204

$
55,360

Private bank loans managed on a delinquency basis (2)
$
18,616

$
17,002

Loans at fair value
5,858

4,072

Corporate loans, net of unearned income
$
274,665

$
271,641



202



(1)
Recorded investment in a loan includes net deferred loan fees and costs, unamortized premium or discount, less any direct write-downs.
(2)
Held-for-investment loans are accounted for on an amortized cost basis.
Corporate loans and leases identified as impaired and placed on non-accrual status are written down to the extent that principal is judged 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 cost 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.

The following tables present non-accrual loan information by corporate loan type at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and interest income recognized on non-accrual corporate loans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively:
Non-Accrual Corporate Loans
 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Recorded
investment(1)
Unpaid
principal balance
Related specific
allowance
Average
carrying value(2)
Interest income
recognized
(3)
Non-accrual corporate loans
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
575

$
863

$
155

$
658

$
32

Financial institutions
250

262

7

278

4

Mortgage and real estate
252

287

24

263

8

Lease financing
51

53

29

85


Other
55

68

21

60

3

Total non-accrual corporate loans
$
1,183

$
1,533

$
236

$
1,344

$
47

 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Recorded
investment(1)
Unpaid
principal balance
Related specific
allowance
Average
carrying value(2)
Interest income
recognized
(3)
Non-accrual corporate loans
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
769

$
1,074

$
79

$
967

$
30

Financial institutions
365

382

3

378

9

Mortgage and real estate
515

651

35

585

3

Lease financing
189

190

131

189


Other
70

216

20

64

1

Total non-accrual corporate loans
$
1,908

$
2,513

$
268

$
2,183

$
43



203



 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Recorded
investment(1)
Related specific
allowance
Recorded
investment(1)
Related specific
allowance
Non-accrual corporate loans with valuation allowances
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
224

$
155

$
401

$
79

Financial institutions
37

7

24

3

Mortgage and real estate
70

24

253

35

Lease financing
47

29

186

131

Other
55

21

61

20

Total non-accrual corporate loans with specific allowance
$
433

$
236

$
925

$
268

Non-accrual corporate loans without specific allowance
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
351

 

$
368

 

Financial institutions
213

 

341

 

Mortgage and real estate
182

 

262

 

Lease financing
4

 

3

 

Other

 

9

 

Total non-accrual corporate loans without specific allowance
$
750

N/A

$
983

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 allowance.
(3)
Interest income recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $98 million.
N/A Not Applicable

Corporate Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table presents corporate TDR activity at and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
In millions of dollars
Carrying
Value
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
principal payments(1)
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
interest payments(2)
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
both principal and
interest payments
Commercial and industrial
$
48

$
30

$
17

$
1

Financial institutions




Mortgage and real estate
8

5

1

2

Other




Total
$
56

$
35

$
18

$
3


(1)
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 commercial 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 loan.  Charge-offs for amounts deemed uncollectable 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.
(2)
TDRs involving changes in the amount or timing of interest payments may involve a below-market interest rate.


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The following table presents corporate TDR activity at and for the year ended December 31, 2013.
In millions of dollars
Carrying
Value
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
principal payments(1)
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
interest payments(2)
TDRs
involving changes
in the amount
and/or timing of
both principal and
interest payments
Commercial and industrial
$
130

$
55

$
58

$
17

Financial institutions




Mortgage and real estate
34

19

14

1

Other
5



5

Total
$
169

$
74

$
72

$
23


(1)
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 commercial 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 loan.  Charge-offs for amounts deemed uncollectable 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.
(2)
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 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as well as those TDRs that defaulted during the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 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 markets loans, where default is defined as 90 days past due.
In millions of dollars
TDR balances at
December 31, 2014
TDR loans in payment default during the year ended
December 31, 2014
TDR balances at
December 31, 2013
TDR loans in payment default during the year ended
December 31, 2013
Commercial and industrial
$
117

$

$
197

$
27

Loans to financial institutions


14


Mortgage and real estate
107


161

17

Other
355


422


Total
$
579

$

$
794

$
44



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Purchased Distressed Loans
Included in the corporate and consumer loans outstanding tables above are purchased distressed loans, which are loans that have evidenced significant credit deterioration subsequent to origination but prior to acquisition by Citigroup. In accordance with SOP 03-3 (codified as ASC 310-30), the difference between the total expected cash flows for these loans and the initial recorded investment is recognized in income over the life of the loans using a level yield. Accordingly, these loans have been excluded from the impaired loan table information presented above. In addition, per SOP 03-3, subsequent decreases in the expected cash flows for a purchased distressed loan require a build of an
 
allowance so the loan retains its level yield. However, increases in the expected cash flows are first recognized as a reduction of any previously established allowance and then recognized as income prospectively over the remaining life of the loan by increasing the loan’s level yield. Where the expected cash flows cannot be reliably estimated, the purchased distressed loan is accounted for under the cost recovery method. The carrying amount of the Company’s purchased distressed loan portfolio was $361 million and $590 million, net of an allowance of $60 million and $113 million, at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.



The changes in the accretable yield, related allowance and carrying amount net of accretable yield for 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
In millions of dollars
Accretable
yield
Carrying
amount of loan
receivable
Allowance
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
22

$
537

$
98

Purchases (1)
$
46

$
405

$

Disposals/payments received
(5
)
(199
)
(8
)
Accretion
(10
)
10


Builds (reductions) to the allowance
22


25

Increase to expected cash flows
3



FX/other

(50
)
(2
)
Balance at December 31, 2013 (2)
$
78

$
703

$
113

Purchases (1)
$
1

$
46

$

Disposals/payments received
(6
)
(307
)
(15
)
Accretion
(24
)
24


Builds (reductions) to the allowance
(36
)

(27
)
Increase to expected cash flows
23



FX/other
(9
)
(45
)
(11
)
Balance at December 31, 2014 (2)
$
27

$
421

$
60


(1)
The balance reported in the column “Carrying amount of loan receivable” consists of $46 million and $405 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively, of purchased loans accounted for under the level-yield method. No purchased loans were accounted for under the cost-recovery method. These balances represent the fair value of these loans at their acquisition date. The related total expected cash flows for the level-yield loans at their acquisition dates were $46 million and $451 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(2)
The balance reported in the column “Carrying amount of loan receivable” consists of $413 million and $691 million of loans accounted for under the level-yield method and $8 million and $12 million accounted for under the cost-recovery method in 2014 and 2013, respectively.


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16. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
 
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
19,648

$
25,455

$
30,115

Gross credit losses
(11,108
)
(12,769
)
(17,005
)
Gross recoveries (1)(2)(3)
2,135

2,306

2,774

Net credit losses (NCLs)
$
(8,973
)
$
(10,463
)
$
(14,231
)
NCLs
$
8,973

$
10,463

$
14,231

Net reserve releases
(1,879
)
(1,961
)
(1,908
)
Net specific reserve releases
(266
)
(898
)
(1,865
)
Total provision for credit losses
$
6,828

$
7,604

$
10,458

Other, net (4)
(1,509
)
(2,948
)
(887
)
Allowance for loan losses at end of period
$
15,994

$
19,648

$
25,455

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments at beginning of period (5)
$
1,229

$
1,119

$
1,136

Provision (release) for unfunded lending commitments
(162
)
80

(16
)
Other, net
(4
)
30

(1
)
Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments at end of period (5)
$
1,063

$
1,229

$
1,119

Total allowance for loans, leases, and unfunded lending commitments
$
17,057

$
20,877

$
26,574


(1)
Recoveries have been reduced by certain collection costs that are incurred only if collection efforts are successful.
(2)
2012 includes approximately $635 million of incremental charge-offs related to OCC guidance issued in the third quarter of 2012 (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). There was a corresponding approximately $600 million release in the third quarter of 2012 allowance for loan losses related to these charge-offs. 2012 also includes a benefit to charge-offs of approximately $40 million related to finalizing the impact of this OCC guidance in the fourth quarter of 2012.
(3)
2012 includes approximately $370 million of incremental charge-offs related to previously deferred principal balances on modified loans in the first quarter of 2012. These charge-offs were related to anticipated forgiveness of principal in connection with the national mortgage settlement. There was a corresponding approximately $350 million reserve release in the first quarter of 2012 related to these charge-offs.
(4)
2014 includes reductions of approximately $1.1 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale (HFS) of various loan portfolios, which includes approximately $411 million related to the transfer of various real estate loan portfolios to HFS, approximately $204 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Greece, approximately $177 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Spain, approximately $29 million related to the transfer to HFS of a business in Honduras, and approximately $108 million related to the transfer to HFS of various EMEA loan portfolios. Additionally, 2014 includes a reduction of approximately $463 million related to foreign currency translation. 2013 includes reductions of approximately $2.4 billion related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various loan portfolios, which includes approximately $360 million related to the sale of Credicard and approximately $255 million related to a transfer to held-for-sale of a loan portfolio in Greece, approximately $230 million related to a non-provision transfer of reserves associated with deferred interest to other assets which includes deferred interest and approximately $220 million related to foreign currency translation. 2012 includes reductions of approximately $875 million related to the sale or transfer to held-for-sale of various U.S. loan portfolios.
(5)
Represents additional credit loss reserves for unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
 

207



Allowance for Credit Losses and Investment in Loans at December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Corporate
Consumer
Total
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
2,584

$
17,064

$
19,648

Charge-offs
(427
)
(10,681
)
(11,108
)
Recoveries
139

1,996

2,135

Replenishment of net charge-offs
288

8,685

8,973

Net reserve releases
(133
)
(1,746
)
(1,879
)
Net specific reserve releases
(20
)
(246
)
(266
)
Other
(42
)
(1,467
)
(1,509
)
Ending balance
$
2,389

$
13,605

$
15,994

Allowance for loan losses
 

 

 

Determined in accordance with ASC 450
$
2,110

$
9,673

$
11,783

Determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35
235

3,917

4,152

Determined in accordance with ASC 310-30
44

15

59

Total allowance for loan losses
$
2,389

$
13,605

$
15,994

Loans, net of unearned income






Loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450
$
267,271

$
350,199

$
617,470

Loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10-35
1,485

19,358

20,843

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality in accordance with ASC 310-30
51

370

421

Loans held at fair value
5,858

43

5,901

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
274,665

$
369,970

$
644,635


Allowance for Credit Losses and Investment in Loans at December 31, 2013

In millions of dollars
Corporate
Consumer
Total
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
2,776

$
22,679

$
25,455

Charge-offs
(369
)
(12,400
)
(12,769
)
Recoveries
168

2,138

2,306

Replenishment of net charge-offs
201

10,262

10,463

Net reserve releases
(199
)
(1,762
)
(1,961
)
Net specific reserve releases
(1
)
(897
)
(898
)
Other
8

(2,956
)
(2,948
)
Ending balance
$
2,584

$
17,064

$
19,648

Allowance for loan losses
 

 

 

Determined in accordance with ASC 450
$
2,232

$
12,402

$
14,634

Determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35
268

4,633

4,901

Determined in accordance with ASC 310-30
84

29

113

Total allowance for loan losses
$
2,584

$
17,064

$
19,648

Loans, net of unearned income






Loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450
$
265,230

$
368,449

$
633,679

Loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10-35
2,222

23,793

26,015

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality in accordance with ASC 310-30
117

632

749

Loans held at fair value
4,072

957

5,029

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
271,641

$
393,831

$
665,472



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Allowance for Credit Losses at December 31, 2012

In millions of dollars
Corporate
Consumer
Total
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
2,879

$
27,236

$
30,115

Charge-offs
(640
)
(16,365
)
(17,005
)
Recoveries
417

2,357

2,774

Replenishment of net charge-offs
223

14,008

14,231

Net reserve build (releases)
2

(1,910
)
(1,908
)
Net specific reserve releases
(138
)
(1,727
)
(1,865
)
Other
33

(920
)
(887
)
Ending balance
$
2,776

$
22,679

$
25,455



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17.   GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The changes in Goodwill during 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
In millions of dollars
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
25,673

Foreign exchange translation
$
(577
)
Smaller acquisitions/divestitures, purchase accounting adjustments and other
(25
)
Sale of Brazil Credicard
(62
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
25,009

Foreign exchange translation and other
$
(1,214
)
Smaller acquisitions/divestitures, purchase accounting adjustments and other
(203
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
23,592



The changes in Goodwill by segment during 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
In millions of dollars
Global Consumer Banking
Institutional Clients Group
Citi Holdings
Total
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
14,539

$
10,981

$
153

$
25,673

Goodwill disposed of during 2013 (1)
$
(82
)
$

$

$
(82
)
Other (2)
(472
)
(113
)
3

$
(582
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
13,985

$
10,868

$
156

$
25,009

Goodwill disposed of during 2014 (3)
$
(86
)
$
(1
)
$
(116
)
$
(203
)
Other (2)
(505
)
(711
)
2

$
(1,214
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
13,394

$
10,156

$
42

$
23,592


(1)
Primarily related to the sale of Credicard. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
Other changes in Goodwill primarily reflect foreign exchange effects on non-dollar-denominated goodwill and purchase accounting adjustments.
(3)
Primarily related to the sale of the Spain consumer operations and the agreement to sell the Japan retail banking business. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the level below the business segments (referred to as a reporting unit). The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of July 1, 2014 resulting in no impairment for any of the reporting units. The reporting unit structure in 2014 was the same as the reporting unit structure in 2013, except for the effect of the ICG reorganization during the first quarter of 2014 noted below and the sale involving the Citi Holdings—Cards reporting unit during the third quarter of 2014.
Effective January 1, 2014, the businesses within the legacy ICG reporting units, Securities and Banking and Transaction Services, were realigned and aggregated as Banking and Markets and securities services (Markets). An interim goodwill impairment test was performed on the impacted reporting units as of January 1, 2014, resulting in no impairment. Subsequent to January 1, 2014, goodwill was allocated to disposals and tested for impairment under Banking and Markets. Furthermore, on September 22, 2014, Citi sold its consumer operations in Spain, which included the Citi Holdings—Cards reporting unit. As a result, 100%
 
of the Citi Holdings—Cards goodwill balance was allocated to the sale. No other interim goodwill impairment tests were performed during 2014, other than the test performed related to the ICG reorganization discussed above.     
No goodwill was deemed impaired in 2014, 2013 and 2012.


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The following table shows reporting units with goodwill balances as of December 31, 2014 and the fair value as a percentage of allocated book value as of the annual impairment test.

In millions of dollars
 
 
Reporting Unit(1)
Fair Value as a % of allocated book value
Goodwill
North America Global Consumer Banking
260
%
$
6,756

EMEA Global Consumer Banking
178

332

Asia Global Consumer Banking
264

4,704

Latin America Global Consumer Banking
214

1,602

Banking
404

3,481

Markets and Securities Services
200

6,675

Latin America Retirement Services
193

42


(1)
Citi Holdings—Other is excluded from the table as there is no goodwill allocated to it.


 
During the fourth quarter of 2014, Citi announced its intention to exit its consumer businesses in 11 markets in Latin America, Asia and EMEA, as well as its consumer finance business in Korea. Citi also announced its intention to exit several non-core transactions businesses within ICG. Effective January 1, 2015, these businesses were transferred to Citi Holdings and aggregated to five new reporting units: Citi Holdings—Consumer EMEA, Citi Holdings—Consumer Latin America, Citi Holdings—Consumer Japan, Citi Holdings—Consumer Finance South Korea, and Citi Holdings—ICG.  Goodwill balances associated with the transfers were allocated to each of the component businesses based on their relative fair values to the legacy reporting units.



Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Gross
carrying
amount
Accumulated
amortization
Net
carrying
amount
Gross
carrying
amount
Accumulated
amortization
Net
carrying
amount
Purchased credit card relationships
$
7,626

$
6,294

$
1,332

$
7,552

$
6,006

$
1,546

Core deposit intangibles
1,153

1,021

132

1,255

1,052

203

Other customer relationships
579

331

248

675

389

286

Present value of future profits
233

154

79

238

146

92

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
290


290

323


323

Other(1)
5,217

2,732

2,485

5,073

2,467

2,606

Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
$
15,098

$
10,532

$
4,566

$
15,116

$
10,060

$
5,056

Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) (2)
1,845


1,845

2,718


2,718

Total intangible assets
$
16,943

$
10,532

$
6,411

$
17,834

$
10,060

$
7,774

(1)
Includes contract-related intangible assets.
(2)
For additional information on Citi’s MSRs, including the roll-forward from 2013 to 2014, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangible assets amortization expense was $756 million, $808 million and $856 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Intangible assets amortization expense is estimated to be $659 million in 2015, $634 million in 2016, $938 million in 2017, $411 million in 2018 and $368 million in 2019.
 






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The changes in intangible assets during the 12 months ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
Net carrying
amount at
 
 
 
 
Net carrying
amount at
In millions of dollars
December 31, 2013
Acquisitions/
divestitures
Amortization
Impairments
FX and
other (1)
December 31, 2014
Purchased credit card relationships
$
1,546

$
110

$
(324
)
$

$

$
1,332

Core deposit intangibles
203

(6
)
(59
)

(6
)
132

Other customer relationships
286

14

(28
)

(24
)
248

Present value of future profits
92


(12
)

(1
)
79

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
323

(2
)


(31
)
290

Other
2,606

157

(333
)
(2
)
57

2,485

Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
$
5,056

$
273

$
(756
)
$
(2
)
$
(5
)
$
4,566

Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) (2)
2,718

 
 
 
 
1,845

Total intangible assets
$
7,774

 
 
 
 
$
6,411

(1)
Includes foreign exchange translation and purchase accounting adjustments.
(2)
For additional information on Citi’s MSRs, including the roll-forward from 2013 to 2014, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



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18.   DEBT
Short-Term Borrowings
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars
Balance
Weighted average coupon
Balance
Weighted average coupon
Commercial paper




Significant Citibank entities(1)
$
16,085

0.22
%
$
17,677

0.25
%
Parent(2)
70

0.95

201

1.11

Total Commercial paper
$
16,155

0.23
%
$
17,878

0.26
%
Other borrowings (3)
$
42,180

0.53
%
$
41,066

0.87
%
Total
$
58,335

 
$
58,944



(1)
Significant Citibank Entities consist of Citibank, N.A. units domiciled in the U.S., Western Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
(2)
Parent includes the parent holding company (Citigroup Inc.) and Citi’s broker-dealer subsidiaries that are consolidated into Citigroup.
(3)
Includes borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Banks and other market participants. At both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, collateralized short-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Banks were $11.2 billion.

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, N.A. 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.
 

Long-Term Debt



Balances at
December 31,
In millions of dollars
Weighted
average
coupon
Maturities
2014
2013
Citigroup Inc.(1)




Senior debt
3.85
%
2015-2098
$
122,323

$
124,857

Subordinated debt(2)
4.48

2015-2044
25,464

28,039

Trust preferred
    securities
6.90

2036-2067
1,725

3,908

Bank(3)
 
 
 
 
Senior debt
1.74

2015-2038
65,146

56,039

Subordinated debt(2)


418

Broker-dealer(4)
 
 
 
 
Senior debt
4.06

2015-2039
8,399

7,831

Subordinated debt(2)
2.07

2016-2037
23

24

Total(5)
3.34
%
 
$
223,080

$
221,116

Senior debt
 
 
$
195,868

$
188,727

Subordinated debt(2)
 
 
25,487

28,481

Trust preferred
    securities
 
 
1,725

3,908

Total
 
 
$
223,080

$
221,116


(1)
Parent holding company, Citigroup Inc.
(2)
Includes notes that are subordinated within certain countries, regions or subsidiaries.
(3)
Represents the Significant Citibank Entities as well as other Citibank and Banamex entities. At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, collateralized long-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Banks were $19.8 billion and $14.0 billion, respectively.
(4)
Represents broker-dealer subsidiaries that are consolidated into Citigroup Inc., the parent holding company.
(5)
Includes senior notes with carrying values of $87 million issued to outstanding Safety First Trusts at December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, no amounts were outstanding to these trusts.

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 and variable rate debt to fixed 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, 2014, the Company’s overall weighted average interest rate for long-term debt was 3.34% on a contractual basis and 2.48% 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
2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Thereafter

Total

Bank
$
14,459

$
21,248

$
14,190

$
9,128

$
2,146

$
3,975

$
65,146

Broker-dealer
760

708

210

141

1,725

4,878

8,422

Citigroup Inc.
15,851

20,172

25,849

12,748

18,246

56,646

149,512

Total
$
31,070

$
42,128

$
40,249

$
22,017

$
22,117

$
65,499

$
223,080



The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding trust preferred securities at December 31, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures owned by trust
Trust
Issuance
date
Securities
issued
Liquidation
value(1)
Coupon
rate(2)
Common
shares
issued
to parent
Amount
Maturity
Redeemable
by issuer
beginning
 In millions of dollars, except share amounts









Citigroup Capital III
Dec. 1996
194,053

$
194

7.625
%
6,003

$
200

Dec. 1, 2036
Not redeemable
Citigroup Capital XIII
Sept. 2010
89,840,000

2,246

7.875

1,000

2,246

Oct. 30, 2040
Oct. 30, 2015
Citigroup Capital XVIII
Jun. 2007
99,901

156

6.829

50

156

June 28, 2067
June 28, 2017
Total obligated
 
 

$
2,596

 
 
$
2,602

 
 

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 investors from the trusts at the time of issuance.
(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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19. REGULATORY CAPITAL AND CITIGROUP INC. PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION
 
Citigroup is subject to risk-based capital and leverage guidelines issued by the Federal Reserve Board. Citi’s U.S. insured depository institution subsidiaries, including Citibank, N.A., are subject to similar guidelines issued by their respective primary federal bank regulatory agencies. These guidelines 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 actions with respect to institutions that do not meet minimum capital standards.
 The following table sets forth Citigroup’s and Citibank, N.A.’s regulatory capital tiers, risk-weighted assets, quarterly adjusted average total assets, and capital ratios as of December 31, 2014 in accordance with current regulatory standards (reflecting Basel III Transition Arrangements):
 
In millions of 
dollars, except ratios
Stated
minimum
Well
capitalized
minimum
Citigroup(1)
Citibank,
N.A.(1)
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 

 

$
166,984

$
129,135

Tier 1 Capital
 

 

166,984

129,135

Total Capital(2)
 

 

185,280

140,119

Risk-weighted assets
 
 
1,275,012

946,333

Quarterly adjusted average total assets (3)
 
 
1,849,297

1,367,444

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio
4.0
%
    N/A

13.10
%
13.65
%
Tier 1 Capital ratio
5.5

6.0
%
13.10

13.65

Total Capital ratio
8.0

10.0

14.53

14.81

Tier 1 Leverage ratio
4.0

          5.0 (4)

9.03

9.44


(1)
As of December 31, 2014, Citigroup’s and Citibank, N.A.’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.
(2)
Total Capital includes Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital.
(3)
Tier 1 Leverage ratio denominator.
(4)    Applicable only to depository institutions.
N/A  Not Applicable

As indicated in the table above, Citigroup and Citibank, N.A. were well capitalized under the current federal bank regulatory definitions as of December 31, 2014.

 

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 exceed amounts specified by the applicable agency’s regulations. State-chartered depository institutions are subject to dividend limitations imposed by applicable state law.
In determining the dividends, each depository institution must also consider its effect on applicable risk-based capital and leverage ratio requirements, as well as policy statements of the federal regulatory agencies that indicate that banking organizations should generally pay dividends out of current operating earnings. Citigroup received $8.9 billion and $12.2 billion in dividends from Citibank, N.A. during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
Non-Banking Subsidiaries
Citigroup also receives dividends from its non-bank subsidiaries. These non-bank subsidiaries are generally not subject to regulatory restrictions on dividends, although their ability to declare dividends can be restricted by capital considerations, as set forth in the table below.

In millions of dollars
 
 
Subsidiary
Jurisdiction
Net
capital or equivalent
Excess over
minimum requirement
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1)
$
5,521

$
4,376

Citigroup Global Markets Limited
United Kingdom’s Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA)
$
7,162

$
2,482



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Citigroup Inc. Parent Company Only Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Revenues
 

 

 

Interest revenue
$
3,121

$
3,234

$
3,384

Interest expense
4,437

5,559

6,573

Net interest expense
$
(1,316
)
$
(2,325
)
$
(3,189
)
Dividends from subsidiaries
8,900

13,044

20,780

Non-interest revenue
247

139

613

Total revenues, net of interest expense
$
7,831

$
10,858

$
18,204

Total operating expenses
$
1,980

$
851

$
1,497

Income before taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
$
5,851

$
10,007

$
16,707

Benefit for income taxes
(643
)
(1,637
)
(2,062
)
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries
819

2,029

(11,228
)
Parent company’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

Comprehensive income
 
 

 

Parent company’s net income
$
7,313

$
13,673

$
7,541

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,083
)
(2,237
)
892

Parent company’s comprehensive income
$
3,230

$
11,436

$
8,433

 
Citigroup Inc. Parent Company Only Balance Sheet
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Assets
 

 

Cash and due from banks
$
125

$
233

Trading account assets
604

184

Investments
830

1,032

Advances to subsidiaries
77,951

83,110

Investments in subsidiaries
211,353

203,739

Other assets (1)
110,908

106,170

Total assets
$
401,771

$
394,468

Liabilities
 
 

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
$
185

$
185

Trading account liabilities
762

165

Short-term borrowings
1,075

382

Long-term debt
149,512

156,804

Advances from subsidiaries other than banks
27,430

24,181

Other liabilities
12,273

8,412

Total liabilities
$
191,237

$
190,129

Total equity
210,534

204,339

Total liabilities and equity
$
401,771

$
394,468


(1)
Other assets included $42.7 billion of placements to Citibank, N.A. and its branches at December 31, 2014, of which $33.9 billion had a remaining term of less than 30 days. Other assets at December 31, 2013 included $43.3 billion of placements to Citibank, N.A. and its branches, of which $33.6 billion had a remaining term of less than 30 days.

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Citigroup Inc. Parent Company Only Cash Flows Statement 
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Net cash provided by (used in ) operating activities of continuing operations
$
5,940

$
(7,881
)
$
1,598

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
 
 

 

Purchases of investments
$

$

$
(5,701
)
Proceeds from sales of investments
41

385

37,056

Proceeds from maturities of investments
155

233

4,286

Changes in investments and advances—intercompany
(7,986
)
7,226

(397
)
Other investing activities
5

4

994

Net cash provided by investing activities of continuing operations
$
(7,785
)
$
7,848

$
36,238

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
 
 

 

Dividends paid
$
(633
)
$
(314
)
$
(143
)
Issuance of preferred stock
3,699

4,192

2,250

Proceeds (repayments) from issuance of long-term debt—third-party, net
(3,636
)
(13,426
)
(33,434
)
Net change in short-term borrowings and other advances—intercompany
3,297

11,402

(6,160
)
Other financing activities
(990
)
(1,741
)
(199
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
$
1,737

$
113

$
(37,686
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks
$
(108
)
$
80

$
150

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
233

153

3

Cash and due from banks at end of period
$
125

$
233

$
153

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information for continuing operations
 
 

 

Cash paid (received) during the year for
 
 

 

Income taxes
$
235

$
(71
)
$
78

Interest
5,632

6,514

7,883

Note: With respect to the tables above, “Citigroup Inc. Parent Company Only” refers to the parent holding company Citigroup Inc., excluding consolidated subsidiaries. Citigroup Funding Inc. (CFI) was previously a first-tier subsidiary of Citigroup Inc., issuing commercial paper, medium-term notes and structured equity-linked and credit-linked notes. The debt of CFI was guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. On December 31, 2012, CFI was merged into Citigroup Inc., the parent holding company.



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20.   CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Changes in each component of Citigroup’s Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three years ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
In millions of dollars
Net
unrealized
gains (losses)
on investment securities
Cash flow hedges (1)
Benefit plans (2)
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment,
net of hedges (CTA)(3)(4)
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income (loss)
Balance, December 31, 2011
$
(35
)
$
(2,820
)
$
(4,282
)
$
(10,651
)
$
(17,788
)
Change, net of taxes (5)(6)
632

527

(988
)
721

892

Balance, December 31, 2012
$
597

$
(2,293
)
$
(5,270
)
$
(9,930
)
$
(16,896
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
$
(1,962
)
$
512

$
1,098

$
(2,534
)
$
(2,886
)
Increase (decrease) due to amounts reclassified from AOCI (7)
(275
)
536

183

205

649

Change, net of taxes (7)
$
(2,237
)
$
1,048

$
1,281

$
(2,329
)
$
(2,237
)
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
(1,640
)
$
(1,245
)
$
(3,989
)
$
(12,259
)
$
(19,133
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
$
1,790

$
85

$
(1,346
)
$
(4,946
)
$
(4,417
)
Increase (decrease) due to amounts reclassified from AOCI
(93
)
251

176


334

Change, net of taxes 
$
1,697

$
336

$
(1,170
)
$
(4,946
)
$
(4,083
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
57

$
(909
)
$
(5,159
)
$
(17,205
)
$
(23,216
)
(1)
Primarily driven by Citigroup’s pay fixed/receive floating interest rate swap programs that hedge the floating rates on liabilities.
(2)
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. Reflects the adoption of new mortality tables effective December 31, 2014 (see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
(3)
Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Mexican peso, euro, Japanese yen, and Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar, and changes in related tax effects and hedges for the year ended December 31, 2014. Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar, and Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar, and changes in related tax effects and hedges for the year ended December 31, 2013. Primarily reflects the movements in (by order of impact) the Mexican peso, Japanese yen, euro, and Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar, and changes in related tax effects and hedges for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(4)
During 2014, $137 million ($84 million net of tax) was reclassified to reflect the allocation of foreign currency translation between net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities to CTA.
(5)
Includes the after-tax impact of realized gains from the sales of minority investments: $672 million from the Company’s entire interest in Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (HDFC); and $421 million from the Company’s entire interest in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB).
(6)
The after-tax impact due to impairment charges and the loss related to Akbank included within the foreign currency translation adjustment, during 2012 was $667 million (see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
(7)
On December 20, 2013, the sale of Credicard was completed (see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). The total impact to the gross CTA (net CTA including hedges) was a pretax loss of $314 million ($205 million net of tax).


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The pretax and after-tax changes in each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three years ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
In millions of dollars
Pretax
Tax effect
After-tax
Balance, December 31, 2011
$
(25,807
)
$
8,019

$
(17,788
)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
1,001

(369
)
632

Cash flow hedges
838

(311
)
527

Benefit plans
(1,378
)
390

(988
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
12

709

721

Change
$
473

$
419

$
892

Balance, December 31, 2012
$
(25,334
)
$
8,438

$
(16,896
)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
(3,537
)
1,300

(2,237
)
Cash flow hedges
1,673

(625
)
1,048

Benefit plans
1,979

(698
)
1,281

Foreign currency translation adjustment
(2,377
)
48

(2,329
)
Change
$
(2,262
)
$
25

$
(2,237
)
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
(27,596
)
$
8,463

$
(19,133
)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
2,704

(1,007
)
1,697

Cash flow hedges
543

(207
)
336

Benefit plans
(1,830
)
660

(1,170
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(4,881
)
(65
)
(4,946
)
Change
$
(3,464
)
$
(619
)
$
(4,083
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
(31,060
)
$
7,844

$
(23,216
)



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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized a pretax loss of $542 million ($334 million net of tax) related to amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the Consolidated Statement of Income. See details in the table below:
 
 
Increase (decrease) in AOCI due to amounts reclassified to Consolidated Statement of Income
In millions of dollars
 
Year ended December 31, 2014
Realized (gains) losses on sales of investments
 
$
(570
)
OTTI gross impairment losses
 
424

Subtotal, pretax
 
$
(146
)
Tax effect
 
53

Net realized (gains) losses on investment securities, after-tax(1)
 
$
(93
)
Interest rate contracts
 
$
260

Foreign exchange contracts
 
149

Subtotal, pretax
 
$
409

Tax effect
 
(158
)
Amortization of cash flow hedges, after-tax(2)
 
$
251

Amortization of unrecognized
 
 
Prior service cost (benefit)
 
$
(40
)
Net actuarial loss
 
243

Curtailment/settlement impact (3)
 
76

Subtotal, pretax
 
$
279

Tax effect
 
(103
)
Amortization of benefit plans, after-tax(3)
 
$
176

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
$

Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, pretax
 
$
542

Total tax effect
 
(208
)
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, after-tax
 
$
334

(1)
The pretax amount is reclassified to Realized gains (losses) on sales of investments, net and Gross impairment losses on the Consolidated Statement of Income. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(2)
See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(3)
See Notes 1 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.


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During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a pretax loss of $1,071 million ($649 million net of tax) related to amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the Consolidated Statement of Income. See details in the table below:
 
 
Increase (decrease) in AOCI due to amounts reclassified to Consolidated Statement of Income
In millions of dollars
 
Year ended December 31, 2013
Realized (gains) losses on sales of investments
 
$
(748
)
OTTI gross impairment losses
 
334

Subtotal, pretax
 
$
(414
)
Tax effect
 
139

Net realized (gains) losses on investment securities, after-tax(1)
 
$
(275
)
Interest rate contracts
 
$
700

Foreign exchange contracts
 
176

Subtotal, pretax
 
$
876

Tax effect
 
(340
)
Amortization of cash flow hedges, after-tax(2)
 
$
536

Amortization of unrecognized
 
 
Prior service cost (benefit)
 
$

Net actuarial loss
 
271

Curtailment/settlement impact(3)
 
44

Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy(3)
 
(20
)
Subtotal, pretax
 
$
295

Tax effect
 
(112
)
Amortization of benefit plans, after-tax(3)
 
$
183

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
$
205

Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, pretax
 
$
1,071

Total tax effect
 
(422
)
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, after-tax
 
$
649

(1)
The pretax amount is reclassified to Realized gains (losses) on sales of investments, net and Gross impairment losses on the Consolidated Statement of Income. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(2)
See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
(3)
See Notes 1 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.


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21.   PREFERRED STOCK

The following table summarizes the Company’s preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying value
 in millions of dollars
 
Issuance date
Redeemable by issuer beginning
Dividend
rate
Redemption
price per depositary
share/preference share
Number
of depositary
shares
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Series AA(1)
January 25, 2008
February 15, 2018
8.125
%
$
25

3,870,330

$
97

$
97

Series E(2)
April 28, 2008
April 30, 2018
8.400
%
1,000

121,254

121

121

Series A(3)
October 29, 2012
January 30, 2023
5.950
%
1,000

1,500,000

1,500

1,500

Series B(4)
December 13, 2012
February 15, 2023
5.900
%
1,000

750,000

750

750

Series C(5)
March 26, 2013
April 22, 2018
5.800
%
25

23,000,000

575

575

Series D(6)
April 30, 2013
May 15, 2023
5.350
%
1,000

1,250,000

1,250

1,250

Series J(7)
September 19, 2013
September 30, 2023
7.125
%
25

38,000,000

950

950

Series K(8)
October 31, 2013
November 15, 2023
6.875
%
25

59,800,000

1,495

1,495

Series L(9)
February 12, 2014
February 12, 2019
6.875
%
25

19,200,000

480


Series M(10)
April 30, 2014
May 15, 2024
6.300
%
1,000

1,750,000

1,750


Series N(11)
October 29, 2014
November 15, 2019
5.800
%
1,000

1,500,000

1,500


 
 
 
 

 

 

$
10,468

$
6,738

(1)
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 payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
(2)
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on April 30 and October 30 at a fixed rate until April 30, 2018, 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.
(3)
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on January 30 and July 30 at a fixed rate until 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.
(4)
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 at a fixed rate until 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.
(5)
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 payable quarterly on January 22, April 22, July 22 and October 22 when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
(6)
Issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 at a fixed rate until 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.
(7)
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 payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 at a fixed rate until 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.
(8)
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 payable quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 at a fixed rate until 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.
(9)
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 payable quarterly on February 12, May 12, August 12 and November 12 at a fixed rate, in each case when, as and if declared by the Citi Board of Directors.
(10)
Issued as depository shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 at a fixed rate until 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.
(11)
Issued as depository shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the corresponding series of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. Dividends payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 at a fixed rate until, but excluding, November 15, 2019, 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.

During 2014, Citi distributed approximately $511 million in dividends on its outstanding preferred stock. Based on its preferred stock outstanding as of December 31, 2014, Citi estimates it will distribute preferred dividends of approximately $656 million during 2015, in each case assuming such dividends are approved by the Citi Board of Directors.



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22. 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 obtain liquidity and favorable capital treatment by securitizing certain financial assets, to assist clients in securitizing their financial assets and to create investment products for clients. SPEs may be organized in various legal forms, including trusts, partnerships or corporations. In a securitization, the company transferring assets to an SPE converts all (or a portion) of those assets into cash before they would have been realized in the normal course of business through the SPE’s issuance of debt and equity instruments, certificates, commercial paper or other notes of indebtedness. 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), as described below.
 
Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are entities that have either a total equity investment that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or whose equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest (i.e., ability to make significant decisions through voting rights and a right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity or an obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity). Investors that finance the VIE through debt or equity interests or other counterparties providing other forms of support, such as guarantees, subordinated fee arrangements or certain types of derivative contracts are variable interest holders in the entity.
 
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. Citigroup would be deemed to have a controlling financial interest and be the primary beneficiary if it has both of the following characteristics:

power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and
an obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE, or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to 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 (for example, 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.
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of impending changes to targeted areas of consolidation guidance.


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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, each as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, is presented below:
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum exposure to loss in significant unconsolidated VIEs (1)
 
 
 
 
Funded exposures (2)
Unfunded exposures
 
In millions of dollars
Total
involvement
with SPE
assets
Consolidated
VIE / SPE assets
Significant
unconsolidated
VIE assets (3)
Debt
investments
Equity
investments
Funding
commitments
Guarantees
and
derivatives
Total
Citicorp
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit card securitizations
$
60,211

$
60,211

$

$

$

$

$

$

Mortgage securitizations (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. agency-sponsored
236,771


236,771

5,063



19

5,082

Non-agency-sponsored
8,071

1,239

6,832

560




560

Citi-administered asset-backed commercial paper conduits (ABCP)
29,181

29,181







Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs)
3,382


3,382

45




45

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
13,099


13,099

1,692




1,692

Asset-based financing
62,577

1,149

61,428

22,891

63

2,185

333

25,472

Municipal securities tender option bond trusts (TOBs)
12,280

6,671

5,609

3


3,670


3,673

Municipal investments
16,825

70

16,755

2,012

2,021

1,321


5,354

Client intermediation
1,745

137

1,608

10



10

20

Investment funds (5)
31,474

1,096

30,378

16

382

124


522

Trust preferred securities
2,633


2,633


6



6

Other
5,685

296

5,389

183

1,451

23

73

1,730

Total
$
483,934

$
100,050

$
383,884

$
32,475

$
3,923

$
7,323

$
435

$
44,156

Citi Holdings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit card securitizations
$
292

$
60

$
232

$

$

$

$

$

Mortgage securitizations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. agency-sponsored
28,077


28,077

150



91

241

Non-agency-sponsored
9,817

65

9,752

17



1

18

Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs)
2,235


2,235

174



86

260

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
1,020


1,020

54




54

Asset-based financing
1,323

2

1,321

37

3

86


126

Municipal investments
6,881


6,881

2

176

904


1,082

Investment funds
518


518






Other
2,613

2,613







Total
$
52,776

$
2,740

$
50,036

$
434

$
179

$
990

$
178

$
1,781

Total Citigroup
$
536,710

$
102,790

$
433,920

$
32,909

$
4,102

$
8,313

$
613

$
45,937



(1)    The definition of maximum exposure to loss is included in the text that follows this table.
(2)
Included on Citigroup’s December 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)
A significant unconsolidated VIE is an entity where the Company has any variable interest or continuing involvement considered to be significant, regardless of the likelihood of loss or the notional amount of exposure.
(4)
Citicorp mortgage securitizations also include agency and non-agency (private-label) re-securitization activities. These SPEs are not consolidated. See “Re-securitizations” below for further discussion.
(5) Substantially all of the unconsolidated investment funds’ assets are related to retirement funds in Mexico managed by Citi. See “Investment Funds” below for further discussion.








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As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum exposure to loss in significant unconsolidated VIEs (1)
 
 
 
 
Funded exposures (2)
Unfunded exposures
 
In millions of dollars
Total
involvement
with SPE
assets
Consolidated
VIE / SPE assets
Significant
unconsolidated
VIE assets (3)
Debt
investments
Equity
investments
Funding
commitments
Guarantees
and
derivatives
Total
Citicorp
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit card securitizations
$
52,229

$
52,229

$

$

$

$

$

$

Mortgage securitizations (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. agency-sponsored
239,204


239,204

3,583



36

3,619

Non-agency-sponsored
7,711

598

7,113

583




583

Citi-administered asset-backed commercial paper conduits (ABCP)
31,759

31,759







Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs)
4,204


4,204

34




34

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
16,883


16,883

1,938




1,938

Asset-based financing
45,884

971

44,913

17,341

74

1,004

195

18,614

Municipal securities tender option bond trusts (TOBs)
12,716

7,039

5,677

29


3,881


3,910

Municipal investments
15,962

223

15,739

1,846

2,073

1,173


5,092

Client intermediation
1,778

195

1,583

145




145

Investment funds (5)
32,324

3,094

29,230

191

264

81


536

Trust preferred securities
4,822


4,822


51



51

Other
2,439

225

2,214

143

649

20

78

890

Total
$
467,915

$
96,333

$
371,582

$
25,833

$
3,111

$
6,159

$
309

$
35,412

Citi Holdings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit card securitizations
$
1,867

$
1,448

$
419

$

$

$

$

$

Mortgage securitizations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. agency-sponsored
73,549


73,549

549



77

626

Non-agency-sponsored
13,193

1,695

11,498

35



2

37

Student loan securitizations
1,520

1,520







Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs)
3,879


3,879

273



87

360

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)
2,733


2,733

358



111

469

Asset-based financing
3,508

3

3,505

629

3

258


890

Municipal investments
7,304


7,304

3

204

939


1,146

Investment funds
1,237


1,237


61



61

Other
4,494

4,434

60






Total
$
113,284

$
9,100

$
104,184

$
1,847

$
268

$
1,197

$
277

$
3,589

Total Citigroup
$
581,199

$
105,433

$
475,766

$
27,680

$
3,379

$
7,356

$
586

$
39,001


 


(1)
The definition of maximum exposure to loss is included in the text that follows this table.
(2)
Included on Citigroup’s December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)
A significant unconsolidated VIE is an entity where the Company has any variable interest or continuing involvement considered to be significant, regardless of the likelihood of loss or the notional amount of exposure.
(4)
Citicorp mortgage securitizations also include agency and non-agency (private-label) re-securitization activities. These SPEs are not consolidated. See “Re-securitizations” below for further discussion.
(5) Substantially all of the unconsolidated investment funds’ assets are related to retirement funds in Mexico managed by Citi. See “Investment Funds” below for further discussion.

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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 limited partnerships that are investment funds that qualify for the deferral from the requirements of ASC 810 where the Company is the general partner and the limited partners have the right to replace the general partner or liquidate the funds;
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;
VIEs structured by third parties where the Company holds securities in inventory, as these investments are made on arm’s-length terms;
certain positions in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities held by the Company, which are classified as Trading account assets or Investments, where 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 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements);
certain representations and warranties exposures in legacy Securities and Banking-sponsored mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations, where the Company has no variable interest or continuing involvement as servicer. The outstanding balance of mortgage loans securitized during 2005 to 2008 where the Company has no variable interest or continuing involvement as servicer was approximately $14 billion and $16 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively; and
certain representations and warranties exposures in Citigroup residential mortgage securitizations, where the original mortgage loan balances are no longer outstanding.
 

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 legal form of the asset (e.g., security or loan) and the Company’s standard accounting policies for the asset type and line of business.
The asset balances for unconsolidated VIEs where 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 in fair value, unless fair value information is readily available to the Company. For VIEs that obtain asset exposures synthetically through derivative instruments (for example, synthetic CDOs), the tables generally include the full original notional amount of the derivative as an asset balance.
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.



226



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 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
 
Liquidity
Loan
Liquidity
Loan
In millions of dollars
facilities
commitments
facilities
commitments
Citicorp
 
 
 
 
Asset-based financing
$
5

$
2,180

$
5

$
999

Municipal securities tender option bond trusts (TOBs)
3,670


3,881


Municipal investments

1,321


1,173

Investment funds

124


81

Other

23


20

Total Citicorp
$
3,675

$
3,648

$
3,886

$
2,273

Citi Holdings
 
 
 
 
Asset-based financing
$

$
86

$

$
258

Municipal investments

904


939

Total Citi Holdings
$

$
990

$

$
1,197

Total Citigroup funding commitments
$
3,675

$
4,638

$
3,886

$
3,470

Citicorp and Citi Holdings 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 the Company’s balance sheet, and any proceeds received are recognized as secured liabilities. The consolidated VIEs included in the tables below represent hundreds of separate entities with which the Company is involved. 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 the Company has provided a guarantee to the investors or is the counterparty to certain derivative transactions involving the VIE. Thus, the
 
Company’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 the table. 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 the Company’s general assets.
The following table presents the carrying amounts and classifications of consolidated assets that are collateral for consolidated VIE obligations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In billions of dollars
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Citigroup
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Citigroup
Cash
$
0.1

$
0.2

$
0.3

$
0.2

$
0.2

$
0.4

Trading account assets
0.7


0.7

1.0


1.0

Investments
8.0


8.0

10.9


10.9

Total loans, net
90.6

2.5

93.1

83.2

8.7

91.9

Other
0.6


0.6

1.1

0.2

1.3

Total assets
$
100.0

$
2.7

$
102.7

$
96.4

$
9.1

$
105.5

Short-term borrowings
$
22.7

$

$
22.7

$
24.3

$

$
24.3

Long-term debt
38.1

2.0

40.1

32.8

2.0

34.8

Other liabilities
0.8

0.1

0.9

0.9

0.1

1.0

Total liabilities
$
61.6

$
2.1

$
63.7

$
58.0

$
2.1

$
60.1


 



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Citicorp and Citi Holdings Significant Interests in Unconsolidated VIEs—Balance Sheet Classification
The following table presents the carrying amounts and classification of significant variable interests in unconsolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In billions of dollars
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Citigroup
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
Citigroup
Trading account assets
$
7.4

$
0.2

$
7.6

$
4.8

$
0.6

$
5.4

Investments
2.4

0.2

2.6

3.7

0.4

4.1

Total loans, net
24.9

0.1

25.0

18.2

0.6

18.8

Other
1.8

0.2

2.0

2.2

0.5

2.7

Total assets
$
36.5

$
0.7

$
37.2

$
28.9

$
2.1

$
31.0

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 the Citibank Omni Master 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, and also provides liquidity facilities to the trusts, which could result in 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 in Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company 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 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

 
Citicorp
Citi Holdings
In billions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
December 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
Ownership interests in principal amount of trust credit card receivables
 
 
 
 
   Sold to investors via trust-issued securities
$
37.0

$
32.3

$

$

   Retained by Citigroup as trust-issued securities
10.1

8.1


1.3

   Retained by Citigroup via non-certificated interests
14.2

12.1



Total ownership interests in principal amount of trust credit card receivables
$
61.3

$
52.5

$

$
1.3


Credit Card Securitizations—Citicorp
The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to Citicorp’s credit card securitizations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

In billions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Proceeds from new securitizations
$
12.5

$
11.5

$
0.5

Pay down of maturing notes
(7.8
)
(2.1
)
(20.4
)

 
Credit Card Securitizations—Citi Holdings
The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to Citi Holdings’ credit card securitizations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

In billions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Proceeds from new securitizations
$
0.1

$
0.2

$
1.7

Pay down of maturing notes

(0.1
)
(0.1
)



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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, which is part of Citicorp, and Omni Trust, which is also substantially all part of Citicorp. The liabilities of the trusts are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, excluding those retained by Citigroup.
Master Trust issues fixed- and floating-rate term notes. Some of the term notes are issued to multi-seller commercial paper conduits. The weighted average maturity of the term notes issued by the Master Trust was 2.8 years as of December 31, 2014 and 3.1 years as of December 31, 2013.

Master Trust Liabilities (at par value)
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Term notes issued to third parties
$
35.7

$
27.9

Term notes retained by Citigroup affiliates
8.2

6.2

Total Master Trust liabilities
$
43.9

$
34.1


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 1.9 years as of December 31, 2014 and 0.7 years as of December 31, 2013.

Omni Trust Liabilities (at par value)
In billions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Term notes issued to third parties
$
1.3

$
4.4

Term notes retained by Citigroup affiliates
1.9

1.9

Total Omni Trust liabilities
$
3.2

$
6.3

 
Mortgage Securitizations
The Company 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 the Company’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. However, the Company’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. ICG and Citi Holdings do not retain servicing for their mortgage securitizations.
The Company securitizes mortgage loans generally through either a 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. The Company is not the primary beneficiary of its U.S. agency-sponsored mortgage securitizations because Citigroup does not have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. Therefore, Citi does not consolidate these U.S. agency-sponsored mortgage securitizations.
The Company does not consolidate certain non-agency-sponsored mortgage securitizations 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 and, 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 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 securitizations and, therefore, is the primary beneficiary and thus consolidates the VIE.



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Mortgage Securitizations—Citicorp
The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to Citicorp mortgage securitizations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
 
2014
2013
2012
In billions of dollars
U.S. agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Non-agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Agency- and
non-agency-
sponsored
mortgages

Agency- and
non-agency-
sponsored
mortgages

Proceeds from new securitizations
$
27.4

$
11.8

$
72.5

$
56.5

Contractual servicing fees received
0.4


0.4

0.5

Cash flows received on retained interests and other net cash flows
0.1


0.1

0.1


Agency and non-agency securitization gains for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $160 million and $53 million, respectively.
Agency and non-agency securitization gains for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $203 million and $30 million, respectively.
 

Key assumptions used in measuring the fair value of retained interests at the date of sale or securitization of mortgage receivables for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Discount rate
0.0% to 14.7%

1.4% to 6.6%

2.6% to 9.1%

   Weighted average discount rate
11.0
%
4.2
%
7.8
%
Constant prepayment rate
0.0% to 23.1%

0.0% to 7.0%

0.5% to 8.9%

   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
6.2
%
5.4
%
3.2
%
Anticipated net credit losses (2)
   NM

40.0% to 67.1%

8.9% to 58.5%

   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

56.3
%
43.1
%
Weighted average life
0.0 to 9.7 years

2.6 to 11.1 years

3.0 to 14.5 years

 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Discount rate
   0.0% to 12.4%

   2.3% to 4.3%

   0.1% to 19.2%

   Weighted average discount rate
10.1
%
3.4
%
7.8
%
Constant prepayment rate
0.0% to 21.4%

5.4% to 10.0%

   0.1% to 11.2%

   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
5.5
%
7.2
%
7.5
%
Anticipated net credit losses (2)
   NM

47.2% to 53.0%

   0.1% to 89.0%

   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

49.3
%
49.2
%
Weighted average life
   0.0 to 12.4 years

   2.9 to 9.7 years

   2.5 to 16.5 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 Not meaningful. Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.

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The interests retained by the Company range from highly rated and/or senior in the capital structure to unrated and/or residual interests.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the key assumptions used to value retained interests, and the sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% in each of the key
 
assumptions, are set forth 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.

 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Discount rate
   0.0% to 21.2%

   1.1% to 17.7%

   1.3% to 19.6%

   Weighted average discount rate
8.0
%
4.9
%
8.2
%
Constant prepayment rate
6.0% to 41.4%

   2.0% to 100.0%

   0.5% to 16.2%

   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
14.7
%
10.1
%
7.2
%
Anticipated net credit losses (2)
   NM

   0.0% to 92.4%

   13.7% to 83.8%

   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

54.6
%
52.5
%
Weighted average life
0.0 to 16.0 years

   0.3 to 14.4 years

   0.0 to 24.4 years

 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Discount rate
   0.1% to 20.9%

   0.5% to 17.4%

   2.1% to 19.6%

   Weighted average discount rate
6.9
%
5.5
%
11.2
%
Constant prepayment rate
   6.2% to 30.4%

   1.3% to 100.0%

   1.4% to 23.1%

   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
11.1
%
6.4
%
7.4
%
Anticipated net credit losses (2)
   NM

   0.1% to 80.0%

   25.5% to 81.9%

   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

49.5
%
52.8
%
Weighted average life
   2.1 to 14.1 years

   0.0 to 11.9 years

   0.0 to 26.0 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 Not meaningful. Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.


 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Carrying value of retained interests
$
2,224

$
285

$
554

Discount rates
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(64
)
$
(5
)
$
(30
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(124
)
(9
)
(57
)
Constant prepayment rate
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
(86
)
(1
)
(9
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(165
)
(2
)
(18
)
Anticipated net credit losses
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
NM

(2
)
(9
)
   Adverse change of 20%
NM

(3
)
(16
)

 



231



 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Carrying value of retained interests
$
2,519

$
293

$
429

Discount rates
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(76
)
$
(6
)
$
(25
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(148
)
(11
)
(48
)
Constant prepayment rate
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
(96
)
(1
)
(7
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(187
)
(2
)
(14
)
Anticipated net credit losses
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
         NM

(2
)
(7
)
   Adverse change of 20%
         NM

(3
)
(14
)

(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.
NM Not meaningful. Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.


Mortgage Securitizations—Citi Holdings
The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to Citi Holdings mortgage securitizations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
 
2014
2013
2012
In billions of dollars
U.S. agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

Non-agency- 
sponsored 
mortgages

U.S. agency-
sponsored
mortgages

U.S. agency-
sponsored
mortgages

Proceeds from new securitizations
$
0.4

$

$
0.2

$
0.4

Contractual servicing fees received
0.1


0.3

0.4


Gains recognized on the securitization of U.S. agency-sponsored mortgages during 2014 were $54 million. Agency securitization gains for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $20 million and $45 million, respectively.
The Company did not securitize non-agency-sponsored mortgages for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Similar to Citicorp mortgage securitizations discussed above, the range in the key assumptions is due to the different characteristics of the interests retained by the Company. The interests retained range from highly rated and/or senior in the capital structure to unrated and/or residual interests.
 
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the key assumptions used to value retained interests, and the sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% in each of the key assumptions, are set forth in the tables below. The negative effect of each change is calculated independently, holding all other assumptions constant. Because the key assumptions may not in fact 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.


232



 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests (2)

Discount rate
   1.9% to 19.2%

5.1% to 47.1%


   Weighted average discount rate
13.7
%
36.3
%

Constant prepayment rate
20.4% to 32.3%

6.7% to 20.0%


   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
23.9
%
16.6
%

Anticipated net credit losses
   NM

0.3% to 73.7%


   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

19.2
%

Weighted average life
   3.3 to 4.6 years

3.9 to 6.4 years


 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
 
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests (2)

Discount rate
   0.0% to 49.3%

9.9
%

   Weighted average discount rate
9.5
%
9.9
%

Constant prepayment rate
   9.6% to 26.2%

12.3% to 27.3%


   Weighted average constant prepayment rate
20.0
%
15.6
%

Anticipated net credit losses
   NM

0.3
%

   Weighted average anticipated net credit losses
   NM

0.3
%

Weighted average life
   2.3 to 7.6 years

5.2 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)
Citi Holdings held no subordinated interests in mortgage securitizations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
NM Not meaningful. Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.
 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Carrying value of retained interests
$
150

$
25

$

Discount rates
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(5
)
$
(2
)
$

   Adverse change of 20%
(10
)
(4
)

Constant prepayment rate
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
(7
)
(2
)

   Adverse change of 20%
(14
)
(3
)

Anticipated net credit losses
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
NM

(4
)

   Adverse change of 20%
NM

(7
)

 
 
Non-agency-sponsored mortgages (1)
 
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
U.S. agency- 
sponsored mortgages

Senior 
interests

Subordinated 
interests

Carrying value of retained interests
$
585

$
50

$

Discount rates
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(16
)
$
(3
)
$

   Adverse change of 20%
(32
)
(5
)

Constant prepayment rate
 
 

   Adverse change of 10%
(33
)
(3
)

   Adverse change of 20%
(65
)
(6
)

Anticipated net credit losses
 
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
NM

(5
)

   Adverse change of 20%
NM

(11
)


(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.
NM Not meaningful. Anticipated net credit losses are not meaningful due to U.S. agency guarantees.

233



Mortgage Servicing Rights
In connection with the securitization of mortgage loans, the Company’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 an intangible asset referred to as mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), which are recorded at fair value on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of Citi’s capitalized MSRs was $1.8 billion and $2.7 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Of these amounts, approximately $1.7 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively, were specific to Citicorp, with the remainder to Citi Holdings. The MSRs correspond to principal loan balances of $224 billion and $286 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The following table summarizes the changes in capitalized MSRs for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Balance, beginning of year
$
2,718

$
1,942

Originations
217

634

Changes in fair value of MSRs due to changes in inputs and assumptions
(344
)
640

Other changes (1)
(429
)
(496
)
Sale of MSRs
(317
)
(2
)
Balance, as of December 31
$
1,845

$
2,718


(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, the Company 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 classified as Trading account assets.
The Company receives fees during the course of servicing previously securitized mortgages. The amounts of these fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Servicing fees
$
638

$
800

$
990

Late fees
25

42

65

Ancillary fees
56

100

122

Total MSR fees
$
719

$
942

$
1,177


These fees are classified in the Consolidated Statement of Income 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. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, Citi transferred non-agency (private-label) securities with an original par value of approximately $1.2 billion and $955 million, respectively, to re-securitization entities. These securities are backed by either residential or commercial mortgages and are often structured on behalf of clients.
As of December 31, 2014, the fair value of Citi-retained interests in private-label re-securitization transactions structured by Citi totaled approximately $545 million (including $194 million related to re-securitization transactions executed in 2014), which has been recorded in Trading account assets. Of this amount, approximately $133 million was related to senior beneficial interests and approximately $412 million was related to subordinated beneficial interests. As of December 31, 2013, the fair value of Citi-retained interests in private-label re-securitization transactions structured by Citi totaled approximately $425 million (including $131 million related to re-securitization transactions executed in 2013). Of this amount, approximately $58 million was related to senior beneficial interests, and approximately $367 million was related to subordinated beneficial interests. The original par value of private-label re-securitization transactions in which Citi holds a retained interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $5.1 billion and $6.1 billion, respectively.
The Company also re-securitizes U.S. government-agency guaranteed mortgage-backed (agency) securities. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, Citi transferred agency securities with a fair value of approximately $22.5 billion and $26.3 billion, respectively, to re-securitization entities.
As of December 31, 2014, the fair value of Citi-retained interests in agency re-securitization transactions structured by Citi totaled approximately $1.8 billion (including $1.5 billion related to re-securitization transactions executed in 2014) compared to $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2013 (including $1.2 billion related to re-securitization transactions executed in 2013), which is recorded in Trading account assets. The original fair value of agency re-securitization transactions in which Citi holds a retained interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $73.0 billion and $75.5 billion, respectively.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not consolidate any private-label or agency re-securitization entities.



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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 the Company. 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 the Company 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. 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 the Company’s internal risk ratings. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the conduits had approximately $29.2 billion and $31.8 billion of purchased assets outstanding, respectively, and had incremental funding commitments with clients of approximately $15.3 billion and $13.5 billion, respectively.
Substantially all of the funding of the conduits is in the form of short-term commercial paper. At the respective periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted average remaining lives of the commercial paper issued by the conduits were approximately 57 and 67 days, respectively.
The primary credit enhancement provided to the conduit investors is in the form of transaction-specific credit enhancements described above. One conduit holds only loans that are fully guaranteed primarily by AAA-rated government agencies that support export and development financing
 
programs. In addition to the transaction-specific credit enhancements, the conduits, other than the government guaranteed loan conduit, have obtained a letter of credit from the Company, which is equal to 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 $2.3 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The net result across multi-seller conduits administered by the Company, other than the government guaranteed loan conduit, is that, in the event defaulted assets exceed the transaction-specific credit enhancements described above, any losses in each conduit are allocated first to the Company and then the commercial paper investors.
The Company 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 generally 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, the Company 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, the Company invests in commercial paper, including commercial paper issued by the Company's conduits. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company owned $10.6 billion and $13.9 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 the Company. The Company determined that, through its roles as administrator and liquidity provider, it had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the entities’ economic performance. These powers included 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


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result of all the Company’s involvement described above, it was concluded that the Company had 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.
During the second quarter of 2013, Citi consolidated the government guaranteed loan conduit it administers that was previously not consolidated due to changes in the primary risks and design of the conduit that were identified as a reconsideration event. Citi, as the administrator and liquidity provider, previously determined it had an economic interest that could potentially be significant. Upon the reconsideration event, it was determined that Citi had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the conduit’s economic performance. The impact of the consolidation resulted in an increase of assets and liabilities of approximately $7 billion each and a net pretax gain to the Consolidated Statement of Income of approximately $40 million.
 
Collateralized Debt and Loan Obligations
A securitized collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a VIE that purchases a pool of assets consisting of asset-backed securities and synthetic exposures through derivatives on asset-backed securities and issues multiple tranches of equity and notes to investors.
A cash CDO, or arbitrage CDO, is a CDO designed to take advantage of the difference between the yield on a portfolio of selected assets, typically residential mortgage-backed securities, and the cost of funding the CDO through the sale of notes to investors. “Cash flow” CDOs are entities in which the CDO passes on cash flows from a pool of assets, while “market value” CDOs pay to investors the market value of the pool of assets owned by the CDO at maturity. In these transactions, all of the equity and notes issued by the CDO are funded, as the cash is needed to purchase the debt securities.
A synthetic CDO is similar to a cash CDO, except that the CDO obtains exposure to all or a portion of the referenced assets synthetically through derivative instruments, such as credit default swaps. Because the CDO does not need to raise cash sufficient to purchase the entire referenced portfolio, a substantial portion of the senior tranches of risk is typically passed on to CDO investors in the form of unfunded liabilities or derivative instruments. The CDO writes credit protection on select referenced debt securities to the Company or third parties. Risk is then passed on to the CDO investors in the form of funded notes or purchased credit protection through derivative instruments. Any cash raised from investors is invested in a portfolio of collateral securities or investment contracts. The collateral is then used to support the obligations of the CDO on the credit default swaps written to counterparties.
A securitized collateralized loan obligation (CLO) is substantially similar to the CDO transactions described above, except that the assets owned by the VIE (either cash instruments or synthetic exposures through derivative instruments) are corporate loans and to a lesser extent corporate bonds, rather than asset-backed debt securities.
 
A third-party asset manager is typically retained by the CDO/CLO to select the pool of assets and manage those assets over the term of the VIE.
The Company earns fees for warehousing assets prior to the creation of a “cash flow” or “market value” CDO/CLO, structuring CDOs/CLOs and placing debt securities with investors. In addition, the Company has retained interests in many of the CDOs/CLOs it has structured and makes a market in the issued notes.
The Company’s continuing involvement in synthetic
CDOs/CLOs generally includes purchasing credit protection through credit default swaps with the CDO/CLO, owning a portion of the capital structure of the CDO/CLO in the form of both unfunded derivative positions (primarily “super-senior” exposures discussed below) and funded notes, entering into interest-rate swap and total-return swap transactions with the CDO/CLO, lending to the CDO/CLO, and making a market in the funded notes.
Where a CDO/CLO entity issues preferred shares (or subordinated notes that are the equivalent form), the preferred shares generally represent an insufficient amount of equity (less than 10%) and create the presumption that preferred shares are insufficient to finance the entity’s activities without subordinated financial support. In addition, although the preferred shareholders generally have full exposure to expected losses on the collateral and uncapped potential to receive expected residual returns, they generally do not have the ability to make decisions significantly affecting the entity’s financial results because of their limited role in making day-to-day decisions and their limited ability to remove the asset manager. Because one or both of the above conditions will generally be met, the Company has concluded, even where a CDO/CLO entity issued preferred shares, the entity should be classified as a VIE.
In general, the asset manager, through its ability to purchase and sell assets or—where the reinvestment period of a CDO/CLO has expired—the ability to sell assets, will have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the economic performance of the CDO/CLO. However, where a CDO/CLO has experienced an event of default or an optional redemption period has gone into effect, the activities of the asset manager may be curtailed and/or certain additional rights will generally be provided to the investors in a CDO/CLO entity, including the right to direct the liquidation of the CDO/CLO entity.
The Company has retained significant portions of the “super-senior” positions issued by certain CDOs. These positions are referred to as “super-senior” because they represent the most senior positions in the CDO and, at the time of structuring, were senior to tranches rated AAA by independent rating agencies.
The Company does not generally have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the economic performance of the CDOs/CLOs, as this power is generally held by a third-party asset manager of the CDO/CLO. As such, those CDOs/CLOs are not consolidated. The Company may consolidate the CDO/CLO when: (i) the Company is the asset manager and no other single investor has the unilateral ability to remove the Company or unilaterally cause the liquidation of the CDO/CLO, or the Company is not


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the asset manager but has a unilateral right to remove the third-party asset manager or unilaterally liquidate the CDO/CLO and receive the underlying assets, and (ii) the Company
has economic exposure to the entity that could be potentially significant to the entity.
The Company continues to monitor its involvement in unconsolidated CDOs/CLOs to assess future consolidation risk. For example, if the Company were to acquire additional interests in these entities and obtain the right, due to an event of default trigger being met, to unilaterally liquidate or direct the activities of a CDO/CLO, the Company may be required to consolidate the asset entity. For cash CDOs/CLOs, the net result of such consolidation would be to gross up the Company’s balance sheet by the current fair value of the securities held by third parties and assets held by the CDO/CLO, which amounts are not considered material. For synthetic CDOs/CLOs, the net result of such consolidation may reduce the Company’s balance sheet, because intercompany derivative receivables and payables would be eliminated in consolidation, and other assets held by the CDO/CLO and the securities held by third parties would be recognized at their current fair values.

Key Assumptions and Retained Interests—Citicorp
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the key assumptions used to value retained interests in CLOs, and the sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% are set forth in the tables below:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Discount rate
1.4% to 1.6%
1.5% to 1.6%
December 31, 2014
 
In millions of dollars
CLO

Carrying value of retained interests
$
1,539

Value of underlying portfolio
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(9
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(18
)
December 31, 2013
 
In millions of dollars
CLO

Carrying value of retained interests
$
1,333

Value of underlying portfolio
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(7
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(14
)

 
Key Assumptions and Retained Interests—Citi Holdings
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the key assumptions used to value retained interests, and the sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% are set forth in the tables below:

December 31, 2014

CDOs
CLOs
Discount rate
   44.7% to 49.2%
   4.5% to 5.0%
 
December 31, 2013
 
CDOs
CLOs
Discount rate
   44.3% to 48.7%
   4.5% to 5.0%
 
December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
CDOs
CLOs
Carrying value of retained interests
$
6

$
10

Discount rates
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(1
)
$

   Adverse change of 20%
(2
)

 
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
CDOs
CLOs
Carrying value of retained interests
$
19

$
31

Discount rates
 
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(1
)
$

   Adverse change of 20%
(2
)

 
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, and thus it does not consolidate them.

Asset-Based Financing—Citicorp
The primary types of Citicorp’s asset-based financings, total assets of the unconsolidated VIEs with significant involvement, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are shown below. For the Company to realize the maximum loss, the VIE (borrower) would have to default with no recovery from the assets held by the VIE.
 
December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Total 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets
Maximum 
exposure to 
unconsolidated VIEs
Type
 
 
Commercial and other real estate
$
25,978

$
9,426

Corporate loans
460

473

Airplanes, ships and other assets
34,990

15,573

Total
$
61,428

$
25,472



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December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Total 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets
Maximum 
exposure to 
unconsolidated VIEs
Type
 
 
Commercial and other real estate
$
14,042

$
3,902

Corporate loans
2,221

1,754

Airplanes, ships and other assets
28,650

12,958

Total
$
44,913

$
18,614


The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to asset-based financings for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
In billions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Proceeds from new securitizations
$
0.5

$
0.5

$

Cash flows received on retained interest and other net cash flows
$
0.2

$
0.7

$
0.3


The key assumption used to value retained interests and the sensitivity of the fair value to adverse changes of 10% and 20% is set forth in the tables below for the following periods presented:
 
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Discount rate
N/A
3.0%
December 31, 2013
 
In millions of dollars
Asset-based
financing

Carrying value of retained interests (1)
$
1,316

Value of underlying portfolio
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$
(11
)
   Adverse change of 20%
(23
)

(1)
Citicorp held no retained interests in asset-based financings as of December 31, 2014.

 
Asset-Based Financing—Citi Holdings
The primary types of Citi Holdings’ asset-based financing, total assets of the unconsolidated VIEs with significant involvement and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are shown below. For the Company to realize the maximum loss, the VIE (borrower) would have to default with no recovery from the assets held by the VIE.
 
December 31, 2014
In millions of dollars
Total 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets
Maximum 
exposure to 
unconsolidated VIEs
Type
 
 
Commercial and other real estate
$
168

$
50

Corporate loans


Airplanes, ships and other assets
1,153

76

Total
$
1,321

$
126

 
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Total 
unconsolidated 
VIE assets
Maximum 
exposure to 
unconsolidated VIEs
Type
 
 
Commercial and other real estate
$
774

$
298

Corporate loans
112

96

Airplanes, ships and other assets
2,619

496

Total
$
3,505

$
890


The following table summarizes selected cash flow information related to asset-based financings for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
In billions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Cash flows received on retained interest and other net cash flows
$
0.1

$
0.2

$
1.7


At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the effects of adverse changes of 10% and 20% in the discount rate used to determine the fair value of retained interests are set forth in the tables below:
December 31, 2013
 
In millions of dollars
Asset-based
financing

Carrying value of retained interests (1)
$
95

Value of underlying portfolio
 
   Adverse change of 10%
$

   Adverse change of 20%


(1)
Citi Holdings held no retained interests in asset-based financings as of December 31, 2014.



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Municipal Securities Tender Option Bond (TOB) Trusts
TOB trusts hold fixed- and floating-rate, taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and municipalities. The trusts are typically single-issuer trusts whose assets are purchased from the Company or from other investors in the municipal securities market. The TOB trusts fund the purchase of their assets by issuing long-term, putable floating rate certificates (Floaters) and residual certificates (Residuals). The trusts are referred to as TOB trusts because the Floater holders have the ability to tender their interests periodically back to the issuing trust, as described further below. The Floaters and Residuals evidence beneficial ownership interests in, and are collateralized by, the underlying assets of the trust. The Floaters are held by third-party investors, typically tax-exempt money market funds. The Residuals are typically held by the original owner of the municipal securities being financed.
The Floaters and the Residuals have a tenor that is equal to or shorter than the tenor of the underlying municipal bonds. The Residuals entitle their holders to the residual cash flows from the issuing trust, the interest income generated by the underlying municipal securities net of interest paid on the Floaters and trust expenses. The Residuals are rated based on the long-term rating of the underlying municipal bond. The Floaters bear variable interest rates that are reset periodically to a new market rate based on a spread to a high grade, short-term, tax-exempt index. The Floaters have a long-term rating based on the long-term rating of the underlying municipal bond and a short-term rating based on that of the liquidity provider to the trust.
There are two kinds of TOB trusts: customer TOB trusts and non-customer TOB trusts. Customer TOB trusts are trusts through which customers finance their investments in municipal securities. The Residuals are held by customers and the Floaters by third-party investors, typically tax-exempt money market funds. Non-customer TOB trusts are trusts through which the Company finances its own investments in municipal securities. In such trusts, the Company holds the Residuals, and third-party investors, typically tax-exempt money market funds, hold the Floaters.
The Company serves as remarketing agent to the trusts, placing the Floaters with third-party investors at inception, facilitating the periodic reset of the variable rate of interest on the Floaters, and remarketing any tendered Floaters. If Floaters are tendered and the Company (in its role as remarketing agent) is unable to find a new investor within a specified period of time, it can declare a failed remarketing, in which case the trust is unwound. The Company may, but is not obligated to, buy the Floaters into its own inventory. The level of the Company’s inventory of Floaters fluctuates over time. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company held $3 million and $176 million, respectively, of Floaters related to both customer and non-customer TOB trusts.
For certain non-customer trusts, the Company also provides credit enhancement. At December 31, 2014 and 2013 approximately $198 million and $230 million, respectively, of the municipal bonds owned by TOB trusts have a credit guarantee provided by the Company.
The Company provides liquidity to many of the outstanding trusts. If a trust is unwound early due to an event
 
other than a credit event on the underlying municipal bond, the underlying municipal bonds are sold in the market. If there is a shortfall in the trust’s cash flows between the redemption price of the tendered Floaters and the proceeds from the sale of the underlying municipal bonds, the trust draws on a liquidity agreement in an amount equal to the shortfall. For customer TOBs where the Residual is less than 25% of the trust’s capital structure, the Company has a reimbursement agreement with the Residual holder under which the Residual holder reimburses the Company for any payment made under the liquidity arrangement. Through this reimbursement agreement, the Residual holder remains economically exposed to fluctuations in value of the underlying municipal bonds. These reimbursement agreements are generally subject to daily margining based on changes in value of the underlying municipal bond. In cases where a third party provides liquidity to a non-customer TOB trust, a similar reimbursement arrangement is made whereby the Company (or a consolidated subsidiary of the Company) as Residual holder absorbs any losses incurred by the liquidity provider.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, liquidity agreements provided with respect to customer TOB trusts totaled $3.7 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively, of which $2.6 billion and $2.8 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. 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 $7.4 billion and $5.4 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These liquidity agreements and letters of credit are offset by reimbursement agreements with various term-out provisions.
The Company considers the customer and non-customer TOB trusts to be VIEs. Customer TOB trusts are not consolidated by the Company. The Company has concluded that the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the customer TOB trusts is primarily held by the customer Residual holder, which may unilaterally cause the sale of the trust’s bonds.
Non-customer TOB trusts generally are consolidated. Similar to customer TOB trusts, the Company has concluded that the power over the non-customer TOB trusts is primarily held by the Residual holder, which may unilaterally cause the sale of the trust’s bonds. Because the Company holds the Residual interest, and thus has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance, it consolidates the non-customer TOB trusts.


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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. The Company 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 the Company.

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. The Company 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.
The Company’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 the Company through a separate instrument issued by the VIE. The derivative instrument held by the Company may generate a receivable from the VIE (for example, 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.
The proceeds from new securitizations related to the Company’s client intermediation transactions for the year ended December 31, 2014 totaled approximately $2.0 billion.

 
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. The Company 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. The Company has also established a number of investment funds as opportunities for qualified employees to invest in private equity investments. The Company acts as investment manager to these funds and may provide employees with financing on both recourse and non-recourse bases for a portion of the employees’ investment commitments.
The Company has determined that a majority of the investment entities managed by Citigroup are provided a deferral from the requirements of ASC 810, because they meet the criteria in Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-10, Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments for Certain Investment Funds (ASU 2010-10). These entities continue to be evaluated under the requirements of ASC 810-10, prior to the implementation of SFAS 167 (FIN 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities), which required that a VIE be consolidated by the party with a variable interest that will absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses or residual returns, or both. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of ASU 2015-02 which includes impending changes to targeted areas of consolidation guidance. When ASU 2015-02 becomes effective on January 1, 2016, it will eliminate the above noted deferral for certain investment entities pursuant to ASU 2010-10.

Trust Preferred Securities
The Company has previously raised financing through the issuance of trust preferred securities. In these transactions, the Company forms a statutory business trust and owns all of the voting equity shares of the trust. The trust issues preferred equity securities to third-party investors and invests the gross proceeds in junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued by the Company. The trusts have no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the preferred equity securities held by third-party investors. Obligations of the trusts are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.
Because the sole asset of each of the trusts is a receivable from the Company and the proceeds to the Company from the receivable exceed the Company’s investment in the VIE’s equity shares, the Company is not permitted to consolidate the trusts, even though it owns all of the voting equity shares of the trust, has fully guaranteed the trusts’ obligations, and has the right to redeem the preferred securities in certain circumstances. The Company recognizes the subordinated debentures on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as long-term liabilities. (For additional information, see Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)



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23.   DERIVATIVES ACTIVITIES
In the ordinary course of business, Citigroup enters into various types of derivative transactions. These derivative
transactions 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 and may be settled in cash or through delivery.
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 and 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 these 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 risk-management activities to hedge certain risks or reposition the risk profile of the Company. 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 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 interest cost in certain yield curve environments. Derivatives are also used to manage risks inherent in specific groups of on-balance-sheet assets and liabilities, including AFS securities 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, 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 the transaction where the value of any collateral held is not adequate to cover such losses. The recognition in earnings of unrealized gains on these 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 not be able to be monetized 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 agreements that provide that, following an uncured payment default or other 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 derivatives 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 which results in a party’s becoming a materially weaker credit, 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 the requisite level of certainty regarding enforceability and 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 is 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 derivative activity, based on notional amounts, as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, is presented in the table below. Derivative notional amounts are reference amounts from which contractual payments are derived and, in Citigroup’s view, do not accurately represent a measure of Citi’s exposure to derivative transactions. Rather, as discussed above, 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 (also as discussed above). For example, if Citi enters into an interest rate swap with $100 million notional, and offsets this risk with an identical but opposite position with a different counterparty, $200 million in derivative notionals is reported, although these offsetting positions may result in de minimus overall market risk. Aggregate derivative notional amounts can fluctuate from period-to-period in the normal course of business based on Citi’s market share as well as levels of client activity.


Derivative Notionals
 
Hedging instruments under
ASC 815(1)(2)
Other derivative instruments
 


Trading derivatives
Management hedges(3)
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$
163,348

$
132,823

$
31,906,549

$
36,370,196

$
31,945

$
93,286

Futures and forwards

20

7,044,990

6,129,742

42,305

61,398

Written options


3,311,751

3,342,832

3,913

3,103

Purchased options


3,171,056

3,240,990

4,910

3,185

Total interest rate contract notionals
$
163,348

$
132,843

$
45,434,346

$
49,083,760

$
83,073

$
160,972

Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$
25,157

$
22,402

$
4,567,977

$
3,298,500

$
23,990

$
20,013

Futures and forwards
73,219

79,646

2,154,773

1,982,303

7,069

14,226

Written options

101

1,343,520

1,037,433

432


Purchased options

106

1,363,382

1,029,872

432

71

Total foreign exchange contract notionals
$
98,376

$
102,255

$
9,429,652

$
7,348,108

$
31,923

$
34,310

Equity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$

$

$
131,344

$
100,019

$

$

Futures and forwards


30,510

23,161



Written options


305,627

333,945



Purchased options


275,216

266,570



Total equity contract notionals
$

$

$
742,697

$
723,695

$

$

Commodity and other contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$

$

$
90,817

$
81,112

$

$

Futures and forwards
1,089


106,021

98,265



Written options


104,581

100,482



Purchased options


95,567

97,626



Total commodity and other contract notionals
$
1,089

$

$
396,986

$
377,485

$

$

Credit derivatives(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Protection sold
$

$

$
1,063,858

$
1,143,363

$

$

Protection purchased

95

1,100,369

1,195,223

16,018

19,744

Total credit derivatives
$

$
95

$
2,164,227

$
2,338,586

$
16,018

$
19,744

Total derivative notionals
$
262,813

$
235,193

$
58,167,908

$
59,871,634

$
131,014

$
215,026

(1)
The notional amounts presented in this table do not include hedge accounting relationships under ASC 815 where Citigroup is hedging the foreign currency risk of a net investment in a foreign operation by issuing a foreign-currency-denominated debt instrument. The notional amount of such debt was $3,752 million and $6,450 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(2)
Derivatives in hedge accounting relationships accounted for under ASC 815 are recorded in either Other assets/Other liabilities or Trading account assets/Trading account liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)
Management hedges represent derivative instruments used to mitigate certain economic risks, but for which hedge accounting is not applied. These derivatives are recorded in either Other assets/Other liabilities or Trading account assets/Trading account liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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(4)
Credit derivatives are arrangements designed to allow one party (protection buyer) 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.

The following tables present the gross and net fair values of the Company’s derivative transactions, and the related offsetting amounts permitted under ASC 210-20-45 and ASC 815-10-45, as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Under ASC 210-20-45, 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 enforceability of netting and collateral rights has been obtained. GAAP does not permit similar offsetting for security collateral. The table also includes amounts that are not permitted to be offset under ASC 210-20-45 and ASC 815-10-45, such as security collateral posted or cash collateral posted at third-party custodians, but would be eligible for offsetting to the extent an event of default 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, 2014
Derivatives classified
in Trading account
assets / liabilities(1)(2)(3)
Derivatives classified
in Other
assets / liabilities(2)(3)
Derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
Over-the-counter
$
1,508

$
204

$
3,117

$
414

Cleared
4,300

868


25

Interest rate contracts
$
5,808

$
1,072

$
3,117

$
439

Over-the-counter
$
3,885

$
743

$
678

$
588

Foreign exchange contracts
$
3,885

$
743

$
678

$
588

Total derivative instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges
$
9,693

$
1,815

$
3,795

$
1,027

Derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges




Over-the-counter
$
376,778

$
359,689

$
106

$

Cleared
255,847

261,499

6

21

Exchange traded
20

22

141

164

Interest rate contracts
$
632,645

$
621,210

$
253

$
185

Over-the-counter
$
151,736

$
157,650

$

$
17

Cleared
366

387



Exchange traded
7

46



Foreign exchange contracts
$
152,109

$
158,083

$

$
17

Over-the-counter
$
20,425

$
28,333

$

$

Cleared
16

35



Exchange traded
4,311

4,101



Equity contracts
$
24,752

$
32,469

$

$

Over-the-counter
$
19,943

$
23,103

$

$

Exchange traded
3,577

3,083



Commodity and other contracts
$
23,520

$
26,186

$

$

Over-the-counter
$
39,412

$
39,439

$
265

$
384

Cleared
4,106

3,991

13

171

Credit derivatives(4)
$
43,518

$
43,430

$
278

$
555

Total derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges
$
876,544

$
881,378

$
531

$
757

Total derivatives
$
886,237

$
883,193

$
4,326

$
1,784

Cash collateral paid/received(5)(6)
$
6,523

$
9,846

$
123

$
7

Less: Netting agreements(7)
(777,178
)
(777,178
)


Less: Netting cash collateral received/paid(8)
(47,625
)
(47,769
)
(1,791
)
(15
)
Net receivables/payables included on the consolidated balance sheet(9)
$
67,957

$
68,092

$
2,658

$
1,776

Additional amounts subject to an enforceable master netting agreement but not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Less: Cash collateral received/paid
$
(867
)
$
(11
)
$

$

Less: Non-cash collateral received/paid
(10,043
)
(6,264
)
(1,293
)

Total net receivables/payables(9)
$
57,047

$
61,817

$
1,365

$
1,776

(1)
The trading derivatives fair values are presented in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
Derivative mark-to-market receivables/payables related to management hedges are recorded in either Other assets/Other liabilities or Trading account assets/Trading account liabilities.
(3)
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.
(4)
The credit derivatives trading assets comprise $18,430 million related to protection purchased and $25,088 million related to protection sold as of December 31, 2014. The credit derivatives trading liabilities comprise $25,972 million related to protection purchased and $17,458 million related to protection sold as of December 31, 2014.
(5)
For the trading account assets/liabilities, reflects the net amount of the $54,292 million and $57,471 million of gross cash collateral paid and received, respectively. Of the gross cash collateral paid, $47,769 million was used to offset trading derivative liabilities and, of the gross cash collateral received, $47,625 million was used to offset trading derivative assets.
(6)
For cash collateral paid with respect to non-trading derivative liabilities, reflects the net amount of $138 million the gross cash collateral received, of which $15 million is netted against OTC non-trading derivative positions within Other liabilities. For cash collateral received with respect to non-trading derivative

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liabilities, reflects the net amount of $1,798 million of the gross cash collateral received, of which $1,791 million is netted against OTC non-trading derivative positions within Other assets.
(7)
Represents the netting of derivative receivable and payable balances with the same counterparty under enforceable netting agreements. Approximately $510 billion, $264 billion and $3 billion of the netting against trading account asset/liability balances is attributable to each of the OTC, cleared and exchange traded derivatives, respectively.
(8)
Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparty under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all cash collateral received is netted against OTC derivative assets. Cash collateral paid of approximately $46 billion and $2 billion is netted against each of the OTC and cleared derivative liabilities, respectively.
(9)
The net receivables/payables include approximately $11 billion derivative asset and $10 billion of derivative liability fair values not subject to enforceable master netting agreements.

In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
Derivatives classified in Trading
account assets / liabilities(1)(2)(3)
Derivatives classified in Other assets / liabilities(2)(3)
Derivatives instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
Over-the-counter
$
956

$
306

$
3,082

$
854

Cleared
2,505

585

5


Interest rate contracts
$
3,461

$
891

$
3,087

$
854

Over-the-counter
$
1,540

$
1,244

$
989

$
293

Foreign exchange contracts
$
1,540

$
1,244

$
989

$
293

Over-the-counter
$

$

$

$
2

Credit derivatives
$

$

$

$
2

Total derivative instruments designated as ASC 815 hedges
$
5,001

$
2,135

$
4,076

$
1,149

Derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges




Over-the-counter
$
313,772

$
297,115

$
37

$
9

Cleared
311,114

319,190

27

5

Exchange traded
33

30



Interest rate contracts
$
624,919

$
616,335

$
64

$
14

Over-the-counter
$
89,847

$
86,147

$
79

$
3

Cleared
1,119

1,191



Exchange traded
48

55



Foreign exchange contracts
$
91,014

$
87,393

$
79

$
3

Over-the-counter
$
19,080

$
28,458

$

$

Exchange traded
5,797

5,834



Equity contracts
$
24,877

$
34,292

$

$

Over-the-counter
$
7,921

$
9,059

$

$

Exchange traded
1,161

1,111



Commodity and other contracts
$
9,082

$
10,170

$

$

Over-the-counter
$
38,496

$
38,247

$
71

$
563

Cleared
1,850

2,547



Credit derivatives(4)
$
40,346

$
40,794

$
71

$
563

Total Derivatives instruments not designated as ASC 815 hedges
$
790,238

$
788,984

$
214

$
580

Total derivatives
$
795,239

$
791,119

$
4,290

$
1,729

Cash collateral paid/received(5)(6)
$
6,073

$
8,827

$
82

$
282

Less: Netting agreements(7)
(713,598
)
(713,598
)


Less: Netting cash collateral received/paid(8)
(34,893
)
(39,094
)
(2,951
)

Net receivables/payables included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet(9)
$
52,821

$
47,254

$
1,421

$
2,011

Additional amounts subject to an enforceable master netting agreement but not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Less: Cash collateral received/paid
$
(365
)
$
(5
)
$

$

Less: Non-cash collateral received/paid
(7,478
)
(3,345
)
(341
)

Total net receivables/payables(9)
$
44,978

$
43,904

$
1,080

$
2,011


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(1)
The trading derivatives fair values are presented in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
Derivative mark-to-market receivables/payables related to management hedges are recorded in either Other assets/Other liabilities or Trading account assets/Trading account liabilities.
(3)
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives include 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.
(4)
The credit derivatives trading assets comprise $13,673 million related to protection purchased and $26,673 million related to protection sold as of December 31, 2013. The credit derivatives trading liabilities comprise $28,158 million related to protection purchased and $12,636 million related to protection sold as of December 31, 2013.
(5)
For the trading account assets/liabilities, reflects the net amount of the $45,167 million and $43,720 million of gross cash collateral paid and received, respectively. Of the gross cash collateral paid, $39,094 million was used to offset derivative liabilities and, of the gross cash collateral received, $34,893 million was used to offset derivative assets.
(6)
For cash collateral received with respect to non-trading derivative liabilities, reflects the net amount of $3,233 million of gross cash collateral received of which $2,951 million is netted against non-trading derivative positions within other assets.
(7)
Represents the netting of derivative receivable and payable balances with the same counterparty under enforceable netting agreements. Approximately $392 billion, $317 billion and $5 billion of the netting against trading account asset/liability balances is attributable to each of the OTC, cleared and exchange-traded derivatives, respectively.
(8)
Represents the netting of cash collateral paid and received by counterparty under enforceable credit support agreements. Substantially all cash collateral received is netted against OTC derivative assets. Cash collateral paid of approximately $33 billion and $6 billion is netted against OTC and cleared derivative liabilities, respectively.
(9)
The net receivables/payables include approximately $16 billion of both derivative asset and liability fair values not subject to enforceable master netting agreements.

For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the amounts recognized in Principal transactions in the Consolidated Statement of Income related to derivatives not designated in a qualifying hedging relationship, as well as the underlying non-derivative instruments, are presented in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 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 the way these portfolios are risk managed.
The amounts recognized in Other revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 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 such amounts are also recorded in Other revenue.
 
Gains (losses) included in Other revenue
 
Year ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Interest rate contracts
$
291

$
(376
)
$
(427
)
Foreign exchange
(2,894
)
221

182

Credit derivatives
(135
)
(595
)
(1,022
)
Total Citigroup
$
(2,738
)
$
(750
)
$
(1,267
)
 
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.
If certain hedging criteria specified in ASC 815 are met, including testing for hedge effectiveness, hedge accounting may be applied. The hedge effectiveness assessment methodologies for similar hedges are performed in a similar manner and are used consistently throughout the hedging relationships. For fair value hedges, changes in the value of the hedging derivative, as well as changes in the value of the related hedged item due to the risk being hedged are reflected in current earnings. For cash flow hedges and net investment hedges, changes in the value of the hedging derivative are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in Citigroup’s stockholders’ equity to the extent the hedge is highly effective. Hedge ineffectiveness, in either case, is reflected in current earnings.
For asset/liability management hedging, fixed-rate long-term debt is recorded at amortized cost under GAAP. However, by designating an interest rate swap contract as a hedging instrument and electing to apply ASC 815 fair value hedge accounting, the carrying value of the debt is adjusted for changes in the benchmark interest rate, with such changes in value recorded in current earnings. The related interest-rate swap also is recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, with any changes in fair value also reflected in earnings. Thus, any


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ineffectiveness resulting from the hedging relationship is captured in current earnings.
Alternatively, for management hedges, that do not meet the ASC 815 hedging criteria, only 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 only by the interest rate shifts and other factors that cause a change in the swap’s value. This type of hedge is undertaken when hedging requirements cannot be achieved or management decides not to apply ASC 815 hedge accounting.
Another alternative is to elect to carry the debt at fair value under the fair value option. Once the irrevocable election is made upon issuance of the debt, the full changes in fair value of the debt are reported in earnings. The related interest rate swap, with changes in fair value, is also reflected in earnings, which provides a natural offset to the debt’s fair value change. To the extent the two offsets are not exactly equal because the full change in the fair value of the debt includes risks not offset by the interest rate swap, the difference is captured in current earnings.
The key requirements to achieve ASC 815 hedge accounting are documentation of a hedging strategy and specific hedge relationships at hedge inception and substantiating hedge effectiveness on an ongoing basis. A derivative 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. Any ineffectiveness in the hedge relationship is recognized in current earnings. The assessment of effectiveness may exclude changes in the value of the hedged item that are unrelated to the risks being hedged. Similarly, the assessment of effectiveness may exclude changes in the fair value of a derivative related to time value that, if excluded, are recognized in current earnings.

 
Fair Value Hedges

Hedging of benchmark interest rate risk
Citigroup hedges exposure to changes in the fair value of outstanding fixed-rate issued debt and certificates of deposit. These hedges are designated as fair value hedges of the benchmark interest rate risk associated with the currency of the hedged liability. The fixed cash flows of the hedged items are converted to benchmark variable-rate cash flows by entering into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps. These fair value hedge relationships use either regression or dollar-offset ratio analysis to assess whether the hedging relationships are highly effective at inception and on an ongoing basis.
Citigroup also hedges exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed-rate assets, including available-for-sale debt securities and loans. The hedging instruments used are receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps. These fair value hedging relationships use either regression or dollar-offset ratio analysis to assess whether the hedging relationships are highly effective at inception and on an ongoing basis.

Hedging of foreign exchange risk
Citigroup hedges the change in fair value attributable to foreign-exchange rate movements in available-for-sale securities that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity holding the securities, which may be within or outside the U.S. The hedging instrument employed is generally a forward foreign-exchange contract. In this hedge, the change in fair value of the hedged available-for-sale security attributable to the portion of foreign exchange risk hedged is reported in earnings, and not Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)—which serves to offset the change in fair value of the forward contract that is also reflected in earnings. Citigroup considers the premium associated with forward contracts (i.e., the differential between spot and contractual forward rates) as the cost of hedging; this is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and reflected directly in earnings. The dollar-offset method is used to assess hedge effectiveness. Since that assessment is based on changes in fair value attributable to changes in spot rates on both the available-for-sale securities and the forward contracts for the portion of the relationship hedged, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness is not significant.


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The following table summarizes the gains (losses) on the Company’s fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012:
 
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges(1)
 
Year ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Gain (loss) on the derivatives in designated and qualifying fair value hedges
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
1,546

$
(3,288
)
$
122

Foreign exchange contracts
1,367

265

377

Commodity contracts
(221
)


Total gain (loss) on the derivatives in designated and qualifying fair value hedges
$
2,692

$
(3,023
)
$
499

Gain (loss) on the hedged item in designated and qualifying fair value hedges
 
 
 
Interest rate hedges
$
(1,496
)
$
3,204

$
(371
)
Foreign exchange hedges
(1,422
)
(185
)
(331
)
Commodity hedges
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Total gain (loss) on the hedged item in designated and qualifying fair value hedges
$
(2,668
)
$
3,019

$
(702
)
Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings on designated and qualifying fair value hedges
 
 
 
Interest rate hedges
$
53

$
(84
)
$
(249
)
Foreign exchange hedges
(16
)
(4
)
16

Total hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings on designated and qualifying fair value hedges
$
37

$
(88
)
$
(233
)
Net gain (loss) excluded from assessment of the effectiveness of fair value hedges
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
(3
)
$

$

Foreign exchange contracts(2)
(39
)
84

30

Commodity hedges(2)
29



Total net gain (loss) excluded from assessment of the effectiveness of fair value hedges
$
(13
)
$
84

$
30

(1)
Amounts are included in Other revenue on the Consolidated Statement of Income. The accrued interest income on fair value hedges is recorded in Net interest revenue and is excluded from this table.
(2)
Amounts relate to the premium associated with forward contracts (differential between spot and contractual forward rates). These amounts are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and are reflected directly in earnings.
Cash Flow Hedges

Hedging of benchmark interest rate risk
Citigroup hedges variable cash flows associated with floating-rate liabilities and the rollover (re-issuance) of liabilities. Variable cash flows from those liabilities are 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. Citi also hedges variable cash flows from recognized and forecasted floating-rate assets. Variable cash flows from those assets are 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. When certain variable interest rates, associated with hedged items, do not qualify as benchmark interest rates, Citigroup designates the risk being hedged as the risk of overall changes in the hedged cash flows. Since efforts are made to match the terms of the derivatives to those of the hedged forecasted cash flows as closely as possible, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness is not significant.

 
Hedging of foreign exchange risk
Citigroup locks in the functional currency equivalent cash flows of long-term debt and short-term borrowings that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the issuing entity. Depending on the risk management objectives, these types of hedges are designated as either cash flow hedges of only foreign exchange risk or cash flow hedges of both foreign exchange and interest rate risk, and the hedging instruments used are foreign exchange cross-currency swaps and forward contracts. These cash flow hedge relationships use dollar-offset ratio analysis to determine whether the hedging relationships are highly effective at inception and on an ongoing basis.

Hedging of overall changes in cash flows
Citigroup makes purchases of certain
“to-be-announced” (TBA) mortgage-backed securities that meet the definition of a derivative (i.e. a forward securities purchase). Citigroup commonly designates these derivatives as hedges of the overall cash flow variability related to the forecasted acquisition of the TBA mortgage-backed securities. Since the hedged transaction is the gross settlement of the forward contract, hedge effectiveness is assessed by assuring that the terms of the hedging instrument and the hedged


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forecasted transaction are the same and that delivery of the securities remains probable.

 
Hedging total return
Citigroup generally manages the risk associated with leveraged loans it has originated or in which it participates by transferring a majority of its exposure to the market through SPEs prior to or shortly after funding. Retained exposures to
leveraged loans receivable are generally hedged using total return swaps.


The amount of hedge ineffectiveness on the cash flow hedges recognized in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is not significant. The pretax change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from cash flow hedges is presented below:
 
Year ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Effective portion of cash flow hedges included in AOCI
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
299

$
749

$
(322
)
Foreign exchange contracts
(167
)
34

143

Credit derivatives
2

14


Total effective portion of cash flow hedges included in AOCI
$
134

$
797

$
(179
)
Effective portion of cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI to earnings
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
(260
)
$
(700
)
$
(837
)
Foreign exchange contracts
(149
)
(176
)
(180
)
Total effective portion of cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI to earnings(1)
$
(409
)
$
(876
)
$
(1,017
)
(1)
Included primarily in Other revenue and Net interest revenue on the Consolidated Income Statement.
For cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value of the hedging derivative remaining in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet will be included in the earnings of future periods to offset the variability of the hedged cash flows when such cash flows affect earnings. The net loss associated with cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within 12 months of December 31, 2014 is approximately $0.4 billion. 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 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Net Investment Hedges
Consistent with ASC 830-20, Foreign Currency Matters—Foreign Currency Transactions, ASC 815 allows hedging of the foreign currency risk of a net investment in a foreign operation. Citigroup uses foreign currency forwards, 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 the Foreign currency translation adjustment account within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Simultaneously, the effective portion of the hedge of this exposure is also recorded in the Foreign currency translation adjustment account and the ineffective portion, if any, is immediately recorded in earnings.
For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, Citigroup follows the forward-rate method outlined in ASC
 
815-35-35-16 through 35-26. 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 the Foreign currency translation adjustment account within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
For foreign-currency-denominated debt instruments that are designated as hedges of net investments, the translation gain or loss that is recorded in the Foreign currency translation adjustment account 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 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 the Foreign currency translation adjustment account within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), related to the effective portion of the net investment hedges, is $2,890 million, $2,370 million and $(3,829) million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.



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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, 2014 and 2013, approximately 98% of the gross receivables are from counterparties with which Citi maintains collateral agreements. A majority of Citi’s top 15 counterparties (by receivable balance owed to Citi) are 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 credit and are generally limited to the market standard of failure to pay on indebtedness and bankruptcy of the reference credit and, in a more limited range of transactions, debt restructuring. Credit derivative transactions that reference emerging market entities will 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 protection may not be required to make 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. 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 credit. 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 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
Fair values
Notionals
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Receivable(1)
Payable(2)
Protection
purchased
Protection
sold
By industry/counterparty




Banks
$
24,828

$
23,189

$
574,764

$
604,700

Broker-dealers
8,093

9,309

204,542

199,693

Non-financial
91

113

3,697

1,595

Insurance and other financial institutions
10,784

11,374

333,384

257,870

Total by industry/counterparty
$
43,796

$
43,985

$
1,116,387

$
1,063,858

By instrument




Credit default swaps and options
$
42,930

$
42,201

$
1,094,199

$
1,054,671

Total return swaps and other
866

1,784

22,188

9,187

Total by instrument
$
43,796

$
43,985

$
1,116,387

$
1,063,858

By rating




Investment grade
$
17,432

$
17,182

$
824,831

$
786,848

Non-investment grade
26,364

26,803

291,556

277,010

Total by rating
$
43,796

$
43,985

$
1,116,387

$
1,063,858

By maturity




Within 1 year
$
4,356

$
4,278

$
250,489

$
229,502

From 1 to 5 years
34,692

35,160

790,251

772,001

After 5 years
4,748

4,547

75,647

62,355

Total by maturity
$
43,796

$
43,985

$
1,116,387

$
1,063,858


(1)
The fair value amount receivable is composed of $18,708 million under protection purchased and $25,088 million under protection sold.
(2)
The fair value amount payable is composed of $26,527 million under protection purchased and $17,458 million under protection sold.

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Fair values
Notionals
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
Receivable(1)
Payable(2)
Protection
purchased
Protection
sold
By industry/counterparty




Banks
$
24,992

$
23,455

$
739,646

$
727,748

Broker-dealers
8,840

9,820

254,250

224,073

Non-financial
138

162

4,930

2,820

Insurance and other financial institutions
6,447

7,922

216,236

188,722

Total by industry/counterparty
$
40,417

$
41,359

$
1,215,062

$
1,143,363

By instrument




Credit default swaps and options
$
40,233

$
39,930

$
1,201,716

$
1,141,864

Total return swaps and other
184

1,429

13,346

1,499

Total by instrument
$
40,417

$
41,359

$
1,215,062

$
1,143,363

By rating




Investment grade
$
17,150

$
17,174

$
812,918

$
752,640

Non-investment grade
23,267

24,185

402,144

390,723

Total by rating
$
40,417

$
41,359

$
1,215,062

$
1,143,363

By maturity




Within 1 year
$
2,901

$
3,262

$
254,305

$
221,562

From 1 to 5 years
31,674

32,349

883,879

853,391

After 5 years
5,842

5,748

76,878

68,410

Total by maturity
$
40,417

$
41,359

$
1,215,062

$
1,143,363


(1)
The fair value amount receivable is composed of $13,744 million under protection purchased and $26,673 million under protection sold.
(2)
The fair value amount payable is composed of $28,723 million under protection purchased and $12,636 million under protection sold.

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 referenced 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 referenced credit. Credit derivatives written on an underlying non-investment grade reference credit represent greater payment risk to the Company. The non-investment grade category in the table above also includes credit derivatives where the underlying referenced 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.



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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, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $30 billion and $26 billion, respectively. The Company had posted $27 billion and $24 billion as collateral for this exposure in the normal course of business as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Each downgrade would trigger additional collateral or cash settlement requirements for the Company and its affiliates. In the event that each legal entity was downgraded a single notch by the three rating agencies as of December 31, 2014, the Company would be required to post an additional $2.0 billion as either collateral or settlement of the derivative transactions. Additionally, the Company would 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 $2.1 billion.



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24. 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, 2014, 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 $216.3 billion and $168.4 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Japanese and Mexican 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 Japan amounted to $32.0 billion and $29.0 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was composed of investment securities, loans and trading assets. The Company’s exposure to Mexico amounted to $29.7 billion and $37.0 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was composed of investment securities, loans and trading assets.
The Company’s exposure to states and municipalities amounted to $31.0 billion and $33.1 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was composed of trading assets, investment securities, derivatives and lending activities.



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25.   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. 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 default of a counterparty is factored into the valuation of derivative positions and includes the impact of Citigroup’s own credit risk on derivatives and other liabilities 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 active markets.
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 frequency of transactions, the size of the bid-ask spread and the amount of adjustment necessary when comparing similar transactions are all factors in determining the liquidity of markets and the relevance of observed prices in those markets.
The Company’s policy with respect to transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy is to recognize transfers into and out of each level as of the end of the reporting period.

Determination of Fair Value
For assets and liabilities carried at fair value, the Company measures such value using the procedures set out below, irrespective of whether these assets and liabilities are measured at fair value as a result of an election or whether they are required to be measured at fair value.
When available, the Company generally uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such items as Level 1. In some cases where a market price is available, the Company will make use of acceptable practical expedients (such as matrix pricing) to calculate fair value, in which case the items are classified as Level 2.
The Company may also apply a price-based methodology, which 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. The market activity and the amount of the bid-ask spread are among the factors considered in determining the liquidity of markets and the relevance of observed prices from those markets. If relevant and observable prices are available, those valuations may be classified as Level 2. When less liquidity exists for a security or loan, a quoted price is stale, a significant adjustment to the price of a similar security is necessary to reflect differences in the terms of the actual security or loan being valued, or prices from independent sources are insufficient to corroborate the 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.
The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the Company to measure various financial instruments at fair value, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each instrument is generally classified. 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, such as derivatives, that meet those criteria 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 and in accordance with the unit of account.
Liquidity adjustments are applied to items in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair-value hierarchy in an effort to ensure that the fair value reflects the price at which the net open risk position could be liquidated. The liquidity adjustment is based on the bid/offer spread for an instrument. When Citi has elected to measure certain portfolios of financial investments, such as derivatives, on the basis of the net open risk position,


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the liquidity adjustment is adjusted to take into account the size of the position.
Credit valuation adjustments (CVA) and, effective in the third quarter of 2014, funding valuation adjustments (FVA), are applied to over-the-counter (OTC) derivative instruments in which the base valuation generally discounts expected cash flows using the relevant base interest rate curve for the currency of the derivative (e.g., LIBOR for uncollateralized U.S. dollar derivatives). As not all counterparties have the same credit risk as that implied by the relevant base curve, a CVA is necessary to incorporate the market view of both counterparty credit risk and Citi’s own credit risk in the valuation. FVA reflects a market funding risk premium inherent in the uncollateralized portion of derivative portfolios, and in collateralized derivatives where the terms of the agreement do not permit the reuse of the collateral received.
Citi’s CVA methodology is composed of two steps. First, the credit 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, 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 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 risk, rather than using the current recognized net asset or liability as a basis to measure the CVA. Second, 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.
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 for the periods indicated:
 
 
Credit and funding valuation adjustments
contra-liability (contra-asset)
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Counterparty CVA
$
(1,853
)
$
(1,733
)
Asset FVA
(518
)

Citigroup (own-credit) CVA
580

651

Liability FVA
19


Total CVA—derivative instruments (1)
$
(1,772
)
$
(1,082
)

(1)
FVA is included with CVA for presentation purposes.

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 periods indicated:
 
Credit/funding/debt valuation
adjustments gain (loss)
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
2012
Counterparty CVA
$
(43
)
$
291

$
805

Asset FVA
(518
)


Own-credit CVA
(65
)
(223
)
(1,126
)
Liability FVA
19



Total CVA—derivative instruments
$
(607
)
$
68

$
(321
)
DVA related to own FVO liabilities
$
217

$
(410
)
$
(2,009
)
Total CVA and DVA (1)
$
(390
)
$
(342
)
$
(2,330
)

(1)
FVA is included with CVA for presentation purposes.

Valuation Process for Fair Value Measurements
Price verification procedures and related internal control procedures are governed by the Citigroup Pricing and Price Verification Policy and Standards, which is jointly owned by Finance and Risk Management. Finance has implemented the ICG Pricing and Price Verification Standards and Procedures to facilitate compliance with this policy.
For fair value measurements of substantially all assets and liabilities held by the Company, individual business units are responsible for valuing the trading account assets and liabilities, and Product Control within Finance performs independent price verification procedures to evaluate those fair value measurements. Product Control is independent of the individual business units and reports to the Global Head of Product Control. It has authority over the valuation of financial assets and liabilities. Fair value measurements of assets and liabilities are determined using various techniques, including, but not limited to, discounted cash flows and internal models, such as option and correlation models.
Based on the observability of inputs used, Product Control classifies the inventory as Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. When a position involves one or more significant inputs that are not directly observable, price verification procedures are performed that may include


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reviewing relevant historical data, analyzing profit and loss, valuing each component of a structured trade individually, and benchmarking, among others.
Reports of inventory that is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are distributed to senior management in Finance, Risk and the business. This inventory is also discussed in Risk Committees and in monthly meetings with senior trading management. As deemed necessary, reports may go to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors or to the full Board of Directors. Whenever an adjustment is needed to bring the price of an asset or liability to its exit price, Product Control reports it to management along with other price verification results.
In addition, the pricing models used in measuring fair value are governed by an independent control framework. Although the models are developed and tested by the individual business units, they are independently validated by the Model Validation Group within Risk Management and reviewed by Finance with respect to their impact on the price verification procedures. The purpose of this independent control framework is to assess model risk arising from models’ theoretical soundness, calibration techniques where needed, and the appropriateness of the model for a specific product in a defined market. To ensure their continued applicability, models are independently reviewed annually. In addition, Risk Management approves and maintains a list of products permitted to be valued under each approved model for a given business.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
No quoted prices exist for such instruments, so 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. Expected 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 held 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.

Trading account assets and liabilities—trading securities and trading loans
When available, the Company generally 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 some government securities and exchange-traded equity securities.
For bonds and secondary market loans traded over the counter, the Company generally determines fair value utilizing valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows, price-based and internal models, such as Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulation. Fair value estimates from these internal valuation techniques are verified, where possible, to prices obtained from independent sources, including third-party vendors. Vendors compile prices from various sources and
 
may apply matrix pricing for similar bonds or loans where no price is observable. 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 less liquidity exists for a security or loan, a quoted price is stale, a significant adjustment to the
price of a similar security or loan is necessary to reflect differences in the terms of the actual security or loan being valued, or prices from independent sources are insufficient to corroborate valuation, a loan or security is generally classified as Level 3. The price input used in a price-based methodology may be zero for a security, such as a subprime CDO, that is not receiving any principal or interest and is currently written down to zero.
Where the Company’s principal market for a portfolio of loans is the securitization market, the Company uses the securitization price to determine the fair value of the portfolio. The securitization price is determined from the assumed proceeds of a hypothetical securitization in the current market, adjusted for transformation costs (i.e., direct costs other than transaction costs) and securitization uncertainties such as market conditions and liquidity. As a result of the severe reduction in the level of activity in certain securitization markets since the second half of 2007, observable securitization prices for certain directly comparable portfolios of loans have not been readily available. Therefore, such portfolios of loans are generally classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. However, for other loan securitization markets, such as commercial real estate loans, price verification of the hypothetical securitizations has been possible, since these markets have remained active. Accordingly, this loan portfolio is classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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 upon the observability of the significant inputs to the model.
The valuation techniques and inputs 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, including Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulation.
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. The Company uses overnight indexed swap (OIS) curves as fair value measurement inputs for the valuation of certain collateralized derivatives. Citi uses the relevant benchmark curve for the currency of the derivative (e.g., the


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London Interbank Offered Rate for U.S. dollar derivatives) as the discount rate for uncollateralized derivatives.
As referenced above, during the third quarter of 2014, Citi incorporated FVA into the fair value measurements due to what it believes to be an industry migration toward incorporating the market’s view of funding risk premium in OTC derivatives. In connection with its implementation of FVA in 2014, Citigroup incurred a pretax charge of $499 million, which was reflected in Principal transactions as a change in accounting estimate. Citi’s FVA methodology leverages the existing CVA methodology to estimate a funding exposure profile. The calculation of this exposure profile considers collateral agreements where the terms do not permit the firm to reuse the collateral received, including where counterparties post collateral to third-party custodians.

Subprime-related direct exposures in CDOs
The valuation of high-grade and mezzanine asset-backed security (ABS) CDO positions utilizes prices based on the underlying assets of each high-grade and mezzanine ABS CDO.
For most of the lending and structured direct subprime exposures, fair value is determined utilizing observable transactions where available, other market data for similar assets in markets that are not active and other internal valuation techniques.

Investments
The investments category includes available-for-sale debt and marketable equity securities whose fair value is 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 resources and judgment, as no quoted prices exist and such securities are generally very thinly 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 comparables analysis. 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. As discussed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company uses net asset value to value certain of these investments.
Private equity securities are generally classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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 generally 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.

Alt-A mortgage securities
The Company classifies its Alt-A mortgage securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading investments. The securities classified as trading and available-for-sale are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value reported in current earnings and AOCI, respectively. For these purposes, Citi defines Alt-A mortgage securities as non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) where (i) the underlying collateral has weighted average FICO scores between 680 and 720 or (ii) for instances where FICO scores are greater than 720, RMBS have 30% or less of the underlying collateral composed of full documentation loans.
Similar to the valuation methodologies used for other trading securities and trading loans, the Company generally determines the fair values of Alt-A mortgage securities utilizing internal valuation techniques. Fair value estimates from internal valuation techniques are verified, where possible, to prices obtained from independent vendors. Consensus data providers compile prices from various sources. Where available, the Company may also make use of quoted prices for recent trading activity in securities with the same or similar characteristics to the security being valued.
The valuation techniques used for Alt-A mortgage securities, as with other mortgage exposures, are price-based and yield analysis. The primary market-derived input is yield. Cash flows are based on current collateral performance with prepayment rates and loss projections reflective of current economic conditions of housing price change, unemployment rates, interest rates, borrower attributes and other market indicators.
Alt-A mortgage securities that are valued using these methods are generally classified as Level 2. However, Alt-A mortgage securities backed by Alt-A mortgages of lower quality or subordinated tranches in the capital structure are mostly classified as Level 3 due to the reduced liquidity that exists for such positions, which reduces the reliability of prices available from independent sources.

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, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company’s hedging of positions that have been classified in the Level 3 category is not limited to other financial instruments (hedging instruments) that have been classified as Level 3, but also instruments classified as Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The effects of these hedges are presented gross in the following table.




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Fair Value Levels
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Level 1(1)
Level 2(1)
Level 3
Gross
inventory
Netting(2)
Net
balance
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$

$
187,922

$
3,398

$
191,320

$
(47,129
)
$
144,191

Trading non-derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$

$
25,968

$
1,085

$
27,053

$

$
27,053

Residential

2,158

2,680

4,838


4,838

Commercial

3,903

440

4,343


4,343

Total trading mortgage-backed securities
$

$
32,029

$
4,205

$
36,234

$

$
36,234

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
15,991

$
4,483

$

$
20,474

$

$
20,474

State and municipal

3,161

241

3,402


3,402

Foreign government
39,332

26,736

206

66,274


66,274

Corporate

25,640

820

26,460


26,460

Equity securities
51,346

4,281

2,219

57,846


57,846

Asset-backed securities

1,252

3,294

4,546


4,546

Other trading assets

9,221

4,372

13,593


13,593

Total trading non-derivative assets
$
106,669

$
106,803

$
15,357

$
228,829

$

$
228,829

Trading derivatives




 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
74

$
634,318

$
4,061

$
638,453

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts

154,744

1,250

155,994

 
 
Equity contracts
2,748

19,969

2,035

24,752

 
 
Commodity contracts
647

21,850

1,023

23,520

 
 
Credit derivatives

40,618

2,900

43,518

 
 
Total trading derivatives
$
3,469

$
871,499

$
11,269

$
886,237

 
 
Cash collateral paid (3)
 
 
 
$
6,523

 
 
Netting agreements
 
 
 
 
$
(777,178
)
 
Netting of cash collateral received (7)
 
 
 
 
(47,625
)
 
Total trading derivatives
$
3,469

$
871,499

$
11,269

$
892,760

$
(824,803
)
$
67,957

Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$

$
36,053

$
38

$
36,091

$

$
36,091

Residential

8,355

8

8,363


8,363

Commercial

553

1

554


554

Total investment mortgage-backed securities
$

$
44,961

$
47

$
45,008

$

$
45,008

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
110,710

$
12,974

$
6

$
123,690

$

$
123,690

State and municipal
$

$
10,519

$
2,180

$
12,699

$

$
12,699

Foreign government
39,014

51,005

678

90,697


90,697

Corporate
5

11,480

672

12,157


12,157

Equity securities
1,770

274

681

2,725


2,725

Asset-backed securities

11,957

549

12,506


12,506

Other debt securities

661


661


661

Non-marketable equity securities

233

2,525

2,758


2,758

Total investments
$
151,499

$
144,064

$
7,338

$
302,901

$

$
302,901


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In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Level 1(1)
Level 2(1)
Level 3
Gross
inventory
Netting(2)
Net
balance
Loans(4)
$

$
2,793

$
3,108

$
5,901

$

$
5,901

Mortgage servicing rights


1,845

1,845


1,845

Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a recurring basis, gross
$

$
9,352

$
78

$
9,430

 
 
Cash collateral paid(5)
 
 
 
123

 
 
Netting of cash collateral received(8)
 
 
 
 
$
(1,791
)
 
Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a recurring basis
$

$
9,352

$
78

$
9,553

$
(1,791
)
$
7,762

Total assets
$
261,637

$
1,322,433

$
42,393

$
1,633,109

$
(873,723
)
$
759,386

Total as a percentage of gross assets(6)
16.1
%
81.3
%
2.6
%






Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$

$
1,198

$
486

$
1,684

$

$
1,684

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase

82,811

1,043

83,854

(47,129
)
36,725

Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
59,463

11,057

424

70,944


70,944

Trading derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
77

617,933

4,272

622,282

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts

158,354

472

158,826

 
 
Equity contracts
2,955

26,616

2,898

32,469

 
 
Commodity contracts
669

22,872

2,645

26,186

 
 
Credit derivatives

39,787

3,643

43,430

 
 
Total trading derivatives
$
3,701

$
865,562

$
13,930

$
883,193

 
 
Cash collateral received(7)
 
 
 
$
9,846

 
 
Netting agreements
 
 
 
 
$
(777,178
)
 
Netting of cash collateral paid
 
 
 
 
(47,769
)
 
Total trading derivatives
$
3,701

$
865,562

$
13,930

$
893,039

$
(824,947
)
$
68,092

Short-term borrowings
$

$
1,152

$
344

$
1,496

$

$
1,496

Long-term debt

18,890

7,290

26,180


26,180

Non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis, gross
$

$
1,777

$
7

$
1,784

 
 
Cash collateral received(8)
 
 
 
7

 
 
Netting of cash collateral paid(5)
 
 
 
 
$
(15
)
 
Total non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis
$

$
1,777

$
7

$
1,791

$
(15
)
$
1,776

Total liabilities
$
63,164

$
982,447

$
23,524

$
1,078,988

$
(872,091
)
$
206,897

Total as a percentage of gross liabilities(6)
5.9
%
91.9
%
2.2
%
 
 
 

(1)
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company transferred assets of approximately $4.1 billion from Level 1 to Level 2, primarily related to foreign government securities not traded in active markets and Citi refining its methodology for certain equity contracts to reflect the prevalence of off-exchange trading. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company transferred assets of approximately $4.2 billion from Level 2 to Level 1, primarily related to foreign government bonds traded with sufficient frequency to constitute a liquid market. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company transferred liabilities of approximately $1.4 billion from Level 1 to Level 2, as Citi refined its methodology for certain equity contracts to reflect the prevalence of off-exchange trading. During the year ended December 31, 2014, there were no material transfers of liabilities from Level 2 to Level 1.
(2)
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 qualifying master netting agreement and cash collateral offsetting.
(3)
Reflects the net amount of $54,292 million of gross cash collateral paid, of which $47,769 million was used to offset derivative liabilities.
(4)
There is no allowance for loan losses recorded for loans reported at fair value.
(5)
Reflects the net amount of $138 million of gross cash collateral paid, of which $15 million was used to offset non-trading derivative liabilities.
(6)
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.
(7)
Reflects the net amount of $57,471 million of gross cash collateral received, of which $47,625 million was used to offset derivative assets.
(8)
Reflects the net amount of $1,798 million of gross cash collateral received, of which $1,791 million was used to offset non-trading derivative assets.



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Fair Value Levels
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
Level 1(1)
Level 2(1)
Level 3
Gross
inventory
Netting(2)
Net
balance
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$

$
172,848

$
3,566

$
176,414

$
(32,331
)
$
144,083

Trading non-derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed

22,861

1,094

23,955


23,955

Residential

1,223

2,854

4,077


4,077

Commercial

2,318

256

2,574


2,574

Total trading mortgage-backed securities
$

$
26,402

$
4,204

$
30,606

$

$
30,606

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
12,080

$
2,757

$

$
14,837

$

$
14,837

State and municipal

2,985

222

3,207


3,207

Foreign government
49,220

25,220

416

74,856


74,856

Corporate

28,699

1,835

30,534


30,534

Equity securities
58,761

1,958

1,057

61,776


61,776

Asset-backed securities

1,274

4,342

5,616


5,616

Other trading assets

8,491

3,184

11,675


11,675

Total trading non-derivative assets
$
120,061

$
97,786

$
15,260

$
233,107

$

$
233,107

Trading derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
11

$
624,902

$
3,467

$
628,380

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
40

91,189

1,325

92,554

 
 
Equity contracts
5,793

17,611

1,473

24,877

 
 
Commodity contracts
506

7,775

801

9,082

 
 
Credit derivatives

37,336

3,010

40,346

 
 
Total trading derivatives
$
6,350

$
778,813

$
10,076

$
795,239

 
 
Cash collateral paid(3)
 
 
 
$
6,073

 
 
Netting agreements
 
 
 
 
$
(713,598
)
 
Netting of cash collateral received(6)
 
 
 
 
(34,893
)
 
Total trading derivatives
$
6,350

$
778,813

$
10,076

$
801,312

$
(748,491
)
$
52,821

Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$

$
41,810

$
187

$
41,997

$

$
41,997

Residential

10,103

102

10,205


10,205

Commercial

453


453


453

Total investment mortgage-backed securities
$

$
52,366

$
289

$
52,655

$

$
52,655

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
69,139

$
18,449

$
8

$
87,596

$

$
87,596

State and municipal
$

$
17,297

$
1,643

$
18,940

$

$
18,940

Foreign government
35,179

60,948

344

96,471


96,471

Corporate
4

10,841

285

11,130


11,130

Equity securities
2,583

336

815

3,734


3,734

Asset-backed securities

13,314

1,960

15,274


15,274

Other debt securities

661

50

711


711

Non-marketable equity securities

358

4,347

4,705


4,705

Total investments
$
106,905

$
174,570

$
9,741

$
291,216

$

$
291,216


262



In millions of dollars at December 31, 2013
Level 1(1)
Level 2(1)
Level 3
Gross
inventory
Netting(2)
Net
balance
Loans(4)
$

$
886

$
4,143

$
5,029

$

$
5,029

Mortgage servicing rights


2,718

2,718


2,718

Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a recurring basis, gross
$

$
9,811

$
181

$
9,992

 
 
Cash collateral paid
 
 
 
82

 
 
Netting of cash collateral received(7)
 
 
 
 
$
(2,951
)
 
Non-trading derivatives and other financial assets measured on a recurring basis
$

$
9,811

$
181

$
10,074

$
(2,951
)
$
7,123

Total assets
$
233,316

$
1,234,714

$
45,685

$
1,519,870

$
(783,773
)
$
736,097

Total as a percentage of gross assets(5)
15.4
%
81.6
%
3.0
%
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$

$
787

$
890

$
1,677

$

$
1,677

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase

85,576

902

86,478

(32,331
)
54,147

Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
51,035

9,883

590

61,508

 
61,508

Trading account derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
12

614,586

2,628

617,226

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
29

87,978

630

88,637

 
 
Equity contracts
5,783

26,178

2,331

34,292

 
 
Commodity contracts
363

7,613

2,194

10,170

 
 
Credit derivatives

37,510

3,284

40,794

 
 
Total trading derivatives
$
6,187

$
773,865

$
11,067

$
791,119

 
 
Cash collateral received(6)
 
 
 
$
8,827

 
 
Netting agreements
 
 
 
 
$
(713,598
)
 
Netting of cash collateral paid(3)
 
 
 
 
(39,094
)
 
Total trading derivatives
$
6,187

$
773,865

$
11,067

$
799,946

$
(752,692
)
$
47,254

Short-term borrowings
$

$
3,663

$
29

$
3,692

$

$
3,692

Long-term debt

19,256

7,621

26,877


26,877

Non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis, gross
$

$
1,719

$
10

$
1,729

 
 
Cash collateral received(7)
 
 
 
$
282

 
 
Non-trading derivatives and other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis

1,719

10

2,011

 
2,011

Total liabilities
$
57,222

$
894,749

$
21,109

$
982,189

$
(785,023
)
$
197,166

Total as a percentage of gross liabilities(5)
5.9
%
92.0
%
2.2
%
 
 
 

(1)
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company transferred assets of approximately $2.5 billion from Level 1 to Level 2, primarily related to foreign government securities, which were not traded with sufficient frequency to constitute an active market. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company transferred assets of approximately $49.3 billion from Level 2 to Level 1, substantially all related to U.S. Treasury securities held across the Company’s major investment portfolios where Citi obtained additional information from its external pricing sources to meet the criteria for Level 1 classification. There were no material liability transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(2)
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 qualifying master netting agreement and cash collateral offsetting.
(3)
Reflects the net amount of $45,167 million of gross cash collateral paid, of which $39,094 million was used to offset derivative liabilities.
(4)
There is no allowance for loan losses recorded for loans reported at fair value.
(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.
(6)
Reflects the net amount of $43,720 million of gross cash collateral received, of which $34,893 million was used to offset derivative assets.
(7)
Reflects the net amount of $3,233 million of gross cash collateral received, of which $2,951 million was used to offset derivative assets.


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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, 2014 and 2013. As discussed above, the Company classifies financial instruments as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when there is reliance on at least one significant unobservable input to the valuation model. In addition to these unobservable inputs, the valuation models for Level 3 financial instruments typically also rely on a number of inputs that are readily observable either directly or indirectly. 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 the effect of offsetting losses and gains on hedging instruments that have been classified by the Company 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 effects of these hedges are presented gross in the following tables.


Level 3 Fair Value Rollforward
 
 
Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) incl. in
Transfers
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
still held
(3)
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2013
Principal
transactions
Other(1)(2)
into
Level 3
out of
Level 3
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
3,566

$
(61
)
$

$
84

$
(8
)
$
75

$

$

$
(258
)
$
3,398

$
133

Trading non-derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
1,094

117


854

(966
)
714

26

(695
)
(59
)
1,085

8

Residential
2,854

457


442

(514
)
2,582


(3,141
)

2,680

132

Commercial
256

17


187

(376
)
758


(402
)

440

(4
)
Total trading mortgage-backed securities
$
4,204

$
591

$

$
1,483

$
(1,856
)
$
4,054

$
26

$
(4,238
)
$
(59
)
$
4,205

$
136

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$

$
3

$

$

$

$
7

$

$
(10
)
$

$

$

State and municipal
222

10


150

(105
)
34


(70
)

241

1

Foreign government
416

(56
)

130

(253
)
676


(707
)

206

5

Corporate
1,835

(127
)

465

(502
)
1,988


(2,839
)

820

(139
)
Equity securities
1,057

87


142

(209
)
1,437


(295
)

2,219

337

Asset-backed securities
4,342

876


158

(332
)
3,893


(5,643
)

3,294

3

Other trading assets
3,184

269


2,637

(2,278
)
5,427


(4,490
)
(377
)
4,372

31

Total trading non-derivative assets
$
15,260

$
1,653

$

$
5,165

$
(5,535
)
$
17,478

$
26

$
(18,292
)
$
(398
)
$
15,357

$
374

Trading derivatives, net(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
839

$
(818
)
$

$
24

$
(98
)
$
113

$

$
(162
)
$
(109
)
$
(211
)
$
(414
)
Foreign exchange contracts
695

92


47

(39
)
59


(59
)
(17
)
778

56

Equity contracts
(858
)
482


(916
)
766

435


(279
)
(493
)
(863
)
(274
)
Commodity contracts
(1,393
)
(338
)

92

(12
)



29

(1,622
)
(174
)
Credit derivatives
(274
)
(567
)

4

(156
)
103


(3
)
150

(743
)
(369
)
Total trading derivatives, net(4)
$
(991
)
$
(1,149
)
$

$
(749
)
$
461

$
710

$

$
(503
)
$
(440
)
$
(2,661
)
$
(1,175
)

264



 
 
Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) incl. in
Transfers
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
still held
(3)
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2013
Principal
transactions
Other(1)(2)
into
Level 3
out of
Level 3
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Dec. 31, 2014
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
187

$

$
52

$
60

$
(203
)
$
17

$

$
(73
)
$
(2
)
$
38

$
(8
)
Residential
102


33

31

(2
)
17


(173
)

8


Commercial


(6
)
4

(7
)
10




1


Total investment mortgage-backed securities
$
289

$

$
79

$
95

$
(212
)
$
44

$

$
(246
)
$
(2
)
$
47

$
(8
)
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
8

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
(2
)
$

$
6

$

State and municipal
1,643


(64
)
811

(584
)
923


(549
)

2,180

49

Foreign government
344


(27
)
286

(105
)
851


(490
)
(181
)
678

(17
)
Corporate
285


(6
)
26

(143
)
728


(218
)

672

(4
)
Equity securities
815


111

19

(19
)
10


(255
)

681

(78
)
Asset-backed securities
1,960


41


(47
)
95


(195
)
(1,305
)
549

(18
)
Other debt securities
50


(1
)


116


(115
)
(50
)


Non-marketable equity securities
4,347


94

67


707


(787
)
(1,903
)
2,525

81

Total investments
$
9,741

$

$
227

$
1,304

$
(1,110
)
$
3,371

$

$
(2,857
)
$
(3,338
)
$
7,338

$
5

Loans
$
4,143

$

$
(233
)
$
92

$
6

$
951

$
197

$
(895
)
$
(1,153
)
$
3,108

$
37

Mortgage servicing rights
2,718


(390
)



217

(317
)
(383
)
1,845

(390
)
Other financial assets measured on a recurring basis
181


100

(83
)

3

164

(10
)
(277
)
78

14

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
890

$

$
357

$
5

$
(12
)
$

$
127

$

$
(167
)
$
486

$
(69
)
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
902

(6
)

54


78


220

(217
)
1,043

(34
)
Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
590

(81
)

79

(111
)


534

(749
)
424

(58
)
Short-term borrowings
29

(31
)

323

(12
)

49


(76
)
344

(8
)
Long-term debt
7,621

109

49

2,701

(4,206
)

3,893


(2,561
)
7,290

(446
)
Other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis
10


(5
)
5

(3
)

1

(3
)
(8
)
7

(4
)
(1)
Changes in fair value for available-for-sale investments are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless other-than-temporarily impaired, while gains and losses from sales are recorded in Realized gains (losses) from sales of investments on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(2)
Unrealized gains (losses) on MSRs are recorded in Other revenue on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(3)
Represents the amount of total gains or losses for the period, included in earnings (and Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for changes in fair value of available-for-sale investments), attributable to the change in fair value relating to assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held at December 31, 2014.
(4)
Total Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities have been netted in these tables for presentation purposes only.



265



 
 
Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) incl. in
Transfers
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
still held
(3)
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2012
Principal
transactions
Other(1)(2)
into
Level 3
out of
Level 3
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
5,043

$
(137
)
$

$
627

$
(1,871
)
$
59

$

$
71

$
(226
)
$
3,566

$
(124
)
Trading non-derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
1,325

141


1,386

(1,477
)
1,316

68

(1,310
)
(355
)
1,094

52

Residential
1,805

474


513

(372
)
3,630


(3,189
)
(7
)
2,854

10

Commercial
1,119

114


278

(304
)
244


(1,178
)
(17
)
256

14

Total trading mortgage-backed securities
$
4,249

$
729

$

$
2,177

$
(2,153
)
$
5,190

$
68

$
(5,677
)
$
(379
)
$
4,204

$
76

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$

$
(1
)
$

$
54

$

$

$

$
(53
)
$

$

$

State and municipal
195

37


9


107


(126
)

222

15

Foreign government
311

(21
)

156

(67
)
326


(289
)

416

5

Corporate
2,030

(20
)

410

(410
)
2,864


(2,116
)
(923
)
1,835

(406
)
Equity securities
264

129


228

(210
)
829


(183
)

1,057

59

Asset-backed securities
4,453

544


181

(193
)
5,165


(5,579
)
(229
)
4,342

123

Other trading assets
2,321

202


960

(1,592
)
3,879


(2,253
)
(333
)
3,184

(7
)
Total trading non-derivative assets
$
13,823

$
1,599

$

$
4,175

$
(4,625
)
$
18,360

$
68

$
(16,276
)
$
(1,864
)
$
15,260

$
(135
)
Trading derivatives, net(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
181

$
292

$

$
692

$
(226
)
$
228

$

$
(155
)
$
(173
)
$
839

$
779

Foreign exchange contracts

625


29

(35
)
26


(10
)
60

695

146

Equity contracts
(1,448
)
96


25

295

298


(149
)
25

(858
)
(453
)
Commodity contracts
(771
)
(164
)


(527
)
15


(25
)
79

(1,393
)
(246
)
Credit derivatives
(342
)
(368
)

106

(183
)
20



493

(274
)
(544
)
Total trading derivatives, net(4)
$
(2,380
)
$
481

$

$
852

$
(676
)
$
587

$

$
(339
)
$
484

$
(991
)
$
(318
)
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed
$
1,458

$

$
(7
)
$
2,058

$
(3,820
)
$
593

$

$
(38
)
$
(57
)
$
187

$
11

Residential
205


30

60

(265
)
212


(140
)

102

7

Commercial



4

(21
)
17






Total investment mortgage-backed securities
$
1,663

$

$
23

$
2,122

$
(4,106
)
$
822

$

$
(178
)
$
(57
)
$
289

$
18

U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
$
12

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
(4
)
$

$
8

$

State and municipal
849


10

12

(122
)
1,236


(217
)
(125
)
1,643

(75
)
Foreign government
383


2

178

(256
)
506


(391
)
(78
)
344

(28
)
Corporate
385


(27
)
334

(119
)
104


(303
)
(89
)
285


Equity securities
773


56

19

(1
)
1


(33
)

815

47

Asset-backed securities
2,220


117

1,192

(1,684
)
1,475


(337
)
(1,023
)
1,960


Other debt securities
258




(205
)
50


(53
)

50


Non-marketable equity securities
5,364


249



653


(342
)
(1,577
)
4,347

241

Total investments
$
11,907

$

$
430

$
3,857

$
(6,493
)
$
4,847

$

$
(1,858
)
$
(2,949
)
$
9,741

$
203


266



 
 
Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) incl. in
Transfers
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
still held
(3)
In millions of dollars
Dec. 31, 2012
Principal
transactions
Other(1)(2)
into
Level 3
out of
Level 3
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Dec. 31, 2013
Loans
$
4,931

$

$
(24
)
$
353

$

$
179

$
652

$
(192
)
$
(1,756
)
$
4,143

$
(122
)
Mortgage servicing rights
1,942


555




634

(2
)
(411
)
2,718

553

Other financial assets measured on a recurring basis
2,452


63

1


216

474

(2,046
)
(979
)
181

(5
)
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
786

$

$
(125
)
$
32

$
(21
)
$

$
86

$

$
(118
)
$
890

$
(41
)
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
841

91


216

(17
)
36


40

(123
)
902

50

Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
365

42


89

(52
)


612

(382
)
590

73

Short-term borrowings
112

53


2

(10
)

316


(338
)
29

(5
)
Long-term debt
6,726

292

153

3,738

(2,531
)

1,466

(1
)
(1,332
)
7,621

758

Other financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis
24


(215
)
5

(2
)
(5
)
104


(331
)
10

(9
)
(1)
Changes in fair value for available-for-sale investments are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless other-than-temporarily impaired, while gains and losses from sales are recorded in Realized gains (losses) from sales of investments on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(2)
Unrealized gains (losses) on MSRs are recorded in Other revenue on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
(3)
Represents the amount of total gains or losses for the period, included in earnings (and Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for changes in fair value of available-for-sale investments), attributable to the change in fair value relating to assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held at December 31, 2013.
(4)
Total Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities have been netted in these tables for presentation purposes only.
Level 3 Fair Value Rollforward
The following were the significant Level 3 transfers for the period December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014:

Transfers of Long-term debt of $2.7 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, and of $4.2 billion from Level 3 to Level 2, mainly related to structured debt, reflecting changes in the significance of unobservable inputs as well as certain underlying market inputs becoming less or more observable.
Transfers of Other trading assets of $2.6 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, and of $2.3 billion from Level 3 to Level 2, related to trading loans, reflecting changes in the volume of market quotations.

The following were the significant Level 3 transfers from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013:

Transfers of Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell of $1.9 billion from Level 3 to Level 2 related to shortening of the remaining tenor of certain reverse repos. There is more transparency and observability for repo curves used in the valuation of structured reverse repos with tenors up to five years; thus, structured reverse repos maturing within five years are generally classified as Level 2.
Transfers of U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities in Investments of $2.1 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, and of $3.8 billion from Level 3 to Level 2, due to changes in the level of price observability for the specific securities. Similarly, there were transfers of U.S. government-sponsored
 
agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities in Trading securities of $1.4 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, and of $1.5 billion from Level 3 to Level 2.
Transfers of asset-backed securities in Investments of $1.2 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, and of $1.7 billion from Level 3 to Level 2. These transfers were related to collateralized loan obligations, reflecting changes in the level of price observability.
Transfers of Long-term debt of $3.7 billion from Level 2 to Level 3, included $1.3 billion related to the transfer of a previously bifurcated hybrid debt instrument from Level 2 to Level 3 to reflect the host contract and the reclassification of Level 3 commodity contracts into Long-term debt. The remaining amounts of Long-term debt transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 as well as the $2.5 billion transfer from Level 3 to Level 2 were related mainly to structured debt reflecting changes in the significance of unobservable inputs as well as certain underlying market inputs becoming less or more observable.




267



Valuation Techniques and Inputs for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s Level 3 inventory consists of both cash securities and derivatives of varying complexities. The valuation methodologies applied to measure the fair value of these positions include discounted cash flow analyses, internal models and comparative analysis. A position is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when at least one input is unobservable and is considered significant to its valuation. The specific reason an input is deemed unobservable varies. For example, at least one significant input to the pricing model is not observable in the market, at least one significant input has been adjusted to make it more representative of the position being valued, or the price quote available does not reflect sufficient trading activities.
 
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 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. 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.

Valuation Techniques and Inputs for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
As of December 31, 2014
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low(2)(3)
High(2)(3)
Weighted
Average(4)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
3,156

Model-based
Interest rate
1.27
 %
1.97
%
1.80
 %
Mortgage-backed securities
$
2,874

Price-based
Price
$

$
127.87

$
81.43

 
1,117

Yield analysis
Yield
0.01
 %
19.91
%
5.89
 %
State and municipal, foreign government, corporate and other debt securities
$
5,937

Price-based
Price
$

$
124.00

$
90.62

 
1,860

Cash flow
Credit spread
25 bps

600 bps

233 bps

Equity securities(5)
$
2,163

Price-based
Price (5)
$

$
141.00

$
91.00

 
679

Cash flow
Yield
4.00
 %
5.00
%
4.50
 %
 
 
 
WAL
0.01 years

3.14 years

1.07 years

Asset-backed securities
$
3,607

Price-based
Price
$

$
105.50

$
67.01

Non-marketable equity
$
1,224

Price-based
Discount to price
 %
90.00
%
4.04
 %
 
1,055

Comparables analysis
EBITDA multiples
2.90
x
13.10
x
9.77
x
 



PE ratio
8.10
x
13.10
x
8.43
x
 
 
 
Price-to-book ratio
0.99
x
1.56
x
1.15
x
 
 
 
Fund NAV(5)
$
1

$
64,668,171

$
29,975,777

Derivatives—Gross(6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts (gross)
$
8,309

Model-based
Interest rate (IR) lognormal volatility
18.05
 %
90.65
%
30.21
 %
 
 
 
Mean reversion
1.00
 %
20.00
%
10.50
 %
Foreign exchange contracts (gross)
$
1,428

Model-based
Foreign exchange (FX) volatility
0.37
 %
58.40
%
8.57
 %
 
294

Cash flow
Interest rate
3.72
 %
8.27
%
5.02
 %
 
 
 
IR-FX correlation
40.00
 %
60.00
%
50.00
 %
Equity contracts (gross)(7)
$
4,431

Model-based
Equity volatility
9.56
 %
82.44
%
24.61
 %
 
502

Price-based
Equity forward
84.10
 %
100.80
%
94.10
 %
 
 
 
Equity-FX correlation
(88.20
)%
48.70
%
(25.17
)%
 
 
 
Equity-equity correlation
(66.30
)%
94.80
%
36.87
 %
 
 
 
Price
$
0.01

$
144.50

$
93.05

Commodity contracts (gross)
$
3,606

Model-based
Commodity volatility
5.00
 %
83.00
%
24.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity correlation
(57.00
)%
91.00
%
30.00
 %
 
 
 
Forward price
35.34
 %
268.77
%
101.74
 %

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As of December 31, 2014
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low(2)(3)
High(2)(3)
Weighted
Average(4)
Credit derivatives (gross)
$
4,944

Model-based
Recovery rate
13.97
 %
75.00
%
37.62
 %
 
1,584

Price-based
Credit correlation
 %
95.00
%
58.76
 %
 
 
 
Price
$
1.00

$
144.50

$
53.86

 
 
 
Credit spread
1 bps

3,380 bps

180 bps

 
 
 
Upfront points
0.39

100.00

52.26

Nontrading derivatives and other financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis (gross)(6)
$
74

Model-based
Redemption rate
13.00
 %
99.50
%
68.73
 %
 
11

Price-based
Forward Price
107.00
 %
107.10
%
107.05
 %
 
 
 
Fund NAV
$
12,974

$
10,087,963

$
9,308,012

Loans
$
1,095

Cash flow
Yield
1.60
 %
4.50
%
2.23
 %
 
832

Model-based
Price
$
4.72

$
106.55

$
98.56

 
740

Price-based
Credit spread
35 bps

500 bps

199 bps

 
441

Yield analysis
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
$
1,750

Cash flow
Yield
5.19
 %
21.40
%
10.25
 %
 
 
 
WAL
3.31 years

7.89 years

5.17 years

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
486

Model-based
Equity-IR correlation
34.00
 %
37.00
%
35.43
 %
 
 
 
Commodity correlation
(57.00
)%
91.00
%
30.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity volatility
5.00
 %
83.00
%
24.00
 %
 
 
 
Forward price
35.34
 %
268.77
%
101.74
 %
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
$
1,043

Model-based
Interest rate
0.74
 %
2.26
%
1.90
 %
Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
$
251

Model-based
Credit-IR correlation
(70.49
)%
8.81
%
47.17
 %
 
$
142

Price-based
Price
$

$
117.00

$
70.33

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
$
7,204

Model-based
IR lognormal volatility
18.05
 %
90.65
%
30.21
 %
 
 
 
Mean reversion
1.00
 %
20.00
%
10.50
 %
 
 
 
Equity volatility
10.18
 %
69.65
%
23.72
 %
 
 
 
Credit correlation
87.50
 %
87.50
%
87.50
 %
 
 
 
Equity forward
89.50
 %
100.80
%
95.80
 %
 
 
 
Forward price
35.34
 %
268.77
%
101.80
 %
 
 
 
Commodity correlation
(57.00
)%
91.00
%
30.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity volatility
5.00
 %
83.00
%
24.00
 %









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As of December 31, 2013
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low(2)(3)
High(2)(3)
Weighted
Average(4)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
3,299

Model-based
Interest rate
1.33
 %
2.19
%
2.04
 %
Mortgage-backed securities
$
2,869

Price-based
Price
$
0.10

$
117.78

77.60

 
1,241

Yield analysis
Yield
0.03
 %
21.80
%
8.66
 %
State and municipal, foreign government, corporate and other debt securities
$
5,361

Price-based
Price
$

$
126.49

$
87.47

 
2,014

Cash flow
Credit spread
11 bps

375 bps

213 bps

Equity securities(5)
$
947

Price-based
Price (5)
$
0.31

$
93.66

$
86.90

 
827

Cash flow
Yield
4.00
 %
5.00
%
4.50
 %
 
 
 
WAL
0.01 years

3.55 years

1.38 years

Asset-backed securities
$
4,539

Price-based
Price
$

$
135.83

$
70.89

 
1,300

Model-based
Credit spread
25 bps

378 bps

302 bps

Non-marketable equity
$
2,324

Price-based
Fund NAV(5)
$
612

$336,559,340
$124,080,454
 
1,470

Comparables analysis
EBITDA multiples
4.20
x
16.90
x
9.78
x
 
533

Cash flow
Discount to price
 %
75.00
%
3.47
 %
 
 
 
Price-to-book ratio
0.90
x
1.05
x
1.02
x
 
 
 
PE ratio
9.10
x
9.10
x
9.10
x
Derivatives—Gross(6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts (gross)
$
5,721

Model-based
Interest rate (IR) lognormal volatility
10.60
 %
87.20
%
21.16
 %
Foreign exchange contracts (gross)
$
1,727

Model-based
Foreign exchange (FX) volatility
1.00
 %
28.00
%
13.45
 %
 
189

Cash flow
Interest rate
0.11
 %
13.88
%
6.02
 %
 
 
 
IR-FX correlation
40.00
 %
60.00
%
50.00
 %
 
 
 
IR-IR correlation
40.00
 %
68.79
%
40.52
 %
 
 
 
Credit spread
25 bps

419 bps

162 bps

Equity contracts (gross)(7)
$
3,189

Model-based
Equity volatility
10.02
 %
73.48
%
29.87
 %
 
563

Price-based
Equity forward
79.10
 %
141.00
%
100.24
 %
 
 
 
Equity-equity correlation
(81.30
)%
99.40
%
48.45
 %
 
 
 
Equity-FX correlation
(70.00
)%
55.00
%
0.60
 %
 
 
 
Price
$

$
118.75

$
88.10

Commodity contracts (gross)
$
2,988

Model-based
Commodity volatility
4.00
 %
146.00
%
15.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity correlation
(75.00
)%
90.00
%
32.00
 %
 
 
 
Forward price
23.00
 %
242.00
%
105.00
 %
Credit derivatives (gross)
$
4,767

Model-based
Recovery rate
20.00
 %
64.00
%
38.11
 %
 
1,520

Price-based
Credit correlation
5.00
 %
95.00
%
47.43
 %
 
 
 
Price
$
0.02

$
115.20

$
29.83

 
 
 
Credit spread
3 bps

1,335 bps

203 bps

 
 
 
Upfront points
2.31

100.00

57.69

Nontrading derivatives and other financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis (gross)(6)
$
82

Price-based
EBITDA multiples
5.20
x
12.60
x
12.08
x
 
60

Comparables analysis
PE ratio
6.90
x
6.90
x
6.90
x
 
38

Model-based
Price-to-book ratio
1.05
x
1.05
x
1.05
x
 
 
 
Price
$

$
105.10

$
71.25

 
 
 
Fund NAV
$
1.00

$
10,688,600

$
9,706,488

 
 
 
Discount to price
 %
35.00
%
16.36
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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As of December 31, 2013
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low(2)(3)
High(2)(3)
Weighted
Average(4)
Loans
$
2,153

Price-based
Price
$

$
103.75

$
91.19

 
1,422

Model-based
Yield
1.60
 %
4.50
%
2.10
 %
 
549

Yield analysis
Credit spread
49 bps

1,600 bps

302 bps

Mortgage servicing rights
$
2,625

Cash flow
Yield
3.64
 %
12.00
%
7.19
 %
 
 
 
WAL
2.27 years

9.44 years

6.12 years

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
890

Model-based
Equity volatility
14.79
 %
42.15
%
27.74
 %
 
 
 
Mean reversion
1.00
 %
20.00
%
10.50
 %
 
 
 
Equity-IR correlation
9.00
 %
20.50
%
19.81
 %
 
 
 
Forward price
23.00
 %
242.00
%
105.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity correlation
(75.00
)%
90.00
%
32.00
 %
 
 
 
Commodity volatility
4.00
 %
146.00
%
15.00
 %
Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
$
902

Model-based
Interest rate
0.47
 %
3.66
%
2.71
 %
Trading account liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
$
289

Model-based
Credit spread
166 bps

180 bps

175 bps

 
$
273

Price-based
Credit-IR correlation
(68.00
)%
5.00
%
(50.00
)%
 
 
 
Price
$

$
124.25

$
99.75

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
$
6,781

Model-based
IR lognormal volatility
10.60
 %
87.20
%
20.97
 %
 
868

Price-based
Equity forward
79.10
 %
141.00
%
99.51
 %
 
 
 
Equity volatility
10.70
 %
57.20
%
19.41
 %
 
 
 
Equity-FX correlation
(70.00
)%
55.00
%
0.60
 %
 
 
 
Equity-equity correlation
(81.30
)%
99.40
%
48.30
 %
 
 
 
Interest rate
4.00
 %
10.00
%
5.00
 %
 
 
 
Price
$
0.63

$
103.75

$
80.73

 
 
 
Forward price
23.00
 %
242.00
%
101.00
 %
(1)
The fair value amounts presented in this table represent the primary valuation technique or techniques for each class of assets or liabilities.
(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 one large position only.
(4)
Weighted averages are calculated based on the fair value of the instrument.
(5)
For equity securities, the price and fund NAV inputs are expressed on an absolute basis, not as a percentage of the notional amount.
(6)
Both trading and nontrading account derivatives—assets and liabilities—are presented on a gross absolute value basis.
(7)
Includes hybrid products.


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Sensitivity to Unobservable Inputs and Interrelationships between Unobservable Inputs
The impact of 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 impact 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 the sensitivities and interrelationships of the most significant unobservable inputs used by the Company in Level 3 fair value measurements.

Correlation
Correlation is a measure of the co-movement between two or more variables. A variety of correlation-related assumptions are required for a wide range of instruments, including equity and credit baskets, foreign-exchange options, CDOs backed by loans or bonds, mortgages, subprime mortgages and many other instruments. For almost all of these instruments, correlations are not observable in the market and must be estimated using historical information. Estimating correlation can be especially difficult where it may vary over time. Extracting correlation information from market data requires significant assumptions regarding the informational efficiency of the market (for example, swaption markets). Changes in correlation levels can have a major 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 larger losses in the event of default and a part 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. Typically, instruments can become more expensive if volatility increases. For example, as an index becomes more volatile, the cost to Citi of maintaining a given level of exposure increases because more frequent rebalancing of the portfolio is required. 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. The general relationship between changes in the value of 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 larger 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 (for example, an option on a basket of bonds) depends on the volatility of the individual underlying securities as well as their correlations.

Yield
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.
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. In other situations, the estimated yield may not represent sufficient market liquidity and must be adjusted as well. Whenever the amount of the adjustment is significant to the value of the security, the fair value measurement is classified as Level 3.

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. An increase in prepayments—in speed or magnitude—generally creates losses for the holder of these securities. Prepayment is generally negatively correlated with delinquency and interest rate. A combination of low prepayment and high delinquencies amplify each input’s negative impact on 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 (such as asset-backed securities), there is no directly observable market input for recovery, but indications of recovery levels are available from pricing services. The assumed recovery of a security may differ from its actual recovery that will be observable in the future. The recovery rate impacts the valuation of credit securities. 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


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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.

Qualitative Discussion of the Ranges of Significant Unobservable Inputs
The following section describes the ranges of the most significant unobservable inputs used by the Company in Level 3 fair value measurements. The level of aggregation and the diversity of instruments held by the Company lead to a wide range of unobservable inputs that may not be evenly distributed across the Level 3 inventory.

Correlation
There are many different types of correlation inputs, including credit correlation, cross-asset correlation (such as equity-interest rate correlation), and same-asset correlation (such as interest rate-interest rate correlation). Correlation inputs are generally used to value hybrid and exotic instruments. Generally, same-asset correlation inputs have a narrower range than cross-asset correlation inputs. However, due to the complex and unique nature of these instruments, the ranges for correlation inputs can vary widely across portfolios.

Volatility
Similar to correlation, asset-specific volatility inputs vary widely by asset type. For example, ranges for foreign exchange volatility are generally lower and narrower than equity volatility. Equity volatilities are wider due to the nature of the equities market and the terms of certain exotic instruments. For most instruments, the interest rate volatility input is on the lower end of the range; however, for certain structured or exotic instruments (such as market-linked deposits or exotic interest rate derivatives), the range is much wider.

Yield
Ranges for the yield inputs vary significantly depending upon the type of security. For example, securities that typically have lower yields, such as municipal bonds, will fall on the lower end of the range, while more illiquid securities or securities with lower credit quality, such as certain residual tranche asset-backed securities, will have much higher yield inputs.

Credit Spread
Credit spread is relevant primarily for fixed income and credit instruments; however, the ranges for the credit spread input can vary across instruments. For example, certain fixed income instruments, such as certificates of deposit, typically have lower credit spreads, whereas certain derivative instruments with high-risk counterparties are typically subject to higher credit spreads when they are uncollateralized or have a longer tenor. Other instruments, such as credit default swaps, also have credit spreads that vary with the attributes of the
 
underlying obligor. Stronger companies have tighter credit spreads, and weaker companies have wider credit spreads.

Price
The price input is a significant unobservable input for certain fixed income instruments. For these instruments, the price input is expressed as a percentage of the notional amount, with a price of $100 meaning that the instrument is valued at par. For most of these instruments, the price varies between zero to $100, or slightly above $100. Relatively illiquid assets that have experienced significant losses since issuance, such as certain asset-backed securities, are at the lower end of the range, whereas most investment grade corporate bonds will fall in the middle to the higher end of the range. For certain structured debt instruments with embedded derivatives, the price input may be above $100 to reflect the embedded features of the instrument (for example, a step-up coupon or a conversion option).
The price input is also a significant unobservable input for certain equity securities; however, the range of price inputs varies depending on the nature of the position, the number of shares outstanding and other factors.



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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. In addition, these assets include loans held-for-sale and other real estate owned that are measured at the lower of cost or market.
The following table presents the carrying amounts of all assets that were still held as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, for which a nonrecurring fair value measurement was recorded:
In millions of dollars
Fair value
Level 2
Level 3
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
4,152

$
1,084

$
3,068

Other real estate owned
102

21

81

Loans(1)
3,367

2,881

486

Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
$
7,621

$
3,986

$
3,635

(1)
Represents impaired loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, including primarily real-estate secured loans.
In millions of dollars
Fair value
Level 2
Level 3
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
3,483

$
2,165

$
1,318

Other real estate owned
138

15

123

Loans(1)
4,713

3,947

766

Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
$
8,334

$
6,127

$
2,207

(1)
Represents impaired loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, including primarily real-estate secured loans.

 
The fair value of loans-held-for-sale 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.
Where the fair value of the related collateral is based on an unadjusted appraised value, the loan is generally classified as Level 2. Where significant adjustments are made to the appraised value, the loan is classified as Level 3. Additionally, 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.

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, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
As of December 31, 2014
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low
High
Weighted
average(2)
Loans held-for-sale
$
2,740

Price-based
Price
$
92.00

$
100.00

$
99.54

 
 
 
Credit Spread
5 bps

358 bps

175 bps

Other real estate owned
$
76

Price-based
Appraised Value
$
11,000

$
11,124,137

$
4,730,129

 
 
 
Discount to price(4)
13.00
%
64.00
%
28.80
%
Loans(3)
$
437

Price-based
Discount to price(4)
13.00
%
34.00
%
28.92
%
(1)
The fair value amounts presented in this table represent the primary valuation technique or techniques for each class of assets or liabilities.
(2)
Weighted averages are calculated based on the fair value of the instrument.
(3)
Represents loans held for investment whose carrying amounts are based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.
(4)
Includes estimated costs to sell.


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As of December 31, 2013
Fair Value(1)
 (in millions)
Methodology
Input
Low
High
Weighted
average(2)
Loans held-for-sale
$
912

Price-based
Price(3)
$
60.00

$
100.00

$
98.77

 
393

Cash Flow
Credit Spread
45 bps

80 bps

64 bps

Other real estate owned
$
98

Price-based
Discount to price(4)
34.00
%
59.00
%
39.00
%
 
17

Cash Flow
Price(3)
$
60.46

$
100.00

$
96.67

 
 
 
Appraised Value
636,249

15,897,503

11,392,478

Loans(5)
$
581

Price-based
Discount to price(4)
34.00
%
39.00
%
35.00
%
 
109

Model-based
Price(3)
$
52.40

$
68.00

$
65.32

 
 
 
Appraised Value
6,500,000

86,000,000

43,532,719

(1)
The fair value amounts presented in this table represent the primary valuation technique or techniques for each class of assets or liabilities.
(2)
Weighted averages are based on the fair value of the instrument.
(3)
Prices are based on appraised values.
(4)
Includes estimated costs to sell.
(5)
Represents loans held for investment whose carrying amounts are based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Changes
The following table presents total nonrecurring fair value measurements for the period, included in earnings, attributable to the change in fair value relating to assets that are still held at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
Year ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
Loans held-for-sale
$
34

Other real estate owned
(16
)
Loans(1)
(533
)
Total nonrecurring fair value gains (losses)
$
(515
)
(1)
Represents loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, including primarily real-estate loans.

In millions of dollars
Year ended December 31, 2013
Loans held-for-sale
$

Other real estate owned
(6
)
Loans(1)
(761
)
Total nonrecurring fair value gains (losses)
$
(767
)
(1)
Represents loans held for investment whose carrying amount is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, including primarily real-estate loans.



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Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The table below presents the carrying value and fair value of Citigroup’s financial instruments that are not carried at fair value. The table below therefore excludes 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 and insurance policy claim reserves. In addition, contract-holder fund amounts exclude certain insurance contracts. 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 table excludes 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.
The fair value represents management’s best estimates based on a range of methodologies and assumptions. The
 
carrying value of short-term financial instruments not accounted for at fair value, as well as receivables and payables arising in the ordinary course of business, approximates fair value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization. Quoted market prices are used when available for investments and for liabilities, such as long-term debt not carried at fair value. For loans not accounted for at fair value, cash flows are discounted at quoted secondary market rates or estimated market rates if available. Otherwise, sales of comparable loan portfolios or current market origination rates for loans with similar terms and risk characteristics are used. Expected credit losses are either embedded in the estimated future cash flows or incorporated as an adjustment to the discount rate used. The value of collateral is also considered. For liabilities such as long-term debt not accounted for at fair value and without quoted market prices, market borrowing rates of interest are used to discount contractual cash flows.

 
December 31, 2014
Estimated fair value
 
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
 
 
 
In billions of dollars
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
$
30.5

$
32.2

$
4.5

$
25.2

$
2.5

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
98.4

98.4


89.7

8.7

Loans(1)(2)
620.0

617.6


5.6

612.0

Other financial assets(2)(3)
213.8

213.8

8.3

151.9

53.6

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
897.6

$
894.0

$

$
746.2

$
147.8

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
136.7

136.7


136.5

0.2

Long-term debt(4)
196.9

202.5


172.7

29.8

Other financial liabilities(5)
136.2

136.2


41.4

94.8


 
December 31, 2013
Estimated fair value
 
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
 
 
 
In billions of dollars
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
$
17.8

$
19.3

$
5.3

$
11.9

$
2.1

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
115.6

115.6


107.2

8.4

Loans(1)(2)
637.9

635.1


5.6

629.5

Other financial assets(2)(3)
250.7

250.7

9.4

189.5

51.8

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
966.6

$
965.6

$

$
776.4

$
189.2

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
152.0

152.0


151.8

0.2

Long-term debt(4)
194.2

201.3


175.6

25.7

Other financial liabilities(5)
136.2

136.2


41.2

95.0


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(1)
The carrying value of loans is net of the Allowance for loan losses of $16.0 billion for December 31, 2014 and $19.6 billion for December 31, 2013. In addition, the carrying values exclude $0.0 billion and $2.9 billion of lease finance receivables at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(2)
Includes items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
(3)
Includes cash and due from banks, deposits with banks, brokerage receivables, reinsurance recoverable 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.

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. The estimated fair values of loans reflect changes in credit status since the loans were made, changes in interest rates in the case of fixed-rate loans, and premium values at origination of certain loans.
The estimated fair values of the Company’s corporate unfunded lending commitments at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were liabilities of $5.5 billion and $5.2 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 cancelable by providing notice to the borrower.



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26.   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. 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 be revoked once an election is made. The changes in fair value are recorded in current earnings. Additional discussion regarding the applicable areas in which fair value elections were made is presented in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
All servicing rights are recognized initially at fair value. The Company has elected fair value accounting for its mortgage servicing rights. See Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussions regarding the accounting and reporting of MSRs.
The following table presents the changes in fair value gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 associated with those items for which the fair value option was elected:
 
Changes in fair value gains (losses) for the
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Assets
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
     Selected portfolios of securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities borrowed
$
812

$
(628
)
Trading account assets
190

(190
)
Investments
30

(48
)
Loans
 

Certain corporate loans(1)
(135
)
72

Certain consumer loans(1)
(41
)
(155
)
Total loans
$
(176
)
$
(83
)
Other assets


MSRs
$
(344
)
$
553

Certain mortgage loans held for sale(2)
474

951

Total other assets
$
130

$
1,504

Total assets
$
986

$
555

Liabilities
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
(77
)
$
141

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
     Selected portfolios of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and securities loaned
(5
)
110

Trading account liabilities
29

3

Short-term borrowings
8

73

Long-term debt
(307
)
(186
)
Total liabilities
$
(352
)
$
141


(1)
Includes mortgage loans held by mortgage loan securitization VIEs consolidated upon the adoption of ASC 810 Consolidation (SFAS 167) on January 1, 2010.
(2)
Includes gains (losses) associated with interest rate lock-commitments for those loans that have been originated and elected under the fair value option.

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Own Debt Valuation Adjustments
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. The fair value of liabilities for which the fair value option is elected (other than non-recourse and similar liabilities) is impacted by the narrowing or widening of the Company’s credit spreads. The estimated change in the fair value of these liabilities due to such changes in the Company’s own credit risk (or instrument-specific credit risk) was a gain of $218 million and a loss of $412 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, 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 non-collateralized 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 non-collateralized short-term borrowings held primarily by broker-dealer entities in the United States, 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 derivative instruments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings.
 
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 expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Certain loans and other credit products
Citigroup has elected the fair value option for certain 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.

The following table provides information about certain credit products carried at fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Trading assets
Loans
Trading assets
Loans
Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
$
10,290

$
5,901

$
9,262

$
4,105

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value
(26
)
125

4

(79
)
Balance of non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due
13

3

97

5

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of fair value for non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due
28

1

41

5

In addition to the amounts reported above, $2,335 million and $2,308 million of unfunded loan commitments related to certain credit products selected for fair value accounting were outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Changes in fair value of funded and unfunded credit products are classified in Principal transactions in the Company’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, 2014 and 2013 due to
 
instrument-specific credit risk totaled to a loss of $155 million and a gain of $4 million, respectively.



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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 $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, 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 sells (buys) unallocated precious metals investments and executes forward purchase (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 (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, 2014, there were approximately $7.2 billion and $6.7 billion notional amounts of such forward purchase and forward sale derivative contracts outstanding, respectively.

 
Certain investments in private equity and real estate ventures and certain equity method and other investments
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.
Citigroup also elects the fair value option for certain non-marketable equity securities whose risk is managed with derivative instruments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. These securities are classified as Trading account assets on Citigroup’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Changes in the fair value of these securities and the related derivative instruments are recorded in Principal transactions.

Certain mortgage loans 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.


The following table provides information about certain mortgage loans HFS carried at fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In millions of dollars
December 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
$
1,447

$
2,089

Aggregate fair value in excess of unpaid principal balance
67

48

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


The changes in 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, 2014 and 2013 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.
 
Certain consolidated VIEs
The Company has elected the fair value option for all qualified assets and liabilities of certain VIEs that were consolidated upon the adoption of SFAS 167 on January 1, 2010, including certain private label mortgage securitizations, mutual fund deferred sales commissions and collateralized loan obligation VIEs. The Company elected the fair value option for these VIEs, as the Company believes this method better reflects the economic risks, since substantially all of the Company’s retained interests in these entities are carried at fair value.


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With respect to the consolidated mortgage VIEs, the Company determined the fair value for the mortgage loans and long-term debt utilizing internal valuation techniques. The fair value of the long-term debt measured using internal valuation techniques is verified, where possible, to prices obtained from independent vendors. Vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply matrix pricing for similar securities when no price is observable. Security pricing associated with long-term debt that is valued using observable inputs is classified as Level 2, and debt that is valued using one or more significant unobservable inputs is classified as Level 3. The fair value of mortgage loans in each VIE is derived from the security pricing. When substantially all of the long-term debt of a VIE is valued using Level 2 inputs, the corresponding mortgage loans are classified as Level 2. Otherwise, the mortgage loans of a VIE are classified as Level 3.
With respect to the consolidated mortgage VIEs for which the fair value option was elected, the mortgage loans are classified as Loans on Citigroup’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in fair value of the loans are reported as Other revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of
 
Income. Related interest revenue is measured based on the contractual interest rates and reported as Interest revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. Information about these mortgage loans is included in the table below. The change in fair value of these loans due to instrument-specific credit risk was a loss of $48 million and $156 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The debt issued by these consolidated VIEs is classified as long-term debt on Citigroup’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in fair value for the majority of these liabilities are reported in Other revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. Related interest expense is measured based on the contractual interest rates and reported as Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The aggregate unpaid principal balance of long-term debt of these consolidated VIEs exceeded the aggregate fair value by $9 million and $223 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The following table provides information about corporate and consumer loans of consolidated VIEs carried at fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
In millions of dollars
Corporate loans
Consumer loans
Corporate loans
Consumer loans
Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
$

$

$
14

$
910

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of fair value
9


7

212

Balance of non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due



81

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of fair value for non-accrual loans or loans more than 90 days past due



106


281



Certain structured liabilities
The Company has elected the fair value option for certain structured liabilities whose performance is linked to structured interest rates, inflation, currency, equity, referenced credit or commodity risks (structured liabilities). The Company elected the fair value option, because these exposures are considered
 
to be trading-related positions and, therefore, are managed on a fair value basis. These positions will continue to be classified as debt, deposits or derivatives (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 structured notes, disaggregated by type of embedded derivative instrument at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In billions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Interest rate linked
$
10.9

$
9.8

Foreign exchange linked
0.3

0.5

Equity linked
8.0

7.0

Commodity linked
1.4

1.8

Credit linked
2.5

3.5

Total
$
23.1

$
22.6

The change in fair value of these structured liabilities is reported in Principal transactions in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. Changes in fair value of these structured liabilities include an economic component for accrued interest, which is 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 (non-structured liabilities). The Company has elected the fair value option where the interest-rate risk of such liabilities is
 
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 election has 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 change in fair value of these non-structured liabilities is reported in Principal transactions in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. Related 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, excluding debt issued by consolidated VIEs, at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In millions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
$
26,180

$
25,968

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value
(151
)
(866
)
The following table provides information about short-term borrowings carried at fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
In millions of dollars
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Carrying amount reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
$
1,496

$
3,692

Aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of (less than) fair value
31

(38
)

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27.   PLEDGED ASSETS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS
Pledged Assets
In connection with the Company’s financing and trading activities, the Company has pledged assets to collateralize its obligations under repurchase agreements, secured financing agreements, secured liabilities of consolidated VIEs and other borrowings. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the approximate carrying values of the significant components of pledged assets recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet included:
In millions of dollars
2014
2013
Investment securities
$
173,015

$
183,071

Loans
214,530

228,513

Trading account assets
111,832

118,832

Total
$
499,377

$
530,416


In addition, included in Cash and due from banks at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $6.2 billion and $8.8 billion, respectively, of cash segregated under federal and other brokerage regulations or deposited with clearing organizations.

Collateral
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the approximate fair value of collateral received by the Company that may be resold or repledged, excluding the impact of allowable netting, was $346.7 billion and $308.3 billion, respectively. This collateral was received in connection with resale agreements, securities borrowings and loans, derivative transactions and margined broker loans.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, a substantial portion of the collateral received by the Company had been sold or repledged in connection with repurchase agreements, securities sold, not yet purchased, securities borrowings and loans, pledges to clearing organizations, segregation requirements under securities laws and regulations, derivative transactions and bank loans.
In addition, at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had pledged $376 billion and $397 billion,
 
respectively, of collateral that may not be sold or repledged by the secured parties.

Lease Commitments
Rental expense (principally for offices and computer equipment) was $1.4 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.5 billion for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively.
Future minimum annual rentals under noncancelable leases, net of sublease income, are as follows:
In millions of dollars
 
2015
$
1,415

2016
1,192

2017
964

2018
771

2019
679

Thereafter
4,994

Total
$
10,015


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.
The following tables present information about Citi’s guarantees at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
 
In billions of dollars at December 31, 2014 except carrying value in millions
Expire within
1 year
Expire after
1 year
Total amount
outstanding
Carrying value
 (in millions of dollars)
Financial standby letters of credit
$
25.4

$
73.0

$
98.4

$
242

Performance guarantees
7.1

4.8

11.9

29

Derivative instruments considered to be guarantees
12.5

79.2

91.7

2,806

Loans sold with recourse

0.2

0.2

15

Securities lending indemnifications(1)
127.5


127.5


Credit card merchant processing(1)
86.0


86.0


Custody indemnifications and other

48.9

48.9

54

Total
$
258.5

$
206.1

$
464.6

$
3,146


283



 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
 
In billions of dollars at December 31, 2013 except carrying value in millions
Expire within
1 year
Expire after
1 year
Total amount
outstanding
Carrying value
 (in millions of dollars)
Financial standby letters of credit
$
28.8

$
71.4

$
100.2

$
429

Performance guarantees
7.6

4.9

12.5

42

Derivative instruments considered to be guarantees
6.0

61.6

67.6

797

Loans sold with recourse

0.3

0.3

22

Securities lending indemnifications(1)
79.2


79.2


Credit card merchant processing(1)
85.9


85.9


Custody indemnifications and other

36.3

36.3

53

Total
$
207.5

$
174.5

$
382.0

$
1,343

(1)
The carrying values of securities lending indemnifications and credit card merchant processing were not material for either period presented, as the probability of potential liabilities arising from these guarantees is minimal.

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 23 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 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In instances where Citi’s maximum potential future payment is unlimited, the notional amount of the contract is disclosed.

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 seller 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 the U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and, to a lesser extent, private investors. The repurchase reserve was approximately $224 million and $341 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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
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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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, this maximum potential exposure was estimated to be $86 billion for both periods.
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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the losses incurred and the carrying amounts of Citi’s contingent obligations related to merchant processing activities were immaterial.

Custody indemnifications
Custody indemnifications are issued to guarantee that custody clients will be made whole in the event that a third-party subcustodian or depository institution fails to safeguard clients’ assets.

 
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 insurance coverage for rental cars, coverage for certain losses associated with purchased products, price protection for certain purchases and protection for lost luggage. 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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
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 limited cases, the obligation may be


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unlimited. The maximum exposure cannot be estimated as this would require an assessment of future claims that have not yet occurred. 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, 2014 or December 31, 2013 for potential obligations that could arise from Citi’s involvement with VTN associations.

Long-Term Care Insurance Indemnification
In the sale of an insurance subsidiary, the Company provided an indemnification to an insurance company for policyholder claims and other liabilities relating to a book of long-term care (LTC) business (for the entire term of the LTC policies) that is fully reinsured by another insurance company. The reinsurer has funded two trusts with securities whose fair value (approximately $6.2 billion at December 31, 2014, compared to $5.4 billion at December 31, 2013) is designed to cover the insurance company’s statutory liabilities for the LTC policies. The assets in these trusts are evaluated and adjusted periodically to ensure that the fair value of the assets continues to cover the estimated statutory liabilities related to the LTC policies, as those statutory liabilities change over time.
If the reinsurer fails to perform under the reinsurance agreement for any reason, including insolvency, and the assets in the two trusts are insufficient or unavailable to the ceding insurance company, then Citi must indemnify the ceding insurance company for any losses actually incurred in connection with the LTC policies. Since both events would have to occur before Citi would become responsible for any payment to the ceding insurance company pursuant to its indemnification obligation, and the likelihood of such events occurring is currently not probable, there is no liability reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 related to this indemnification. Citi continues to closely monitor its potential exposure under this indemnification obligation.

Carrying Value—Guarantees and Indemnifications
At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total carrying amounts of the liabilities related to the guarantees and indemnifications included in the tables above amounted to approximately $3.1 billion and $1.3 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.

 
Futures and over-the-counter derivatives clearing
Citi provides clearing services for clients executing exchange-traded futures and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts with central counterparties (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 futures or OTC derivatives contracts in its Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 23 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. There are two types of margin: initial margin and variation margin. 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 is reflected within Brokerage Payables (payables to customers) and Brokerage Receivables (receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations), respectively. However, for OTC derivatives contracts where Citi has contractually agreed with the client that (a) Citi will pass through to the client all interest paid by the CCP on cash initial margin; (b) Citi will not utilize its right as clearing member to transform cash margin into other assets; and (c) Citi does not guarantee and is not liable to the client for the performance of the CCP, cash initial margin collected from clients and remitted to the CCP is not reflected on Citi’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The total amount of cash initial margin collected and remitted in this manner was approximately $3.2 billion and $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 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.

Collateral
Cash collateral available to Citi to reimburse losses realized under these guarantees and indemnifications amounted to $63 billion and $52 billion at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Securities and other marketable assets held as collateral amounted to $70 billion and $39 billion at December 31, 2014 and December 31,


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2013, respectively. The majority of collateral is held to reimburse losses realized under securities lending indemnifications. Additionally, letters of credit in favor of Citi held as collateral amounted to $4.0 billion and $5.3 billion at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 upon internal and external credit ratings as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As previously mentioned, 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.

 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
In billions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Investment
grade
Non-investment
grade
Not
rated
Total
Financial standby letters of credit
$
73.0

$
15.9

$
9.5

$
98.4

Performance guarantees
7.3

3.9

0.7

11.9

Derivative instruments deemed to be guarantees


91.7

91.7

Loans sold with recourse


0.2

0.2

Securities lending indemnifications


127.5

127.5

Credit card merchant processing


86.0

86.0

Custody indemnifications and other
48.8

0.1


48.9

Total
$
129.1

$
19.9

$
315.6

$
464.6


 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
In billions of dollars at December 31, 2013
Investment
grade
Non-investment
grade
Not
rated
Total
Financial standby letters of credit
$
76.2

$
14.8

$
9.2

$
100.2

Performance guarantees
7.4

3.6

1.5

12.5

Derivative instruments deemed to be guarantees


67.6

67.6

Loans sold with recourse


0.3

0.3

Securities lending indemnifications


79.2

79.2

Credit card merchant processing


85.9

85.9

Custody indemnifications and other
36.2

0.1


36.3

Total
$
119.8

$
18.5

$
243.7

$
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Credit Commitments and Lines of Credit
The table below summarizes Citigroup’s credit commitments as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
In millions of dollars
U.S.
Outside of 
U.S.
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
Commercial and similar letters of credit
$
1,369

$
5,265

$
6,634

$
7,341

One- to four-family residential mortgages
3,243

2,431

5,674

4,946

Revolving open-end loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties
13,535

2,563

16,098

16,781

Commercial real estate, construction and land development
8,045

1,197

9,242

8,003

Credit card lines
492,391

119,658

612,049

641,111

Commercial and other consumer loan commitments
154,923

88,757

243,680

225,447

Other commitments and contingencies
1,584

4,091

5,675

7,863

Total
$
675,090

$
223,962

$
899,052

$
911,492

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.
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 cancellable 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, to purchase third-party receivables, to provide note issuance or revolving underwriting facilities and to invest in the form of equity. Amounts include $53 billion and $58 billion with an original maturity of less than one year at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
In addition, included in this line item are highly leveraged financing commitments, which are agreements that provide funding to a borrower with higher levels of debt (measured by the ratio of debt capital to equity capital of the borrower) than is generally considered normal for other companies. This type of financing is commonly employed in corporate acquisitions, management buy-outs and similar transactions.

Other commitments and contingencies
Other commitments and contingencies include committed or unsettled regular-way reverse repurchase agreements and all other transactions related to commitments and contingencies not reported on the lines above.




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28.   CONTINGENCIES

Accounting and Disclosure Framework
ASC 450 governs the disclosure and recognition of loss contingencies, including potential losses from litigation and regulatory 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 the litigation and regulatory 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 matter thus does not meet the criteria for accrual, 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 and Regulatory 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 advisers 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 and regulatory 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.
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amount of damages or scope of any penalties or other relief sought as appropriate in each pending matter.
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 multi-year 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 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 willingness to negotiate in good faith toward a resolution, it may be months or years after the filing of a case or commencement of 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, 2014, Citigroup estimates that the reasonably possible unaccrued loss in future periods for these matters ranges up to approximately $4 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 and regulatory 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 or other tribunal on significant issues, or the behavior and incentives of adverse parties or regulators, 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 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 these reasons, the amount of loss in excess of accruals ultimately incurred for the matters as to 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 or tribunal defining the scope of the claims, the class (if any), or the potentially available damages, 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 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 legal accruals, that the eventual outcome of all matters described in this Note would not be likely to 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.

Commodities Financing Contracts
Beginning in May 2014, Citigroup became aware of reports of potential fraud relating to the financing of physical metal stored at the Qingdao and Penglai ports in China. Citigroup has contracts with a counterparty in relation to Citigroup’s providing financing collateralized by physical metal stored at these ports, with the agreements providing that the counterparty would repurchase the inventory at a specified date in the future (typically three to six months). Pursuant to the agreements, the counterparty is responsible for providing clean title to the inventory, insuring it, and attesting that there are no third party encumbrances. The counterparty is a non-Chinese subsidiary of a large multinational corporation, and the counterparty’s obligations under the contracts are guaranteed by the parent company.
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obligations under these agreements. In early December 2014, the English court conducted a preliminary trial concerning, among other issues, the question of whether Citigroup appropriately accelerated its counterparty’s obligation to repay Citigroup under the applicable agreements given these facts and circumstances. The court has not yet issued a ruling following trial.
The financings at issue are carried at fair value. As with any position carried at fair value, Citigroup adjusts the positions and records a gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income in accordance with GAAP.

Credit Crisis-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in numerous legal actions and other proceedings asserting claims for damages and related relief for losses arising from the global financial credit crisis that began in 2007. Such matters include, among other types of proceedings, claims asserted by: (i) individual investors and purported classes of investors in securities issued by Citigroup alleging violations of the federal securities laws, foreign laws, state securities and fraud law, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); and (ii) investors in securities and other investments underwritten, issued or marketed by Citigroup, including securities issued by other public companies, collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), mortgage-backed securities (MBS), auction rate securities (ARS), investment funds, and other structured or leveraged instruments, which have suffered losses as a result of the credit crisis.
In addition to these matters, Citigroup continues to cooperate fully in response to subpoenas and requests for information from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, state attorneys general, the Department of Justice and subdivisions thereof, the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, bank regulators, and other government agencies and authorities, in connection with various formal and informal (and, in many instances, industry-wide) inquiries concerning Citigroup’s mortgage-related conduct and business activities, as well as other business activities affected by the credit crisis. These business activities include, but are not limited to, Citigroup’s sponsorship, packaging, issuance, marketing, trading, servicing and underwriting of CDOs and MBS, its origination, sale or other transfer, servicing, and foreclosure of residential mortgages, and its origination, servicing, and securitization of auto loans.

Mortgage-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Securities Actions: Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in a variety of putative class actions and individual actions arising out of Citigroup’s exposure to CDOs and other assets that declined in value during the financial crisis. Many of these matters have been dismissed or settled. These actions assert a wide range of claims, including claims under the federal securities laws, foreign securities laws, ERISA, and state law. Additional information concerning certain of these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 10 Civ. 9646 (S.D.N.Y.) (Stein, J.),
 
11 Civ. 7672 (S.D.N.Y.) (Koeltl, J.), 12 Civ. 6653 (S.D.N.Y.) (Stein, J.), 13-4488, 13-4504, 14-2545, and 14-3014 (2d Cir.).
Beginning in November 2007, certain Citigroup affiliates also have been named as defendants arising out of their activities as underwriters of securities in actions brought by investors in securities issued by public companies adversely affected by the credit crisis. Many of these matters have been dismissed or settled. As a general matter, issuers indemnify underwriters in connection with such claims, but in certain of these matters Citigroup affiliates are not being indemnified or may in the future cease to be indemnified because of the financial condition of the issuer.
Regulatory Actions: On July 14, 2014, Citigroup reached a settlement of the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group’s investigation. The settlement resolved actual and potential civil claims by the Department of Justice, several state attorneys general, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) relating to MBS and CDOs issued, structured, or underwritten by Citigroup between 2003 and 2008. It included a $4.0 billion civil monetary payment to the Department of Justice, $500 million in payments to certain state attorneys general and the FDIC, and $2.5 billion in consumer relief (to be provided by the end of 2018). The consumer relief will be in the form of financing provided for the construction and preservation of affordable multifamily rental housing, principal reduction and forbearance for residential loans, as well as other direct consumer benefits from various relief programs.
Mortgage-Backed Securities and CDO Investor Actions: Beginning in July 2010, Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in complaints filed by purchasers of MBS and CDOs sold or underwritten by Citigroup. The complaints generally assert that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions about the credit quality of the assets underlying the securities or the manner in which those assets were selected, and typically assert claims under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, state blue sky laws, and/or common-law misrepresentation-based causes of action.
The majority of these matters have been resolved through settlement or otherwise. As of December 31, 2014, the aggregate original purchase amount of the purchases at issue in the pending litigations was approximately $4.9 billion, and the aggregate original purchase amount of the purchases covered by tolling agreements with investors threatening litigation was approximately $1.4 billion. Additional information concerning certain of these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 08 Civ. 8781 (S.D.N.Y.) (Failla, J.), 654464/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) (Friedman, J.), 653990/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) (Ramos, J.), and CL 14-399 (Vir. Cir. Ct.) (Hughes, J.).
Mortgage-Backed Security Repurchase Claims: Various parties to MBS securitizations and other interested parties have asserted that certain Citigroup affiliates breached representations and warranties made in connection with mortgage loans sold into securitization trusts (private-label securitizations). Typically, these claims are based on allegations that securitized mortgages were not underwritten in accordance with the applicable underwriting standards. Citigroup also has received numerous inquiries, demands for


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loan files, and requests to toll (extend) the applicable statutes of limitation for representation and warranty claims relating to its private-label securitizations. These inquiries, demands and requests have been made by trustees of securitization trusts and others.
On April 7, 2014, Citigroup entered into an agreement with 18 institutional investors represented by Gibbs & Bruns LLP regarding the resolution of representation and warranty repurchase claims related to certain legacy securitizations. Pursuant to the agreement, Citigroup made a binding offer to the trustees of 68 Citigroup-sponsored mortgage securitization trusts to pay $1.125 billion to the trusts to resolve these claims, plus certain fees and expenses. The 68 trusts covered by the agreement represent all of the trusts established by Citigroup’s legacy Securities and Banking business during 2005-2008 for which Citigroup affiliates made representations and warranties to the trusts.
On December 19, 2014, Citigroup, the 18 institutional investors, and the trustees for these securitizations executed a revised settlement agreement resolving a substantial majority of the claims contemplated by the April 7, 2014 offer of settlement. On December 31, 2014, the trustees amended the settlement agreement to accept the offer as to certain additional claims. As of December 31, 2014, the trustees have accepted the settlement for 64 trusts in whole, and the trustees have accepted in part and excluded in part four trusts from the settlement. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the trustees’ acceptance is subject to a judicial approval proceeding, which was initiated by the trustees on December 21, 2014. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 653902/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) (Friedman, J.).
To date, trustees have filed six actions against Citigroup seeking to enforce certain of these contractual repurchase claims in connection with four private-label securitizations. Each of the six actions is in the early stages of proceedings. In the aggregate, plaintiffs are asserting repurchase claims as to approximately 6,700 loans that were securitized into these four securitizations, as well as any other loans that are later found to have breached representations and warranties. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 13 Civ. 2843 (S.D.N.Y.) (Daniels, J.), 13 Civ. 6989 (S.D.N.Y.) (Daniels, J.), 653816/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) (Kornreich, J.), and 653930/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).
Mortgage-Backed Securities Trustee Actions. On June 18, 2014, a group of investors in 48 MBS trusts for which Citibank, N.A. served or currently serves as trustee filed a complaint in New York State Supreme Court in BLACKROCK ALLOCATION TARGET SHARES: SERIES S. PORTFOLIO, ET AL. v. CITIBANK, N.A. The complaint, like those filed against other MBS trustees, alleges that Citibank, N.A. failed to pursue contractual remedies against loan originators, securitization sponsors and servicers. This action was withdrawn without prejudice, effective December 17, 2014. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 651868/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) (Ramos, J.). On November 24, 2014, largely the same group of investors filed an action in the
 
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned FIXED INCOME SHARES: SERIES M ET AL. V. CITIBANK, N.A., alleging similar claims relating to 27 MBS trusts sponsored by UBS, Lehman Brothers, American Home Mortgage, Goldman Sachs, Country Place, PHH Mortgage, Wachovia and Washington Mutual. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 14-cv-9373 (S.D.N.Y.) (Furman, J.).
On June 27, 2014, a separate group of MBS investors filed a summons with notice in FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF TOPEKA, ET AL. v. CITIBANK, N.A. The summons alleges that Citibank, N.A., as trustee for an unspecified number of MBS, failed to pursue remedies on behalf of the trusts. This action was withdrawn without prejudice on November 10, 2014. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 651973/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).

Counterparty and Investor Actions
In 2010, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) commenced an arbitration (ADIA I) against Citigroup and Related Parties before the International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), alleging statutory and common law claims in connection with its $7.5 billion investment in Citigroup in December 2007. ADIA sought rescission of the investment agreement or, in the alternative, more than $4 billion in damages. Following a hearing in May 2011 and post-hearing proceedings, on October 14, 2011, the arbitration panel issued a final award and statement of reasons finding in favor of Citigroup on all claims asserted by ADIA. On March 4, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York denied ADIA’s petition to vacate the arbitration award and granted Citigroup’s cross-petition to confirm. ADIA appealed and, on February 19, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the judgment. ADIA filed a petition for review in the United States Supreme Court, which was denied on October 6, 2014. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 12 Civ. 283 (S.D.N.Y.) (Daniels, J.),13-1068-cv (2d Cir.), and 13-1500 (U.S.).
On August 20, 2013, ADIA commenced a second arbitration (ADIA II) against Citigroup before the ICDR, alleging common law claims arising out of the same investment at issue in ADIA I. On August 28, 2013, Citigroup filed a complaint against ADIA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to enjoin ADIA II on the ground that it is barred by the court’s judgment confirming the arbitral award in ADIA I. On September 23, 2013, ADIA filed motions to dismiss Citigroup’s complaint and to compel arbitration. On November 25, 2013, the court denied Citigroup’s motion for a preliminary injunction and granted ADIA’s motions to dismiss and to compel arbitration. On December 23, 2013, Citigroup appealed that ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On January 14, 2015, the Second Circuit affirmed the district court’s ruling. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 13 Civ. 6073 (S.D.N.Y.) (Castel, J.) and 13-4825 (2d Cir.).


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Alternative Investment Fund-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Since mid-2008, the SEC has been investigating the management and marketing of the ASTA/MAT and Falcon funds, alternative investment funds managed and marketed by certain Citigroup affiliates that suffered substantial losses during the credit crisis. In addition to the SEC inquiry, on June 11, 2012, the New York Attorney General served a subpoena on a Citigroup affiliate seeking documents and information concerning certain of these funds, and, on August 1, 2012, the Massachusetts Attorney General served a Civil Investigative Demand on a Citigroup affiliate seeking similar documents and information. Citigroup is cooperating fully with these inquiries. Citigroup has entered into tolling agreements with the SEC and the New York Attorney General concerning certain claims related to the investigations.
Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in a putative class action lawsuit filed in October 2012 on behalf of investors in CSO Ltd., CSO US Ltd., and Corporate Special Opportunities Ltd., whose investments were managed indirectly by a Citigroup affiliate. Plaintiffs assert a variety of state common law claims, alleging that they and other investors were misled into investing in the funds and, later, not redeeming their investments. The complaint seeks to recover more than $400 million on behalf of a putative class of investors. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 12-cv-7717 (S.D.N.Y.) (Castel, J.).

Auction Rate Securities-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in numerous actions and proceedings brought by Citigroup shareholders and purchasers or issuers of ARS and an issuer of variable rate demand obligations, asserting federal and state law claims arising from the collapse of the market in 2008, which plaintiffs contend Citigroup and other ARS underwriters and broker-dealers foresaw or should have foreseen, but failed adequately to disclose. Many of these matters have been dismissed or settled. Most of the remaining matters are in arbitrations pending before FINRA.

Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Proceedings
Beginning in September 2010, Citigroup and Related Parties have been named as defendants in various adversary proceedings and claim objections in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LBHI) and the liquidation proceedings of Lehman Brothers Inc. (LBI) and Lehman Brothers Finance AG, a/k/a Lehman Brothers Finance SA (LBF). Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 08-13555, 08-01420, and 09-10583 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Chapman, J.).
On February 8, 2012, Citibank, N.A. and certain Citigroup affiliates were named as defendants in an adversary proceeding asserting objections to proofs of claim totaling approximately $2.6 billion filed by Citibank, N.A. and those affiliates, and claims under federal bankruptcy and state law to recover $2 billion deposited by LBHI with Citibank, N.A.
 
against which Citibank, N.A. asserts a right of setoff. Plaintiffs also seek avoidance of a $500 million transfer and an amendment to a guarantee in favor of Citibank, N.A. and other relief. Plaintiffs filed amended complaints on November 16, 2012, January 29, 2014, and December 9, 2014, asserting additional claims and factual allegations, and amending certain previously asserted claims. Discovery is ongoing. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 12-01044 and 08-13555 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Chapman, J.).
On July 21, 2014, an adversary proceeding was filed against Citibank, N.A., Citibank Korea Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets Ltd., asserting that defendants improperly have withheld termination payments under certain derivatives contracts. An amended complaint was filed on August 6, 2014, and defendants filed an answer on October 6, 2014. Plaintiffs seek to recover approximately $70 million, plus interest.  Discovery is ongoing. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 09-10583 and 14-02050 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Chapman, J.).

Terra Firma Litigation
In December 2009, the general partners of two related private equity funds filed a complaint in New York state court, subsequently removed to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, asserting multi-billion-dollar fraud and other common law claims against certain Citigroup affiliates arising out of the May 2007 auction of the music company EMI, in which Citigroup acted as advisor to EMI and as a lender to plaintiffs’ acquisition vehicle. Following a jury trial, a verdict was returned in favor of Citigroup on November 4, 2010. Plaintiffs appealed from the entry of the judgment. On May 31, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the November 2010 jury verdict in favor of Citigroup and ordered that the case be retried. On March 7, 2014, the parties stipulated to the dismissal of all remaining claims in the action, without prejudice to plaintiffs’ rights to re-file those claims in England. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 09 Civ. 10459 (S.D.N.Y.) (Rakoff, J.) and 11-0126-cv (2d Cir.).
In August and September 2013, plaintiffs in the New York proceedings, together with their affiliates and principal, filed fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims arising out of the EMI auction in the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Manchester District Registry Mercantile Court in Manchester, England, against certain Citigroup affiliates. The cases have since been transferred to the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Commercial Court in London. On March 7, 2014, the parties to the separate proceedings brought by Terra Firma in 2013 before the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Commercial Court in London consented to the service by plaintiffs of an Amended Claim Form incorporating the claims that would have proceeded to trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in July 2014 had the New York action not been dismissed. The Amended Claim Form was served on March 10, 2014, and discovery is ongoing. A trial is scheduled


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to begin in 2016. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the claim number Terra Firma Investments (GP) 2 Ltd. & Ors v Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. & Ors (2014 Folio 267).

Tribune Company Bankruptcy
Certain Citigroup affiliates 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 approximately $11 billion leveraged buyout of Tribune in 2007. On August 2, 2013, the Litigation Trustee, as successor plaintiff to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, filed a fifth amended complaint in the adversary proceeding KIRSCHNER v. FITZSIMONS, ET AL. The complaint 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 are named as “Shareholder Defendants” and are alleged to have tendered Tribune stock to Tribune as a part of the buyout.
Several Citigroup affiliates are named as defendants in certain actions brought by Tribune noteholders, also seeking to recover the transfers of Tribune stock that occurred as a part of the leveraged buyout, as alleged state-law constructive fraudulent conveyances.  Finally, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGMI) has been named in a separate action as a defendant in connection with its role as advisor to Tribune. A motion to dismiss the claim against the Shareholder Defendants in the FITZSIMONS action is pending.  The noteholders’ claims were previously dismissed, and an appeal to the Second Circuit is pending.  A motion to dismiss the action against CGMI in its role as advisor to Tribune is pending. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 08-13141 (Bankr. D. Del.) (Carey, J.), 11 MD 02296 (S.D.N.Y.) (Sullivan, J.), 12 MC 2296 (S.D.N.Y.) (Sullivan, J.), and 13-3992 (2d Cir.).

Credit Default Swaps Matters
In April 2011, the European Commission (EC) opened an investigation (Case No COMP/39.745) into the credit default swap (CDS) industry. The scope of the investigation initially concerned the question of “whether 16 investment banks and Markit, the leading provider of financial information in the CDS market, have colluded and/or may hold and abuse a dominant position in order to control the financial information on CDS.” On July 2, 2013, the EC issued to Citigroup, CGMI, Citigroup Global Markets Ltd., Citicorp North America Inc., and Citibank, N.A., as well as Markit, ISDA, and 12 other investment bank dealer groups, a Statement of Objections alleging that Citigroup and the other dealers colluded to prevent exchanges from entering the credit derivatives business in breach of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Statement of Objections sets forth the EC’s preliminary conclusions, does not prejudge the final outcome of the case, and does not benefit from the review and consideration of Citigroup’s arguments and defenses. Citigroup filed a Reply to the
 
Statement of Objections on January 23, 2014, and made oral submissions to the EC on May 14, 2014.
In July 2009 and September 2011, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice served Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) on Citigroup concerning potential anticompetitive conduct in the CDS industry. Citigroup has responded to the CIDs and is cooperating with the investigation.
In addition, putative class action complaints have been filed by various entities against Citigroup, CGMI and Citibank, N.A., among other defendants, alleging anticompetitive conduct in the CDS industry and asserting various claims under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act as well as a state law claim for unjust enrichment. On October 16, 2013, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized these putative class actions and ordered that those actions pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings before Judge Denise Cote.
On September 4, 2014, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss the second consolidated amended complaint, dismissing plaintiffs’ claim for violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act and certain claims for damages, but permitting the case to proceed as to plaintiffs’ claims for violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act and unjust enrichment. Additional information relating to this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 13 MD 2476 (S.D.N.Y.) (Cote, J.).

Foreign Exchange Matters
Regulatory Actions: Government and regulatory agencies in the U.S., including the Antitrust Division and the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice, as well as agencies in other jurisdictions, including the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, the Swiss Competition Commission, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, are conducting investigations or making inquiries regarding Citigroup’s foreign exchange business. Citigroup is fully cooperating with these and related investigations and inquiries.
On November 12, 2014, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Office of the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced settlements with Citibank, N.A. resolving their foreign exchange investigations. Citibank, N.A. was among five banks settling the CFTC’s and the FCA’s investigations and among three banks settling the OCC’s investigation. As part of the settlements, Citibank, N.A. agreed to pay penalties of approximately $358 million to the FCA, $350 million to the OCC, and $310 million to the CFTC and to enhance further the control framework governing its foreign exchange business.
Antitrust and Other Litigation: Numerous foreign exchange dealers, including Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., are named as defendants in putative class actions that are proceeding on a consolidated basis in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York under the


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caption IN RE FOREIGN EXCHANGE BENCHMARK RATES ANTITRUST LITIGATION. The plaintiffs in these actions allege that the defendants colluded to manipulate the WM/Reuters rate (WMR), thereby causing the putative classes to suffer losses in connection with WMR-based financial instruments. The plaintiffs assert federal and state antitrust claims and claims for unjust enrichment, and seek compensatory damages, treble damages where authorized by statute, restitution, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On March 31, 2014, plaintiffs in the putative class actions filed a consolidated amended complaint.
Citibank, N.A., Citigroup, and Citibank Korea Inc., as well as numerous other foreign exchange dealers, were named as defendants in a putative class action captioned SIMMTECH CO. v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC, ET AL. (SIMMTECH) that was proceeding before the same court. The plaintiff sought to represent a putative class of persons who traded foreign currency with the defendants in Korea, alleging that the class suffered losses as a result of the defendants’ alleged WMR manipulation. The plaintiff asserted federal and state antitrust claims, and sought compensatory damages, treble damages, and declaratory and injunctive relief.
Additionally, Citibank, N.A. and Citigroup, as well as numerous other foreign exchange dealers, were named as defendants in a putative class action captioned LARSEN v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC, ET AL. (LARSEN), that was proceeding before the same court. Plaintiff sought to represent a putative class of persons or entities in Norway who traded foreign currency with defendants, alleging that the class suffered losses as a result of defendants’ alleged WMR manipulation. Plaintiff asserted federal antitrust and unjust enrichment claims, and sought compensatory damages, treble damages where authorized by statute, and declaratory and injunctive relief.
Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., along with other defendants, moved to dismiss all of these actions. On January 28, 2015, the court issued an opinion and order denying the motion as to the IN RE FOREIGN EXCHANGE BENCHMARK RATES ANTITRUST LITIGATION plaintiffs, but dismissing the claims of the SIMMTECH and LARSEN plaintiffs in their entirety on the grounds that their federal claims were barred by the Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act and their state claims had an insufficient nexus to New York. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 13 Civ. 7789, 13 Civ. 7953, and 14 Civ. 1364 (S.D.N.Y.) (Schofield, J.).
Additionally, Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., as well as numerous other foreign exchange dealers, are named as defendants in a putative class action captioned TAYLOR v. BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, ET AL.  The plaintiffs seek to represent a putative class of investors that transacted in exchange-traded foreign exchange futures contracts and/or options on foreign exchange futures contracts on certain exchanges, alleging that the putative class was harmed as a result of the defendants’ manipulation of the foreign exchange market.  The plaintiffs assert violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and federal antitrust claims.  Additional information concerning this action is publicly
 
available in court filings under the docket number 1:15-cv-1350 (S.D.N.Y.) (Schofield, J.).

Interbank Offered Rates-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Regulatory Actions: Government agencies in the U.S., including the Department of Justice, the CFTC, and a consortium of state attorneys general, as well as agencies in other jurisdictions, including the Swiss Competition Commission, are conducting investigations or making inquiries regarding submissions made by panel banks to bodies that publish various interbank offered rates and other benchmark rates. As members of a number of such panels, Citigroup subsidiaries have received requests for information and documents. Citigroup is cooperating with the investigations and inquiries and is responding to the requests.
Antitrust and Other Litigation: Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., along with other U.S. Dollar (USD) LIBOR panel banks, are defendants in a multi-district litigation (MDL) proceeding before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned IN RE LIBOR-BASED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION (the LIBOR MDL). Following motion practice, consolidated amended complaints were filed on behalf of two separate putative classes of plaintiffs: (i) OTC purchasers of derivative instruments tied to USD LIBOR; and, (ii) purchasers of exchange-traded derivative instruments tied to USD LIBOR. Each of these putative classes alleges that the panel bank defendants conspired to suppress USD LIBOR: (i) OTC purchasers assert claims under the Sherman Act and for unjust enrichment and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; and, (ii) purchasers of exchange-traded derivative instruments assert claims under the Commodity Exchange Act and the Sherman Act and for unjust enrichment. Individual actions commenced by various Charles Schwab entities also were consolidated into the MDL proceeding. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and restitution for losses caused by the alleged violations, as well as treble damages under the Sherman Act. The Schwab and OTC plaintiffs also seek injunctive relief.
Additional actions have been consolidated in the MDL proceeding, including (i) lawsuits filed by, or on behalf of putative classes of, community and other banks, savings and loans institutions, credit unions, municipalities and purchasers and holders of LIBOR-linked financial products; and, (ii) lawsuits filed by putative classes of lenders and adjustable rate mortgage borrowers. The plaintiffs allege that defendant panel banks artificially suppressed USD LIBOR in violation of applicable law and seek compensatory and other damages.
Additional information relating to these actions is publicly available in court filings under the following docket numbers: 12 Civ. 4205; 12 Civ. 5723; 12 Civ. 5822; 12 Civ. 6056;  12 Civ. 6693; 12 Civ. 7461; 13 Civ. 346; 13 Civ. 407; 13 Civ. 1016, 13 Civ. 1456, 13 Civ. 1700, 13 Civ. 2262, 13 Civ. 2297; 13 Civ. 4018; 13 Civ. 7720; 14 Civ. 146 (Buchwald, J.); 12 Civ. 6294 (E.D.N.Y.) (Seybert, J.); 12 Civ. 6571 (N.D. Cal.) (Conti, J.); 12 Civ. 10903 (C.D. Cal.) (Snyder, J.); 13 Civ. 48 (S.D. Cal.) (Sammartino, J.); 13 Civ. 62 (C.D. Cal.) (Phillips, J.); 13 Civ. 106 (N.D. Cal.) (Beller,


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J.); 13 Civ. 108 (N.D. Cal.) (Ryu, J.); 13 Civ. 109 (N.D. Cal.) (Laporte, J.); 13 Civ. 122 (C.D. Cal.) (Bernal, J.); 13 Civ. 334, 13 Civ. 335 (S.D. Iowa) (Pratt, J); 13 Civ. 342 (E.D. Va.) (Brinkema, J.); 13 Civ. 1466 (S.D. Cal.) (Lorenz, J.); 13 Civ. 1476 (E.D. Cal.)  (Mueller, J.); 13 Civ. 2149 (S.D. Tex.) (Hoyt, J.); 13 Civ. 2244 (N.D. Cal.) (Hamilton, J.); 13 Civ. 2921 (N.D. Cal.) (Chesney, J.); 13 Civ. 2979 (N.D. Cal.) (Tigar, J.); 13 Civ. 4352 (E.D. Pa.) (Restrepo, J.); and 13 Civ. 5278 (N.D. Cal.) (Vadas, J.)
On June 30, 2014, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in GELBOIM, ET AL. v. BANK OF AMERICA CORP., ET AL. with respect to the dismissal by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit of an appeal by the plaintiff class of indirect OTC purchasers of U.S. debt securities. On January 21, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that, contrary to the Second Circuit’s opinion, the plaintiffs had a right to appeal, and remanded the case to the Second Circuit for consideration of the plaintiffs’ appeal on the merits. Additional information concerning this appeal is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 13-3565 (2d Cir.), 13-3636 (2d Cir.), and 13-1174 (U.S.).
Citigroup and Citibank, N.A., along with other USD LIBOR panel banks, also are named as defendants in an individual action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 13, 2013, captioned 7 WEST 57th STREET REALTY CO. v. CITIGROUP, INC., ET AL. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant panel banks manipulated USD LIBOR to keep it artificially high and that this manipulation affected the value of plaintiffs’ OTC municipal bond portfolio in violation of federal and state antitrust laws and federal RICO law. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages, treble damages where authorized by statute, and declaratory relief. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 13 Civ. 981 (Gardephe, J.).
Separately, on April 30, 2012, an action was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned LAYDON v. MIZUHO BANK LTD. ET AL. against defendant banks that are or were members of the panels making submissions used in the calculation of Japanese yen LIBOR and TIBOR, and certain affiliates of those banks, including Citigroup, Citibank, N.A., Citibank Japan Ltd. and Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc. The plaintiff asserts claims under federal antitrust law and the Commodity Exchange Act, as well as a claim for unjust enrichment, and seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, including treble damages under certain statutes, as well as costs and expenses. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 12 Civ. 3419 (S.D.N.Y.) (Daniels, J.).
On May 2, 2014, plaintiffs in the class action SULLIVAN v. BARCLAYS PLC, ET AL pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York filed a second amended complaint naming Citigroup and Citibank, N.A. as defendants. Plaintiffs claim to have suffered losses as a result of purported EURIBOR manipulation and assert claims under the Commodity Exchange Act, the Sherman Act
 
and the federal RICO law, and for unjust enrichment. On September 11, 2014, the court granted the Department of Justice’s motion to stay discovery for eight months, until May 12, 2015. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number 13 Civ. 2811 (S.D.N.Y.) (Castel, J.).

Interchange Fees Litigation
Beginning in 2005, several putative class actions were filed against Citigroup and Related Parties, together with Visa, MasterCard and other banks and their affiliates, in various federal district courts and consolidated with other related cases in a multi-district litigation proceeding before Judge Gleeson in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Interchange MDL). 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 as well as 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 through various Visa and MasterCard rules governing merchant conduct, all in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act and certain California statutes. Supplemental complaints also have been 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.
On January 14, 2014, the court entered a final judgment approving the terms of a class settlement providing for, among other things, a total payment to the class of $6.05 billion; a rebate to merchants participating in the damages class settlement of 10 basis points on interchange collected for a period of eight months by the Visa and MasterCard networks; and changes to certain network rules. A number of objectors have noticed an appeal from the final class settlement approval order with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 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.) and 12-4671 (2d Cir.).
Numerous merchants, including large national merchants, have requested exclusion from the class settlements, and some of those opting out have filed complaints against Visa, MasterCard, and in some instances one or more issuing banks.  Two of these suits, 7-ELEVEN, INC., ET AL. v. VISA INC., ET AL., and SPEEDY STOP FOOD STORES, LLC, ET AL. v. VISA INC., ET AL., name Citigroup as a defendant.  On December 5, 2014, the Interchange MDL, including the opt out cases, was transferred from Judge Gleeson to Judge Brodie. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers 05-md-1720 (E.D.N.Y.) (Brodie, J.); 13-cv-4442 (S.D.N.Y.) (Hellerstein, J.), and 13-10-75377A (Tex. Dist. Ct.).



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ISDAFIX-Related Litigation and Other Matters
Regulatory Actions: Government agencies in the U.S., including the Department of Justice and the CFTC, are conducting investigations or making inquiries concerning submissions for the global benchmark for fixed interest rate swaps (ISDAFIX) and trading in products that reference ISDAFIX. Citigroup is fully cooperating with these and related investigations and inquiries.
Antitrust and Other Litigation. Beginning in September 2014, various plaintiffs filed putative class action complaints in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Citigroup and other U.S. dollar (USD) ISDAFIX panel banks, which are proceeding on a consolidated basis. On February 12, 2015, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint alleging that the defendants colluded to manipulate ISDAFIX, thereby causing the putative class to suffer losses in connection with USD interest rate derivatives purchased from the defendants. Plaintiffs assert federal and various common law claims and seek compensatory damages, treble damages where authorized by statute, restitution and declaratory and injunctive relief. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the consolidated lead docket number 14 Civ. 7126 (S.D.N.Y.) (Furman, J.).

Money Laundering Inquiries
Citigroup and Related Parties, including Citigroup’s indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Banamex USA (BUSA), a California state-chartered bank, have received grand jury subpoenas issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts concerning, among other issues, policies, procedures and activities related to compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements under applicable federal laws and banking regulations. Banamex USA also has received a subpoena from the FDIC related to its BSA and AML compliance program. Citigroup and BUSA also have received inquiries and requests for information from other regulators, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the California Department of Business Oversight, concerning BSA- and AML-related issues. Citigroup is cooperating fully with these inquiries.

Oceanografia Fraud and Related Matters
On February 28, 2014, Citigroup announced that it was adjusting downward its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 and full year 2013 by $235 million after tax ($360 million pretax) as a result of a fraud discovered in a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) supplier program involving Oceanografía SA de CV (OSA), a Mexican oil services company and a key supplier to Pemex. During the first quarter of 2014, Citigroup incurred approximately $165 million of incremental credit costs related to the Pemex supplier program. The vast majority of the credit costs were associated with Citigroup’s $33 million of direct exposure to OSA as of December 31, 2013 and uncertainty about Pemex’s obligation to pay Citigroup for a portion of the accounts receivable Citigroup validated with Pemex as of year-end 2013 (approximately $113 million). The remaining incremental credit costs were associated with an
 
additional supplier to Pemex within the Pemex supplier program that was found to have similar issues.
In the United States, the SEC has commenced a formal investigation and the Department of Justice has requested information regarding Banamex’s dealings with OSA. Citigroup continues to cooperate fully with these inquiries.
In Mexico, the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) conducted an in situ extraordinary review of the facts and circumstances of the fraud. As a result of its review, the CNBV issued a corrective action order that must be implemented by Banamex and imposed a fine of approximately $2.2 million. The CNBV continues to review Banamex’s compliance with the corrective action order. In addition, the CNBV has initiated a formal process to impose additional fines on Banamex with respect to the manner in which OSA’s debt was recorded by Banamex. Citigroup continues to cooperate fully with all of the inquiries related to the OSA fraud.
Derivative Actions and Related Proceedings: Beginning in April 2014, Citigroup has been named as a defendant in two complaints filed by its stockholders seeking to inspect Citigroup’s books and records pursuant to Section 220 of Chapter 8 of the Delaware Corporations Law with regard to various matters, including the OSA fraud. On September 30, 2014, in the action brought by Oklahoma Firefighters Pension & Retirement System, the Master of the Court of Chancery issued a final report recommending that the court enter an order granting in part and denying in part plaintiff’s request for inspection. On October 7, 2014, Citigroup filed a notice of exception to the final report. Additional information concerning these actions is publicly available in court filings under the docket numbers C.A. No. 9587-ML (Del. Ch.) (LeGrow, M.) and C.A. No. 10468-ML (Del. Ch.) (LeGrow, M).

Parmalat Litigation and Related Matters
On July 29, 2004, Dr. Enrico Bondi, the Extraordinary Commissioner appointed under Italian law to oversee the administration of various Parmalat companies, filed a complaint in New Jersey state court against Citigroup and Related Parties alleging, among other things, that the defendants “facilitated” a number of frauds by Parmalat insiders. On October 20, 2008, following trial, a jury rendered a verdict in Citigroup’s favor on Parmalat’s claims and in favor of Citibank, N.A. on three counterclaims. Parmalat has exhausted all appeals, and the judgment is now final. Additional information concerning this action is publicly available in court filings under the docket number A-2654-08T2 (N.J. Sup. Ct.). Following the jury verdict awarding $431 million in damages on Citigroup’s counterclaim, Citigroup has taken steps to enforce that judgment in the Italian Courts. On August 29, 2014, the Court of Appeal of Bologna affirmed the decision in the full amount of $431 million, to be paid in Parmalat shares. The judgment is subject to appeal by Parmalat.
Prosecutors in Parma and Milan, Italy, have commenced criminal proceedings against certain current and former Citigroup employees (along with numerous other investment banks and certain of their current and former employees, as


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well as former Parmalat officers and accountants). In the event of an adverse judgment against the individuals in question, the authorities could seek administrative remedies against Citigroup. On April 18, 2011, the Milan criminal court acquitted the sole Citigroup defendant of market-rigging charges. The Milan prosecutors have appealed part of that judgment and seek administrative remedies against Citigroup, which may include disgorgement of 70 million Euro and a fine of 900,000 Euro. On April 4, 2013, the Italian Supreme Court granted the appeal of the Milan Public Prosecutors and referred the matter to the Milan Court of Appeal for further proceedings concerning the administrative liability, if any, of Citigroup. Additionally, the Parmalat administrator filed a purported civil complaint against Citigroup in the context of the Parma criminal proceedings, which seeks 14 billion Euro in damages. The trial in the Parma criminal proceedings is ongoing. Judgment is expected during the summer of 2015. In January 2011, certain Parmalat institutional investors filed a civil complaint seeking damages of approximately 130 million Euro against Citigroup and other financial institutions.

Regulatory Review of Consumer “Add-On” Products
Certain of Citi’s consumer businesses, including its Citi-branded and retail services cards businesses, offer or have in the past offered or participated in the marketing, distribution, or servicing of products, such as payment protection and identity monitoring, that are ancillary to the provision of credit to the consumer (add-on products). These add-on products have been the subject of enforcement actions against other institutions by regulators, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the OCC, and the FDIC, that have resulted in orders to pay restitution to customers and penalties in substantial amounts. Citi has made restitution to certain customers in connection with certain add-on products. In light of the current regulatory focus on add-on products and the actions regulators have taken in relation to other credit card issuers, one or more regulators may order that Citi pay additional restitution to customers and/or impose penalties or other relief arising from Citi’s marketing, distribution, or servicing of add-on products.

Allied Irish Bank Litigation
In 2003, Allied Irish Bank (AIB) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to hold Citibank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., former prime brokers for AIB’s subsidiary Allfirst Bank (Allfirst), liable for losses incurred by Allfirst as a result of fraudulent and fictitious foreign currency trades entered into by one of Allfirst’s traders. AIB seeks compensatory damages of approximately $500 million, plus punitive damages, from Citibank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A. collectively. In 2006, the court granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss. In 2009, AIB filed an amended complaint. In 2012, the parties completed discovery and the court granted Citibank, N.A.’s motion to strike AIB’s demand for a jury trial. Citibank, N.A. also filed a motion for summary
 
judgment, which is pending. AIB has announced a settlement with Bank of America, N.A. for an undisclosed amount, leaving Citibank, N.A. as the sole remaining defendant. Additional information concerning this matter is publicly available in court filings under docket number 03 Civ. 3748 (S.D.N.Y.) (Batts, J.).

Settlement Payments
Payments required in settlement agreements described above have been made or are covered by existing litigation accruals.

















































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29. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
 
 
2014
2013
In millions of dollars, except per share amounts
Fourth
Third
Second
First
Fourth
Third
Second
First
Revenues, net of interest expense
$
17,812

$
19,604

$
19,342

$
20,124

$
17,779

$
17,904

$
20,488

$
20,248

Operating expenses
14,426

12,955

15,521

12,149

12,293

11,679

12,149

12,288

Provisions for credit losses and for benefits and claims
2,013

1,750

1,730

1,974

2,072

1,959

2,024

2,459

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
1,373

$
4,899

$
2,091

$
6,001

$
3,414

$
4,266

$
6,315

$
5,501

Income taxes (benefits)
991

1,985

1,838

2,050

1,090

1,080

2,127

1,570

Income from continuing operations
$
382

$
2,914

$
253

$
3,951

$
2,324

$
3,186

$
4,188

$
3,931

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(1
)
(16
)
(22
)
37

181

92

30

(33
)
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests
$
381

$
2,898

$
231

$
3,988

$
2,505

$
3,278

$
4,218

$
3,898

Noncontrolling interests
31

59

50

45

50

51

36

90

Citigroup’s net income
$
350

$
2,839

$
181

$
3,943

$
2,455

$
3,227

$
4,182

$
3,808

Earnings per share (1)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations
$
0.06

$
0.89

$
0.03

$
1.22

$
0.71

$
0.98

$
1.34

$
1.24

Net income
0.06

0.88

0.03

1.24

0.77

1.01

1.35

1.23

Diluted
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations
0.06

0.88

0.03

1.22

0.71

0.98

1.33

1.24

Net income
0.06

0.88

0.03

1.23

0.77

1.00

1.34

1.23

Common stock price per share
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High
$
56.37

$
53.66

$
49.58

$
55.20

$
53.29

$
53.00

$
53.27

$
47.60

Low
49.68

46.90

45.68

46.34

47.67

47.67

42.50

41.15

Close
54.11

51.82

47.10

47.60

52.11

48.51

47.97

44.24

Dividends per share of common stock
0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

This Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements is unaudited due to the Company’s individual quarterly results not being subject to an audit.

(1)   Due to averaging of shares, quarterly earnings per share may not add up 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
 
2014

2013

2012

Citigroup’s net income to average assets
0.39
%
0.73
%
0.39
%
Return on average common stockholders’ equity (1)
3.4

7.0

4.1

Return on average total stockholders’ equity (2)
3.5

6.9

4.1

Total average equity to average assets (3)
11.1

10.5

9.7

Dividends payout ratio (4)
1.8

0.9

1.6

(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) 
 
 
2014

 
2013

 
2012

In millions of dollars at year end except ratios
Average
interest rate

Average
balance

Average
interest rate

Average
balance

Average
interest rate

Average
balance

Banks
0.48
%
$
61,705

0.68
%
$
63,759

0.71
%
$
71,624

Other demand deposits
0.58

229,880

0.57

220,599

0.84

217,806

Other time and savings deposits (2)
1.08

243,630

1.06

262,924

1.24

259,025

Total
0.80
%
$
535,215

0.82
%
$
547,282

1.01
%
$
548,455

(1)
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.
(2)
Primarily consists of certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more.


MATURITY PROFILE OF TIME DEPOSITS
($100,000 OR MORE) IN U.S. OFFICES
 
 
 
 
 
In millions of dollars at December 31, 2014
Under 3
months

Over 3 to 6
months

Over 6 to 12
months

Over 12
months

Certificates of deposit (1)
$
17,271

$
6,250

$
2,024

$
655

Other time deposits (2)
3,286

596

115

1,439

(1)
Includes approximately $20.5 billion of certificates of deposit with balance of $250,000 or more.
(2)
Includes approximately $4.5 billion of other time deposits with balance of $250,000 or more.


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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. Citigroup’s nationally chartered subsidiary banks, including Citibank, N.A., are regulated and supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and its state-chartered depository institution by the relevant state’s banking department and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC also has examination authority for banking subsidiaries whose deposits it insures. Overseas branches of Citibank, N.A. are regulated and supervised by the Federal Reserve Board and OCC and overseas subsidiary banks by the Federal Reserve Board. These overseas branches and subsidiary banks also are regulated and supervised by regulatory authorities in the host countries. In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulates consumer financial products and services. For more information on U.S. and foreign regulation affecting or potentially affecting Citi and its subsidiaries, see “Risk Factors” above.

Other Bank and Bank Holding Company Regulation
Citi, including its banking subsidiaries, is subject to regulatory limitations, including requirements for banks to maintain reserves against deposits, requirements as to risk-based capital and leverage (see “Capital Resources” above and Note 19 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 Federal Reserve Board 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 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. In the U.S., CGMI is a member of the principal U.S. futures exchanges, and Citi has subsidiaries that are registered as futures commission merchants and commodity pool operators with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Citibank, N.A., CGMI, Citigroup Energy Inc. and CGML also have registered as swap dealers with the CFTC. 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 also “Capital Resources” and Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of capital considerations of Citi’s non-banking subsidiaries.

Transactions with Affiliates
Transactions between Citi’s U.S. subsidiary depository institutions and their non-bank affiliates are regulated by the Federal Reserve Board, and are generally required to be on arm’s-length terms. See also “Managing Global Risk—Market Risk—Funding and Liquidity” above.

COMPETITION
The financial services industry is highly competitive. Citi’s competitors include a variety of financial services and advisory companies. 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 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, technology advances, customer service and convenience, effectiveness of transaction execution, interest rates and lending limits, regulatory constraints and the effectiveness of sales promotion efforts. Citi’s ability to compete effectively also depends upon its ability to attract new employees and retain and motivate existing employees, while managing compensation and other costs. For additional information on competitive factors and uncertainties impacting Citi’s businesses, see “Risk Factors” above.

PROPERTIES
Citi’s principal executive offices are currently located at 399 Park Avenue in New York City and are the subject of a lease. Citi also has additional office space at 601 Lexington Avenue in New York City under a long-term lease and at 111 Wall Street in New York City under a lease of the entire building. Citibank, N.A. leases a building in Long Island City, New York that is fully occupied by Citi.
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.’s principal offices are located at 388 and 390 Greenwich Street in New York City, with both buildings subject to long term-leases and fully occupied by Citi.
Citigroup’s principal executive offices in EMEA are located at 25 and 33 Canada Square in London’s Canary


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Wharf, with both buildings subject to long-term leases. Citi is the largest or sole tenant of these buildings.
In Asia, Citi’s principal executive offices are in leased premises located at Citibank Tower in Hong Kong. Citi also has significant leased premises in Singapore and Japan. Citi has major or full ownership interests in country headquarters locations in Shanghai, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Mumbai.
Citi’s principal executive offices in Mexico, which also serve as the headquarters of Banamex, are located in Mexico City. Citi’s principal executive offices for Latin America (other than Mexico) are located in leased premises located in Miami.
Citi also owns or leases over 69 million square feet of real estate in 101 countries, consisting of over 10,000 properties.
Citi continues to evaluate its global real estate footprint and space requirements and may determine from time to time that certain of its premises are no longer necessary. There is no assurance that Citi will be able to dispose of any excess premises or that it will not incur charges in connection with such dispositions, which could be material to Citi’s operating results in a given period.
Citi has developed programs for its properties to achieve long-term energy efficiency objectives and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to lessen its impact on climate change. These activities could help to mitigate, but will not eliminate, Citi’s potential risk from future climate change regulatory requirements.
For further information concerning leases, see Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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 individuals or entities that are subject to sanctions under U.S. law. Disclosure is generally required even where the activities, transactions or dealings were conducted in compliance with applicable law. Citi has previously disclosed reportable activities pursuant to Section 219 for each of the first, second and third quarters of 2014 in its related quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Citi has no reportable activities pursuant to Section 219 for the fourth quarter of 2014.


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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY, PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, DIVIDENDS

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.

Equity Security Repurchases
The following table summarizes Citi’s equity security repurchases, which consisted entirely of common stock repurchases, during the three months ended December 31, 2014:

In millions, except per share amounts
Total shares
purchased
Average
price paid
per share
Approximate dollar
value of shares that
may yet be purchased
under the plan or
programs
October 2014
 
 
 
Open market repurchases(1)
2.8

$
50.82

$
532

Employee transactions(2)


N/A

November 2014
 
 
 
Open market repurchases(1)
1.0

53.73

479

Employee transactions(2)


N/A

December 2014
 
 
 
Open market repurchases(1)
3.4

53.86

297

Employee transactions(2)


N/A

Amounts as of December 31, 2014
7.2

$
52.65

$
297

(1)
Represents repurchases under the $1.2 billion 2014 common stock repurchase program (2014 Repurchase Program) that was approved by Citigroup’s Board of Directors and announced on April 23, 2014, which was part of the planned capital actions included by Citi in its 2014 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review. The 2014 Repurchase Program extends through the first quarter of 2015. Shares repurchased under the 2014 Repurchase Program are treasury stock.
(2)
Consisted of shares added to 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.
N/A Not applicable
Dividends
In addition to Board of Directors’ approval, Citi’s ability to pay common stock dividends substantially depends on regulatory approval, including an annual regulatory review of the results of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) process required by the Federal Reserve Board and the supervisory stress tests required under the Dodd-Frank Act. See “Risk Factors-Business and Operational Risks” above. For information on the ability of Citigroup’s subsidiary depository institutions and non-bank subsidiaries to pay dividends, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Any dividend on Citi’s outstanding common stock would also need to be made in compliance with Citi’s obligations to 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, which is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “C” and held by 89,655 common stockholders of record as of January 31, 2015, with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Financial Index over the five-year period through December 31, 2014. The graph and table assume that $100 was invested on December 31, 2009 in Citi’s common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Financial Index, and that all dividends were reinvested.

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
For the years ended

DATE
CITI
S&P 500
S&P FINANCIALS
31-Dec-2009
100.0

100.0

100.0

31-Dec-2010
142.9

112.8

110.8

30-Dec-2011
79.5

112.8

90.4

31-Dec-2012
119.5

127.9

114.2

31-Dec-2013
157.4

165.8

152.1

31-Dec-2014
163.5

184.6

172.0




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CORPORATE INFORMATION

CITIGROUP EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Citigroup’s executive officers as of February 25, 2015 are:
Name
Age
Position and office held
Francisco Aristeguieta
49
CEO, Latin America
Stephen Bird
48
CEO, Asia Pacific
Don Callahan
58
Head of Operations and Technology; Chief Operations and Technology Officer
Michael L. Corbat
54
Chief Executive Officer
James C. Cowles
59
CEO, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Barbara Desoer
62
CEO, Citibank, N.A.
James A. Forese
52
Co-President;
CEO, Institutional Clients Group
John C. Gerspach
61
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Hu
51
Chief Risk Officer
Brian Leach
55
Head of Franchise Risk and Strategy
Manuel Medina-Mora
64
Co-President;
CEO, Global Consumer Banking;
Chairman, Mexico
William J. Mills
59
CEO, North America
Michael Murray
50
Head of Human Resources and Talent
Jeffrey R. Walsh
57
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Rohan Weerasinghe
64
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Each executive officer has held executive or management positions with Citigroup for at least five years, except that:

Ms. Desoer joined Citi in April 2014. Prior to joining Citi, Ms. Desoer had a 35-year career at Bank of America, where she was President, Bank of America Home Loans, a Global Technology & Operations Executive, and President, Consumer Products, among other roles.
Mr. Weerasinghe joined Citi in June 2012. Prior to joining Citi, Mr. Weerasinghe was Senior Partner at Shearman & Sterling.

 
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, tax, strategy and 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 and Culture Committee, the Nomination, Governance and Public Affairs Committee, the Personnel and Compensation Committee and the Risk Management Committee of the Board. These materials are also available by writing to Citigroup Inc., Corporate Governance, 601 Lexington Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10022.





CITIGROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael L. Corbat
Chief Executive Officer
Citigroup Inc.

Duncan P. Hennes
Co-Founder and Partner
Atrevida Partners, LLC

Franz B. Humer
Chairman and CEO, Retired
Roche Holding Ltd.

Michael E. O’Neill
Chairman
Citigroup Inc.
Gary M. Reiner
Operating Partner General Atlantic LLC

Judith Rodin
President
Rockefeller Foundation
Robert L. Ryan
Chief Financial Officer, Retired
Medtronic Inc.

Anthony M. Santomero
Former President
Federal Reserve Bank of
  Philadelphia
Joan E. Spero
Senior Research Scholar
Columbia University
  School of International
  and Public Affairs

Diana L. Taylor
Vice Chair
Solera Capital, LLC

William S. Thompson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Retired
Pacific Investment
  Management Company
  (PIMCO)
James S. Turley
Chairman and Chief
  Executive Officer, Retired
  Ernst & Young

Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon
Director, Center for the
  Study of Globalization;
  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, 2015.

Citigroup Inc.
(Registrant)

/s/ John Gerspach

John C. Gerspach
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, 2015.

Citigroup’s Principal Executive Officer and a Director:

/s/ Michael Corbat

Michael L. Corbat


Citigroup’s Principal Financial Officer:

/s/ John Gerspach

John C. Gerspach


Citigroup’s Principal Accounting Officer:

/s/ Jeffrey Walsh

Jeffrey R. Walsh

 
The Directors of Citigroup listed below executed a power of attorney appointing John C. Gerspach their attorney-in-fact, empowering him to sign this report on their behalf.

Duncan P. Hennes
Anthony M. Santomero
Franz B. Humer
Joan E. Spero
Michael E. O’Neill
Diana L. Taylor
Gary M. Reiner
William S. Thompson, Jr.
Judith Rodin
James S. Turley
Robert Ryan
Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon


/s/ John Gerspach

John C. Gerspach



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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
 
 
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
3.01
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as in effect on the date hereof, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 (File No. 001-9924)(the Company's September 30, 2014 10-Q).


 
 
 
3.02
 
By-Laws of the Company, as amended, as in effect on the date hereof, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 10, 2013 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.01
 
Form of Senior Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed November 13, 2013 (File No. 333-192302).
 
 
 
4.02
 
Subordinated Debt Indenture, dated as of April 12, 2001, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Bank One Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed February 21, 2013 (No. 333-186425).
 
 
 
4.03
 
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 2, 2004, between the Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, N.A. (formerly Bank One Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3/A filed August 31, 2004 (No. 333-117615).
 
 
 
4.04
 
Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1987, between Primerica Corporation, a New Jersey corporation, and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.01 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed December 8, 1992 (No. 03355542).
 
 
 
4.05
 
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 15, 1988, among Primerica Corporation, Primerica Holdings, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.02 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed December 8, 1992 (No. 03355542).
 
 
 
4.06
 
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 31, 1991, between Primerica Holdings, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed December 8, 1992 (No. 03355542).
 
 
 
4.07
 
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 9, 1992, among Primerica Holdings, Inc., Primerica Corporation and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to the Company’s Form 8-A dated December 21, 1992, with respect to its 7 3/4% Notes Due June 15, 1999 (No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.08
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 2, 1998, between the Company and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 (No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.09
 
Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2008, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.04 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 11, 2008 (No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.10
 
Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 20, 2012, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, providing for the issuance of debt securities, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 21, 2012 (No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.11
 
Senior Debt Indenture, dated as of June 1, 2005, among Citigroup Funding Inc., the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed March 30, 2006 (No. 333-132370-01).
 
 
 




4.12
 
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 20, 2012, among Citigroup Funding Inc., the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 21, 2012 (No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.13
 
Indenture, dated as of July 23, 2004, between the Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.28 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed July 2, 2004 (No. 333-117615).
 
 
 
4.14
 
Warrant Agreement (relating to Warrants (expiring January 4, 2019)), dated as of January 25, 2011, between the Company and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Warrant Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed January 26, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.15
 
Specimen Warrant for 255,033,142 Warrants, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed January 26, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.16
 
Warrant Agreement (relating to Warrants (expiring October 28, 2018)), dated as of January 25, 2011, between the Company and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Warrant Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed January 26, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.17
 
Specimen Warrant for 210,084,034 Warrants, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed January 26, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
4.18
 
Form of Capital Securities Guarantee Agreement between the Company, as Guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Guarantee Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.32 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed July 2, 2004 (File No. 333-117615).
 
 
 
4.19
 
Specimen Physical Common Stock Certificate of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 9, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.01*+
 
Citi Discretionary Incentive and Retention Award Plan (as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2015).
 
 
 
10.02.1*
 
Citigroup 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.02.2*
 
Citigroup 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective April 24, 2013), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.02.3*
 
Citigroup 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 25, 2014 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.03*+
 
Citigroup Inc. Deferred Cash Award Plan (as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2015).
 
 
 
10.04.1*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. 2012 Discretionary Incentive and Retention Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.04.2*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. 2013 CAP/DCAP Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.04.3*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. 2014 CAP/DCAP Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.04.4*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. 2015 CAP/DCAP Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s September 30, 2014 10-Q.
 
 
 




10.05*
 
Form of Citigroup Executive Premium Price Option Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 21, 2009 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.06*
 
2011 Citigroup Executive Performance Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 26, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.07*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. Employee Option Grant Agreement (Executive Option Grant Program), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.08*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (awards dated February 19, 2013), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.09*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (awards dated February 18, 2014), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.10*
 
Citigroup Management Committee Termination Notice and Non-Solicitation Policy, effective October 2, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 6, 2006 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.11.1*
 
Citicorp Deferred Compensation Plan, effective October 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Citicorp’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed February 15, 1996 (File No. 333-00983).
 
 
 
10.11.2*
 
Amendment to the Citicorp Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the Company’s 1999 10-K).
 
 
 
10.11.3*
 
Amendment to the Citicorp Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of September 28, 2001, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 (the Company’s 2001 10-K) (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.11.4*
 
Nonqualified Plan Amendment to the Citicorp Deferred Compensation Plan, adopted November 19, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (the Company’s 2009 10-K).
 
 
 
10.12.1*
 
Supplemental ERISA Compensation Plan of Citibank, N.A. and Affiliates, as amended and restated (the Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.(G) to Citicorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 001-05378).
 
 
 
10.12.2*
 
Amendment to the Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan (the 1999 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21.2 to the Company’s 1999 10-K.
 
 
 
10.12.3*
 
Amendment to the 1999 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan (the 2005 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.12.4*
 
Amendment to the 2005 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan, as amended January 1, 2009 (the 2009 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01.4 to the Company’s 2009 10-K.
 
 
 
10.12.5*
 
Nonqualified Plan Amendment to the 2009 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan, approved November 19, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01.5 to the Company’s 2009 10-K.
 
 
 
10.12.6*
 
Amendment No. 4 to the 2009 Amended Citibank Supplemental ERISA Plan, approved December 21, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (File No. 001-09924).




 
 
 
10.13*
 
Citigroup Inc. Omnibus Non-Qualified Plan Amendment effective as of June 2, 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.14*
 
Letter Agreement, dated December 21, 2011, between Citigroup Inc. and Michael Corbat, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 22, 2011 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.15.1*
 
Citigroup Inc. Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (as of September 21, 2004), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.15.2*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. Non-Employee Director Equity Award Agreement (pursuant to the Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 14, 2005 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.15.3*
 
Form of Citigroup Inc. Non-Employee Director Equity Award Agreement (effective November 1, 2006), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
10.16*
 
Citigroup Inc. Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan (effective as of January 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007 (File No. 001-09924).
 
 
 
12.01+
 
Calculation of Ratio of Income to Fixed Charges.
 
 
 
12.02+
 
Calculation of Ratio of Income to Fixed Charges Including Preferred Stock Dividends.
 
 
 
21.01+
 
Subsidiaries of the Company.
 
 
 
23.01+
 
Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
 
 
24.01+
 
Powers of Attorney.
 
 
 
31.01+
 
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.02+
 
Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.01+
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
99.01+
 
List of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
101.01+
 
Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, filed February 25, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statement of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheet, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The total amount of securities authorized pursuant to any instrument defining rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company will furnish copies of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.





Copies of any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at a cost of $0.25 per page (although no charge will be made for the 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K) to security holders who make written request to Citigroup Inc., Corporate Governance, 153 East 53rd Street, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10022.

* Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
+ Filed herewith.