Citi Maintains Top Honor in Global Finance Magazine’s 2014 World’s Best Internet Bank Awards

Citi has again been recognized as the Best Overall Global Internet Bank for 2014 by Global Finance magazine. This year, 293 banks globally were assessed against a wide range of criteria focused on features and functionality in the online and mobile channels. In addition to being ranked the top provider overall, Citi received a number of other global and regional awards including:

Institutional Banking Global Internet Awards:

• Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank
• Best Investment Management Services
• Best Online Cash Management Site
• Best Web Site Design
• Best Integrated Corporate Bank Site
• Best Information Security Initiatives

Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in the following regions:

• Asia/Pacific
• Central and Eastern Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East/Africa
• Western Europe

Consumer Banking Global Internet Awards:

• Best In Mobile Banking
• Best in Social Media

Best Consumer Internet Bank in the following region:

• North America

Conducted by Global Finance, an independent industry magazine, the annual competition evaluates online and mobile banking applications. Winners were selected based on strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in getting clients to use web offerings, growth of online customer base, breadth of products offered, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet initiatives, and web site design and functionality. Sub-category winners were selected on the basis of relative strength of products and services.

“Citi has long been a pioneer in revolutionizing banking. From automating procedures that will save time and cut costs in the mortgage application process, to investing in products to meet the growing demand for mobile banking, Citi continues to expand its reach into the digital space and harness the power of technology,” said Don Callahan, Citi’s Global Head of Operations and Technology. “Citi aims to be the world’s digital bank, and being named the Best Overall Global Internet Bank for the thirteenth consecutive year is recognition that our continued focus on and investment in digital technologies is paying off for our clients.”

“Citi has a history of enhancing clients’ lives by leveraging technology and delivering remarkable digital experiences,” said Heather Cox, Chief Client Experience, Digital and Marketing Officer for Global Consumer Banking at Citi. "We are committed to driving the next innovations that will improve consumers’ lives, and we are pleased that Global Finance magazine has recognized our ongoing efforts."

“In a very competitive industry against a backdrop of a rapid digital transformation, we are very proud to again have been recognized by Global Finance for our online and mobile investments. Clients demand agile and flexible banking solutions that meet their business needs”, said Naveed Sultan, Global Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi. “Our digital strategy is led by innovation and focuses on delivering a seamless and consistent cross-channel client experience through CitiDirect BESM, our online banking platform. It is fantastic that our efforts are being recognized as we continue to execute against that strategy.”

Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) enables its clients' success by providing an integrated suite of innovative and tailored cash management and trade finance services to multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations across the globe. Based on the foundation of the industry's largest proprietary network with banking licenses in over 100 countries and globally integrated technology platforms, TTS continues to lead the way in offering the industry's most comprehensive range of digitally enabled treasury, trade and liquidity management solutions.

About Citi

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides 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, transaction services, and wealth management.

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