Citigroup’s $81 Trillion Blunder: A Stark Reminder of Ongoing Operational Risks

In April 2024, Citigroup (Citi) made a staggering mistake by erroneously crediting a client’s account with $81 trillion instead of the intended $280. While the error was ultimately reversed, it underscores persistent operational and risk management challenges at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. How the Error Occurred The blunder was the result of […]