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This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2006.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed using a common set of standards that define, measure, limit and report market risk. The risks are managed within limits approved by independent market risk management. In addition, there are Citigroup-wide reporting metrics that are common to all business units, which enable Citigroup to aggregate and compare non-trading risks across businesses. The metrics measure the change in either income or value of the Company's positions under various rate scenarios.

        Citigroup's primary focus is providing financial products for its customers. Loans and deposits are tailored to the customer's requirements in terms of maturity and whether the rate is fixed or floating and, if it is floating, how often the rate resets and according to which market index. These customer transactions result in a risk exposure for Citigroup. This exposure may be related to differences in the timing of maturities, and/or rate resetting for assets and liabilities, or it may be due to different positions resetting based on different indices. In some instances it may also be indirectly related to interest rate changes. For example, mortgage prepayment rates vary not only as a result of interest rate changes, but also with the absolute level of rates relative to the rate on the mortgage itself.

        One function of Treasury at Citigroup is to understand the risks that arise from customer transactions and to manage them so that unexpected changes in the markets do not adversely impact Citigroup's Net Interest Revenue (NIR). Various market factors are considered, including the market's expectation of future interest rates and any different expectations for rate indices (LIBOR, treasuries, etc.). In order to manage these risks effectively, Citigroup may modify customer pricing, enter into transactions with other institutions that may have opposite risk positions and enter into off-balance sheet transactions, including derivatives.

        NIR is a function of the size of the balance and the rate that is earned or paid on that balance. NIR in any period is the result of customer transactions and the related contractual rates from prior periods, as well as new transactions in the current period; it may be impacted by changes in rates on floating rate assets and liabilities. Due to the long-term nature of the portfolio, NIR will vary from quarter to quarter even in the absence of changes in interest rates.

        Citigroup's principal measure of earnings risk from non-trading portfolios due to interest rates changes is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected NIR in each currency that results solely from unanticipated changes in market rates of interest; scenarios are run assuming unanticipated instantaneous parallel rate changes, as well as more gradual rate changes. Other factors such as changes in volumes, spreads, margins, and the impact of prior-period pricing decisions can also change current period interest income, but are not captured by IRE. While IRE assumes that businesses make no additional changes in pricing or balances in response to the unanticipated rate changes, in practice businesses may alter their portfolio mix, customer pricing and hedge positions, which could significantly impact reported NIR.

        Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements on the value of the balance sheet; analysis of portfolio duration and volatility, particularly as they relate to mortgages and mortgage-backed securities; and the potential impact of the change in the spread between different market indices.

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This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2006.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed using a common set of standards that define, measure, limit and report market risk. The risks are managed within limits approved by independent market risk management. In addition, there are Citigroup-wide reporting metrics that are common to all business units, which enable Citigroup to aggregate and compare non-trading risks across businesses. The metrics measure the change in either income or value of the Company's positions under various rate scenarios.

        Citigroup's primary focus is providing financial products for its customers. Loans and deposits are tailored to the customer's requirements in terms of maturity and whether the rate is fixed or floating and, if it is floating, how often the rate resets and according to which market index. These customer transactions result in a risk exposure for Citigroup. This exposure may be related to differences in the timing of maturities, and/or rate resetting for assets and liabilities, or it may be due to different positions resetting based on different indices. In some instances it may also be indirectly related to interest rate changes. For example, mortgage prepayment rates vary not only as a result of interest rate changes, but also with the absolute level of rates relative to the rate on the mortgage itself.

        One function of Treasury at Citigroup is to understand the risks that arise from customer transactions and to manage them so that unexpected changes in the markets do not adversely impact Citigroup's Net Interest Revenue (NIR). Various market factors are considered, including the market's expectation of future interest rates and any different expectations for rate indices (LIBOR, treasuries, etc.). In order to manage these risks effectively, Citigroup may modify customer pricing, enter into transactions with other institutions that may have opposite risk positions and enter into off-balance sheet transactions, including derivatives.

        NIR is a function of the size of the balance and the rate that is earned or paid on that balance. NIR in any period is the result of customer transactions and the related contractual rates from prior periods, as well as new transactions in the current period; it may be impacted by changes in rates on floating rate assets and liabilities. Due to the long-term nature of the portfolio, NIR will vary from quarter to quarter even in the absence of changes in interest rates.

        Citigroup's principal measure of earnings risk from non-trading portfolios due to interest rates changes is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected NIR in each currency that results solely from unanticipated changes in market rates of interest; scenarios are run assuming unanticipated instantaneous parallel rate changes, as well as more gradual rate changes. Other factors such as changes in volumes, spreads, margins, and the impact of prior-period pricing decisions can also change current period interest income, but are not captured by IRE. While IRE assumes that businesses make no additional changes in pricing or balances in response to the unanticipated rate changes, in practice businesses may alter their portfolio mix, customer pricing and hedge positions, which could significantly impact reported NIR.

        Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements on the value of the balance sheet; analysis of portfolio duration and volatility, particularly as they relate to mortgages and mortgage-backed securities; and the potential impact of the change in the spread between different market indices.

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This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed May 5, 2006.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed using a common set of standards that define, measure, limit and report market risk. The risks are managed within limits approved by independent market risk management. In addition, there are Citigroup-wide reporting metrics that are common to all business units, which enable Citigroup to aggregate and compare non-trading risks across businesses. The metrics measure the change in either income or value of the Company's positions under various rate scenarios.

        Citigroup's primary focus is providing financial products for its customers. Loans and deposits are tailored to the customer's requirements in terms of maturity and whether the rate is fixed or floating and, if it is floating, how often the rate resets and according to which market index. These customer transactions result in a risk exposure for Citigroup. This exposure may be related to differences in the timing of maturities, and/or rate resetting for assets and liabilities, or it may be due to different positions resetting based on different indices. In some instances it may also be indirectly related to interest rate changes. For example, mortgage prepayment rates vary not only as a result of interest rate changes, but also with the absolute level of rates relative to the rate on the mortgage itself.

        One function of Treasury at Citigroup is to understand the risks that arise from customer transactions and to manage them so that unexpected changes in the markets do not adversely impact Citigroup's Net Interest Revenue (NIR). Various market factors are considered, including the market's expectation of future interest rates and any different expectations for rate indices (LIBOR, treasuries, etc.). In order to manage these risks effectively, Citigroup may modify customer pricing, enter into transactions with other institutions that may have opposite risk positions and enter into off-balance sheet transactions, including derivatives.

        NIR is a function of the size of the balance and the rate that is earned or paid on that balance. NIR in any period is the result of customer transactions and the related contractual rates from prior periods, as well as new transactions in the current period; it may be impacted by changes in rates on floating rate assets and liabilities. Due to the long-term nature of the portfolio, NIR will vary from quarter to quarter even in the absence of changes in interest rates.

        Citigroup's principal measure of earnings risk from non-trading portfolios due to interest rates changes is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected NIR in each currency that results solely from unanticipated changes in market rates of interest; scenarios are run assuming unanticipated instantaneous parallel rate changes, as well as more gradual rate changes. Other factors such as changes in volumes, spreads, margins, and the impact of prior-period pricing decisions can also change current period interest income, but are not captured by IRE. While IRE assumes that businesses make no additional changes in pricing or balances in response to the unanticipated rate changes, in practice businesses may alter their portfolio mix, customer pricing and hedge positions, which could significantly impact reported NIR.

        Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements on the value of the balance sheet; analysis of portfolio duration and volatility, particularly as they relate to mortgages and mortgage-backed securities; and the potential impact of the change in the spread between different market indices.

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This excerpt taken from the C 10-K filed Feb 24, 2006.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed using a common set of standards that define, measure, limit and report market risk. The risks are managed within limits approved by independent market risk management. In addition, there are Citigroup-wide reporting metrics that are common to all business units, which enable Citigroup to aggregate and compare non-trading risks across businesses. The metrics measure the change in either income or value of the Company's positions under various rate scenarios that are different from the market expectations.

        Citigroup's primary focus is providing financial products for its customers. Loans and deposits are tailored to the customer's requirements in terms of maturity and whether the rate is fixed or floating and, if it is floating, how often the rate resets and according to which market index. These customer transactions result in a risk exposure for Citigroup. This exposure may be related to differences in the timing of maturities, and/or rate resetting for assets and liabilities, or it may be due to different positions resetting based on different indices. In some instances it may also be indirectly related to interest rate changes. For example, mortgage prepayment rates vary not only as a result of interest rate changes, but also with the absolute level of rates relative to the rate on the mortgage itself.

        One function of Treasury at Citigroup is to understand the risks that arise from customer transactions and to manage them so that unexpected changes in the markets do not adversely impact Citigroup's Net Interest Revenue (NIR). Various market factors are considered, including the market's expectation of future interest rates and any different expectations for rate indices (LIBOR, treasuries, etc.). In order to manage these risks effectively, Citigroup may modify customer pricing, enter into transactions with other institutions that may have opposite risk positions and enter into off-balance sheet transactions, including derivatives.

        NIR is a function of the size of the balance and the rate that is earned or paid on that balance. NIR in any period is the result of customer transactions and the related contractual rates from prior periods, as well as new transactions in the current period; it may be impacted by changes in rates on floating rate assets and liabilities. Due to the long-term nature of the portfolio, NIR will vary from quarter to quarter even in the absence of changes in interest rates.

        Citigroup's principal measure of earnings risk to earnings from non-trading portfolios due to interest rates changes is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE measures the change in expected NIR in each currency that results solely from unanticipated changes in market rates of interest; scenarios are run assuming unanticipated instantaneous parallel rate changes, as well as more gradual rate changes. Other factors such as changes in volumes, spreads, margins, and the impact of prior period pricing decisions can also change current period interest income, but are not captured by IRE. While IRE assumes that businesses make no additional changes in pricing or balances in response to the unanticipated rate changes, in practice businesses may alter their portfolio mix, customer pricing and hedge positions, which could significantly impact reported NIR.

        Citigroup employs additional measurements, including stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements

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on the value of the balance sheet; analysis of portfolio duration and volatility, particularly as they relate to mortgages and mortgage-backed securities; and the potential impact of the change in the spread between different market indices.

This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2005.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Interest rate risk in non-trading portfolios is inherent in many client-related activities, primarily lending and deposit taking, to both corporations and individuals. Interest rate risk arises from a number of factors, including the timing of rate resetting or maturity between assets and liabilities, changes in the maturity of those assets and liabilities in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve, changes in the spread between various market rate indices and changes in customer behavior, among other factors.

        The interest rate exposure generated by client-related activities is actively managed by treasury units throughout Citigroup. The treasury units manage interest rate risk within limits approved by independent risk management, primarily by altering the repricing characteristics of the portfolio either directly through on-balance sheet instruments or through the use of off-balance sheet instruments, including derivatives, or by modifying product pricing strategies.

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        To ensure consistency across businesses, Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed using a set of standards that define, measure, limit and report market risk. While business risk management is directly responsible for employing risk management techniques for each specific portfolio, there are Citigroup-wide reporting metrics, both earnings-based and valuation-based, that are common to all business units.

        Net Interest Income (NII) is a function of the balances and interest rates on the assets and liabilities in the portfolio. In a given period, NII will reflect actions taken in prior and current periods and prevailing market conditions. Citigroup's principal measure of NII exposure is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE), which reflects a change to expected NII that results from an unanticipated change in the implied forward interest rates. IRE is calculated for non-trading portfolios for all currencies in which Citigroup does business, both on an instantaneous, parallel, movement, as well as more gradual, increases or decreases in the yield curve. In order to stress test the portfolios, IRE is calculated for multiple rate shocks for each currency. IRE is a measure of interest rate exposure as measured by the impact on NII that results from an unanticipated change in rates, i.e. changes not forecast by the implied forward rates, not a simulation of income or forecasted income. IRE assumes no additional changes in pricing or balances, although in practice, businesses may react to a change or expected change in rates by altering their portfolio mix, repricing characteristics, hedge positions and customer pricing, which could significantly impact reported NII. IRE is supplemented with additional measurements, including the estimated impact of gradual parallel changes in rates, stress testing the impact of non-linear interest rate movements, and analysis of portfolio duration, basis risk, spread risk, volatility risk, and cost-to-close.

This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2005.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Interest rate risk in non-trading portfolios is inherent in many client-related activities, primarily lending and deposit taking, to both corporations and individuals. Interest rate risk arises from these client activities as a function of a number of factors. These include the timing of rate resetting and maturity between assets and liabilities, the change in the profile for those assets and liabilities whose maturity changes in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and changes in the spread between various market rate indices among other factors.

        The exposure generated by client-related activities is actively managed by business treasury units throughout Citigroup. The treasury units manage exposure to the key factors within limits approved by independent risk management, primarily by altering the repricing characteristics of the portfolio either directly through on-balance sheet instruments or through the use of off-balance sheet instruments including derivatives and by modifying product pricing strategies.

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        To ensure consistency across businesses, Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed under a single set of standards for defining, measuring, limiting and reporting market risk. While business risk management is directly responsible for employing appropriate risk management techniques that are appropriate for each specific portfolio, there are a number of Citigroup-wide reporting metrics, both earnings-based and valuation-based, that are common to all business units.

        The principal earnings measure is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE is calculated for all non-trading portfolios for all currencies where Citigroup has significant interest rate exposure. IRE is calculated as the pretax earnings impact of an instantaneous, parallel increase or decrease in the yield curve. In order to stress test the portfolios, IRE is calculated for +/-50 basis points (bps), +/-100 bps and +/-200 bps rate shocks for each currency. IRE is supplemented with additional measurements, including stress testing the impact on earnings and equity for non-linear interest rate movements, and analysis of portfolio duration, basis risk, spread risk, volatility risk, and cost-to-close.

        IRE is interpreted as the potential change in income that would result from the instantaneous change in rates on a static portfolio at a point in time. This is a measure of exposure, not a simulation of income or forecasted income. It assumes no additional changes in rates or positions, although in practice, business treasurers may react to a change or expected change in rates by altering their portfolio mix, repricing characteristics, hedge positions and customer pricing which could significantly impact reported earnings. IRE is used as an indicative measure of exposure to a severe rate change, and not as a predictor of changes in reported earnings.

This excerpt taken from the C 10-Q filed May 4, 2005.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Interest rate risk in non-trading portfolios is inherent in many client-related activities, primarily lending and deposit taking, to both corporations and individuals. Interest rate risk arises from these client activities as a function of a number of factors. These include the timing of rate resetting and maturity between assets and liabilities, the change in the profile for those assets and liabilities whose maturity changes in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and changes in the spread between various market rate indices among other factors.

        The exposure generated by client-related activities is actively managed by business treasury units throughout Citigroup. The treasury units manage exposure to the key factors within limits approved by independent risk management, primarily by altering the repricing characteristics of the portfolio either directly through on-balance sheet instruments or through the use of off-balance sheet instruments including derivatives and by modifying product pricing strategies.

        To ensure consistency across businesses, Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed under a single set of standards for defining, measuring, limiting and reporting market risk. While business risk management is directly responsible for employing appropriate risk management techniques that are appropriate for each specific portfolio, there are a number of Citigroup-wide reporting metrics, both earnings-based and valuation-based, that are common to all business units.

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        The principal earnings measure is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE is calculated for all non-trading portfolios for all currencies where Citigroup has significant interest rate exposure. IRE is calculated as the pretax earnings impact of an instantaneous, parallel increase or decrease in the yield curve. In order to stress test the portfolios, IRE is calculated for +/-50 basis points (bps), +/-100 bps and +/-200 bps rate shocks for each currency. IRE is supplemented with additional measurements, including stress testing the impact on earnings and equity for non-linear interest rate movements, and analysis of portfolio duration, basis risk, spread risk, volatility risk, and cost-to-close.

        IRE is interpreted as the potential change in income that would result from the instantaneous change in rates on a static portfolio at a point in time. This is a measure of exposure, not a simulation of income or forecasted income. It assumes no additional changes in rates or positions, although in practice, business treasurers may react to a change or expected change in rates by altering their portfolio mix, repricing characteristics, hedge positions and customer pricing which could significantly impact reported earnings. IRE is used as an indicative measure of exposure to a severe rate change, and not as a predictor of changes in reported earnings.

This excerpt taken from the C 10-K filed Feb 28, 2005.

Non-Trading Portfolios

        Interest rate risk in non-trading portfolios is inherent in many client-related activities, primarily lending and deposit taking, to both corporations and individuals. Interest rate risk arises from these client activities as a function of a number of factors. These include the timing of rate resetting and maturity between assets and liabilities, the change in the profile for those assets and liabilities whose maturity changes in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and changes in the spread between various market rate indices among other factors.

        The exposure generated by client-related activities is actively managed by business treasury units throughout Citigroup. The treasury units manage exposure to the key factors within limits approved by independent risk management, primarily by altering the repricing characteristics of the portfolio either directly through on-balance sheet instruments or through the use of off-balance sheet instruments including derivatives and by modifying product pricing strategies.

        To ensure consistency across businesses, Citigroup's non-trading portfolios are managed under a single set of standards for defining, measuring, limiting and reporting market risk. While business risk management is directly responsible for employing appropriate risk management techniques that are appropriate for each specific portfolio, there are a number of Citigroup-wide reporting metrics, both earnings-based and valuation-based, that are common to all business units.

        The principal earnings measure is Interest Rate Exposure (IRE). IRE is calculated for all non-trading portfolios for all currencies where Citigroup has significant interest rate exposure. IRE is calculated as the pretax earnings impact of an instantaneous, parallel increase or decrease in the yield curve. In order to stress test the portfolios, IRE is calculated for +/-50 basis points (bps), +/-100 bps and +/-200 bps rate shocks for each currency. IRE is supplemented with additional measurements, including stress testing the impact on earnings and equity for non-linear interest rate movements, and analysis of portfolio duration, basis risk, spread risk, volatility risk, and cost-to-close.

        IRE is interpreted as the potential change in income that would result from the instantaneous change in rates on a static portfolio at a point in time. This is a measure of exposure, not a simulation of income or forecasted income. It assumes no additional changes in rates or positions, although in practice, business treasurers may react to a change or expected change in rates by altering their portfolio mix, repricing characteristics, hedge positions and customer pricing which could significantly impact reported earnings. IRE is used as an indicative measure of exposure to a severe rate change, and not as a predictor of changes in reported earnings.

        The table below illustrates the impact to Citigroup's pretax earnings over a one-year and five-year time horizon from an instantaneous 100 bps increase and a 100 bps decrease in the yield curves applicable to various currencies, the primary scenarios evaluated by senior management. The five-year horizon amounts are discounted back to current amounts.

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