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Citigroup Ends Firearm Policy Amid Political Pressure

Citigroup has rolled back its seven-year policy restricting banking services to firearm-related businesses, citing changes in regulatory and political landscapes.


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Citigroup has announced the end of its policy restricting banking services to firearm manufacturers and sellers, which was implemented after the 2018 Parkland shooting. The bank's decision comes amid political pressure regarding 'debanking' practices and aims to ensure fair access to financial services regardless of political affiliation. Citigroup will update its Code of Conduct to reflect this commitment. The move has drawn criticism from gun-control advocates, who argue it undermines efforts to prevent gun violence. The change aligns with broader discussions in Congress about regulating financial institutions' practices related to reputational risk.

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Citigroup reversed its firearms policy amid pressure from the Trump administration, reflecting political influence on corporate decisions.

The article highlights the implications of this policy change in the context of regulatory developments and public opinion.

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Citigroup lifts banking curbs on gun makers and sellers
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"…Citi said Tuesday that it would "update our employee Code of Conduct and our customer-facing Global Financial Access Policy to clearly state that we do not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation in the same way we are clear that we do not discriminate on the basis of other traits such as race and religion.""

Citi updating policies to prevent debanking over firearms, political views
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"…Citi announced Tuesday that it will update its policies to ensure clients can access the firm's financial services despite their political views or involvement in the firearms industry."

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