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Citi cites $900mn human error. Lenders are puzzled

Bloomberg Citigroup Inc. is chalking up its wayward $900 million payment to lenders of the embattled cosmetics giant Revlon Inc. to one thing: human error. The bank — which said it has been in the process of upgrading its loan operations platform after a review it undertook last year — said it mistakenly transmitted the payments after an employee didn’t ...

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Credit Suisse may cut 500 positions in Switzerland

Bloomberg Credit Suisse Group AG may cut as many as 500 positions in Switzerland as part of plans to restructure its retail business in the country. Andre Helfenstein, chief executive officer of the Swiss Universal Bank and head of Switzerland, announced the cuts on a call with reporters after the bank had earlier signalled changes to its banking business. The ...

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Stocks in Europe, Asia climb with US futures on trade hopes

Bloomberg Stocks climbed in Europe and Asia alongside US equity futures as America and China signalled progress on their phase-one trade deal. Treasuries edged lower with the dollar. S&P 500 futures advanced and shares rose throughout most of Asia as the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to a deal despite disagreement over issues such as tech security and Hong Kong. ...

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