Citigroup Inc said on Friday it would 'proactively' close some branches and reduce hours at others in light of protests around the country in response to the death of George Floyd that have at times turned violent.
FILE PHOTO: The Citigroup Inc logo is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Some of Citi’s branches were damaged during recent demonstrations, head of U.S. consumer banking Anand Selva said in an email to customers. “Where necessary, we’re putting in place heightened security protocols, including proactively closing or reducing hours in some of our branches.” Protests against police brutality and racial inequality have swept the United States over the last week, causing local governments to impose curfews in attempt to keep them from becoming violent. The unrest and threat of looting have caused many businesses to stay shut just as many were considering re-opening amid easing COVID-19 related restrictions around country.
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