Citibank Korea receives appreciation plaque from Joyful Union

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2010-06-09 10:11

서울--(뉴스와이어)--Citibank Korea was granted the appreciation plaque from the Joyful Union at its 10th anniversary ceremony that was held at the 2F. Conference room, Korea Federation of Banks Bldg. on June 9, 2010. CKI received the award in recognition of its contributions to the Union’s growth through a sustainable partnership since 1999.

Citi’s microcredit sponsorship initiative first embarked on in Korea with the intention of helping those who suffered from the financial crisis back in 1998. Supporting the Joyful Union’s participation in Grameen Trust training in 1999 was the first effort. Landmark sponsorship programs include Microcredit Symposium in 2005 hosted by the Joyful Union and Korean Microcredit Model Development Project for 3 consecutive years since 2009 which finally came to announce “Korean Microcredit Model” last February. CKI continues its efforts to provide funds as well as consulting services for the operation and infrastructure setup of the Union.

Citigroup is committed to the microfinance business worldwide since its first financial sponsorship worth of 5,000 USD in 1965 under the leadership of Citi Foundation. In the firm belief that financial access should be protected and secured for all people as long as they aspire to have the access as a member of society, Citi Foundation has so far offered grants on microfinance and microcredit business worth of over 80 million USD to 365 programs across 60 countries for the past 11 years. Citigroup employees and volunteers are also dedicated in giving advice to microfinance partners, supporting sponsorship activities and providing education and trainings.

Citibank Korea Inc.

Citibank had opened its first branch in Korea in 1967, and was born newly as Citibank Korea Inc. (CKI) through integration with KorAm Bank in 2004. CKI serves customers at 227 branches (as of end of Dec. 2009) in Korea by providing the first class financial products and services based on the various products and know-how of Citi with global network including more than 100 years of history and 200 million customers in more than 100 countries. CKI delivers new financial world to the customers through development of innovative financial products and services, encompassing from corporate and investment banking to consumer banking, private banking, and wealth management. Furthermore, Citibank Korea Inc., as a responsible corporate citizen, conducts diverse community activities in the areas of financial education, next generation education, woman, diversity, community, and environment consistently in corporation with sound non-profit organizations.

Citi Foundation

The Citi Foundation is committed to the economic empowerment of individuals and families, particularly those in need, in the communities where we work so that they can improve their standard of living. Globally, the Citi Foundation targets its strategic giving to priority focus areas: Microfinance and Microenterprise, Small and Growing Businesses, College and Careers, and Financial Capability and Asset Building. The Citi Foundation works with its partners in Microfinance and Microenterprise and Small and Growing Businesses to support environmental programs and innovations. Additional information can be found at www.citifoundation.com.

한국씨티은행 개요
씨티은행은 1967년 최초로 한국에 진출한 이래 45년 동안 선진 금융 서비스를 국내 고객에게 제공해 왔으며, 2008년 글로벌 금융위기 때 8억불을 증자해 국내 외환시장 안정에 기여했고, 1970년대 석유 파동시 2억불 차관 제공으로 한국의 무역수지 개선에 기여한 공로로 수교훈장 ‘숭례장’을, 1997년 외환위기 당시 240억불 대외 부채 상환 연장에 기여한 공로로 수교훈장 ‘흥인장’을 받는 등 한국 경제가 어려움에 처할 때에 곁에서 힘이 돼 준 친구 같은 은행이다.

웹사이트: http://www.citibank.co.kr