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Citigroup's Competitive Advantage That No One Else Can Touch

Citigroup's business model is almost impossible to replicate; the bank can take advantage of that.

By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Jan 9, 2014 at 9:04AM EST

News of Citigroup exiting private equity deals may upset some investors, but it shouldn't. Given its precense on the ground in droves of countries across the globe, Citigroup has an advantage that virtually no other bank can match. 

In this segment of The Motley Fool's financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss Citigroup's strengths and now the future is bright.

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Matt Koppenheffer
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.
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