Citigroup

Citigroup said Monday it remains committed to its Japanese brokerage and asset management units, denying media reports that the U.S. bank actively seeks to close a large part of the Japanese business.

Smith Barney talks reported ; Robeter Rubin has resigned as Citigruop adviser. FORMER U.S. Treasury Secretary, Robert Rubin has resigned as senior adviser to the beleaguered Citigroup Friday.