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Citigroup's acquisitions and mergers were driven by the concept of a "financial supermarket" (Chapter 7 Strategic
Focus)and was a success since very little or restructuring was later required.
Fixed Exchange-rate System
A currency system where the value of a country's currency is pegged to another currency, a basket of currencies, or a commodity like gold.
Central Bank
An institution that manages a country’s currency, money supply, and interest rates, often overseeing the commercial banking system of their country or monetary union.
Foreign-exchange Reserves
Assets held on reserve by a central bank in foreign currencies, used to back liabilities and influence monetary policy.
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