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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rules aimed at preventing creditcard holders from being hit by unfair and deceptive practicessuch as surprise fees and interest-rate hikes were approved onThursday by a U.S. banking regulator.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc has boosted itslending after receiving government money and has set up acommittee of senior executives to make sure it is using thosefunds properly, according to an internal memo obtained byReuters.

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NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said onFriday that new accounting rules for securitization trusts mayprevent the bank from funding some of its assets with a topdebt rating.