• 02 Jul 2009 at 11:46 AM

Citi Gives GE The Heisman

Vikram Pandit.jpgFaced with the possibility of unloading all or part of its credit card business, Vik and the boys decided they were not going to accept any low-ball offers from the likes of Jeff Immelt. While contemplating either an outright sale of the unit to GE or joining their credit card operations in a joint venture, Citi wanted a premium for its branded and private label cards. As delinquency rates head towards multi-decade highs, this seems like perfect timing for Citi to rely on its ability to raise rates enough to account for its rigorous underwriting standards. Or maybe they just know the recession is over and there is nothing to worry about.
TAKING NO CREDIT [NYP]

Comments (25)

  1. Posted by Seaman Bodine II | July 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Don’t know what’s more ironic – C wanting a premium, or GE talking shop with C.

  2. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Greg, su madre camina las calles en la noche. Ella lame las bolas de los burros para el dinero.

  3. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    @1 thrown on top of that Greg is writing about it. Its the holy trinity of douchebaggery!

  4. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Wow…I actually managed to read that entire post without my eyes glazing over or me thinking of new ways to fornicate with your mother.

  5. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I swear to Shiva you will regret your words!
    Here is your slushi. That will be $1.57, please.

  6. Posted by HeadlessHorseman | July 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Well done Greg! What do you say to the idea of starting the 4th of July weekend a little early and ending today on a high note?

  7. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    2- please keep it up, I am almost fluent. I learned Swedish in a similar way- from porn.

  8. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    @7/ HH
    Kudos for supporting your boyfriend and protecting him from the meanies in such a trying time in his career. I’m sure he has something special planned for you this weekend.

  9. Posted by InfiniteGuest | July 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    2nd at HeadlessHorseman, Dr. of Gregology.

  10. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Vikram – Chutiyon ki kamee nahi iss duniya mein, kyon na kaha aapne?

  11. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Ruth Madoff is homeless!
    Feds seizing the penthouse.
    Who has a couch for Ruthie to crash on this weekend?

  12. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    @11, what’s that, Esperanto?

  13. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    While the barbs keep flying at Greg, I do have to wonder how many of the comedic geniuses here have e-mails in their inbox from Bess with an offer to take his place.
    -Does Not Have an Offer from Bess to Take Greg’s Place

  14. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    12 The fact that its being seized is old news. Who said its happening today? Source please. Otherwise, STFU

  15. Posted by HeadlessHorseman | July 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    @9
    If you must know, Greg and I plan to slather your mother with butter and barbeque sauce prior to inserting our “rods” into opposing ends of her. She’ll of course gleefully oblige our little role playing escapade by squealing like a greedy little piggy as we slowly spin her around on the poles we’ve so kindly provided.
    Provided she doesn’t smell of New England clam bake (as is so often the case), I’m pretty sure that our little “cookout” will be more fun than whatever you might have planned. It’s a Fourth of July tradition!
    Thanks for asking,
    HH
    P.S. That’s gotta sting a little bit, no?

  16. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    12 With some of her $2.5M she’ll buy a condo. There certainly are a lot of empty ones around town. And no board to keep her out, like a co-op. May cause you condo people to reconsider your “I hate co-op’s” stance.

  17. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM
  18. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    @16
    HH = Homeless Homo?

  19. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    There is no place on DB for homophobia

  20. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Laid off, need a place to sleep, just call me.
    Homo Banker.

  21. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    -@13
    reads like hindi..

  22. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    @17- many, many condos have boards too, idiot. i hope she’s forced to rent.

  23. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    The style is busy and slathering. Where is the cool?

  24. Posted by guest | July 2, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Not bad, Greg.

  25. Posted by guest | July 3, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    25 = greg’s mom

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