Citigroup Inc reported a higher-than-expected 31 per cent rise in first-quarter profit yesterday as it drew down loss reserves for mortgage loans, and revenue from its securities and investment banking business swelled. The No. 3 US bank said net income rose to $3.8 billion.

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