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Citigroup says Rubin has retired from bank



    (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said Robert Rubin has retired from the bank.

    * Said Rubin will not stand for reelection as director; will serve until current term expires.

    * Rubin retires as senior counselor, effective today.

    * Rubin says intends to deepen involvement in outside activities and organizations, and intensify engagement in public policy.

    * Rubin says CEO Pandit is making the "tough decisions" to improve CITIGROUP (C.NY) but that "there is still much to do".

    * Rubin says did not anticipate the "extreme circumstances" that financial system now faces.