The head of Mexico-based Banca Mifel has said that the bidding process for Grupo Financiero Citibanamex, S. A. de C. V. is still ongoing, Reuters has reported. Citigroup Inc. (C.N) is looking to sell its Mexican retail bank, Citibanamex, to focus on its core businesses. Banca Mifel and Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:GMEXICO B) are in the race for the assets.

The sale is expected to be completed in 2023.