23 March 2008
Over 125 Top Clients attended the Seminar at the Diplomat Radisson SAS

Manama - Citibank Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Business and Prudential Asset Management Limited lately hosted a client seminar dedicated to the launch of International Opportunities Portfolio Management Limited ("IOPM") Build India - Buy India Fund.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Manish Bhatia, Area Director for Citibank NRI Business in Bahrain & Northern Gulf Countries mentioned that, "Citibank has brought a broad array of investment opportunities to its client base. More specifically, the range of investments in India theme constitutes a leading proposition in this market place."

Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer of Prudential Asset Management Limited, mentioned that the IOPM Build India-Buy India Fund will aim to generate capital appreciation over the medium term by investing into Indian equity & equity related securities within Infrastructure as well as Retail & Consumer sectors which are expected to drive the economic growth & to benefit from the rising prosperity levels in India.

Citibank NRI Business is a top provider of wealth management solutions. Over the past few years, Citibank NRI in Bahrain has been providing solutions tailored to its client needs with a comprehensive suite of products and services that include structured notes, fixed income securities, mutual funds, hedge funds, multi-manager funds and unit-linked insurance plans.

Citi has been in the Middle East for nearly 50 years and currently offers consumer-banking services in Bahrain, UAE and Egypt. In the Kingdom of Bahrain alone, Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, has had a presence for the past 18 years, and is expanding its major operations within the country.  Citibank is currently a major player in the Bahrain credit card market and a leading provider of banking, wealth management and consumer credit services.  

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Deema Murad                                                             
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Citi                                                                                                           
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