Swiss private bank sets up branch in Dubai International Financial Centre 

Mark Battersby
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Switzerland-headquartered multinational commercial bank, Habib Bank AG Zurich (HBZ), is extending its global network presence with a new branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). In a statement the DIFC said the move signalled a significant push to develop its private banking and wealth management clients in the UAE and the region. The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning. Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: "Many of the fastest growing places for wealth accumulation in the world are in the Middle Eas...

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