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SNB has no plans to take board seats in Credit Suisse following stake buy of $1.5bn


Sun, 2022-10-30 13:41

RIYADH: Saudi National Bank said that it has no plans now to take board seats in Credit Suisse, but is “open-minded” about it if things change, after it announced investing up to $1.5 billion in the Swiss bank to take a 9.9 percent stake.

The deal will help SNB develop a “strong strategic collaboration” to deliver global standards of products and services to serve its clients better in Saudi Arabia and the region, the Saudi bank said in a press release.

The potential partnership with Credit Suisse will be subject to applicable approvals and clearances.

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