Saudi Prince Alwaleed expresses confidence in Citi

Through his Kingdom Holding company, Prince Alwaleed is the largest individual shareholder in Citigroup

Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal expressed confidence on Monday in the future of Citigroup, following the resignation last week of its former chief executive Vikram Pandit.

Speaking at a conference in Dubai, Prince Alwaleed said he "has confidence" that Citigroup "enjoys great potential" under its new management. He said: "It is the only true global bank. Unlike other Western banks, Citigroup did not cut its overseas investments."

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