NatWest Expands European Desks In Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, Athens
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In addition to its reshaping in Asia, National Westminster Bank is also expanding in Europe, officials say (FXW, May 29). According to European treasurer Hans Goehtz, who divides his time between Frankfurt and London, the bank is both continuing its rapid growth in Frankfurt and beefing up its teams in Madrid, Athens and Milan.
"We want to expand our European business," says Goehtz. "Obviously Frankfurt is one of the major points, but our strategy is also to be strong in Southern Europe. If it
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