With Hungary's affluent class expecting to see their wealth grow by at least 20 percent in 2008, their banking needs are clearly changing. To cater to these increasing demands Citibank Zrt. Hungary is enhancing the priority banking services it offers to its Citigold Select and top-tier CitiBusiness customers by opening a Citigold Select Center in Budapest. Through experienced senior relationship bankers servicing the customers in the new Citigold Select Center, Citibank will offer an ideal banking relationship that is expected by customers with expanded financial strength and demands.

The new Citigold Select Center not only marks a milestone in the development of CitiGold Wealth Management and CitiBusiness services, but also symbolizes a new proposition aimed at providing more comprehensive banking services and sophisticated tools to meet the financial needs of the customers.

"We have listened to our customers, and many of them are telling us that their financial needs are changing. We are increasingly seeing the innovation within the financial services industry, and the introduction of cutting-edge products and services to meet these needs. Today, there is greater focus on the customer experience, especially amongst top-tier affluent and business banking customers." said David Hinman, Citi International Head of Affluent and Business Banking.

"The new Citigold Select Center in Hungary follows the successes of the Citigold Select Center openings in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Poland and the Czech Republic and we believe that using this international experience, we can tailor our services for the very individual needs of our customers in Hungary." - continued David Hinman.

"Since many of our top-tier Citigold customers are business owners, and both personal and business banking requirements of the most affluent individuals demand distinguished and preferential treatment, we pioneered a concept that offers both top-tier personal wealth management and top-tier small business banking in our exclusive Citigold Select Center in the heart of Budapest. This solution sets apart Citibank Hungary as the leader and pioneer in a comprehensive proposition as we partner with our customers to support their growth" added Batara Sianturi, Citi Country Officer for Hungary.

The new Citigold Select Center, situated on the first floor of the historic building at Vorosmarty Square in Budapest that houses the bank's flagship branch will service top-tier CitiBusiness customers and Citigold customers with a minimum portfolio value of HUF 75 million.

The Citigold Select Center is designed to enhance customers' privacy with a focus on more sophisticated financial services that are in line with customers needs. The new Citigold Select Center is equipped with a state of the art lounge, business center and private client meeting rooms in an exclusive and luxurious environment, in line with the individual attention customers increasingly demand in their banking.

In addition to priority banking, investment products range, exclusive Platinum Card with Platinum Club privileges, Citigold Select customers will be able to call now the advice of senior investment specialists linked into the global Citi investment expertise. Customers will be offered tailor made financial solutions in line with their investment preferences including monitoring of investments performance, advanced information on market movements and developments, and regular portfolio re-assessment and re-balancing.

The offer for top-tier CitiBusiness customers includes a dedicated team of financial specialists that cater to their financing, cash management and foreign exchange service needs. Customers are provided priority service across all service channels, including toll-free phone access to Citibank. The offer also includes an embossed business Gold Banking Card and an exclusive personal Platinum Credit Card with the Platinum Club privileges.