First Abu
Dhabi Bank (FAB)

First Abu Dhabi (FAB) Bank claim to offer uniquely tailored and customised private banking solutions to clients, with a primary focus on capital preservation, investment performance and seizing market opportunities.

The wealth managers assigned to clients at FAB, aim to help them identify their goals and formulate financial strategies based on that.

FAB also claims to have experienced and skilled private bankers that can help you integrate financial strategies and incorporate a wide range of investment products and wealth solutions based on suitability.

These private bankers are said to be supported by a team of investment specialists who provide clients with investment advice.

FAB also has global investment platforms that allow you to implement strategies in primary international locations such as UAE, Paris, Geneva, London and Singapore (we would recommend reading the expert verdict section). 

The range of investment options FAB provides their private client's with can be summarised below:

First Abu Dhabi Bank's wealth solutions can be summarised below:

• Global investment advisory:
  The wealth managers at FAB claim to help clients identify investment opportunities in the global market and across all asset types. This includes checking the impact of market events, portfolio monitoring, managing risk and implementing strategies.
  
  
• Financing:
  First Abu Dhabi Bank's credit and lending solutions range from marketable securities to real estate and Shariah-compliant options. Private clients can avail multi-currency lending solutions. This includes:
  - Loan against shares
  - Lombard lending
  - Lifestyle asset financing
  - Real estate lending
  
  
• Wealth planning and trust services:
  FAB offers wealth preservation and transfer services that allow you to plan for the future. They also help with the establishment of family offices, trusts and succession planning.
  
  
• Real estate:
  Private clients that are interested in real estate investments are advised through the whole process by dedicated professionals at FAB. They identify opportunities that suit an individual client's needs and help with analysing and completing the purchase transaction correctly.
  
  
• Trade execution:
  First Abu Dhabi Bank's financial team trades directly on behalf of private clients through this service. They trade on bonds, equities, foreign exchange, third-party funds, etc. 
  
  
• Discretionary portfolio management:
  FAB offers active and professional management of wealth. Under this service, they claim to provide private clients with access to various portfolio options, Shariah-compliant mandates and a wide range of asset classes.

NOTE:

We would highly recommend reading the 'expert verdict' section of this review to make an informed financial decision.

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