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SBI Launches First Financial Advisory Centre In India

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State Bank of India has opened its first financial planning
and advisory centre in the country.
The opening marks the bank's move to diversify and expand its
service offerings to capture a larger share of India's growing
investor market. The centre, which opens up a range of financial
planning services, such as retirement planning, insurance, and
mutual advisory, is expected to add 50 more of the same setup
across the country over the next years.
"The services are extremely relevant in the current context,
given the many investment options that are available in the
market, and considering the inherent complexities, the need for
professional and trusted guidance in making the right choice
cannot be over emphasised,"
C Narasimhan, deputy managing director for corporate strategy
and new businesses, said in a statement.
The SBI also recently launched a new advisory service dedicated
to retiring employees looking to better manage their retirement
benefits. Akshayapatram, the service, was introduced alongside
the Sunrise portfolio management scheme, both of which may be
accessed by clients from the new centre.