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Monaco Banks Raise Minimum Deposits as Wealthy International Residents Increase

Major Monaco banks including Barclays Bank and Compagnie Monégasque de Banque are raising initial deposit requirements to between one million and five million euros as institutions prepare for increased demand from ultra-high-net-worth individuals relocating to the Principality.
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