首家韩资银行进驻重庆

5月6日，记者从重庆银监局获悉，友利银行(中国)有限公司筹建重庆分行的申请获得中国银监会批准，即将成为首家进驻重庆的韩资银行。

韩国友利银行成立于1899年，是韩国第二大全国性商业银行和唯一的国有银行，业务涉及银行、证券、租赁等各个领域。友利银行(中国)有限公司成立于2007年，总部设在北京，注册资本金为24亿元人民币，目前拥有已开业分行8家。针对重庆市场特点，友利银行重庆分行将开展企业银行业务、个人银行业务和外汇业务。

截至目前，重庆已有15家外资银行分行，其中已开业分行13家。

First Korean Bank Makes its Debut in Chongqing

On May 6, it is reported from Chongqing Banking Regulatory Commission(CBRC)that Woori Bank(China)Co., Ltd has been approved to establish a branch in Chongqing by CBRC and it will soon become the first Korean bank in Chongqing.

Founded in 1899, the Korean Woori Bank is the second largest national commercial bank and the only state-owned bank in South Korea, covering various areas in banking, securities and leasing. Set up in 2007 with its headquarter in Beijing with a registered capital of RMB 2.4 billion, Woori Bank(China)Co., Ltd now has eight branches. To address Chongqing market features, the Chongqing Branch of Woori will start corporate banking, personal banking and foreign exchange banking businesses very soon.

So far, 15 foreign banks have established branches in Chongqing, among which 13 have opened for business.