Top Largest Banks in Taiwan

The top largest banks in Taiwan include BOT, Cathay United Bank, FCB, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, to name a few.

The Bank of Taiwan (BOT) is the largest major commercial bank in Taiwan. It has been ranked as the 124th largest bank among the top 1,000 international banks as compiled by "The Banker" magazine.

Cathay United Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holding Company, the largest financial holding company in Taiwan. It offers a diverse range of consumer banking products to meet the financial needs of individuals as well as families.

First Commercial Bank (FCB) is one of Taiwan's largest privately owned banks. As of June 2002, the Bank has 10 overseas branches located in London, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Palau and Phnom Penh, 2 representative offices in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City as well as a wholly-owned subsidiary named First Commercial Bank (USA) located in Alhambra, California and its three branches (City of Industry Branch, Silicon Valley Branch and Irvine Branch).

Chinatrust Commercial Bank Limited (CTCB) is one of the largest private banks in Taiwan. Its business scope covers deposit, loan, guarantee, foreign exchange, OBU, trust, debit card, credit card, securities, bonds, derivative products, factoring, safe deposit, electronic banking, and so on. CTCB has received numerous honors, some of which include:
- The Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Taiwan, Best Trade Finance Bank in Taiwan, Best Emerging Market Bank in Taiwan, Best Corporate / Best Consumer Internet Bank in Taiwan (from Global Finance).
- The Best Retail Bank in Taiwan (from The Asian Banker Journal).
- Best Cash Management Bank in Taiwan (from The Asset).

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