California International Banks

Bank of East Asia - http://www.hkbea-us.com

In the U.S., BEA opened its first branch in New York City in April 1984. The federally chartered New York Wholesale Branch offers commercial and wholesale banking services, including trade finance and syndication loans. In April 1991, the Bank established a bi-coastal network with the opening of its third U.S. branch, this time in Los Angeles. In addition to the full range of retail banking services offered by the New York Branch, the Los Angeles Branch offers commercial and real estate lending, trade finance, and syndication loans to corporate customers. In line with its strategic objective to establish a network of full service branches- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Bank of the West - http://www.bankofthewest.com

What is now Bank of the West has expanded over 130 years from the California frontier to its current position. The bank now serves over 3 million households and businesses in hundreds of communities in 19 Western and Midwestern states. Today, Bank of the West is a high-performance, full service regional financial services company with over $56 billion in assets, more than 700 commercial and retail banking locations and approximately 10,700 employees. The bank operates distinct units to provide a range of superior deposit, credit, insurance and investment products and services — Commercial Banking and Regional Banking, which includes- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Cathay Bank - http://www.cathaybank.com

In 1962, Cathay Bank opened for business with the mission of providing financial services to the growing but underserved Chinese-American community in the greater Los Angeles area, thus becoming the first Chinese-American bank in Southern California. Recognizing that the community it served was part of a more diverse one, Cathay Bank adopted the motto "An Open Door for All." Its rapid expansion was fueled by successive waves of immigration, burgeoning trade between America and Asia, and the economic development of the surrounding community. Since its inception, when it only had $550,000 in capital, Cathay Bank has thrived and is now- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Comerica Bank California - http://www.comerica.com

Global Services. Comerica has experienced international finance and trade services professionals throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and China. Our International Finance group has the expertise of world cultures and finance to help with your cross border ventures. We can arrange loans, as well as a full range of financial services for your business. Trade Finance. Our International Trade Services group can deliver custom solutions for your global trade needs. We are one of the top Letter of Credit providers in the U.S. and a leading lender for the Ex-Im Bank Working Capital Guarantee Program. Export Services.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

East West Bank - http://www.eastwestbank.com

Combining international banking capabilities with a strong local presence, East West Bank is well positioned to help you do business in the growing Pacific Rim market. East West bankers have an in-depth understanding of the global marketplace and can help you with our wide array of international finance and trade services. Banker's Accep[tance is short term financing that can provide you with the following benefits: *Enhance relationships with your buyers by providing extended payment options without modifying your required liquid cash position. *Optimize your cash flow by receiving payment for your sales upon shipment with a- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Far East National Bank - http://www.fareastnationalbank.com

Far East National Bank (FENB) was founded in 1974 as the first federally chartered Asian American bank in the United States. FENB has over 350 employees and total assets exceeding US$1.8 billion. FENB became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taiwan's Bank SinoPac (a member of SinoPac Holdings) in 1997. Through SinoPac Holdings' extensive financial network in the Pacific Rim, which includes more than 200 business units, FENB now provides its customers with a unique financial service platform to help integrate their business interests in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. In November 2006, Bank SinoPac- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Fremont Bank - http://fremontbank.com

Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank remains true to the cornerstone value that continues to fuel its success today: fast, friendly, honest service. No matter what financial services your business needs, you can be sure Fremont Bank will provide solutions. We believe in the power of relationship banking. International Banking Services. Doing business internationally creates greater opportunities, but crossing borders can be challenging too. Build international trade, respond to markets more efficiently, and reduce costs with our International Banking Services: *Letters of Credit. Ensure that your next overseas deal is backed by an- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Gateway Business Bank - http://www.gbbanker.com

Gateway Business Bank provides a full range of banking services to small and medium-size businesses, professionals and the general public throughout the greater Southern California area. Banking offices are located in Lakewood and Laguna Hills. The lending and administrative offices are located in Cerritos and Santa Ana. Additionally, thirty-seven branches of the mortgage division (Mission Hills Mortgage Bankers) operate throughout California, Oregon and Arizona. Gateway Business Bank, originally chartered as Bank of Lakewood, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gateway Bancorp, a bank holding company organized and incorporated in the State of- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Greater Bay Bancorp - http://www.gbbk.com

As Northern California's premier independent bank holding company, Greater Bay Bancorp is committed to offering a breadth of capabilities rivaled only by the largest megabanks, but with the client focus typical of small, community banks. We call this Super-Community Banking. And we believe our superior service and range of capabilities creates value for clients and shareholders, alike. Greater Bay International Banking has the focus to meet your local needs and the breadth of service to support your business as it grows and expands locally, nationally and globally. GreaterBayTRADE Through a worldwide network of correspondent- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Manufacturers Bank - http://www.manubank.com

Manufacturers Bank was formed by a group of banking entrepreneurs in October, 1962, in downtown Los Angeles to serve the robust apparel industry. Today our scope has expanded to serve the specialized needs of California middle market businesses. Few banks combine our four decades serving the California middle market along with the global presence provided by our parent, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, our parent bank, is a financial institution with one of the longest corporate histories in Japan - with over 300 years of tradition. We’ll help you seize foreign business opportunities with a full range of trade finance options. And through- [MORE INFO, EDIT

United Pacific Bank - http://www.upbnet.com

United Pacific Bank is a private commercial bank specializing in commercial and international banking products for emerging middle-market companies. We provide excellent trade financing services for import/export companies: *Documentary letters of credit *Documentary collections *Wire transfers *Export letters of credit advise *Import/Export financing- [MORE INFO, EDIT