California International Banks

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 - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]

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. - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]

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. Make sure that your next overseas deal is backed by an - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]

Rabobank is a valued financial partner for thousands of individuals, businesses, farmers and ranchers, food and agribusiness companies and other select institutions across the Americas. We are the bank of choice in many California communities, meeting the financial needs of local families, businesses and organizations with great banking products and personalized service by friendly, knowledgeable bankers. And we are the premier bank to the food and agriculture industry, helping finance the growth and success of farmers, ranchers and agribusiness companies throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. - [Read more]

Are you an established business expanding into a new emerging market, or a small business making your first step into international trade? Take advantage of U.S. Bank's global network of banks, country and regional specialists, and advanced information technology. We can offer you expertise on risk assessment, assistance in trade negotiation and financing solutions to help you move your goods and services quickly into global markets. - [Read more]

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 - [Read more]