Nanyang Commercial Bank

Nanyang Commercial Bank (NCB) (Chinese: 南洋商業銀行) is a banking institution headquartered in Hong Kong and a fully owned subsidiary of China Cinda Asset Management (Cinda). It primarily focuses on serving corporate clients, particularly those in the trading sector. Key facts about the bank include:

History and Ownership

• Foundation: Established on 14 December 1949 in Hong Kong.
• Acquisition by Cinda: In 2015, China Cinda Asset Management acquired NCB from Bank of China (Hong Kong) for HK$68 billion to diversify its operations in cross-border finance.

Branch Network

• Coverage: Operates 42 branches across Hong Kong.

Strategic Development

• Financial Technology: In December 2018, NCB was identified as one of the shareholders in Nova Credit, a financial technology firm. Nova Credit was bidding to implement a new Know Your Client (KYC) utility platform for banks across Hong Kong and the greater bay area of China.

NCB continues to be an important financial player, particularly within the sphere of corporate banking and cross-border finance.