Bank of Communications (OTCMKTS:BCMXY) (OTCMKTS:BCMXY) is one of China’s oldest and largest state-owned commercial banks, tracing its origins back to 1908. Headquartered in Shanghai, the bank operates under the supervision of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission and the State Council. Over more than a century of development, it has grown into a comprehensive financial institution offering a full spectrum of banking services.
The bank’s core business activities include corporate banking, retail banking, treasury operations and wealth management. In corporate banking, Bank of Communications provides working capital loans, trade financing, project financing and advisory services to domestic and multinational corporations. Its retail banking arm serves individual customers with deposit products, personal loans, credit cards, mortgages and private banking solutions tailored to different wealth segments.
Treasury and capital markets services represent a significant part of the bank’s offerings, encompassing foreign exchange trading, bond underwriting, interest rate derivatives and asset management products. Through its wealth management platform, the bank distributes funds, insurance-linked products and structured investments designed for both mass affluent and high-net-worth clients.
Bank of Communications maintains an extensive branch network across mainland China, supplemented by overseas offices in key financial centers including Hong Kong, New York, London, Singapore and Frankfurt. Its international presence supports cross-border trade and investment flows for Chinese enterprises and global clients. Governance is overseen by a board of directors and senior management appointed in accordance with state-ownership regulations, ensuring alignment with national financial policies and regulatory standards.
