Behind every financial statement is a personal story; ahead of each loan borrower could be a dream come true. For Bank of the Orient, all clients deserve the kind of service tailored to their needs - whether they come from across the street or halfway around the world. "We know each customer in our portfolio. Understanding what they do and why they succeed or struggle is a feat we take pride investing in," says David Tai, chairman, president and CEO of Bank of the Orient. "More importantly, we value building relationships where we could help transform the struggles into success stories." Bank of the Orient is distinguished for deeply connecting with the local communities it serves while understanding global economic conditions. The first Asian-American-owned bank in northern California, it draws from 44 years of creating personal, business, real estate and international solutions - ranging from checking, savings, certificates of deposit and loan options to money market and individual retirement accounts. Headquartered at the heart of San Francisco's financial district, the bank also serves its growing clientele through its branches in Oakland and Millbrae in the Bay Area, Honolulu in Hawaii, and Xiamen in China. Bringing together the best innovations and traditions from the United States and Asia through trade, it is the only independent community bank with an international trade finance division and a full-service branch in China, where it pioneered international trade financing in 1987. "China has become the manufacturer of the world. Beyond that, it has risen as an economic powerhouse with a massive domestic market and increasingly globalised businesses looking to diversify and expand overseas, particularly in the US," Tai says. "With our deep ties in China and our extensive knowledge and understanding of the American financial landscape, we aim to become the partner of choice for Chinese and other Asian investors seeking success in this part of the globe." Bank of the Orient http://www.bankorient.com
