Company DescriptionBank of China Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial services in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and internationally. It operates through six segments: Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, Treasury Operations, Investment Banking, Insurance, and Other. The Corporate Banking segment provides current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans, payments and settlements, trade-related products, and other credit facilities, as well as foreign currency, derivative, and wealth management products for corporate customers, government authorities, and financial institutions. The Personal Banking segment offers savings deposits, personal loans, credit cards and debit cards, payments and settlements, wealth management, and funds and insurance agency services to retail customers. The Treasury Operations segment offers foreign exchange transactions, customer-based interest rate, and foreign exchange derivative transactions, as well as money market transactions, proprietary trading, and asset and liability management. The Investment Banking segment provides debt and equity underwriting and financial advisory, sale and trading of securities, stock brokerage, investment research, asset management services, and private equity investment services. The Insurance segment provides underwriting services for general and life insurance business, and insurance agency services. In addition, the company operates debt-to-equity swaps and other supporting, and aircraft and financial leasing business. Bank of China Limited was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
How the Company Makes MoneyBank of China generates revenue through various channels, primarily focusing on interest income from loans and advances to customers, which constitutes a significant portion of its earnings. The bank also earns money from fees and commissions associated with its banking services, including transaction fees, wealth management services, and advisory fees in investment banking. Additionally, the bank benefits from foreign exchange trading and investment income from its securities portfolio. Significant partnerships with other financial institutions and participation in international trade finance further enhance its revenue streams, allowing it to capitalize on cross-border transactions and global market opportunities.