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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 19Art. 4§ 1710 Foreign Bank Control Definitions

§ 1710 Foreign Bank Control Definitions

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§ 1710 Foreign Bank Control Definitions

This law explains some words used for foreign banks that aren't insured, like who is considered a 'controlling person', who is an 'executive officer', and what a 'license' means.

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'controlling person' is someone who can directly or indirectly control the bank.
  • •An 'executive officer' includes the top leaders who make major policy decisions for the bank.
  • •A 'license' allows an uninsured foreign bank to keep a facility open in the state.

Example

A foreign bank from another country wants to open a branch in California and needs permission to do so.

Because the bank isn’t insured, it must get a license. The bank’s top manager, who makes big decisions, is called an 'executive officer', and anyone who can control the bank is a 'controlling person'. The bank gets a 'license' that lets it keep that branch open.

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§ 1710 Foreign Bank Control Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Controlling person,” when used with respect to an uninsured foreign (other state) bank, means any person who directly or indirectly controls the bank. For purposes of this subdivision, “control” has the meaning set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 1250, and “person” has the meaning set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 1250. (b) “Executive officer,” when used with respect to an uninsured foreign (other state) bank or a controlling person of an uninsured foreign (other state) bank, means the chief executive officer, the chief operating officer, the chief financial officer, and any other person who participates or has authority to participate in major policymaking functions of the bank or controlling person. (c) (1) “License” means a license issued under this article, authorizing an uninsured foreign (other state) bank to maintain a facility. (2) “Licensed” means to be issued or to hold a license. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

controlling personexecutive officerlicenseuninsured foreign (other state) bank

Related Statutes

  • § 1717 Foreign Bank License Surrender
  • § 1711 Foreign Bank Facility Approval
  • § 1712 Foreign Bank Office Licensing
  • § 1714 Foreign Bank Office Relocation
  • § 1716 Foreign Bank Office Closure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1710.
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