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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 21Art. 1§ 1892 Foreign Bank Conversion Approval

§ 1892 Foreign Bank Conversion Approval

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§ 1892 Foreign Bank Conversion Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •A bank from another country that works in the U.S. can switch to being a state bank if they follow the rules.
  • •The boss in charge (commissioner) has to say it's okay first.
  • •The bank must meet all the same rules as a state bank to get approval.

Example

A big bank from Japan has branches in California and wants to become a California state bank instead of a U.S. bank.

The bank has to ask the California banking boss for permission. The boss will check if the bank follows all the California rules for state banks. If yes, they can switch. If not, they stay as a U.S. bank.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1892 Foreign Bank Conversion Approval

An international or foreign banking or financing corporation organized under the laws of the United States may convert into a state international or foreign banking or financing corporation with the approval of the commissioner which he or she shall not grant unless he or she is satisfied that such international or foreign banking or financing corporation organized under the laws of the United States meets all of the requirements set forth in this article for the establishment of a state international or foreign banking or financing corporation. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

international or foreign banking or financing corporationstate international or foreign banking or financing corporationcommissioner

Related Statutes

  • § 1895 International Banking Merger Approval
  • § 1852 Corporation Formation Authorization
  • § 1854 Corporation Articles Approval Filing
  • § 1856 Corporate Investment Equity Limits
  • § 1858 Corporate Stock Purchase Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1892.
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