Description

First Financial Holding Co., Ltd., a comprehensive financial holding company, delivers its extensive suite of financial solutions through its various subsidiaries. The company serves clients across Taiwan, Asia, the United States, and the wider international market. Its operations are strategically segmented into Banking, Securities, Investment Trust, Insurance, and other business lines. Within its banking arm, the company offers a standard array of deposit products, including checking, demand, time, and savings accounts, alongside negotiable certificates of deposit and inward remittance services. Beyond traditional banking, First Financial Holding manages securities investment trusts and private funds, and operates a life insurance business. Its diverse offerings also encompass financial institution creditor's rights, the acquisition of accounts receivable, and real estate transaction activities. The company is also a key player in the securities market, undertaking brokerage, trading, and underwriting activities for marketable securities. It further facilitates futures introducing brokerage, provides margin and stock loans, and handles securities registration and transfer agency operations. Additionally, it extends its expertise to advisory services, covering venture capital management, investment guidance, and general enterprise operation management. Other specialized financial services include chattel-secured lending, repurchase agreements (repo trades), leasing, and receivable factoring. As of February 28, 2022, First Financial Holding maintains a substantial operational footprint, comprising 188 branches across Taiwan, complemented by 30 overseas branches and sub-branches, and 3 international representative offices. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1899, the company maintains its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan.