The prefecture has been working to attract international financial functions through “TEAM FUKUOKA”※, an industry-academia-government promotion organization.

CTBC Bank, Taiwan’s largest private commercial bank, has recently opened a new sub-branch in the prefecture to further enhance its business operations in the Kyushu region.

The company is the 45th company attracted under the “TEAM FUKUOKA” initiative.

※ A promotion organization established in September 2020 to attract international financial functions to Fukuoka. Industry, academia, and government work together as an “All-Fukuoka” team, leveraging their respective characteristics to create an environment that builds momentum and conducts promotional activities. As part of TEAM FUKUOKA’s activities, the prefecture engages in attraction efforts by exhibiting at overseas trade shows and inviting overseas asset management companies and other firms to the prefecture.

1 Company Overview

Company Name: CTBC Bank

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Representative: Tony Yang, CEO

Business Description: Provision of various financial services, including cross-border transaction support, for corporate and individual clients in Japan and Taiwan.

Company Website: https://www.ctbcbank.com/content/twcbo/zh_en/index.html

2 New Office Overview

Opening Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Address: 20F, Tenjin Sumitomo Life FJ Business Center, 2-8-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Business Operations in Fukuoka: Provision of seamless and comprehensive financial services throughout the Kyushu region for both Japanese and Taiwanese clients, in cooperation with its subsidiary, The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited (Kumamoto Branch).