On February 28, 1987, the General Office of the State Council approved the establishment of CITIC Industrial Bank.
On March 17, 1987, the People's Bank of China approved the establishment of CITIC Industrial Bank.
On April 10, 1987, the People's Bank of China issued a financial business license to CITIC Industrial Bank.
On April 14, 1987, Rong Yiren, chairman of CITIC Corporation and honorary chairman of CITIC Industrial Bank, held a press conference and announced that: with the approval of the State Council and the People's Bank of China, the former banking department of CITIC Corporation was changed to "CITIC Industrial Bank". CITIC Industrial Bank started operations in April.
On April 21, 1987, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange approved the scope of foreign exchange business of CITIC Industrial Bank.
On April 22, 1987, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange issued CITIC Industrial Bank’s foreign exchange business license.
On April 29, 1987, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce issued the industrial and commercial business license of CITIC Industrial Bank.
On May 17, 1987, Xinhua News Agency released news about the opening of CITIC Industrial Bank.
On September 16, 1987, China CITIC Bank held an official opening reception at the International Building in Beijing.
On August 14, 1988, China CITIC Bank issued RMB financial bonds of RMB 30 million for the first time.
In April 1989, CITIC Bank became the first domestic bank to simultaneously open the Reuters and Associated Press information systems to carry out international financial transactions.
On October 30, 1991, China CITIC Bank issued the first floating-rate yen bond in Tokyo, Japan, on behalf of CITIC Corporation.
In March 1992, China CITIC Bank was the first in China to launch instant payment business. In May of the same year, China CITIC Bank established the first foreign exchange ATM in China.
In July 1993, China CITIC Bank, on behalf of CITIC Corporation, signed an underwriting agreement for the second phase of 1993 treasury bills (non-physical) with the Ministry of Finance, with an underwriting amount of RMB 150 million, and obtained the first batch of financial Qualified as a first-level dealer of treasury bonds of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China as recognized by the Ministry of Finance.
On July 29, 1993, China CITIC Bank issued US$250 million of Yankee bonds in New York on behalf of CITIC Corporation. This is the first time since 1911 that a Chinese company has entered the U.S. market to issue public bonds.
On March 9, 1994, China CITIC Bank cooperated with American Express to launch instant payment service, becoming the first bank in China to launch this business.
As of 1994, CITIC Bank was the only financial institution in China that underwrote foreign bonds. At that time, it had participated in the underwriting of 23 foreign bonds, with the underwriting volume reaching US$386 million.
In December 1994, China CITIC Bank issued commercial papers to Japanese financial institutions on behalf of CITIC Corporation and successfully raised loans of US$50 million and 5 billion yen. This was the first time for a Chinese enterprise to use its credibility abroad Issue commercial paper.
In November 1995, China CITIC Bank and Lehman Brothers of the United States jointly served as the principal underwriters of the US$200 million Xiaolong Bond of Ford Motor Company, pioneering the participation of Chinese financial institutions in underwriting foreign corporate bonds. and served as chief executive.
In January 1996, China CITIC Bank participated in the National Unified Interbank Lending Trading System as one of the first members. On the first trading day, it completed the first transaction of special significance with rapid and accurate operations.
In June 1996, CITIC Bank successfully launched China's first all-teller system in Guangzhou, implemented face-to-face services, and took the lead in launching new commercial banking services such as private financial management, specifically for large depositors. A full range of financial services.
In March 1998, CITIC Bank and the U.S. Embassy in China signed the "Memorandum on CITIC Bank's Collection of U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Application Fees". According to the MOU, CITIC Bank has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. And branches in Shenyang area collect visa application fees on behalf of the US Embassy. The development of this business has had a positive social impact at home and abroad. The Bank is the only bank in China to carry out this kind of business.
In June 1998, China CITIC Bank, as the only commercial bank invited by the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, participated in the reception during the visit of US President Clinton and his delegation. With its rigorous work style, standardized service standards, and warm and thoughtful 24-hour service, CITIC Bank has won the praise and banner of "full assistance and first-class service".
In 1999, CITIC Bank officially launched the CITIC Debit Card, which enabled nationwide, bank-wide, and UnionPay transactions. One card has multiple accounts, one card has multiple functions, and one card has multiple uses. "Licaibao" is favored by the market for its superiority in compound smart financial management, and has been officially approved as a national registered trademark by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, becoming the first registered trademark in the financial services field.
In 2000, China CITIC Bank launched the CITIC Credit Card, which is a multi-functional bank card that integrates credit extension, withdrawal, transfer and consumption. Spend first and repay later, giving cardholders real Bank credit has achieved integration with international standards.
In July 2000, China CITIC Bank, as the first domestic bank certified by the China Financial Certification Center, officially launched online banking services.
On October 28, 2000, Changsha Xiangcai City Credit Union was changed to CITIC Industrial Bank Changsha Branch. Comrade Hu Gang serves as Vice President and presides over overall work.
In 2001, China CITIC Bank assisted CITIC Corporation in successfully issuing a 10-year bond totaling RMB 3.5 billion in the inter-bank bond market. This is the first time the Bank has underwritten the first bond as the lead underwriter.
In July and September 2001, under the active initiative of China CITIC Bank, 10 domestic joint-stock commercial banks carried out diversified and all-round sincere cooperation in business, capital, information, management, talent and other aspects. We reached a consensus on complementing each other's strengths and signed the "Changsha Declaration" and the "Suzhou Agreement".
In July 2001, CITIC Bank ranked 318th among the world's largest banks in the ranking of the British "Banker" based on Capital One. In the "Financial Strength Rating" of the famous international consulting company Moody's, China CITIC Bank won the highest rating among domestic commercial banks.
In January 2002, the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce officially issued a trademark registration certificate to CITIC Bank, confirming that CITIC Bank's "Wealth Management Treasure" is a registered trademark recognized by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the scope of approved services Including credit card issuance, credit card services, financial services, etc.
In February 2002, CITIC Bank Hangzhou Branch was awarded the title of "National Advanced Unit for Financial Civilization Construction" by the Spiritual Civilization Construction Committee of the Central Financial Working Committee.
In July 2002, the British "Banker" magazine ranked the world's 1,000 largest banks in order of tier one capital. CITIC Bank ranked 291st, entering the top 300 global banks for the first time.
On November 28, 2002, the signing ceremony for IBM's general contracting of CITIC Holdings and CITIC Bank's unified information platform project was held in Beijing. This cooperation marks that the Bank has become the first bank in China to fully introduce international advanced core business systems and achieve complete data concentration with both software and hardware. At the same time, this project is also one of IBM's largest service projects in China.
In July 2003, CITIC Bank’s average capital profit margin ranked first among domestic banks in the latest global bank rankings of The Banker in the UK.
On October 6, 2003, the "2003 CITIC Jiajiale - Paladin Journey of Happiness" event concluded successfully.
On November 25, 2003, the foreign exchange collection and payment volume under the international business and trade of the Head Office Sales Department exceeded the US$10 billion mark.
On December 8, 2003, China CITIC Bank held a press conference on CITIC STAR Credit Card in Beijing. Chairman Wang Jun issued the first CITIC STAR Platinum Card to Mr. Wang Yan, President and CEO of Sina.com.
On April 1, 2004, the China Banking Regulatory Commission approved CITIC Industrial Bank’s capital increase to 14 billion yuan.
In December 2004, CITIC Group Corporation allocated RMB 2.5 billion in capital to CITIC Industrial Bank.
On March 25, 2005, the China Banking Regulatory Commission approved CITIC Industrial Bank’s capital increase to 17.79 billion yuan.
On November 25, 2005, CITIC Industrial Bank officially changed its name to CITIC Bank.
At the end of 2005, CITIC Group Corporation allocated RMB 8.6 billion in capital to CITIC Bank.
In July 2005, CITIC Bank ranked 200th among the world's 1,000 largest banks ranked by Tier 1 capital by the British magazine "The Banker" and entered the top 200 global banks. At the same time, CITIC Bank ranks seventh in the ranking of Chinese commercial banks.
In January 2006, China's "The Banker" magazine announced the top ten financial figures in China in 2005 selected by the publication, and President Chen Xiaoxian of China CITIC Bank was selected.
In March 2006, China's "The Banker" magazine ranked the core competitiveness of domestic commercial banks. CITIC Bank ranked fourth among the 13 national commercial banks that participated in the evaluation.
In June 2006, the British "The Banker", an authoritative magazine in the international financial community, released the "Top 100 Chinese Banks" ranking list for the first time in Beijing. CITIC Bank ranked first among Chinese banks based on its performance at the end of 2005. It ranks seventh in the industry, and also ranks seventh in asset rankings and the latest average capital profit rate rankings. The latest actual profit growth rate ranks second among all banks on the list.
In June 2006, CITIC Bank won the "2006 Asia Retail Financial Services Excellence Award" and "Strategy and Execution Excellence Award" sponsored by ASIAN BANKER.
In June 2006, at the FCI Annual Conference held in Antwerp, Belgium, CITIC Bank was selected as the Best Export Factoring Service Quality Progress Award, becoming the first Chinese bank to win an FCI award.
In June 2006, CITIC Credit Card Customer Service Center won the Best Customer Service Award in China, co-sponsored by China Information Association, Asian Customer Service Association, Guangdong Information Association, Southern Metropolis Daily and Beijing News. The "China's Best Customer Service Center Award" of the "2005-2006 China's Best Customer Service Selection" specifically organized by the selection committee.
In June 2006, CITIC Bank’s “All-in-One Travel Abroad” financial product won the Silver Award for the “2005-*2006 China Outstanding Marketing Award” jointly organized by the Economic Observer and the Hong Kong Management Association.
In July 2006, in the latest ranking list of "The World's 1,000 Banks" in the British "The Banker" magazine, CITIC Bank's tier-one capital ranking improved again by 12 places, from 200 in 2005 to 188th, while the total assets ranking also rose from 152nd to 134th.
In August 2006, CITIC Bank was rated as the best foreign exchange transaction service bank in China by Asia Money ("AsiaMoney 2006 FX POLL"). This is the most authoritative award in the field of foreign exchange transaction services. .
In September 2006, at the "First Shanghai Lujiazui Financial Culture Festival and the Third China International Financial Forum 2006 Annual Meeting", President Chen Xiaoxian won the "Top Ten Financial Emerging Figures in China in 2006" award. At the same time, CITIC Bank also won the "2006 China's Top Ten Financial Growth Institutions" award.
In January 2007, with the approval of the Chinese government, China CITIC Bank was restructured into China CITIC Bank Co., Ltd. and was legally established on December 31, 2006. From the date of its establishment, the joint-stock company will completely inherit the assets, liabilities, institutions, businesses, etc. of China CITIC Bank, and will continue to engage in the business approved/approved in the original business scope and business license documents. CITIC Bank's existing business institutions, trade names, trademarks and consultation service telephone numbers will remain unchanged and will continue to be used by the joint-stock company, and all businesses will continue as usual.
On April 27, 2007, CITIC Bank was listed simultaneously on the Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges. It is another mainland bank listed on A and H simultaneously at the same price after ICBC, and it is also the ninth bank stock in the A-share market.
In September 2008, CITIC Credit Card Customer Service Center won the title of the only "World's Best Call Center" in China in 2008. This marks that our bank’s credit card customer service center has ranked among the top call centers in the world.
On November 12, 2008, the "2008 Hexun Bank Card Development and Marketing Forum and China Credit Card Evaluation Conference" hosted by Hexun.com was held in Beijing. CITIC Bank Credit Card won the "Best Credit Card" in this evaluation Card Issuing Bank Award", and also won two individual awards, "Platinum Card Award" and "Gold Card Award", becoming the big winner of this evaluation.
On January 12, 2009, China CITIC Bank won the title of "Top Ten Influential Brands of Financial Services for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China".
On January 30, 2009, President Chen Xiaoxian attended the signing ceremony for cooperation between China and Spain in the fields of finance, aviation, energy, telecommunications and other fields.
On January 31, 2009, China CITIC Bank won the "Brand with the Most Impact on Golf of the Year" award from Golf Weekly.
In February 2009, President Chen Xiaoxian was elected as one of the "Top Ten Financial Figures in China" for the fourth consecutive time.
In February 2009, China CITIC Bank won the title of “Excellent Trading Member” in the 2008 National Interbank Bond Market.
In February 2009, China CITIC Bank entered the top 100 most valuable brands in the British "The Banker" magazine for the first time.
On February 12, 2009, China CITIC Bank won the "China's Most Popular Real Estate Financial Credit Institution" award.
On February 18, 2009, CITIC Bank successfully launched a multi-bank fund management system.
On February 28, 2009, China CITIC Bank won four honors including the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award" at the "2008 China Financial Marketing Awards" award ceremony.
On March 3, 2009, China CITIC Bank Private Banking Shenzhen Branch opened grandly.
On March 5, 2009, China CITIC Bank Credit Card Center won the "2008 Business Excellence Award" from the VISA International Card Organization.
On March 12, 2009, China CITIC Bank and the Ministry of Railways signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement.
On March 15, 2009, China CITIC Bank won seven awards in the 2008 inter-bank foreign exchange market from the China Foreign Exchange Trading Center.
On March 17, 2009, China CITIC Bank won four awards in the second China Financial Management Rating.
In April 2009, CITIC Air China Zhiyin Credit Card won the "Top Ten Financial Products Award".
On April 9, 2009, China CITIC Bank’s new generation cash management service platform was successfully launched.
On April 15, 2009, China CITIC Bank ranked among the top in the 2008 regulatory ratings.
On April 18, 2009, China CITIC Bank won the "Securities Times" Best Investment Bank Award.
In May 2009, the data integrity of CITIC Bank’s personal credit reporting system ranked first among banks in the same category in 2008.
In May 2009, China CITIC Bank signed a share acquisition agreement with CITIC Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group, agreeing to acquire 70.32 shares of CITIC International Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of HK$13.563 billion.
On June 1, 2009, the computer room of China CITIC Bank’s Xi’an remote disaster recovery center was officially opened.
On June 3, 2009, CITIC Bank personal online banking version 5.2 was officially launched.
On June 25, 2009, China CITIC Bank launched the first domestic financial exclusive debit card "Return Card".
On August 7, 2012, eight years after Chen Xiaoxian took charge of China CITIC Bank, China CITIC Bank will usher in its new leader. Zhu Xiaohuang, executive director and vice president of China Construction Bank, will serve as the new president. , Zhu Xiaohuang’s appointment will be announced soon.
In 2013, it was awarded the top 500 Chinese brands in 2013 jointly released by the China Brand Value Research Institute, the Central Commission for National Situation Investigation, and Focus China.
On March 11, 2014, China CITIC Bank and Alipay jointly issued 1 million online credit cards.
In 2015, China’s first cross-border RMB payment platform will be launched.
In November 2015, China CITIC Bank cooperated with Baidu to jointly establish a direct selling bank. The direct selling bank was proposed to be named "AiBank Co., Ltd." The investors are CITIC Bank and Fujian Baidu Borui Network Technology Co., Ltd. The registered capital is tentatively set at 2 billion yuan, and it is planned that CITIC Bank will have absolute control.
On November 18, 2015, Baidu and CITIC Group jointly announced a strategic cooperation at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Baidu and CITIC Bank, a subsidiary of CITIC Group, initiated the establishment of Baixin Bank. This is China's first direct bank launched by an in-depth cooperation between an Internet company and a traditional bank. It marks a milestone step for Baidu in financial services, a vertical service field with the largest capacity and greatest growth potential. The establishment of Baixin Bank is also of symbolic significance in the development of China's banking industry, creating a new model of "Internet finance".
From December 1, 2015, CITIC Bank customers will usher in the era of “free online banking transfers”. The bank announced that it will officially launch a free domestic transfer service through personal online banking from now on. All the bank's customers who handle domestic transfers through personal online banking, including long-distance and inter-bank transfers, will enjoy the "0" handling fee discount.