According to the data of China Securities Regulatory Commission, as of September, 20 16, there were 14 1 8 commercial banks nationwide, 73 urban commercial banks, 40 rural commercial banks and 10 foreign-funded corporate banks. In addition, there are 99 securities companies, futures companies 18, 4 insurance companies, 5 insurance agencies and insurance brokers, 6 securities investment consulting institutions, and independent fund sales institutions 107.