China's Baoshang Bank taken over for 1 year due to 'serious credit risks'

BEIJING - China's central bank and banking regulator announced Friday that Inner Mongolia-based Baoshang Bank will be taken over for one year starting from Friday, citing "serious credit risks."

The move is in line with related laws and set to protect the legitimate rights of depositors and other clients, according to a joint statement by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC).

A special team will be set up to take over the operation management of the joint-equity commercial bank in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, while its businesses will be entrusted to China Construction Bank (CCB).

As one of the country's largest commercial banks, the CCB enjoys well-regulated operation and sound client services, and will help ensure the normal and continuous operation of Baoshang Bank's businesses.

After the takeover, individuals will have deposits in the bank wholly guaranteed, and can withdraw or deposit as usual.

Baoshang Bank's individual wealth management businesses, banking cards usage and online banking services will also remain untouched.