Section 16552 Of Article 3. Branch Offices And Agencies From California Financial Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 12. >> Article 3.
16552
. (a) No foreign (other nation) credit union shall establish
or maintain a branch office or agency unless the commissioner shall
have first approved its establishment and issued a license
authorizing the foreign (other nation) credit union to maintain the
branch office or agency.
(b) If the commissioner finds all of the following with respect to
an application by a foreign (other nation) credit union for approval
to establish a branch office or agency, the commissioner shall
approve the application:
(1) That the foreign (other nation) credit union, the directors
and officers of the foreign (other nation) credit union, and the
proposed management of the office are each of good character and
sound financial standing.
(2) That the financial history and condition of the foreign (other
nation) credit union are satisfactory.
(3) That the management of the foreign (other nation) credit union
and the proposed management of the office are adequate.
(4) That it is reasonable to believe that, if licensed to maintain
the office, the foreign (other nation) credit union will operate the
office in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with all
applicable laws, regulations, and orders.
(5) That the foreign (other nation) credit union's plan to
establish and to maintain the office affords reasonable promise of
successful operation.
(6) That the foreign (other nation) credit union's establishment
and maintenance of the office will promote the public convenience and
advantage, and is necessary or convenient to meet the needs of the
foreign (other nation) credit union's members.
(7) Not more than 50 percent of the members of the foreign (other
nation) credit union are or will be residents of this state.
If the commissioner finds otherwise, the commissioner shall deny
the application.
(c) Whenever an application by a foreign (other nation) credit
union for approval to establish a branch office or agency has been
approved and all conditions precedent to the issuance of a license
authorizing the foreign (other nation) credit union to maintain the
branch office or agency have been fulfilled, the commissioner shall
issue the license.