The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

 Bulletin # 1891
Week Ending May 19, 2000

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.


STATE BANK ACTIVITY
Branch Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Bank Examination Division, (860) 240-8180.
Note: dates are listed in month/day/year format.

Date Bank Location Activity
5/17/00 First International Bank
Hartford
*Suite 1404 Herrera Tower
  Herrera cor. Valero Sts.
  Makati City 1700
  Metro Manila, Philippines
approved
* Limited Branch - Loan Production Office


MONEY ORDER AND TRAVELERS CHECK LICENSE ACTIVITY

Pursuant to Section 36a-600 of the Connecticut General Statutes, on May 19, 2000, Associated Foreign Exchange, Inc. filed an application to engage in the business of receiving money for transmitting the same.

Dated: Tuesday, May 23, 2000

John P. Burke
Banking Commissioner