Chinatrust is rapidly developing a global branch network including offices in South America, India, Europe and around East Asia.

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He started Chinatrust (ranked No. 144 in The Asiaweek Financial 500) in 1966.

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Chinatrust Bank opened its first mainland branch earlier this year.

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It's a principle inculcated into his three sons, who all work for the Chinatrust group: Jeffrey Jr. is in the bank, Andre in the hotels division and Angelo in securities.

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Financials also bounced after losses earlier in the week, with Nomura Holdings rising 4.7% and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group rising 2.7% in Tokyo, Commonwealth Bank of Australia gaining 0.8% and Chinatrust Financial Holding climbing 2.4% in Taipei.

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