Shanghai Banking Association(SBA), formerly known as Shanghai Banking Association of Foreign Exchange, was founded on December 22nd, 1992 and renamed in 1998. Established with the approval of Shanghai Administration of Social Organisations and guided by CBRC Shanghai Office, SBA is a professional, non-profit trade association, speaking for banks and other financial institutions in Shanghai. Through textual research, SBA stems from Shanghai Bankers’ Association founded in 1918. As of Oct. 1st 2016, SBA represents 186 members, including 158 full members and 28 associate members. www.sbacn.org