Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Failure to report abnormal service of key information system, fined RMB 200,000
In June 2026, regulators fined the Bank of Tianjin RMB 200,000 for failing to report an abnormal external service incident involving a key information system, and the personnel involved were given warnings.
2026
Chengdu Branch fined RMB 3.7984 million for account management violations
In July 2026, the People's Bank of China Sichuan Provincial Branch published a penalty notice against the Bank of Tianjin Chengdu Branch for account management violations, imposing a fine of RMB 3.7984 million.
2026
Beijing Branch fined RMB 1.2 million over loan classification and post-loan management issues
In September 2026, the Beijing Financial Regulatory Bureau fined the Bank of Tianjin Beijing Branch RMB 1.2 million for inaccurate loan risk classification and inadequate post-loan management, and held relevant personnel accountable.
2026
Dispute over Staff's Unauthorized Private Sale of Third-Party Wealth Management Products Turns Bad; Court Rules Bank Not Liable
In 2026, media reported on a dispute involving Bank of Tianjin employees who privately sold third-party wealth management products outside the bank's official channels (a practice known as "feidan"). The court held that the conduct was not part of the bank's business and ruled that the bank bore no liability. The entry clarifies the employees' conduct and the outcome of the civil judgment.
2019
Fined RMB 6.6 million for 12 violations including interbank and wealth management business
In 2019, regulators fined the Bank of Tianjin RMB 6.6 million for 12 violations including interbank and wealth management business, and penalized the responsible persons. This entry records that batch of penalties, distinguishing it from subsequent penalties imposed on branches in various regions.
2016
Reported Shanghai branch fraud incident
A fraud incident involving approximately US$122 million was reported at Bank of Tianjin's Shanghai branch after the bank's Hong Kong listing. The available reference does not establish the complete findings, responsible parties, recovery, or final regulatory outcome.