The main business of a trust and investment company is to accept, manage or use trust funds and trust property according to the specific purpose and requirements specified by the client.
Trust and investment institutions can provide a series of financial services such as property management, expert management and financing to the society by developing trust business.
China's trust and investment industry began in Shanghai where the commodity economy was relatively developed in the early 20th century. 192 1 Shanghai ditto trust company is the earliest trust company in China.
Trust and investment companies in China include China Guo Xin Trust and China Everbright International Trust.
By the end of 20 14, there were 68 trust companies in China.