BancWest Corporation

BancWest Corporation, a financial services holding company, through its subsidiaries, provides banking products and services for households and businesses in the United States of America. The company offers commercial, small business, and consumer loans and leases; and offers a range of banking, insurance, trust, and investment solutions for individuals and businesses. It also assists businesses in Japan looking to operate or invest in Hawaii through its affiliate office in Tokyo; engages in commercial equipment and vehicle leasing; offering personal trust services and estate plan administration to clients on Guam; and furnishes money management services to institutional and individual clients. BancWest Corporation was formerly known as First Hawaiian, Inc. and changed the name to BancWest Corporation in November, 1998. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has commercial banking offices in Western and Midwestern states, Guam, and Saipan; and offshore branches in Grand Cayman and Cayman Islands. The company has representative offices in Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Tokyo, Japan; Taipei, Taiwan. BancWest Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA.