On Hankou Native Bankers' Association In Republic Of China (1919-1938)

In modern times, the development process of Hankou native bankers' association reflects a trend of modern development.Basing Hankou Native Bankers' Association as a focal point, we try to reveal the development of traditional organizations. This article analyzes the appeared process, the early form of the Hankou Native Bankers' Association and the relations with the government, the chamber of commerce and other industry organizations. On this basis, this article draws up the status and role of Hankou native bankers' association in Hankou socio-economic life.This paper thinks that the changes of Hankou native bankers 'association were not only the change of name, but also its organizational structure, nature, and functions had changed. Such changes were closely related to the Chinese society and economy, the government's policy, the status of Hankou native banks in the business and so on. To adapt the needs of social development, Hankou native banks requires of its own development and the competition of Hankou financial market, Hankou native bankers' association continuously strengthened the management of affairs, and its own organization. As an important force in Hankou financial markets, Hankou native bankers' association played an irreplaceable role. In a number of financial crises, it always performed as a public organization functions, made effort to maintain financial stability in the market and protected the fundamental interests of Hankou native bankers' association. In modern times, it was very active in the social sector activities, commercial activities, and political life. It had gradually evolved from the traditional trip to the modern association, and started with the modern nature.Through these aspects mentioned above, this article describes the basic process of Hankou native bankers' association transforming from tradition to modern times, and the impact in Hankou.