China Trustee Association (CTA) was established in May 2005. It is a self-regulatory organization and non-profit social organization with the status of a legal person approved by China Banking Insurance Regulatory Commission(CBIRC) and registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs of People's Republic of China(Ministry of Civil Affairs). CTA operates under the guidance and supervision of CBiRC and Ministry of Civil Affairs that in charge of the registration of social groups.
The aim of China Trustee Association is to facilitate its members to realize the common interests. In compliance with the constitution, laws, regulations and national policies and pursuant to the Trust Law of the People's Republic of China, The Law of the People's Republic of China on Banking Regulation and Supervision and other applicable laws and regulations, it is committed to fulfilling the functions of self-discipline, rights protection, coordination and provision of services, serving as a bridge and bond between regulatory authorities and trust companies, protecting the lawful rights and interests of the trust sector, maintaining the order of the trust market, improving the overall quality and competence of the practitioners, enhancing the delivery of services to its members, and promoting the sound development of the trust sector.