The information issued by Ningbo Banking Regulatory commission showed that in 2009, Ningbo financial institutes continued to develop steadily. The total assets grew smoothly and the rate of non-performing loan dropped at the end of the year. The loan quality maintained good level. At the end of 2009, total assets of domestic and foreign currencies amounted to 1031.7 billion Yuan, 237.6 billion Yuan more than that at the beginning of 2009, up 29.9% year-on-year.