First Hawaiian Bank was founded in 1858 and is the oldest and largest financial institution in Hawaii. First Hawaiian has 58 branches throughout Hawaii, three in Guam and two in Saipan. First Hawaiian Bank (a State of Hawaii-chartered bank), provides commercial and consumer banking services, engages in equipment and vehicle leasing and offers trust, investment and insurance products. First Hawaiian Bank is a subsidiary of BancWest Corporation, a regional financial services company with total assets of more than $74.2 billion as of December 31, 2007. BancWest is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a European leader in banking and financial services, with a significant and growing presence in the United States.