Group 1 - The core profit attributable to shareholders of East Asia Bank for the first half of 2025 was HKD 2.407 billion, an increase of 14.1% compared to HKD 2.111 billion in the same period of 2024 [1] - Basic earnings per share grew by 24.6% year-on-year to HKD 0.86 [1] - The annualized average return on assets was 0.5%, while the annualized average return on equity was 4.5% [1] Group 2 - Net interest income decreased by HKD 884 million, or 10.7%, to HKD 7.344 billion due to falling interest rates [1] - The net interest margin narrowed by 22 basis points from 2.10% to 1.88% [1] - Non-interest income rose by 29.2% to HKD 2.915 billion, driven by increased service fees and commissions [1] Group 3 - Impairment losses on financial instruments decreased by HKD 342 million, or 11.9%, to HKD 2.539 billion [2] - The impairment loan ratio as of June 30, 2025, was 2.63%, down from 2.72% at the end of December 2024 [2] - The board announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.39 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 0.31 for the same period in 2024 [2]

EF003 免責聲明 | 本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 | 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因 | | --- | --- | | | 股票發行人現金股息（可選擇以股份代替）公告 | | 發行人名稱 | 東亞銀行有限公司 | | 股份代號 | 00023 | | 多櫃檯股份代號及貨幣 | 不適用 | | 相關股份代號及名稱 | 40415 東亞銀行有限公司無期限額外一級資本證券D | | | 05184 東亞銀行有限公司有期限次級票據2032年 | | | 05337 東亞銀行有限公司非優先吸收虧損票據2028年 | | | 05759 東亞銀行有限公司非優先虧損吸收票據2027年 | | | 04544 東亞銀行有限公司非優先虧損吸收票據2027年 | | | 05069 東亞銀行有限公司有期限次級票據2034年 | | 公告標題 | 截至2025年6月30日止6個月的中期股息 | | 公告日期 | 2025年8月21日 | | 公告狀態 | 新公告 | | 股息信息 ...

東亞銀行有限公司 （ 1918 年在香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：23） 2025年度中期業績公告 中期業績 本行董事會欣然宣布本集團截至2025年6月30日止6個月未經審核的業績（附註1(a)）。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完 整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內 容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 The Bank of East Asia, Limited | 綜合收益表 | | 截至30/6/2025 | 截至30/6/2024 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 止6個月 | 止6個月 | | | 附註 | 港幣百萬元 | 港幣百萬元 | | 利息收入 | 3 | 16,897 | 20,379 | | 按有效利率方法計算的利息收入 | | 16,085 | 18,930 | | 相關利息收入 | | 812 | 1,449 | | 利息支出 | 4 | (9,553) | (12,151) | | 淨利息收入 | | 7,344 | 8,228 | | ...

Core Viewpoint - UBS expects HIBOR to stabilize between 2% and 2.5% by the end of Q3, indicating a cautious outlook for Hong Kong banks in the short term [1] Group 1: Bank Ratings and Preferences - UBS maintains a "neutral" rating on Bank of China (Hong Kong) and East Asia Bank, while rating Hang Seng Bank as "sell" [1] - Bank of China (Hong Kong) remains the preferred choice among the covered Hong Kong bank stocks, despite a potential short-term price decline [1] Group 2: Interest Income and Market Expectations - The rebound in HIBOR is beneficial for banks' net interest margins and net interest income, but the market has already priced in HIBOR's stability for the remainder of the year [1] - UBS anticipates that the pressure on net interest income in Q3 will be greater than in Q2, as the negative impact in Q2 lasted only about a month [1] Group 3: Loan Growth and Future Projections - After a 2% growth in loan balances during May and June, the sustainability of this growth momentum remains uncertain [1] - For 2025, UBS projects net interest income declines of 7%, 9%, and 11% for Bank of China (Hong Kong), Hang Seng Bank, and East Asia Bank, respectively [1]

Group 1 - UBS expects HIBOR to stabilize between 2% and 2.5% by the end of Q3 [1] - UBS maintains a cautious stance on Hong Kong commercial real estate risks due to potential increases in non-performing loans related to HIBOR rebound [1] - UBS has downgraded Hang Seng Bank's rating from "Neutral" to "Sell" due to rising credit costs and potential dividend cuts in 2025 [1] Group 2 - UBS anticipates that the compression pressure on net interest income for Hong Kong banks in Q3 will be greater than in Q2 [2] - The bank forecasts a decline in net interest income for Bank of China Hong Kong, Hang Seng Bank, and East Asia Bank by 7%, 9%, and 11% respectively in 2025 [2] - After a 2% growth in loan balances from May to June, the sustainability of this growth momentum remains uncertain [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Hong Kong's 1-month HIBOR has reached 2% for the first time since May, indicating a normalization trend in interest rates [1] - The average HIBOR from August to now is approximately 1.1%, with June and July averages at 0.7% and 1% respectively [1] - Goldman Sachs forecasts that the average HIBOR will rise to 1.3% and 1.6% in August and September, and to 1.3% and 2.3% in the third and fourth quarters, compared to 3.9% and 2% in the first and second quarters [1] Group 2 - The report suggests that the upward trend of HIBOR aligns with expectations, and the narrowing gap with US interest rates will lead to weaker net interest margins for local banks in the second half of the year [1] - Despite the decline in HIBOR since May affecting banks' net interest margins, Hong Kong bank stocks have shown resilience as the market has absorbed the positive factors of lower HIBOR, including increased fee income, reduced credit costs, and a recovery in loan demand [1] - Goldman Sachs maintains a selective strategy, giving a "Buy" rating to HSBC Holdings (00005) with a target price of HKD 110, while assigning a "Sell" rating to Bank of East Asia (00023) with a target price of HKD 10.5 [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the Hong Kong 1-month HIBOR has reached 2% for the first time since May, with an average of approximately 1.1% from August to date, and averages of 0.7% and 1% in June and July respectively [1] - Goldman Sachs forecasts that the average HIBOR will reach 1.3% and 1.6% in August and September, with averages of 1.3% and 2.3% in the third and fourth quarters, compared to 3.9% and 2% in the first and second quarters [1] - Despite the downward trend in HIBOR since May affecting banks' net interest margins, Hong Kong bank stock prices remain resilient as the market appears to have absorbed the positive factors of lower HIBOR, including increased fee income, reduced credit costs, and a recovery in loan demand [1] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs maintains a selective strategy, assigning a "Buy" rating to HSBC Holdings with a target price of HKD 110, while giving a "Sell" rating to Bank of East Asia with a target price of HKD 10.5 [1]

Group 1 - East Asia Bank announced a system maintenance scheduled for August 23, 2025, from 01:00 to 03:00 Beijing time [1] - During the maintenance period, all debit and credit card transactions, including consumption and cash withdrawal, may be affected [1] - The bank expressed apologies for any inconvenience caused and encouraged customers to make necessary arrangements in advance [1]

Core Viewpoint - Foreign banks in China are rapidly adjusting their retail business strategies, focusing on high-end retail and cross-border wealth management as new growth engines while closing numerous traditional branches [3][4][8]. Group 1: Structural Adjustments - Over 10 foreign banks have closed branches in mainland China since the beginning of 2025, indicating a trend of reducing physical network presence [4][5]. - HSBC and Standard Chartered have opened flagship branches and private wealth management centers in major cities, emphasizing high-net-worth clients and wealth management as primary business directions [5][6]. - The shift from standard branches to flagship outlets highlights a focus on privacy, professionalism, and brand representation, which are crucial for building competitive advantages in the Chinese market [5][6]. Group 2: Market Opportunities - The wealth management market in China is experiencing structural growth, driven by the expansion of the middle-income group and increasing demand for diversified financial services [8][9]. - The total scale of entrusted assets in various financial products reached 154 trillion yuan by 2024, with an annual growth rate of approximately 10.4% [8]. - Foreign banks are capitalizing on the growing demand for comprehensive wealth management services, including family trusts and global asset allocation [8][9]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Despite the potential in the wealth management market, foreign banks face significant competition from domestic banks, which have extensive networks and customer bases [11][12]. - As of the end of 2023, there were only 888 operational foreign bank branches in China, limiting their brand recognition and market coverage [11]. - Some foreign banks, like Dah Sing Bank and Citibank, have divested their personal banking operations, focusing instead on corporate and cross-border services [11][12]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The future growth of foreign banks in China’s wealth management sector is expected to be characterized by differentiation and specialization, focusing on high-end and cross-border services [12]. - Digital transformation is a priority, with foreign banks leveraging technology to enhance service efficiency and compensate for the reduction in physical branches [12]. - The ongoing structural changes in the Chinese financial market are prompting foreign banks to adapt by concentrating on their strengths and transitioning from broad coverage to deep specialization [12].

Core Insights - Foreign banks in China are rapidly adjusting their retail business strategies, closing over 10 branches while opening flagship branches and wealth management centers in major cities [1][2][4] - The shift towards high-end retail and cross-border wealth management is seen as a new growth engine for foreign banks amid increasing competition in the local market [1][4] Group 1: Branch Adjustments - More than 10 foreign banks have closed branches in mainland China since the beginning of the year, indicating a trend of continuous network contraction [2] - HSBC China has closed 9 branches this year, with over half located in Guangdong province, while Standard Chartered has also reduced its traditional physical branch scale [2][5] - In contrast, foreign banks are accelerating the establishment of flagship branches and private wealth management centers in core cities, focusing on high-net-worth clients [2][3] Group 2: Wealth Management Focus - Standard Chartered plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next five years to expand its wealth management services, targeting affluent clients' needs for diversified investments and wealth inheritance [3][5] - The wealth management market in China is experiencing structural growth, driven by the expansion of the middle-income group and increasing demand for wealth management services [4][5] - As of mid-2024, foreign banks in China had total assets of 3.87 trillion yuan, with a net profit of 14.9 billion yuan, reflecting a 28.4% year-on-year increase, largely driven by wealth management contributions [5] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Despite the potential of the wealth management market, foreign banks face significant competition from local banks, which dominate basic services like savings and wealth management due to their extensive networks and customer bases [7] - As of the end of 2023, there were only 888 operating foreign banks in China, leading to limited brand recognition and coverage [7] - Some foreign banks have opted to shrink their personal business layouts, with examples including the transfer of personal business by Dah Sing Bank and Citibank's sale of its personal wealth management business to HSBC [7] Group 4: Future Outlook - The wealth management business of foreign banks in China is expected to continue growing, with a focus on differentiation and specialization [8] - Foreign banks will deepen their high-end and cross-border services, leveraging global networks to meet the complex needs of high-net-worth clients [8] - Digital transformation will be accelerated to enhance service efficiency and compensate for the limitations of physical branch networks [8]