Group 1 - The total number of city commercial banks with assets exceeding 1 trillion yuan has reached 12 [1] - Jiangsu Bank has surpassed Beijing Bank with total assets of 4.79 trillion yuan, becoming the new leader among city commercial banks [1] - Ningbo Bank has entered the top three city commercial banks for the first time with assets of 3.47 trillion yuan, surpassing Shanghai Bank [1] Group 2 - Jiangsu Bank, Ningbo Bank, and Nanjing Bank reported a year-on-year net profit growth rate exceeding 8% in the first half of the year [1] - In contrast, Beijing Bank, Shanghai Bank, and Changsha Bank experienced slower net profit growth rates of around 3%, with Shanghai Bank's growth particularly slow at only 2.02% [1]

Core Insights - The report indicates a significant reshuffling in the rankings of city commercial banks, with Jiangsu Bank surpassing Beijing Bank to become the largest city commercial bank by total assets, reaching 4.79 trillion yuan, a growth of approximately 21% from the end of 2024 [1][2] - Ningbo Bank has also made notable progress, surpassing Shanghai Bank with total assets of 3.47 trillion yuan, marking its entry into the top three city commercial banks for the first time [1][2] - The financial performance of certain banks, such as Xiamen International Bank and Shengjing Bank, is under pressure, with both experiencing declines in revenue and net profit [1][2] Asset Scale and Rankings - As of June 2025, Jiangsu Bank leads with total assets of 4.79 trillion yuan, followed by Beijing Bank and Ningbo Bank, which has 3.47 trillion yuan [1] - The rankings have shifted, with Ningbo Bank's total assets reaching 3.40 trillion yuan by the end of Q1 2025, surpassing Shanghai Bank's 3.27 trillion yuan [1] - Xiamen International Bank and Shengjing Bank are ranked 11th and 12th, respectively, facing significant operational challenges [1] Revenue and Profitability - Beijing Bank reported revenue of 36.218 billion yuan, nearly 1 billion yuan less than Ningbo Bank, which achieved 37.2 billion yuan in revenue [2] - Nanjing Bank's revenue of 28.48 billion yuan surpassed Shanghai Bank's 27.344 billion yuan, although Shanghai Bank maintained a lead in net profit [2] - Jiangsu Bank, Ningbo Bank, and Nanjing Bank all experienced net profit growth exceeding 8%, while Beijing Bank and Shanghai Bank's growth was around 3% [2] Asset Quality and Return on Assets - The return on assets (ROA) for Hangzhou Bank, Chengdu Bank, and Jiangsu Bank stands at 0.54%, 0.50%, and 0.48%, respectively, with Xiamen International Bank and Shengjing Bank at 0.09% and 0.05% [3] - The average net interest margin for city commercial banks is 1.37%, with seven banks exceeding this average [3] - Chengdu Bank has the lowest non-performing loan ratio at 0.66%, while Zhongyuan Bank and Shengjing Bank have higher ratios of 2.01% and 2.69% [3] Regional Performance - City commercial banks in the Yangtze River Delta, represented by Jiangsu Bank, Ningbo Bank, and Nanjing Bank, show strong performance in asset scale, loan quality, and revenue growth, benefiting from the region's robust economy [3][4] - Jiangsu Bank's corporate loans increased by approximately 300 billion yuan, reaching 1.63 trillion yuan, a growth of 23.30% [4] - Ningbo Bank's corporate loans totaled 998.204 billion yuan, with a growth of 21.34% [4] Competitive Advantages - Jiangsu Bank's core competitiveness is attributed to its small and micro business focus, strong public business in manufacturing and infrastructure, and retail business scale [5] - Ningbo Bank benefits from its deep engagement in the economically developed Yangtze River Delta region, showcasing strong competitive advantages in small and micro businesses [5] - The effective management of funding costs and interest margins has supported the rapid development of city commercial banks in the region [5]

Core Viewpoint - The landscape of city commercial banks has changed, with Jiangsu Bank surpassing Beijing Bank in total assets, marking a significant shift in the industry hierarchy [1][3]. Group 1: Total Assets Comparison - As of the first half of 2025, Jiangsu Bank's total assets reached 47,884 billion yuan, surpassing Beijing Bank's 47,478 billion yuan, making Jiangsu Bank the largest city commercial bank [1][5]. - Beijing Bank's lead in total assets has significantly narrowed over the years, with the gap decreasing from approximately 4,400 billion yuan in 2021 to around 400 billion yuan in 2025 [4][6]. - Other city commercial banks, such as Ningbo Bank, have also shown rapid growth, with total assets reaching 34,703 billion yuan, which is 73% of Beijing Bank's total [6]. Group 2: Revenue Trends - Jiangsu Bank's operating revenue surpassed that of Beijing Bank in 2022, with Jiangsu Bank reporting 705.7 billion yuan compared to Beijing Bank's 662.8 billion yuan [6][7]. - In the first half of 2025, Jiangsu Bank's operating revenue was 448.64 billion yuan, while Beijing Bank's was only 362.18 billion yuan, indicating a significant performance gap [7]. - Beijing Bank's operating revenue growth from 2019 to 2024 was only about 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.05%, which is below industry standards [8]. Group 3: Financial Ratios and Performance - Beijing Bank's net interest margin has decreased from 2.28% in 2018 to 1.47% in 2024, placing it in the lower tier among city commercial banks [10][11]. - The bank's reliance on interest income is high, with non-interest income accounting for only 25.76% of total income in 2024, ranking 11th among city commercial banks [12][13]. - As of the first half of 2025, Beijing Bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 8.59%, which is among the lowest in the sector, limiting its ability to expand and manage risks effectively [15][19]. Group 4: Leadership Changes - A leadership change occurred at Beijing Bank with Dai Wei replacing Yang Shujian as the new president, raising questions about the potential for revitalization and regaining its top position in the industry [2][19].

Group 1 - The world's first salmon farming vessel, "Suhai No. 1," has been officially delivered, showcasing the complexity and innovation in its construction, supported by a 760 million yuan credit facility from Jiangsu Bank [1] - The vessel is expected to produce 8,000 tons of salmon annually and can deliver products to major domestic markets within 24 hours [1] - Jiangsu Bank's public loan balance reached 1.625 trillion yuan by June 2025, reflecting a 23.3% increase from the previous year, indicating its commitment to supporting the real economy [1] Group 2 - Jiangsu Bank is leveraging "industrial chain finance" to enhance the stability and resilience of the real economy, connecting upstream and downstream enterprises through digital platforms [2] - The "Suyin e-chain" platform allows downstream SMEs to obtain installment financing, alleviating their procurement pressure and improving cash flow for core enterprises [2] - By June 2025, Jiangsu Bank's supply chain financing scale exceeded 380 billion yuan, demonstrating its effective service to key industries such as steel, machinery, and petrochemicals [2] Group 3 - Jiangsu Bank integrates green finance principles into its lending decisions, promoting low-carbon and circular upgrades in industries [3] - The transformation of the former mining site at Pan'an Lake into a wetland is supported by a 240 million yuan credit from Jiangsu Bank, balancing environmental restoration with tourism development [3] - By June 2025, the bank's green financing balance surpassed 720 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 32.1% compared to the previous year [3] Group 4 - Jiangsu Bank has developed a financial service system for high-energy and high-emission enterprises, offering green support to industries like steel and cement [4] - The "green factory loan" links loan rates to the green factory certification and ESG performance, incentivizing companies to improve their sustainability practices [4] - Jiangsu Bank was elected as the only domestic bank on the UNEP FI Banking Board for the East Asia region, highlighting its commitment to green finance [4] Group 5 - Jiangsu Bank is transforming into a comprehensive financial service hub, enhancing its service quality to the real economy through innovative reforms [5] Group 6 - The bank is building a science and technology financial service ecosystem by connecting government, research institutions, and industrial parks, facilitating policy and resource integration [6] - Initiatives like "Sukedai" and "Talent Loan" are aimed at addressing the financing challenges faced by small and innovative enterprises [6] - Jiangsu Bank's revenue reached 44.864 billion yuan and net profit was 20.238 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.84%, indicating improved asset quality [6] Group 7 - Jiangsu Bank is committed to deepening structural reforms in financial supply, focusing on technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, and industrial chain finance to support high-quality development of the real economy [7]

Core Viewpoint - The nine listed banks in Jiangsu have demonstrated steady growth in their mid-year performance for 2025, with overall positive trends in their financial results [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, total assets reached 4.79 trillion yuan, a significant increase of 21.16% compared to the end of the previous year [2] - Jiangsu Bank reported operating income of 44.864 billion yuan, up 7.78% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 20.238 billion yuan, an increase of 8.05% [2] - Nanjing Bank achieved operating income of 28.48 billion yuan, growing 8.64% year-on-year, and net profit of 12.619 billion yuan, up 8.84% [2] - Jiangsu Bank and Nanjing Bank's stock prices have risen approximately 80% and 67% respectively from early 2024 to mid-2025, leading to market capitalizations of 195.6 billion yuan and 137.2 billion yuan [3]. Innovation in Financial Services - Jiangsu banks are addressing the financing challenges faced by technology enterprises lacking physical collateral through innovative financial solutions [4] - Suzhou Bank successfully executed the first national case of data intellectual property license income rights pledge financing, providing 3 million yuan to a tech company [4] - Jiangsu Bank's "Science and Technology e-loan" enabled a biotech firm to secure 10 million yuan in just two working days, showcasing the efficiency of their digital financial services [5]. Focus on Inclusive Finance - Several banks have prioritized inclusive finance as a core strategy to tackle financing difficulties for small and micro enterprises [7] - Changshu Bank's "Changyin Microfinance Model" has resulted in 72.11% of its loans being 10 million yuan or less, with a significant focus on the e-commerce sector [7] - Su Nong Bank has established a dedicated team for technology finance, successfully launching the first "loan + equity" business in the province [7]. Agricultural and Rural Finance - Zijin Bank has differentiated itself by focusing on agricultural finance, creating a specialized "Three Rural Center" to enhance rural service offerings [8] - As of June 30, Zijin Bank's loans for agriculture and small enterprises reached 128.38 billion yuan, accounting for 66.89% of its total loans, marking a 2.29 percentage point increase since the beginning of the year [8]. Conclusion - Overall, the nine listed banks in Jiangsu are solidifying their operational foundations through robust performance, innovative services to address financing bottlenecks for technology firms, and targeted strategies to invigorate the small and micro economy, thereby contributing to high-quality regional economic development [6][8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the performance and outlook of the AI Fund, Xingsheng Global Sustainable Investment Three-Year Open Mixed Fund, which reported a profit of 14.51 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.0398 yuan [3] - The fund's net value growth rate for the first half of 2025 was 3.72%, and the fund size reached 405 million yuan by the end of the reporting period [3][30] - The fund manager expressed optimism about investment opportunities arising from the global expansion of high-end Chinese products, rapid AI development, and stable dividend policies [3] Group 2 - As of September 5, 2025, the fund's one-year cumulative net value growth rate was 35.58%, ranking 399 out of 604 comparable funds [5] - The fund's three-month and six-month cumulative net value growth rates were 22.09% and 16.44%, respectively, ranking 222 out of 607 and 337 out of 607 among comparable funds [5] - The fund's weighted average price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) was approximately 8.69 times, significantly lower than the industry average of 33.74 times [9] Group 3 - The weighted year-on-year revenue growth rate (TTM) for the stocks held by the fund was 0.12%, while the weighted net profit growth rate (TTM) was 0.27% [15] - The fund's average stock position since inception was 83.42%, with a peak of 88.94% in the first half of 2024 [29] - As of June 30, 2025, the fund had 5,836 holders, with individual investors holding 70.73% of the shares [33]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the performance and outlook of the AI Fund, Xingzheng Global Dividend Mixed A, which reported a profit of 5.7861 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a net value growth rate of 5.79% [3] - As of September 5, 2025, the fund's unit net value was 1.096 yuan, and the fund manager, Zhang Xiaofeng, manages two funds that have shown positive returns over the past year [3][6] - The fund's performance compared to peers shows a one-year net value growth rate of 16.74%, ranking 576 out of 604 comparable funds [6] Group 2 - The fund's management maintains a humble approach to macroeconomic predictions, focusing on intuitive logic and adaptability to changing circumstances, with a shift towards domestic demand as a core driver post-export growth decline [3] - The fund's stock assets are undervalued, with a weighted average price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) of approximately 5.63 times, significantly lower than the peer average of 33.74 times [12] - The weighted average net profit growth rate (TTM) for the fund's held stocks was -0.01%, indicating a challenging growth environment [22] Group 3 - The fund's maximum drawdown since inception was 6.82%, occurring in the second quarter of 2025, with an average stock position of 71.31%, lower than the peer average of 85.36% [34][37] - As of June 30, 2025, the fund had 1,515 holders, with individual investors holding 81.33% of the shares, indicating a strong retail investor base [42] - The fund's top ten holdings include companies like China Shenhua, Gree Electric, and Agricultural Bank of China, reflecting a diversified investment strategy [48]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Currently, the report has a phased and clear bullish view on the bond market [1]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The revenue growth rate of the entire A-share market and the return on 10-year Treasury bonds are relatively consistent, and the economy may have stabilized at a low level in the first half of 2025, but there is still downward pressure [1][4]. - The loan growth rate continues to decline, the proportion of loans on the asset side of banks tends to decrease, and the financial investment proportion of large banks has increased since early 2023 [1]. - The cost rate of interest-bearing liabilities of listed banks has declined quarter by quarter, and it is expected to further decline in the next few years [1]. - The decline in bank liability costs will support the bond yield to oscillate downward, and it is recommended to increase the allocation of government bonds [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogues 3.1 From the Semi-annual Report of the Entire A-share Market to See the Economic and Bank Operating Pressures - **From the Performance of the Entire A-share Market to See the Economy** - The revenue growth rate of the entire A-share market can reflect the nominal GDP growth rate to a certain extent, and it is more consistent with the return on 10-year Treasury bonds than the nominal GDP growth rate [5][6]. - In the first half of 2025, the revenue growth rate of the entire A-share market was 0.0%, and the net profit growth rate attributable to the parent was 2.4%. The growth rate of the entire A-share market excluding finance, petroleum, and petrochemicals was under pressure, reflecting the large pressure on real - economy growth [4][10]. - **From the Performance of the Bank Sector to See the Economy** - The performance of the banking industry is closely related to the economy. In the past two years, the performance growth of the banking industry has been significantly under pressure, and the net interest margin of commercial banks has continued to decline [13][16]. - As of the second quarter of 2025, the net interest margin of commercial banks was 1.42%, a record low, and the average net interest margin of various types of listed banks has also decreased significantly [16][18]. - **From the Liabilities of the Entire A-share Market to See the Financing Demand** - Since the first quarter of 2024, the long - term borrowing of the entire A - share market (excluding finance, petroleum, and petrochemicals) has stagnated, reflecting the weak financing demand of market - oriented enterprises [20]. - The social financing growth rate generally leads the nominal GDP growth rate by 1 - 2 quarters, and the social financing growth rate may decline in the next few months [23]. 3.2 What Changes Have Occurred in the Bank's Assets and Liabilities? - **The Loan Growth Rates of Large and Small and Medium - Sized Banks Have Both Declined** - As of the end of July 2025, the balance of RMB loans of financial institutions was 268.5 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth rate of 6.9%, the lowest level since the beginning of 2011 [25]. - The growth rate of personal housing loans is under pressure of negative growth, and the loan growth rates of large and small and medium - sized banks have both declined. The proportion of loans of listed banks has tended to decline since the second quarter of 2024 [25][29]. - **The Proportion of Deposits on the Liability Side of Large Banks Has Decreased, and the Proportion of Deposits of Small and Medium - Sized Banks Has Remained Stable** - Since early 2023, the proportion of deposits of the six major banks has decreased from 81.4% in the first quarter of 2023 to 76.0% in the second quarter of 2025, while the average proportion of deposits of listed joint - stock banks has increased [25]. - The large - scale banks' corporate deposit growth has slowed down, and the large - scale banks' dependence on non - bank inter - bank deposits has increased [39][45]. 3.3 Which Banks Had More Financial Investment Growth in the First Half of 2025? - Since early 2023, the proportion of financial investment of large banks has rebounded. As of the end of June 2025, the overall financial investment of A - share listed banks reached 97.4 trillion yuan, accounting for 30.3% of assets [51]. - In the first half of 2025, ICBC and CCB had more financial investment growth, while a small number of joint - stock banks' financial investment decreased. The financial investment increments of large banks, joint - stock banks, and city and rural commercial banks were all significant [55][59]. - As of the end of July 2025, the year - on - year growth rate of the bond investment of the four major banks reached 21.2%, the highest since 2017, and that of small and medium - sized banks was 18.3% [60]. 3.4 How Much Has the Cost of Interest - Bearing Liabilities of Banks Decreased? - In 2025, the decline of the current deposit ratio has slowed down. Since early 2018, the current deposit ratio has dropped significantly, and it is expected to further decline in the future, but the decline rate may slow down [61]. - Since the beginning of 2024, the deposit interest - payment rate has decreased significantly. The overall deposit interest - payment rate of A - share listed banks in the first half of 2025 was 1.65%, a year - on - year decrease of 32BP [65]. - The cost rate of interest - bearing liabilities has declined quarter by quarter. It is expected to further decline in the next few years, and may drop below 1.65% in the fourth quarter of 2025 [67]. 3.5 Investment Suggestions - It is expected that the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year by year in the next five years, which will support the bond yield to oscillate downward, and the return on 10 - year Treasury bonds will follow the decline of bank interest - bearing liabilities [69]. - In the low - interest - rate era, it is recommended to reduce the return expectation of bond investment, and commercial bank self - operation should increase the allocation of government bonds [72][73].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the banking sector, expecting the sector index to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [4][24]. Core Insights - The overall asset quality of commercial banks has improved in the first half of 2025, with a slight decrease in the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio to 1.49% [7][8]. - Retail loan asset quality remains under pressure, particularly in specific areas such as credit cards and personal business loans, due to ongoing economic recovery challenges [8]. - The report emphasizes the importance of long-term capital inflows and public fund reforms, suggesting that banks with high dividend yields and solid asset quality present good investment opportunities [8][9]. Summary by Sections Corporate Sector - The corporate lending sector shows improved asset quality, driven by government policies aimed at stabilizing growth, with a focus on high-tech manufacturing and key policy-supported areas [3]. - The NPL ratio in the corporate real estate sector has increased by 10 basis points to 3.59%, but the peak risk exposure phase is considered to have passed [3][8]. Retail Sector - Retail loan quality is closely linked to employment, income expectations, and consumer confidence, with the NPL ratio for mortgages, credit cards, and consumer loans showing increases of 10bp, 9bp, and 6bp respectively [8]. - The report highlights that the recovery of household balance sheets may take longer, impacting the retail loan sector's performance [8]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a diversified investment strategy focusing on state-owned banks and robust regional banks with high provisioning coverage, such as China Merchants Bank and CITIC Bank [8][9]. - It also recommends attention to undervalued joint-stock banks with potential for return on equity (ROE) improvement, specifically mentioning浦发银行 (Shanghai Pudong Development Bank) [8]. Performance Metrics - The banking sector's absolute performance over the past month is reported at 5.0%, with a 17.3% increase over six months and 17.7% over twelve months [5]. - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for key banks, indicating a positive outlook for banks like 宁波银行 (Ningbo Bank) and 招商银行 (China Merchants Bank) [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the banking sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [1]. Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the contribution of financial asset disposal gains from AC and OCI accounts to revenue reached 5.2%, an increase of 2.9 percentage points compared to 2024 [1][2]. - The investment income growth rate for 42 listed banks was 23.6%, with AC, OCI, and TPL gains showing year-on-year growth rates of 134.7%, 79.0%, and -8.4% respectively [1]. - The report highlights that the increase in disposal gains does not necessarily indicate a significant increase in asset disposal scale, as market conditions and strategies vary among banks [2]. Financial Asset Disposal Gains - The contribution of AC and OCI financial asset disposal gains to revenue was 5.2%, up 2.9 percentage points from 2024, with AC asset disposal gains contributing 2.6% [2]. - Among different types of banks, rural commercial banks had the highest contribution from AC and OCI disposal gains, reaching 11.0%, an increase of 6.2 percentage points from 2024 [2]. - Specific banks such as Jiangyin Bank, Sunong Bank, and Zijin Bank had high disposal gain ratios relative to their revenue, at 28.9%, 26.7%, and 22.7% respectively [2]. OCI Floating Profit Situation - The overall OCI floating profit decreased compared to the end of the previous year, accounting for 12.6% of the estimated profit for 2025 [3]. - Major state-owned banks like CCB and ABC reported significant OCI floating profits, with balances exceeding 30 billion [3]. - The average contribution of OCI floating profits to profits for city and rural commercial banks was notably high, with Ningbo Bank's ratio reaching 35% [3][6]. Sector Trends - The banking sector is expected to benefit from expansionary policies aimed at stabilizing the economy, with a focus on real estate and consumer spending [7]. - The report suggests a focus on banks with improving fundamentals, such as Ningbo Bank, and those with dividend strategies like Jiangsu Bank and Chengdu Bank [7]. - Attention is also drawn to banks with potential convertible bond conversion expectations, including Shanghai Bank and Industrial Bank [7].