Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute a mid-term cash dividend of RMB 0.54 per share, totaling approximately RMB 1.685 billion, pending shareholder approval[4] - The company declared dividends amounting to RMB 2,652 million during the period[183] - The total number of shares outstanding is 3,119,546,600, with 66.85% being RMB ordinary shares and 33.15% being H shares[152] - The company has a total of 80,454 shareholders, with 80,168 being A-share shareholders and 286 being H-share shareholders[154] - The top shareholder, Central Huijin Investment Ltd., holds 977,530,534 shares, representing 31.34% of the total shares[155] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of 2024 was CNY 55.31 billion, representing a 13.0% increase compared to CNY 48.95 billion in the same period of 2023[29] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 was CNY 11.08 billion, an increase of 11.1% from CNY 9.98 billion in the previous year[29] - The company's total assets as of June 30, 2024, were CNY 1,494.68 billion, reflecting a 6.5% increase from CNY 1,403.26 billion at the end of 2023[30] - The return on equity for the first half of 2024 was 11.21%, up from 8.68% in the same period of 2023, an increase of 2.53 percentage points[32] - The company's total comprehensive income for the first half of 2024 was a loss of CNY 12.384 billion, compared to a gain of CNY 1.338 billion in the same period last year[37] Risk Management - The company has adopted various measures to effectively manage and control risks, including market risk, credit risk, insurance risk, operational risk, reputational risk, strategic risk, and liquidity risk[4] - The company will strengthen its risk management framework in response to ongoing complexities in the international environment and domestic low-interest rate conditions[87][88] - The company recognizes the need for continuous monitoring of key risk areas due to significant changes in the economic environment and customer demands[87] - The group emphasizes the importance of risk management in its financial operations to safeguard against unforeseen market changes[196] Investment and Asset Management - As of June 30, 2024, the company's investment scale was CNY 1,438.991 billion, growing by 7.0% year-on-year, with an annualized total investment return rate of 4.8%[18] - The company reported a significant increase of 214.8% in investments in joint ventures and associates, rising to CNY 16.29 billion from CNY 5.17 billion in the previous year[62] - The company dynamically adjusted its asset allocation in response to changes in equity and interest rate markets, successfully capturing trading opportunities[61] - The company has a total investment balance of CNY 198.51 billion aimed at supporting traditional industries in energy conservation and carbon reduction[132] Business Operations and Strategy - The company operates under the supervision of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, ensuring compliance with regulations[6] - The company aims to enhance core competitiveness by focusing on customer-centric professional and market-oriented reforms, improving product competitiveness, and expanding brand influence[86] - The company has established partnerships with major reinsurers, including Swiss Re and Munich Re, to ensure the safety and quality of its reinsurance business[83] - The company is actively integrating digital technologies such as cloud computing and big data into its operations to enhance management capabilities[22] Customer Engagement and Services - The online customer service platform "Zhangshang Xinhua" APP added 1.6 million new users in the first half of 2024, bringing the total user count to over 6 million[22] - The company has established a comprehensive elderly care service system, with new projects being accelerated in Shanghai and Hangzhou[19] - The company has covered over 16 million customers through 25 public welfare insurance projects in the first half of 2024[49] Compliance and Governance - The board of directors confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the financial report, with no significant omissions or misleading statements[4] - The company held two shareholder meetings and eight board meetings during the reporting period, ensuring compliance with governance standards[119] - The independent actuary confirmed that the company's methods and assumptions for calculating embedded value are consistent with industry standards and market information[90][92] Employee Development - In the first half of 2024, the company conducted nearly 10,000 training sessions for its individual insurance channel, training over 600,000 participants, with an average learning duration of 46 hours per person, a 37% increase year-on-year[129] - As of June 30, 2024, the company has signed labor contracts with a total of 30,221 employees across its main subsidiaries[129] Social Responsibility - The company provided CNY 10.4 million in charitable support for rural revitalization, effectively implementing 21 assistance projects[24] - The company has engaged in 2,113 volunteer activities with a total of 34,709 volunteers, contributing 46,288.5 hours of service in the first half of 2024[134] - The company has been recognized with the "2024 Golden Bee Corporate Social Responsibility - China List - ESG Competitiveness - Rural Revitalization" award[133]
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