
Financial Performance - The operating income for the first half of 2018 was RMB 19,749,818 thousand, representing a 28.28% increase compared to RMB 15,396,008 thousand in the same period of 2017[14]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company reached RMB 9,371,747 thousand, a growth of 20.21% from RMB 7,795,857 thousand in the first half of 2017[14]. - The net interest income for the first half of 2018 was RMB 12,764,512 thousand, an increase of 38.66% compared to RMB 9,205,299 thousand in the same period of 2017[15]. - The basic earnings per share for the first half of 2018 was RMB 0.86, representing a 21.13% increase from RMB 0.71 in the first half of 2017[15]. - The company reported non-recurring gains of RMB 60,617,000 in H1 2018, after tax impacts[19]. - The company's operating revenue reached RMB 19.75 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.28%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 9.37 billion, up 20.21%[33]. Asset and Liability Management - The total assets as of June 30, 2018, amounted to RMB 1,918,725,038 thousand, reflecting a 6.14% increase from RMB 1,807,766,938 thousand at the end of 2017[15]. - The total liabilities were RMB 1,765,547,321 thousand, up 6.34% from RMB 1,660,325,535 thousand at the end of 2017[15]. - The total deposits reached RMB 990,639,633 thousand, which is a 7.26% increase from RMB 923,585,324 thousand at the end of 2017[15]. - Customer loans and advances totaled RMB 780,322,052 thousand, marking a 17.51% increase from RMB 664,021,617 thousand at the end of 2017[15]. - The total assets of the group reached RMB 1,918.73 billion, an increase of RMB 111.96 billion or 6.14% compared to the end of the previous year[58]. - The total amount of loans and advances was RMB 780.32 billion, representing 40.67% of total assets, up from 36.73% at the end of the previous year[61]. Risk Management - The company has established a "three lines of defense" risk management system, enhancing risk management capabilities across credit, market, operational, liquidity, legal, reputation, strategic, and information technology risks[166]. - The company has improved asset quality through targeted risk management and a specialized mechanism for non-performing asset recovery, leading to a continuous improvement in asset quality[167]. - The company has implemented a unified risk management framework for subsidiaries, enhancing the overall risk management capabilities at the group level[168]. - The company has optimized credit risk management by establishing a unified credit policy and enhancing monitoring and early warning systems for credit risks[169]. - The company has established a comprehensive risk management system that covers all categories and areas of risk management, ensuring full coverage of risk management processes[166]. Capital Adequacy and Liquidity - The capital adequacy ratio stood at 13.44%, with the core tier 1 capital ratio at 10.07%, indicating a strong capital position to support business growth[39]. - The liquidity coverage ratio stood at 134.66% as of June 30, 2018, exceeding the regulatory requirement of 100%[20]. - The liquidity coverage ratio at the end of the reporting period was 134.66%, with qualified liquid assets amounting to RMB 197,803,772.40 and net cash outflows over the next 30 days at RMB 146,895,027.80[177]. Customer Growth and Engagement - The number of online personal customers reached 15.11 million, a growth of 17.44%, with internet consumer loan balance increasing by 132.61% to RMB 69.31 billion[37]. - The bank's customer base grew by 2.46% compared to the end of the previous year, indicating a sustainable development in company business[130]. - The total number of bank cards issued reached 16.59 million, a growth of 7.00% compared to the previous year, with card consumption amounting to CNY 108.57 billion, up 23.53% year-on-year[143]. Governance and Compliance - The company has strengthened its governance mechanisms and improved information disclosure management during the reporting period[190]. - The company is focused on compliance with relevant laws and regulations, enhancing investor relations management[190]. - The company has implemented a rigorous governance structure to ensure diligent and compliant operations[190]. - The company held the 2017 annual general meeting on June 22, 2018, where 13 proposals were approved, including the financial budget for 2018[191]. Operational Efficiency - The cost-to-income ratio improved to 20.26% in H1 2018, down from 24.13% in H1 2017, a decrease of 3.87 percentage points[17]. - Business and management expenses rose by 7.72% to RMB 4,002.08 million, mainly due to increased employee costs and administrative expenses[55]. - The company launched a fully online personal consumption loan service, significantly reducing processing time to seconds and handling peak transactions exceeding 500,000 daily[150].