Company Overview - As of the end of 2021, Huishang Bank's registered capital was RMB 13.89 billion[18]. - The bank employed 10,701 staff and operated 21 branches and 478 business outlets as of December 31, 2021[18]. - Huishang Bank was established on April 4, 1997, and officially commenced operations on January 1, 2006, after merging several local banks and credit cooperatives[18]. - The bank's headquarters is located in Hefei, Anhui Province, China[18]. - Huishang Bank has four subsidiaries and holds stakes in Chery Huishang Auto Finance Co., Ltd. and Inner Mongolia Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.[18]. Market Positioning and Recognition - Huishang Bank ranked 132nd in the "Top 1000 World Banks" by The Banker magazine and 20th among domestic banks in the "Global 2000" list by Forbes[18]. - The bank's market positioning focuses on serving local economies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the general public[18]. - The company was recognized as a "Digital Inclusive Finance Model Case" by the People's Bank of China in June 2021[24]. - The company received the "Best Direct Bank" award at the 2021 Digital Momentum and Finance Summit in November 2021[27]. - The company was recognized as a "Leading Institution in Anti-Money Laundering" with an A rating in April 2021[21]. Financial Performance - Operating income for 2021 reached RMB 35,514 million, a 9.98% increase from RMB 32,290 million in 2020[30]. - Pre-tax profit rose to RMB 13,537 million, reflecting a 12.03% growth compared to RMB 12,083 million in the previous year[30]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 19.75% to RMB 11,460 million from RMB 9,570 million in 2020[30]. - Total assets as of December 31, 2021, amounted to RMB 1,383,662 million, an 8.80% increase from RMB 1,271,701 million in 2020[32]. - Customer loans and advances totaled RMB 654,795 million, marking a 14.28% increase from RMB 572,954 million in the prior year[32]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - The non-performing loan ratio improved to 1.78% from 1.98% in 2020, indicating better asset quality[34]. - The coverage ratio for non-performing loans increased significantly to 239.74% from 181.90% in the previous year[34]. - The provision for loan impairment increased to RMB 27,953 million by the end of 2021, up from RMB 20,660 million at the beginning of the year[114]. - The bank actively promoted risk management strategies, focusing on maintaining asset quality and enhancing risk management capabilities amid challenging domestic and international conditions[164]. - The bank's credit risk management emphasized optimizing credit structure and improving asset quality, with a focus on key institutions and projects for risk mitigation[165]. Digital Transformation and Innovation - Digital transformation initiatives led to an increase of RMB 27.12 billion in cumulative loan balances for online products[44]. - The bank has developed various data application models, including anti-fraud, customer relationship, and risk warning models, leveraging big data and machine learning technologies[178]. - The bank launched innovative financial products, including "Technology E-loan" and "Carbon Emission Rights Pledge Financing," enhancing its service offerings[48]. - The bank aims to become a leading medium-sized bank with a focus on customer experience, risk control capabilities, and diversified services[180]. - The bank is committed to developing financial technology, aiming to create a digital banking model that integrates online and offline services[185]. Customer Engagement and Services - The number of personal effective customers increased, with savings deposits market share exceeding 8%, achieving a new high in growth[48]. - The bank's consumer rights protection hotline operates 24/7, enhancing complaint handling and customer satisfaction[181]. - The total number of debit cards issued reached 22.73 million, with a balance of RMB 154.88 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.88%[141]. - The bank's retail loan pricing levels have been continuously improved, contributing to the growth of retail loan business scale[139]. - The bank's total assets exceeded RMB 1 trillion, serving over 42 million customers, with a domestic savings deposit market share exceeding 8%[193]. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability - The bank actively promotes green credit and supports low-carbon economy initiatives, contributing to rural revitalization and small and micro enterprise development[180]. - The balance of green loans reached RMB 32.181 billion, an increase of RMB 11.265 billion, representing a growth of 53.86% compared to the beginning of the year[195]. - The bank emphasizes corporate social responsibility, achieving recognition and awards for its efforts in economic, environmental, and social benefits[180]. - The company implemented measures to support pandemic control and economic recovery, including loan extensions for small and micro enterprises[192]. - The bank's employee training platform saw 1.1701 million participants with an engagement rate of 99.18% in 2021, reflecting a commitment to staff development[199].
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